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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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Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks: Pak

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed that the operation was underway, saying that the armed forces are currently delivering a strong response to aggression from the Afghan Taliban

Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks: Pak
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

UP govt signs ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm

The state government expects the agreement to provide Uttar Pradesh with access to advanced technology, high-quality standards and international expertise in rail infrastructure

UP govt signs ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

Sikkim's Pakyong Airport to renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday announced that the Pakyong Airport, the lone such facility in the Himalayan state, will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.

Sikkim's Pakyong Airport to renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:20 AM IST

Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row

Union Education Minister also underlined that the government has full respect for the judiciary and has no intent of disrespecting the institution

Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:19 AM IST

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits three accused of rioting, arson

The court noted that the evidence certificate filed by the prosecution was defective and allowing it to be filed again at this stage of the trial would violate Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits three accused of rioting, arson
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:19 AM IST

World order shaken, can't give up on multilateralism: Angela Merkel

Delivering the inaugural Dr Manmohan Singh lecture, she referred to the US-led protectionist trade policies and said the world order had been shaken.

World order shaken, can't give up on multilateralism: Angela Merkel
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

PM Modi, Mark Carney to chart 'forward-looking' roadmap for bilateral ties

The Canadian leader will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday, and the two prime ministers will hold wide-ranging talks on Monday

PM Modi, Mark Carney to chart 'forward-looking' roadmap for bilateral ties
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

States can tax high-income diversified agriculture: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Ahluwalia further said that nothing in the Constitution prevents a state government from devolving resources downward if it chooses, though pressure is often directed at the central government

States can tax high-income diversified agriculture: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Emirates SkyCargo to deploy 2 more weekly freighters to India

Beyond aircraft capacity, Emirates SkyCargo said it has built a vast trucking network, to reach more offline destinations across India

Emirates SkyCargo to deploy 2 more weekly freighters to India
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

Govt to soon launch grade-based driving licence system, says Gadkari

The government has already increased penalties for traffic violations, but the biggest issue is the enforcement, Gadkari said, adding that there is no fear or respect for the law

Govt to soon launch grade-based driving licence system, says Gadkari
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Online extortion centres in Myanmar, Cambodia completely dismantled: China

Thousands of people in India, China and several other countries were defrauded by these gangs operating in Thai-Myanmar borders and Cambodia

Online extortion centres in Myanmar, Cambodia completely dismantled: China
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:02 PM IST

Jio Financial Services infuses ₹2,000 crore into subsidiary Jio Credit Ltd

Last month, JFSL reported a 9 per cent drop in consolidated profit at ₹269 crore in the third quarter ended December 2025

Jio Financial Services infuses ₹2,000 crore into subsidiary Jio Credit Ltd
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

Sunetra Pawar to become next NCP chief; Parth Pawar set for RS seat

NCP working president Praful Patel made this announcement after the party's national executive committee meeting in Mumbai

Sunetra Pawar to become next NCP chief; Parth Pawar set for RS seat
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

ED files for prosecution sanction against P Chidambaram in 2 PMLA cases

P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram have always denied wrongdoing in these cases alleging it was a political witch hunt against them by the BJP-led central government

ED files for prosecution sanction against P Chidambaram in 2 PMLA cases
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:41 PM IST

SC asks Centre, states to respond on PIL over fake complaints

A bench of the top court issued notices to the Centre and states and sought their response by April 20 on the plea filed in this regard

SC asks Centre, states to respond on PIL over fake complaints
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

Kolkata Port begins first-ever night pilotage to cut vessel turnaround time

Upper Reaches refers to the upstream stretch of a river closer to the inland port, and, in this case, the segment of the Hooghly River between Diamond Harbour and Kolkata

Kolkata Port begins first-ever night pilotage to cut vessel turnaround time
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

BJP will win Bengal polls, drive out every single infiltrator: Amit Shah

Shah made the remark in Araria district of Bihar, where he launched projects worth Rs 175 crore of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and dedicated to the nation a couple of new border outposts

BJP will win Bengal polls, drive out every single infiltrator: Amit Shah
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

AI may widen inequalities if misused: ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Research has shown that to train a large language model (which understand and generate human language by processing vast amounts of data) such as OpenAI's GPT-3

AI may widen inequalities if misused: ex-Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:32 PM IST

Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman

The expert panels were mandated to examine whether the current framework governing margins, position limits, and delivery and settlement mechanisms could be optimised

Sebi Working Groups submit agri derivatives review reports to chairman
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

Indian Army to induct dedicated drone platoons across combat units

He said dedicated 'Ashin' drone platoons - small sub-units within infantry battalions - have been created and similar specialised platoons will be raised in every regiment

Indian Army to induct dedicated drone platoons across combat units
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:47 PM IST