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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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England, SA, WI to leave India on ICC charter flights over weekend

West Indies and South Africa are the other two teams still in the country despite their campaigns having ended

England, SA, WI to leave India on ICC charter flights over weekend
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

No plan to carve UT out of Bihar, Bengal districts: Nityanand Rai

Rai, who is also a former Bihar BJP president, came out with a post on his X handle, rubbishing the claim of Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav

No plan to carve UT out of Bihar, Bengal districts: Nityanand Rai
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

Govt grants exporters relief on export obligations amid West Asia crisis

Under Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme, domestic firms are allowed to import duty-free machines but they have to meet certain export obligations against that

Govt grants exporters relief on export obligations amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Santal freedom fighters not given due recognition: Droupadi Murmu

The President urged the community to ensure that the younger generation receives proper schooling

Santal freedom fighters not given due recognition: Droupadi Murmu
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Goa received ₹252.83 crore from auction of 12 iron ore blocks: CM Sawant

Goa government plans to introduce a scheme to provide soft loans through financial institutions to barge owners affected by the mining sector, enabling them to repair their vessels

Goa received ₹252.83 crore from auction of 12 iron ore blocks: CM Sawant
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

Omaxe sells out 2 Faridabad projects; 120 commercial units fetch ₹160 crore

These two projects, slated to be delivered in 2030, are part of its integrated mixed-use township 'World Street by Omaxe'

Omaxe sells out 2 Faridabad projects; 120 commercial units fetch ₹160 crore
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Vedanta aims to raise women workforce share to 35%, launches hiring drive

Vedanta said women accounted for around 18 per cent of direct employment across industries in 2023-24, while in core sectors such as mining and metals, their share remained only 6 per cent

Vedanta aims to raise women workforce share to 35%, launches hiring drive
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Helicopter with UP Dy CM onboard makes emergency landing in Lucknow

The chopper, with five persons including Maurya, his aide Vivek and two pilots, had taken off from Lucknow La Martiniere College ground helipad when it developed a snag

Helicopter with UP Dy CM onboard makes emergency landing in Lucknow
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim acquitted in 2002 journalist murder case

The division bench passed the order while hearing appeals challenging the 2019 conviction in the case

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim acquitted in 2002 journalist murder case
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Restrictions over protests against Khamenei's killing lifted in Kashmir

Security forces have removed barricades that were put up at some places, including the Lal Chowk city centre here, to prevent the assembly of people

Restrictions over protests against Khamenei's killing lifted in Kashmir
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Voter deletions in post-SIR electoral rolls for dividing Bengal: Mamata

The TMC supremo had begun the demonstration at Metro Channel in central Kolkata on Friday, accusing the Election Commission of conspiring with the BJP to "disenfranchise Bengal voters"

Voter deletions in post-SIR electoral rolls for dividing Bengal: Mamata
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

IRB Infrastructure toll revenue in February jumps 22 pc to Rs 746 cr

Of the total 24 toll assets, IRB MP Expressway in Maharashtra contributed the major share of Rs 148.2 crore to the total revenue collection in February 2026, up from Rs 140.9 crore a year ago

IRB Infrastructure toll revenue in February jumps 22 pc to Rs 746 cr
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Comm ministry assures full RoDTEP benefits to exporters from Apr 1: FIEO

Barring agri and processed food products, the government on February 23 halved the rate of duty benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

Comm ministry assures full RoDTEP benefits to exporters from Apr 1: FIEO
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Barring 8 days, Andhra relied on RBI borrowings during 2024-25: CAG report

The report further stated that the government's revenue deficit exceeded the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) target of 2.7 per cent of GSDP

Barring 8 days, Andhra relied on RBI borrowings during 2024-25: CAG report
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Nepal general election: Balendra Shah's RSP wins 20 seats, leads in 98

The Nepali Congress has won four seats and is leading in 11 others, while the CPN-UML has won a seat and is leading in 11 constituencies

Nepal general election: Balendra Shah's RSP wins 20 seats, leads in 98
Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

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

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