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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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Operation Sindoor reflected India's resolve to eliminate terrorism: Rajnath

Singh also said the "unmatched valour" of the armed forces during the operation has marked it as a "golden chapter" in India's military history

Operation Sindoor reflected India's resolve to eliminate terrorism: Rajnath
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Centre appoints lyricist Prasoon Joshi chairman of Prasar Bharati

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting appointed Joshi to the key post, according to an official statement on Saturday

Centre appoints lyricist Prasoon Joshi chairman of Prasar Bharati
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Govt appoints R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya as full-time Niti members

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chairman of the Niti Aayog

Govt appoints R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya as full-time Niti members
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 9:39 PM IST
Govt extends MIP on virgin multi-layer paper board till Sept 2026
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 9:18 PM IST

India, Nepal draft roadmap for flood control, irrigation cooperation

The discussion took place at the two-day 11th meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Committee on Kosi and Gandak Projects, which concluded in Kathmandu on Friday

India, Nepal draft roadmap for flood control, irrigation cooperation
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 8:49 PM IST

India's digitalisation reforms improved productivity in MSMEs: IMF paper

MSMEs contribute around 35 per cent of manufacturing output in India, employ around 110 million workers and contribute about 45 per cent of the overall exports from India

India's digitalisation reforms improved productivity in MSMEs: IMF paper
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

DEA notifies Fema FDI easing for firms with up to 10% Chinese stake

However, these relaxed FDI rules will not apply to entities registered in China or Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with India

DEA notifies Fema FDI easing for firms with up to 10% Chinese stake
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 7:46 PM IST

Vikram Doraiswami reaches China to take charge as India's new envoy

His appointment in March this year evoked considerable interest in the Chinese official media and the Chinese strategic community

Vikram Doraiswami reaches China to take charge as India's new envoy
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

Finance Ministry notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector, amends Fema rules

The Parliament had passed the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (amendment of insurance laws) Bill, 2025, in December, 2025, paving the way for hiking the FDI cap

Finance Ministry notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector, amends Fema rules
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

India should build strategic buffers for energy shock: CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran said the West Asia conflict is more of a price shock than supply shock for India as the government is managing the supply side deftly

India should build strategic buffers for energy shock: CEA Nageswaran
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

CDSL Q4 FY26 results: Net profit falls to ₹80 crore, income rises

Total income during the quarter was ₹268 crore as against ₹256 crore in the same quarter of FY25, a company statement said

CDSL Q4 FY26 results: Net profit falls to ₹80 crore, income rises
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 6:09 PM IST

Commercial LPG hike: Delhi eateries warn of higher prices, job losses

The price of commercial LPG was hiked by a steep ₹993 per 19 kg cylinder, marking the third consecutive monthly hike amid rising global energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict

Commercial LPG hike: Delhi eateries warn of higher prices, job losses
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 6:04 PM IST

IPL 2026: I enjoy being a finisher for my team - DC's Ashutosh Sharma

Ashutosh struck an unbeaten 25 off 15 balls, hitting four boundaries, as Delhi successfully chased down a daunting 226-run target with five balls to spare on Friday.

IPL 2026: I enjoy being a finisher for my team - DC's Ashutosh Sharma
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

We hear Indian athletes running away from doping control: ITA head

ITA Director General Benjamin Cohen said in a report that the IOC has passed on the message that if India wants to host the 2036 Games, the country needs to undergo 'a lot of structural reforms'

We hear Indian athletes running away from doping control: ITA head
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 5:14 PM IST

Lakshya Sen ruled out of Thomas Cup semifinal vs France due to injury

India will be without the services of Lakshya Sen during their semifinal clash against France in the Thomas Cup Finals as he is recovering from a swollen right elbow.

Lakshya Sen ruled out of Thomas Cup semifinal vs France due to injury
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Punjab Police book ex-AAP MP Sandeep Pathak after BJP switch: Reports

Pathak was among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who had quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the BJP

Punjab Police book ex-AAP MP Sandeep Pathak after BJP switch: Reports
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

India must turn crises into opportunities, boost supply chains: Nadda

The Union health minister said economic strength is not just about growth, but also about resilience, self-reliance and strategic autonomy

India must turn crises into opportunities, boost supply chains: Nadda
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 4:17 PM IST

IPL 2026: RR skipper Riyan Parag breaks silence after vaping incident

Parag's 50-ball 90 and Donovan Ferreira's brutal 14-ball 47 not out powered RR to 225/6, but they fell short, losing to Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their IPL match here on Friday.

IPL 2026: RR skipper Riyan Parag breaks silence after vaping incident
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 3:03 PM IST

TVS Motor reports 7% growth in total sales at 473,970 units in April

Total two-wheeler sales grew 6 per cent at 455,333 units last month as against 430,150 units in April 2025, TVS Motor Company said in a statement

TVS Motor reports 7% growth in total sales at 473,970 units in April
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

'No further order needed': SC on TMC plea against EC order on vote counting

A special bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi said the Election Commission (EC) can choose counting personnel and its April 13 circular cannot be said to be incorrect

'No further order needed': SC on TMC plea against EC order on vote counting
Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 1:03 PM IST