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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 Iranian President on 'serious' West Asia situation

Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure

PM Modi speaks to Iranian President on 'serious' West Asia situation
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 12:20 AM IST

Govt, Opposition clash in Lok Sabha over fuel supply amid West Asia crisis

"There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene, aviation turbine fuel or fuel oil. The availability of petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel, kerosene, and fuel oil is fully assured," Puri said

Govt, Opposition clash in Lok Sabha over fuel supply amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Indigo has lowest pilots-to-aircraft ratio at 7.6: Govt tells Lok Sabha

Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express have 9.1 pilots per aircraft and 8.8 pilots per aircraft, respectively, the data showed

Indigo has lowest pilots-to-aircraft ratio at 7.6: Govt tells Lok Sabha
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Maharashtra on track to contribute $1.5 tn to India's GDP: Dy CM Shinde

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says Maharashtra is on track to contribute $1.5 trillion to India's GDP as infrastructure expansion and investment drive the state's growth

Maharashtra on track to contribute $1.5 tn to India's GDP: Dy CM Shinde
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

193 Opposition MPs sign notice seeking motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Over 190 opposition MPs sign notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and electoral roll irregularities

193 Opposition MPs sign notice seeking motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

57 India bound flights scheduled from various West Asia cities for Mar 12

Indian airlines schedule 57 inbound flights from West Asia on March 12 as services resume cautiously amid regional airspace restrictions and ongoing conflict

57 India bound flights scheduled from various West Asia cities for Mar 12
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

'Do not create panic over LPG': PM Modi assures energy security is intact

He also said that some people are trying to black-market certain products by taking advantage of the present situation, and warned that action will be taken against such unscrupulous elements

'Do not create panic over LPG': PM Modi assures energy security is intact
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

No revenue loss in BSNL-Jio deal, CAG misinterpreted clause: Govt

The minister, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, said BSNL has an MSA with RJIL for leasing of BSNL's tower infrastructure to install their equipment

No revenue loss in BSNL-Jio deal, CAG misinterpreted clause: Govt
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 8:56 PM IST

I don't want to hide behind: Jasprit Bumrah on leading India's pace attack

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he relishes taking responsibility in pressure situations and described the T20 World cup defence as one of the most fulfilling of his career.

I don't want to hide behind: Jasprit Bumrah on leading India's pace attack
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

Final batch of SA, WI players leave India amid West Asia Conflict

The West Indies and South Africa played their final T20 World Cup matches in Kolkata on March 1 and March 4 respectively

Final batch of SA, WI players leave India amid West Asia Conflict
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

Shubman Gill set to be named Cricketer of the Year at BCCI annual gala

India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards to be held here on March 15.

Shubman Gill set to be named Cricketer of the Year at BCCI annual gala
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Parl panel asks power ministry to speed up installation of smart meters

Panel calls for faster smart meter rollout with strict milestones and stronger consumer safeguards as installations fall far short of the 25-crore target

Parl panel asks power ministry to speed up installation of smart meters
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

CBI serves Delhi High Court notice to Kavitha in excise policy case

Kavitha in a post on X said she was served the notice by the central investigating agency

CBI serves Delhi High Court notice to Kavitha in excise policy case
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 5:52 PM IST

TVS Motor unveils electric scooter Orbiter V1; expands EV portfolio

This BaaS model separates the vehicle price from the battery cost, helping customers better understand both the upfront purchase and the ongoing running cost of an electric vehicle

TVS Motor unveils electric scooter Orbiter V1; expands EV portfolio
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 5:51 PM IST

Delhi's peak power demand expected to cross 9,000 MW this summer

According to the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) figures, last year, Delhi's peak power demand was 8,442 MW

Delhi's peak power demand expected to cross 9,000 MW this summer
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

VOC Port sets aside 90,000 sq m space for containers amid West Asia crisis

The move will help save resources and increase availability of raw materials for ship building

VOC Port sets aside 90,000 sq m space for containers amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

Exporters' body urges govt to ensure LPG, gas supply for manufacturers

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said that he has written a letter in this regard to the commerce and industry ministry

Exporters' body urges govt to ensure LPG, gas supply for manufacturers
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Indian Railways approves regularisation of two special trains from Odisha

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi about the development

Indian Railways approves regularisation of two special trains from Odisha
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

Netflix launches Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, its fifth global VFX hub

Eyeline Studios is Netflix's premier innovation hub for visual effects and virtual production, where practical filmmaking and next-generation technology converge

Netflix launches Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, its fifth global VFX hub
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

Kerala HC pulls up Railway Board for delay on Aadhaar for tatkal booking

The observations and direction by the bench came on a public interest litigation challenging a central government circular mandating Aadhaar based authentication for tatkal bookings

Kerala HC pulls up Railway Board for delay on Aadhaar for tatkal booking
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:43 PM IST