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Press Trust of India

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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Domestic LPG cylinder price rises ₹60, commercial up ₹115 amid Iran war

In Mumbai, non-subsidised LPG now costs ₹912.50, ₹939 in Kolkata and ₹928.50 in Chennai, according to the IOC website

Domestic LPG cylinder price rises ₹60, commercial up ₹115 amid Iran war
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final

Akasa Air will operate special direct flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on March 8 and 9, complementing its existing network between the two cities

Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Sri Lanka Navy 'safely' transfers 204 Iranian sailors from ship to Colombo

The navy said it will take at least two more days for the ship to reach the eastern port of Trincomalee from its current location outside capital Colombo

Sri Lanka Navy 'safely' transfers 204 Iranian sailors from ship to Colombo
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Focus on making agri products globally competitive: PM Narendra Modi

The prime minister noted that the export-oriented production would lead to rural employment through processing and value addition

Focus on making agri products globally competitive: PM Narendra Modi
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces farm loan waiver, 4th Mumbai plans

Giving details of the farm loan waiver, Fadnavis said the cut off date for availing benefit under the scheme is September 30, 2025

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces farm loan waiver, 4th Mumbai plans
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

Sebi introduces voluntary debit freeze facility to mutual fund folios

The facility, which will become effective from April 30, ensures that no units are debited from mutual fund folios until they are unlocked

Sebi introduces voluntary debit freeze facility to mutual fund folios
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

India rejects claims navy shared intel on Iranian warship sunk by US

The US sank the Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, triggering shard reaction from Iran

India rejects claims navy shared intel on Iranian warship sunk by US
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13, says CM Naidu

The CM said his government will take a call on banning social media for teenagers between 13 and 16 years

Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13, says CM Naidu
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Baramati plane crash: Work on final report has started, says MoS Mohol

Mohol said that it would not be appropriate to comment on the probe until the final report is received

Baramati plane crash: Work on final report has started, says MoS Mohol
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Siddaramaiah announces reforms in liquor taxation & regulatory framework

He set an ambitious revenue target of ₹45,000 crore from the excise sector for 2026-27

Siddaramaiah announces reforms in liquor taxation & regulatory framework
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Day after Nitish filed RS nomination, JD(U) workers continue to vent spleen

Irate party workers staged a demonstration alleging that 'traitors' had hatched a 'conspiracy' with the alliance partner to 'get rid of' their leader

Day after Nitish filed RS nomination, JD(U) workers continue to vent spleen
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

FMCG sales growth moderates to 7.8% in December quarter amid GST revamp

The moderation reflects a combination of a higher festive base in the previous year and transitional adjustments linked to GST 2.0 rate revisions,

FMCG sales growth moderates to 7.8% in December quarter amid GST revamp
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperation to boost cooperation

The renewed MoU will continue to provide a structured framework for collaboration and exchange of best practices between the two countries

India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperation to boost cooperation
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

India faces rupee, inflation risks from West Asia conflict: Moody's

Energy-importing regions in Asia and Europe would sustain the most immediate stress from $100-plus Brent crude

India faces rupee, inflation risks from West Asia conflict: Moody's
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

SpiceJet to operate 14 UAE flights to bring back stranded citizens today

In the last three days, SpiceJet said it has operated 25 special flights from the UAE to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi

SpiceJet to operate 14 UAE flights to bring back stranded citizens today
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for kids below 16 yrs in Karnataka

Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, he assured that 15,000 vacant posts of teachers in schools and colleges will be filled next fiscal

Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for kids below 16 yrs in Karnataka
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

Need to make Indian agri products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM

The prime minister said that today the world is becoming more conscious about health, with a strong focus on holistic healthcare and organic food

Need to make Indian agri products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Adani Gas keeps CNG, PNG prices unchanged; curbs supply for few industries

A company official said about 70 per cent of ATGL's gas volumes are sourced domestically and supplied to CNG users and domestic kitchens (called piped natural gas (PNG)-domestic) customers

Adani Gas keeps CNG, PNG prices unchanged; curbs supply for few industries
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Karnataka CM presents his 17th budget; alleges injustice by Centre

Presenting the budget for 2026-27, Siddaramaiah said Karnataka remains at the forefront of the nation's development and is among the largest contributors of tax revenues to the country

Karnataka CM presents his 17th budget; alleges injustice by Centre
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

T20 WC 2026: Unbelievable feeling, Suryakumar on India reaching final

Defending champions India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium

T20 WC 2026: Unbelievable feeling, Suryakumar on India reaching final
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST