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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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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

All 7 onboard 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 onboard Ranchi-Delhi air ambulance killed in crash in Jharkhand
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:56 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

Aviation Ministry weighs curbs on festival airfare surge, Centre tells SC

The bench, which recorded that the issues have been taken note by the ministry, posted the matter for further hearing on March 23

Aviation Ministry weighs curbs on festival airfare surge, Centre tells SC
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

Nexus Select Trust buys 50% stake in Runwal Enterprises mall for ₹434 cr

In a regulatory filing on Monday, Nexus Select Trust, a REIT sponsored by Blackstone, said it has entered into a tie-up for an under-construction development

Nexus Select Trust buys 50% stake in Runwal Enterprises mall for ₹434 cr
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc signs pact with Tripura Group for zinc park in Rajasthan

The development marks a key milestone in HZL's ambitious plan to develop the country's first integrated downstream industrial hub focused on zinc-based value chains

Hindustan Zinc signs pact with Tripura Group for zinc park in Rajasthan
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

Will fund part of costs for micro, small exporters under EPM: Goyal

The support is being extended to these exporters under the ₹25,060 crore export promotion mission (EPM)

Will fund part of costs for micro, small exporters under EPM: Goyal
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

Apparel exports rise 1.6% in Apr-Jan despite global headwinds: AEPC

Strong performance has also been recorded in Japan, Iceland, and Australia

Apparel exports rise 1.6% in Apr-Jan despite global headwinds: AEPC
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

Assessing impact of US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs: China

China reviews US Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs ahead of Xi-Trump talks, urges Washington to lift unilateral duties

Assessing impact of US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs: China
Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 5:53 PM IST