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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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CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, A-I over alleged market dominance

The complainant alleged that the domestic carriers were maintaining unconscionable and illegal rates of cancellation charges and imposing arbitrary conditions and prices for the sale of services

CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, A-I over alleged market dominance
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:34 PM IST

India's Russian oil buy surges 50% amid scramble to replace lost barrels

India bought about 1.5 million barrels of Russian oil this month, up from 1.04 million bpd in February, ship tracking data showed

India's Russian oil buy surges 50% amid scramble to replace lost barrels
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:34 PM IST

Cabinet likely to approve Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026

"The process of Cabinet approval has been initiated. The matter is under consideration in accordance with the prescribed procedure," Rao Inderjit Singh said

Cabinet likely to approve Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

Himachal has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks, says chief secretary

The Chief Secretary urged the general public, particularly domestic LPG consumers, not to panic or make unnecessary bookings based on misleading information circulating on social media

Himachal has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks, says chief secretary
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:02 PM IST

RSS' top decision-making body to meet in Haryana's Samalkha from Mar 13

In addition, presidents, general secretaries, and organising secretaries of 32 affiliated organisations will also be present

RSS' top decision-making body to meet in Haryana's Samalkha from Mar 13
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:01 PM IST

Census 2027 to record transgender heads of households, govt tells RS

The minister said enumerators shall undertake house-to-house field visits in the entire enumeration area for the collection of Census data to avoid any exclusion on any ground

Census 2027 to record transgender heads of households, govt tells RS
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Lok Sabha rejects motion to remove Speaker Om Birla by voice vote

Amid protests and sloganeering by the opposition seeking an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, announced that the no-confidence motion was defeated

Lok Sabha rejects motion to remove Speaker Om Birla by voice vote
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Govt fully geared to meet coal demand surge amid West Asia crisis

This year, coal production and supply have outpaced consumption, leading to record-high stocks at thermal power plants and coal mines

Govt fully geared to meet coal demand surge amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

PM Modi launches ₹5,650 cr projects in Tamil Nadu, vows jobs for youth

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said these projects were important for the future of Tamil Nadu

PM Modi launches ₹5,650 cr projects in Tamil Nadu, vows jobs for youth
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

FDI easing only for non-LBC entities with minority Chinese stake: Official

Earlier, foreign firms with shareholders from these land border nations owning even a single share had to seek mandatory approval to invest in India in any sector

FDI easing only for non-LBC entities with minority Chinese stake: Official
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

Bharat Taxi will expand to all big cities in 2-3 years: MoS Cooperation

MoS Krishan Pal said Bharat Taxi is operational in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Somnath, Dwarka

Bharat Taxi will expand to all big cities in 2-3 years: MoS Cooperation
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 7:22 PM IST

Niti Aayog urges states to follow fiscal deficit norms under FRBM Act

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act aims to regulate the country's debt level by restricting fiscal and revenue deficits as a percentage of GDP

Niti Aayog urges states to follow fiscal deficit norms under FRBM Act
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

FSSAI pushes for QR codes on plant-based food labels to boost transparency

FSSAI has already introduced a dedicated vegan logo and regulatory framework for plant-based products, offering compliance pathways for businesses and clearer identification for consumers

FSSAI pushes for QR codes on plant-based food labels to boost transparency
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

UP Police recover 524 stolen LPG cylinders in Jhansi, arrest seven

The accused had allegedly struck a deal worth Rs 13 lakh with a gas agency in Samthar to sell the cylinders

UP Police recover 524 stolen LPG cylinders in Jhansi, arrest seven
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

PM Modi hiding while India grapples with gas shortage: AAP's Sanjay Singh

'Where is the PM of the country hiding when the nation is grappling with the gas crisis? Please bring him out... The whole country is standing in queue for gas and the PM is hiding..." Singh said

PM Modi hiding while India grapples with gas shortage: AAP's Sanjay Singh
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 6:10 PM IST

Moody's warns of margin, cash-flow pressures for Indian fuel retailers

Global benchmark Brent crude rose sharply and hit a high of $ 119 per barrel on March 9 before settling just under $ 90 the following day, reflecting a heightened geopolitical risk premium

Moody's warns of margin, cash-flow pressures for Indian fuel retailers
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Maharashtra set to become first trn-dollar sub-national economy: Fadnavis

Fadnavis said Maharashtra already holds the position of India's largest sub-national economy and continues to strengthen its global economic standing

Maharashtra set to become first trn-dollar sub-national economy: Fadnavis
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Not allowed to speak; House doesn't represent one party: Rahul Gandhi

Interjecting in a debate in Lok Sabha on the resolution to remove Om Birla as speaker, Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'has been compromised'

Not allowed to speak; House doesn't represent one party: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Isuzu Motors India appoints Takeshi Hirano as Deputy Managing Director

The company, a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Ltd, Japan, said Hirano succeeds Toru Kishimoto who will assume a new assignment at the parent company

Isuzu Motors India appoints Takeshi Hirano as Deputy Managing Director
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Bengaluru LPG consumers engage in panic booking

Hotel and restaurant owners reiterated that they would be forced to shut down once their stock is exhausted

West Asia conflict: Bengaluru LPG consumers engage in panic booking
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST