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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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FM tables Interim Budget, accuses Centre of 'unfairly' treating Tamil Nadu

FM Thangam Thenarasu also accused Centre for attempting to create fiscal crisis in Tamil Nadu

FM tables Interim Budget, accuses Centre of 'unfairly' treating Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Schools in Mohali receive bomb threat, Fortis Hospital also mentioned

Mohali City SP Dilpreet Singh said there was also a mention of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the email

Schools in Mohali receive bomb threat, Fortis Hospital also mentioned
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Dasun Shanaka deems Sri Lanka's display vs Australia as 'one of the best'

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday described his team's win over Australia in the T20 World Cup here as "one of the best performances in recent past".

Dasun Shanaka deems Sri Lanka's display vs Australia as 'one of the best'
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Exciting to see Andhra's AI, technology driven growth, says Bill Gates

Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expressed his admiration for the southern state's innovations across health, agriculture and education

Exciting to see Andhra's AI, technology driven growth, says Bill Gates
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Fit-again Pratika Rawal added to Indian squad for Australia ODI series

Having recuperated from an ankle injury, batter Pratika Rawal was on Tuesday added to India's women's cricket squad for a three-match ODI series against Australia beginning February 24 in Brisbane.

Fit-again Pratika Rawal added to Indian squad for Australia ODI series
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Hardik to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg; Harmanpreet ruled out

The upcoming leg of the tournament will feature India alongside Spain and hosts Australia at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart.

Hardik to lead India in FIH Pro League's Hobart leg; Harmanpreet ruled out
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi

PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the Expo here featuring more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem

India AI Impact Expo powerful convergence of ideas, innovation: PM Modi
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

AI offers opportunity for Indian firms to drive job transformation: Nasscom

Nasscom AI Head Ankit Bose added that there is no major worry for Indian companies which are supplying services to domestic firms or global companies due to this fast-growing technology

AI offers opportunity for Indian firms to drive job transformation: Nasscom
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

NHAI accepts NHIT's ₹6,221 cr offer to monetise two highway assets

Asset monetisation has emerged as a strategic tool in NHAI's efforts to unlock the value of existing assets and attract private sector investment

NHAI accepts NHIT's ₹6,221 cr offer to monetise two highway assets
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

AI can help manage power sector complexity as renewables grow: IEA expert

During a panel discussion on Monday on AI for Power -- Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition -- the energy expert said, the end use of energy is more compared to other fuels

AI can help manage power sector complexity as renewables grow: IEA expert
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Meerut Metro to share Namo Bharat tracks, run at 120 kmph- fastest in India

In a first, the Meerut Metro will run on the same tracks and infra as the semi-high-speed Namo Bharat trains, creating an integrated transport model that combines regional rapid transit with metros

Meerut Metro to share Namo Bharat tracks, run at 120 kmph- fastest in India
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

India's contribution to agenda of world community is vital for us: Guterres

These remarks were made by Secretary General Guterres, who will be heading to New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit, the first-ever summit on AI hosted in the Global South

India's contribution to agenda of world community is vital for us: Guterres
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Bangladesh no longer a 'submissive country', says Yunus in farewell address

Yunus, who ran the country as the outgoing regime's chief adviser, effectively the PM, said Bangladesh's open sea was its great "strategic asset", creating huge economic opportunities in the region

Bangladesh no longer a 'submissive country', says Yunus in farewell address
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:52 AM IST

Gangster, 2 Pak nationals escape juvenile home after attacking cops in J-K

The three inmates, gangster Karajeet Singh alias Gugga, a resident of Dablehar in RS Pura, and Pakistani nationals, allegedly attacked the policemen before fleeing the facility

Gangster, 2 Pak nationals escape juvenile home after attacking cops in J-K
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Rohit Shetty firing case: Shooter among 7 held, intent was to 'instil fear'

Investigators said the crime was carried out by Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Shubham Lonkar with the intent to cause harm to the filmmaker and to instil fear and supremacy

Rohit Shetty firing case: Shooter among 7 held, intent was to 'instil fear'
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:22 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress rally against India-US trade deal in Punjab

According to senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, the rally is expected to be held either on February 28 or March 1

Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress rally against India-US trade deal in Punjab
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Rajasthan govt announces ₹3 lakh aid for victims of Bhiwadi fire tragedy

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced ₹3 lakh financial aid for each of the family of the seven deceased.

Rajasthan govt announces ₹3 lakh aid for victims of Bhiwadi fire tragedy
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:49 AM IST

Indo-US defence ties continue to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel Paparo visited Western Command HQ in Chandimandir, discussing security along India's western front and deepening defence ties

Indo-US defence ties continue to grow stronger: US Ambassador Sergio Gor
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:35 AM IST

French President Macron arrives in Mumbai for strategic talks with PM Modi

President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India, as well as hold a bilateral summit

French President Macron arrives in Mumbai for strategic talks with PM Modi
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

BNP chief Tarique Rahman to take oath as new PM of Bangladesh today

BNP has called a parliamentary party meeting at the Parliament Building at 11:30 am to elect the parliamentary party leader

BNP chief Tarique Rahman to take oath as new PM of Bangladesh today
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:00 PM IST