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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 functioning 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 functioning in 1949.

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No proposal for special session on delimitation Bill: Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju says there is no proposal to extend the Monsoon Session or convene a special Parliament session for the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills

No proposal for special session on delimitation Bill: Kiren Rijiju
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Manipal Health shares jump 11%; Ardee Industries IPO booked 3x on Day 1

Manipal Health shares debut with strong listing gains, while Ardee Industries' IPO attracts robust investor interest on the first day of bidding

Manipal Health shares jump 11%; Ardee Industries IPO booked 3x on Day 1
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Centre auctions 6 coal blocks; mines to generate nearly ₹2,000 cr annually

Six coal blocks auctioned under commercial mining rounds are expected to generate ₹1,983 crore annual revenue, attract investment and create over 15,000 jobs

Centre auctions 6 coal blocks; mines to generate nearly ₹2,000 cr annually
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 12:28 AM IST

Indian-flagged vessel attacked in Red Sea; all 13 Indians rescued

MEA said, "We condemn the attack on the Indian-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya that sank in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen on August 4."

Indian-flagged vessel attacked in Red Sea; all 13 Indians rescued
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Tigers, lions in Kolkata's Zoo get goat meat as buffalo slaughter suspended

Suspension of buffalo slaughter at Kolkata's municipal abattoir has forced Alipore Zoo to feed goat meat to carnivores, sharply increasing its food costs

Tigers, lions in Kolkata's Zoo get goat meat as buffalo slaughter suspended
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 5:56 PM IST

IT industry not creating new jobs, funds diverted to AI costs: Vembu

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu says AI and rising data centre costs are limiting IT hiring, with funds shifting from new jobs to technology infrastructure

IT industry not creating new jobs, funds diverted to AI costs: Vembu
Updated On : 02 Aug 2026 | 6:26 PM IST

Manipal Health subscribed 15%; Ardee Industries IPO to open on Aug 5

Manipal Health's Rs 9,275-crore IPO was subscribed 15% on Day 1, while Ardee Industries announced its IPO launch from August 5 and Beauty Garage filed draft papers with Sebi

Manipal Health subscribed 15%; Ardee Industries IPO to open on Aug 5
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

SC quashes 2021 OM granting Centre, others power to grant retrospective ECs

The Supreme Court quashed the 2021 Office Memorandum allowing retrospective environmental clearances, while protecting projects that had already secured such approvals

SC quashes 2021 OM granting Centre, others power to grant retrospective ECs
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 6:43 PM IST

BJP MPs Bhagirath Choudhary, Lumba Ram got subsidy under NHB scheme: Govt

As per the list, Lumba Ram (MP of Sirohi, Rajasthan) in 2025 and Bhagirath Choudhary (Union Minister of State for Agriculture and MP of Ajmer, Rajasthan) in 2026 got the financial assistance

BJP MPs Bhagirath Choudhary, Lumba Ram got subsidy under NHB scheme: Govt
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Mizoram govt, church bodies to move Centre to change FCRA amendment bill

The decision was taken at a meeting between Chief Minister Lalduhoma and leaders of the Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitute Committee (MKHC) and the Council of Churches in Mizoram at the CM's official residence

Mizoram govt, church bodies to move Centre to change FCRA amendment bill
Updated On : 25 Jul 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Prez Murmu accepts Union MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation

On the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President accepted the resignation of Bittu from the Union Council of Ministers, with immediate effect

Prez Murmu accepts Union MoS Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation
Updated On : 24 Jul 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi

In a post on X, Gandhi said the prime minister should not insult the intelligence of students

'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Updated On : 24 Jul 2026 | 1:37 AM IST

Indian airlines cancelled 26k international flights due to airspace curbs

Indian airlines cancelled about 26,000 international flights and faced higher fuel costs and revenue losses due to airspace restrictions triggered by the US-Iran conflict

Indian airlines cancelled 26k international flights due to airspace curbs
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his hunger strike if the Centre assures no legal action against student protesters, citing commitments on his other key demands

Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Wangchuk
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

Lalit Modi plans India visit after tribunal relief in IPL 2009 FEMA case

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi plans an India visit after tribunal relief in the 2009 FEMA case, calling the ruling a victory after a 16-year legal battle

Lalit Modi plans India visit after tribunal relief in IPL 2009 FEMA case
Updated On : 22 Jul 2026 | 6:50 PM IST

India's edible oil import bill may rise 9% to ₹1.75 trn this year: SEA

India's edible oil import bill could climb 9% to a record ₹1.75 lakh crore this year, driven by higher import volumes, a weaker rupee and global supply pressures

India's edible oil import bill may rise 9% to ₹1.75 trn this year: SEA
Updated On : 22 Jul 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

Eternal Q1 profit jumps nearly four-fold to ₹92 cr as Blinkit powers growth

Eternal posts a four-fold rise in Q1 profit to ₹92 crore as Blinkit drives strong revenue growth, while Zomato's food delivery business maintains steady momentum

Eternal Q1 profit jumps nearly four-fold to ₹92 cr as Blinkit powers growth
Updated On : 22 Jul 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

Gold rebounds Rs 1,400 to near Rs 1.47 lakh/10g; silver declines Rs 1,000

The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity climbed Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,46,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams

Gold rebounds Rs 1,400 to near Rs 1.47 lakh/10g; silver declines Rs 1,000
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 7:10 PM IST

Lagging on FCNR (B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on Sept-end rush

Banks expect FCNR-B deposit mobilisation to accelerate before the RBI's September 30 deadline, even as early collections by several public lenders trail their stated targets

Lagging on FCNR (B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on Sept-end rush
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 6:19 PM IST

ASEAN, Africa lead India's export growth in first two months of FY27

Exports to Asean and Africa surged in April-May FY27, driving India's export growth as shipments diversified beyond North America and Europe

ASEAN, Africa lead India's export growth in first two months of FY27
Updated On : 19 Jul 2026 | 7:15 PM IST