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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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Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13, says CM Naidu

The CM said his government will take a call on banning social media for teenagers between 13 and 16 years

Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13, says CM Naidu
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Baramati plane crash: Work on final report has started, says MoS Mohol

Mohol said that it would not be appropriate to comment on the probe until the final report is received

Baramati plane crash: Work on final report has started, says MoS Mohol
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

Siddaramaiah announces reforms in liquor taxation & regulatory framework

He set an ambitious revenue target of ₹45,000 crore from the excise sector for 2026-27

Siddaramaiah announces reforms in liquor taxation & regulatory framework
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Day after Nitish filed RS nomination, JD(U) workers continue to vent spleen

Irate party workers staged a demonstration alleging that 'traitors' had hatched a 'conspiracy' with the alliance partner to 'get rid of' their leader

Day after Nitish filed RS nomination, JD(U) workers continue to vent spleen
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

FMCG sales growth moderates to 7.8% in December quarter amid GST revamp

The moderation reflects a combination of a higher festive base in the previous year and transitional adjustments linked to GST 2.0 rate revisions,

FMCG sales growth moderates to 7.8% in December quarter amid GST revamp
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperation to boost cooperation

The renewed MoU will continue to provide a structured framework for collaboration and exchange of best practices between the two countries

India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperation to boost cooperation
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

India faces rupee, inflation risks from West Asia conflict: Moody's

Energy-importing regions in Asia and Europe would sustain the most immediate stress from $100-plus Brent crude

India faces rupee, inflation risks from West Asia conflict: Moody's
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

SpiceJet to operate 14 UAE flights to bring back stranded citizens today

In the last three days, SpiceJet said it has operated 25 special flights from the UAE to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi

SpiceJet to operate 14 UAE flights to bring back stranded citizens today
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for kids below 16 yrs in Karnataka

Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, he assured that 15,000 vacant posts of teachers in schools and colleges will be filled next fiscal

Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for kids below 16 yrs in Karnataka
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

Need to make Indian agri products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM

The prime minister said that today the world is becoming more conscious about health, with a strong focus on holistic healthcare and organic food

Need to make Indian agri products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Sri Lanka Navy 'safely' transfers 204 Iranian sailors from ship to Colombo

The navy said it will take at least two more days for the ship to reach the eastern port of Trincomalee from its current location outside capital Colombo

Sri Lanka Navy 'safely' transfers 204 Iranian sailors from ship to Colombo
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Adani Gas keeps CNG, PNG prices unchanged; curbs supply for few industries

A company official said about 70 per cent of ATGL's gas volumes are sourced domestically and supplied to CNG users and domestic kitchens (called piped natural gas (PNG)-domestic) customers

Adani Gas keeps CNG, PNG prices unchanged; curbs supply for few industries
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Karnataka CM presents his 17th budget; alleges injustice by Centre

Presenting the budget for 2026-27, Siddaramaiah said Karnataka remains at the forefront of the nation's development and is among the largest contributors of tax revenues to the country

Karnataka CM presents his 17th budget; alleges injustice by Centre
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

T20 WC 2026: Unbelievable feeling, Suryakumar on India reaching final

Defending champions India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium

T20 WC 2026: Unbelievable feeling, Suryakumar on India reaching final
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Harry Brook lauds India's batting depth, calls Jasprit Bumrah the best

Brook said it's tough to beat India as they also have some extremely good batters "coming out of everywhere".

Harry Brook lauds India's batting depth, calls Jasprit Bumrah the best
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Mentally tougher Sanju Samson has come of age: Ex-coach Ravi Shastri

The opener smacked a 42-ball 89 against England in the semifinals to be the hero of India's seven-run win on Thursday here.

Mentally tougher Sanju Samson has come of age: Ex-coach Ravi Shastri
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

T20 WC: Samson hails Bumrah, dedicates Player of the Match award

Samson, who laid the foundation for India's massive total of 253/7 with his 42-ball 89, said the award belonged to Bumrah

T20 WC: Samson hails Bumrah, dedicates Player of the Match award
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Dravid, Ashwin in consortium for European T20 Premier League team

Legendary players Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), according to a report here.

Dravid, Ashwin in consortium for European T20 Premier League team
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Samson: I was trying too much in NZ series to get into T20 WC eleven

Samson misfired against the Kiwis, as Ishan Kishan overtook him and opened with Abhishek Sharma initially in the ongoing T20 World Cup

Samson: I was trying too much in NZ series to get into T20 WC eleven
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

T20 WC: Sanju Samson targets another match-winning effort in final

Samson, who had lost his spot in the Indian team due to lack of runs not long ago, has come back roaring with scores of 97 not out in a virtual knockout against the WI followed by 89 against ENG

T20 WC: Sanju Samson targets another match-winning effort in final
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:41 PM IST