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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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3 banks, 6 schools in Delhi receive bomb threats; security checks underway

Among the banks that received the threats were the Axis Bank branch in Connaught Place, State Bank of India Aiims Branch and the SBI in east Delhi's Shahdara

3 banks, 6 schools in Delhi receive bomb threats; security checks underway
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Bajaj Auto sales up 27% at 448,259 units in February on strong demand

Total domestic sales were at 232,581 units last month as against 183,415 units in the year-ago period, up 27 per cent, Bajaj Auto Ltd said

Bajaj Auto sales up 27% at 448,259 units in February on strong demand
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Escalating West Asia crisis threatens Asia's commodity importers: Moody's

Higher commodity prices would raise consumer and producer inflation, potentially forcing central banks to pause their easing cycles or even raise policy rates, it said

Escalating West Asia crisis threatens Asia's commodity importers: Moody's
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

President Murmu launches four women-centric welfare schemes in Delhi

At the event held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the President also launched a scheme providing two free LPG cylinders annually to ration card-holding families on Holi and Diwali

President Murmu launches four women-centric welfare schemes in Delhi
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sales up 34% at 567,351 units in Feb

This performance reflects strong demand across domestic and international markets for HMSI's product portfolio

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sales up 34% at 567,351 units in Feb
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Ashok Leyland sales rise 24% to 22,157 units in Feb on strong demand

Domestic sales were up 28 per cent at 20,314 units as against 15,879 units in February 2025, Ashok Leyland said

Ashok Leyland sales rise 24% to 22,157 units in Feb on strong demand
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

West Asia conflict: 20 international flights cancelled from Kolkata airport

The cancelled services included four arrivals and four departures by Emirates, two arrivals and two departures each by Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, one arrival and one departure of Air Arabia

West Asia conflict: 20 international flights cancelled from Kolkata airport
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

RIL, Adani among others pledge $240 bn investment in India at AI Summit

Over $200 billion in AI-related investments are expected across infrastructure, foundation models, hardware and applications

RIL, Adani among others pledge $240 bn investment in India at AI Summit
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

Nagpur factory blast: Nine directors of explosives company arrested

At least 18 workers were killed and 24 injured, many critically, in a powerful blast at the detonator packing unit of SBL Energy Limited in Raulgaon, Katol tehsil, on Sunday morning

Nagpur factory blast: Nine directors of explosives company arrested
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

Gulf flight operations from Kerala hit for third day amid West Asia crisis

Over the past three days, a total of 65 flight services to and from the Thiruvananthapuram airport have been cancelled

Gulf flight operations from Kerala hit for third day amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Mobile internet restricted in J&K amid protests over Khamenei killing

Kashmir - which has about 15 lakh Shias - witnessed major protests at Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama, an official said

Mobile internet restricted in J&K amid protests over Khamenei killing
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Strait of Hormuz must not be shut down: Indian-American maritime executive

Chairman of Safesea Group Dr SV Anchan said oil prices are expected to rise in the wake of the geopolitical developments in the region, but added that prolonged high oil prices will be bad for economy

Strait of Hormuz must not be shut down: Indian-American maritime executive
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows 'decisive blow,' orders escalation against Iran

Netanyahu made the statement from the roof of the Kirya, Defence Headquarters in Tel Aviv, following a meeting with the Minister of Defence Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff and Director of Mossad

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows 'decisive blow,' orders escalation against Iran
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting; discusses West Asia situation, stranded Indians

The meeting was convened to take stock of the situation emerging in the wake of the attack on Iran by the US and Israel and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting; discusses West Asia situation, stranded Indians
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 6:39 AM IST

Security tightened after protests in parts of Delhi over Khamenei's killing

Shia mourners took to the streets in various parts of India on Sunday to express outrage and grief over the death of Khamenei

Security tightened after protests in parts of Delhi over Khamenei's killing
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 6:34 AM IST

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation

PM Modi thanks UAE president for taking care of Indian community living in Gulf nation

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Countdown for BJP's exit has begun, says Kejriwal at Jantar Mantar rally

He said the prime minister had nothing to do with the country, and he was after power only through "conspiracies" and manipulation in voter lists

Countdown for BJP's exit has begun, says Kejriwal at Jantar Mantar rally
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% to 132.99 bn units in Feb

According to the government data, the peak power demand met or the highest supply during February, also rose slightly to 243.15 GW from 238.06 GW recorded in February 2025

Power consumption grows marginally by 1.86% to 132.99 bn units in Feb
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan

All 10 people were killed in firing in Karachi when protesters tried to storm the US Consulate in the port city

10 people killed as protests at US missions rock cities across Pakistan
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes

According to a list released by the authorities, the nationalities of those injured also include Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi expatriates

Indian among 58 injured as three people killed in UAE in Iranian strikes
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:59 PM IST