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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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Jayasuriya to quit as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup 2026 exit

Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down as Sri Lanka's head coach in the wake of his team's abysmal performance in the T20 World Cup.

Jayasuriya to quit as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup 2026 exit
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Tense and scary: PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport amid Iran-Israel conflict

Sindhu is scheduled to compete at the All England Open Badminton Championships, starting March 3 and is stranded at Dubai airport since Saturday with her Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama.

Tense and scary: PV Sindhu stuck at Dubai airport amid Iran-Israel conflict
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast: Death toll rises to 21 overnight

As many as 20 people, including nine women, were killed and nine more were critically injured in a powerful blast at a licensed crackers unit at Vetlapalem village of Samarlakota mandal

Andhra Pradesh cracker unit blast: Death toll rises to 21 overnight
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

18 flights from Chennai to West Asia cancelled amid escalating tensions

Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport

18 flights from Chennai to West Asia cancelled amid escalating tensions
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid tensions in West Asia

Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on March 1 due to airspace restrictions in the West Asia

Air India cancels multiple international flights amid tensions in West Asia
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

VOC Port to invest ₹15,000 crore in Outer Harbour transhipment hub project

The investment is in addition to the ₹1,500 crore capex, which has been set aside to upgrade port infrastructure, along with clean projects and deployment of new-age technologies

VOC Port to invest ₹15,000 crore in Outer Harbour transhipment hub project
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry today

PM Modi will inaugurate projects in Puducherry at around 11.45 am, before travelling to Madurai for the official events beginning at 3 pm

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry today
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

At least 15 killed in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur

The blast took place at the SBL Energy Limited factory, a mining and industrial explosives manufacturer, at Raulgaon in Katol tehsil

At least 15 killed in massive blast at explosives factory in Nagpur
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:37 AM IST

Real estate company's CEO arrested for duping lawyers of ₹6 cr in Gurugram

The accused, Puneet Beriwala (62), CEO of Vipul Limited and resident of Gurugram's Sector 42, was arrested on Friday. A court sent him to two-day police custody on Saturday

Real estate company's CEO arrested for duping lawyers of ₹6 cr in Gurugram
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by ₹2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer

'Equity markets ended the week under notable pressure as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment'

Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by ₹2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

One killed, 7 injured in UAE as Iranian drones target airport, key sites

One person was killed and 7 were injured in Drone interception incident targeting Zayed International Airport

One killed, 7 injured in UAE as Iranian drones target airport, key sites
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

US, Israel clash with Iran at UNSC meeting as UN chief warns of escalation

Guterres said the US and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

US, Israel clash with Iran at UNSC meeting as UN chief warns of escalation
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

BJP to launch 'Paribartan Yatra' across poll-bound Bengal from today

The programme will kick off a day after the publication of the revised electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state

BJP to launch 'Paribartan Yatra' across poll-bound Bengal from today
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Gulf-bound flights cancelled from 4 Kerala airports amid West Asia tensions

Though authorities had issued an advisory asking passengers to check flight status before arriving at the airport, several travellers waited at airports across the state expecting services to resume

Gulf-bound flights cancelled from 4 Kerala airports amid West Asia tensions
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights suspended amid West Asia tensions

Sindhu took to Instagram and posted a video showing a crowded airport with a caption: "All flights suspended until further notice"

PV Sindhu stranded in Dubai as flights suspended amid West Asia tensions
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 8:19 AM IST

Iranian strikes hit airports, hotel in UAE; missiles, drones intercepted

Dubai's airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks

Iranian strikes hit airports, hotel in UAE; missiles, drones intercepted
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

Most parts of India to see above-normal heatwave days March-May: IMD

Above-normal heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Saturday

Most parts of India to see above-normal heatwave days March-May: IMD
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:42 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal to hold public meeting at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Aam Aadmi Party had earlier on Saturday claimed that police was refusing permission for the rally

Arvind Kejriwal to hold public meeting at Jantar Mantar on Sunday
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Haryana govt employee arrested in ₹590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the supervision of senior IPS officer Ganga Ram Punia to probe the case

Haryana govt employee arrested in ₹590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

Air India cancels 28 flights to Europe, US, Canada for March 1

Mumbai-Newark, Delhi-Chicago, Delhi-Toronto , Delhi-Frankfurt, Mumbai-Frankfurt and Delhi-Paris services have been cancelled

Air India cancels 28 flights to Europe, US, Canada for March 1
Updated On : 28 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST