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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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Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's

US Supreme Court last week ruled against the Trump administration's country-specific tariffs after which Trump imposed 10 per cent tariffs on all countries for 150 days

Uniform 15% tariff would benefit some Asia-Pacific economies: Moody's
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:42 PM IST

Centre approves construction of 5,000 homes for displaced people in Manipur

At least 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May, 2023

Centre approves construction of 5,000 homes for displaced people in Manipur
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Canada to revoke citizenship of Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney's India visit

In its decision, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) wrote that Rana's citizenship was being revoked not for terrorism, but rather because he lied on his application form

Canada to revoke citizenship of Tahawwur Rana ahead of Carney's India visit
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Congress slams PM over Israel visit, says 'govt has abandoned Palestinians'

Israel's dispossession and displacement of thousands of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has intensified and drawn worldwide condemnation, Ramesh said on X

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi Police nabs Youth Congress president

Police had earlier arrested seven Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers, including three from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, for the protest staged at the Bharat Mandapam last Friday

Shirtless protest at AI Summit: Delhi Police nabs Youth Congress president
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Home ministry allots 50 companies of CAPF to poll-bound Tamil Nadu

The Assembly elections are expected to be held in April 2026 to elect all 234 members of the Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry

Home ministry allots 50 companies of CAPF to poll-bound Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

All 7 on board Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand

The crash took place shortly after the aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, took off from Ranchi airport at 7.11 pm

All 7 on board Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein probe

Mandelson had resigned from the House of Lords and Labour Party earlier this month following damaging allegations related to his association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein probe
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:15 AM IST

Interfaith marriages, live-in not prohibited by UP anti-conversion law: HC

Justice Vivek Kumar Singh said that courts do not see such couples as Hindu and Muslim, rather as two grown-up individuals who out of their own free will and choice are living together peacefully

Interfaith marriages, live-in not prohibited by UP anti-conversion law: HC
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:11 AM IST

Anti-Corruption Bureau to probe IDFC First Bank fraud case: Haryana CM

Saini said the state government has also decided to form a high-level committee comprising of IAS officers which will also look into the matter and conduct probe

Anti-Corruption Bureau to probe IDFC First Bank fraud case: Haryana CM
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 7:02 AM IST

Delhi police registers FIR after protest against VC turns violent in JNU

Following the incident, Delhi Police have registered an FIR after a complaint from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of JNU

Delhi police registers FIR after protest against VC turns violent in JNU
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

Will comply with NCLAT order on data sharing: WhatsApp to Supreme Court

The court is also seized of a cross-appeal filed by the CCI, assailing the NCLAT ruling to the extent that it allowed WhatsApp and Meta to continue sharing users' data for advertising purposes

Will comply with NCLAT order on data sharing: WhatsApp to Supreme Court
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

England in a very good place: Liam Dawson ahead of Pakistan clash

England made the Super 8s after a tense couple of weeks that saw a 30-run loss to the West Indies and narrow wins over Nepal and Scotland.

England in a very good place: Liam Dawson ahead of Pakistan clash
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

President Murmu to begin 4-day visit to Maha, J'khand, Raj on Tuesday

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a four-day visit of Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Rajasthan from Tuesday, her office has said.

President Murmu to begin 4-day visit to Maha, J'khand, Raj on Tuesday
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

New CPI series will reflect consumption patterns better: RBI Governor

Data released on February 12 showed retail inflation was 2.75 per cent in January, according to the new CPI series, which uses 2024 as the base year

New CPI series will reflect consumption patterns better: RBI Governor
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:32 PM IST

SC to examine if NEET-PG cut-off reduction affects quality of education

The Centre said scores in NEET-PG examination are a function of relative performance and examination design, which cannot be construed as determinative of clinical incompetence

SC to examine if NEET-PG cut-off reduction affects quality of education
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

Silver, gold climb 3% in Delhi on safe-haven rush after US tariff shock

According to the All India Sarafa Association, silver jumped ₹8,000, or 3.03 per cent, to ₹2,72,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of ₹2,64,000 per kg

Silver, gold climb 3% in Delhi on safe-haven rush after US tariff shock
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

Govt cuts duty benefits for exporters under RoDTEP scheme by 50%

With immediate effect, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said, the applicable RoDTEP rates shall be limited to 50 per cent of the existing rates

Govt cuts duty benefits for exporters under RoDTEP scheme by 50%
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

India moved from 'aspiring' to 'inspiring' nation: Former President Kovind

He said that despite global disruptions such as the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, India has remained firm in its growth trajectory

India moved from 'aspiring' to 'inspiring' nation: Former President Kovind
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

CCPA fines Vajirao & Reddy ₹15 lakh for misleading UPSC ads again

The repeat offence led the CCPA to treat this as a subsequent contravention and impose a steeper penalty

CCPA fines Vajirao & Reddy ₹15 lakh for misleading UPSC ads again
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:22 PM IST