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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation

PM Modi thanks UAE president for taking care of Indian community living in Gulf nation

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Countdown for BJP's exit has begun, says Kejriwal at Jantar Mantar rally

He said the prime minister had nothing to do with the country, and he was after power only through "conspiracies" and manipulation in voter lists

Countdown for BJP's exit has begun, says Kejriwal at Jantar Mantar rally
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% to 132.99 bn units in Feb

According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during February, also rose slightly to 243.15 GW from 238.06 GW recorded in February 2025

Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% to 132.99 bn units in Feb
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan

All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in the port city

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes

According to a list released by the authorities, the nationalities of those injured also include Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expatriates

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi

Modi virtually addressed the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event held in Kharghar here to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Centre committed to ensuring honour and justice for Sikh community: PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

Bharti Airtel, Google partner to check spam in messages

Several internet-based applications provide bulk messaging services in which senders can incorporate web links for transactions

Bharti Airtel, Google partner to check spam in messages
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:36 PM IST

WB's original inhabitants will become minority due to infiltration: Nadda

Nadda, the Union health minister, accused the TMC government of blocking central welfare schemes, particularly Ayushman Bharat

WB's original inhabitants will become minority due to infiltration: Nadda
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Govt, exporters to meet on Monday to review trade impact

Exporters have expressed serious concerns that the war will affect trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

West Asia crisis: Govt, exporters to meet on Monday to review trade impact
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

Shah flags rising religious conversions in Punjab, urges Mann govt to act

Shah invoked the sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur while addressing the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' commemoration event to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

Shah flags rising religious conversions in Punjab, urges Mann govt to act
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

West Asia crisis may impact trade, push up freight, insurance costs

Experts and exporters are of the view that prolonged tensions in the region will have consequences for India on the trade front

West Asia crisis may impact trade, push up freight, insurance costs
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 7:09 PM IST

Rice exporters warned against CIF contracts to Iran amid West Asia crisis

The advisory comes after the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on February 28, with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed early on Sunday

Rice exporters warned against CIF contracts to Iran amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

Govt to take consensual view before implementing new fuel-emission norms

Addressing the 25th Foundation Day of BEE here on Sunday, the power minister said that there are different types of consumers and the government has to consult them

Govt to take consensual view before implementing new fuel-emission norms
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

GST mop-up rises 8.1% to ₹1.83 trn in Feb on stronger import revenues

Gross domestic revenue rose 5.3 per cent to about Rs 1.36 trillion, while gross import revenue climbed 17.2 per cent to Rs 47,837 crore

GST mop-up rises 8.1% to ₹1.83 trn in Feb on stronger import revenues
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 5:15 PM IST

Killing of Khamenei cynical violation of human morality, int'l law: Putin

Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday during a joint Israel-US attack on Iran

Killing of Khamenei cynical violation of human morality, int'l law: Putin
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 5:09 PM IST

Air India upgrades B787 faucet modules to fix potential water-leak risks

The FAA, on February 2, issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) applicable to certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. These aircraft are also known as Dreamliners

Air India upgrades B787 faucet modules to fix potential water-leak risks
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Ola unveils 'Ola Insiders' programme with upgrade and referral benefits

Besides, existing Ola customers can unlock benefits of up to Rs 20,000 when adding another Ola vehicle under the same registered name, it added

Ola unveils 'Ola Insiders' programme with upgrade and referral benefits
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,400 crore infrastructure projects in Madurai

He is scheduled to visit the Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy temple in Tirupparankundram at around 4 pm and offer his worship

PM Modi inaugurates ₹4,400 crore infrastructure projects in Madurai
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Iran crisis may trigger oil price volatility and macro risks for India

Even in the absence of physical shortages, landed crude costs for Indian refiners would move higher

Iran crisis may trigger oil price volatility and macro risks for India
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

225 flights cancelled at Mumbai, Delhi airports due to West Asia crisis

Earlier, the Civil Aviation Ministry said 444 international flights are expected to be cancelled by domestic carriers on Sunday

225 flights cancelled at Mumbai, Delhi airports due to West Asia crisis
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 4:08 PM IST