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Press Trust of India

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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Political storm erupts after man dies in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital lift

A man died after allegedly getting trapped in a lift at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata

Political storm erupts after man dies in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital lift
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

Delhi govt eyes private push to expand EV infra ahead of policy rollout

Delhi plans 7,000 new EV charging stations and seeks private sector participation as part of its upcoming EV policy to boost clean mobility

Delhi govt eyes private push to expand EV infra ahead of policy rollout
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:58 PM IST

Delhi Police seals news agency UNI's office, cites high court order

The news agency also alleged that their female staff members were manhandled by the police team

Delhi Police seals news agency UNI's office, cites high court order
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

IPL 2026: Sri Lanka issues NOCs for Chameera, Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis

Pacer Chameera and opener Nissanka are part of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming edition of the IPL, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been retained by the Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2026: Sri Lanka issues NOCs for Chameera, Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

KKR's Rahane plays down early pressure, says IPL not about perfect start

It's a long tournament and you don't want to peak too early, says KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane

KKR's Rahane plays down early pressure, says IPL not about perfect start
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

RBI to conduct ₹1 trn overnight variable rate repo auction on Mar 23

The auction will take place between 9:30 am and 10:00 am on March 23, and the reversal of these funds will take place on March 24, as per the central bank's release

RBI to conduct ₹1 trn overnight variable rate repo auction on Mar 23
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new envoy

Doraiswami's appointment evoked considerable interest in the Chinese official media and the Chinese strategic community

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new envoy
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Riyadh

The Indian embassy in Riyadh, without providing details, condoled the death of the Indian

West Asia crisis: Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Riyadh
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

Nitish Kumar files nomination for JD(U) president, likely to be unopposed

JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha submitted Kumar's nomination at the party's central office here on Thursday. Jha is one of the proposers for Kumar

Nitish Kumar files nomination for JD(U) president, likely to be unopposed
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Core sector growth slows to 2.3% in Feb on fall in oil, gas output

Production of crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products declined during the month

Core sector growth slows to 2.3% in Feb on fall in oil, gas output
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 6:16 PM IST

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to hike prices of ICE products from April 1

Tata Motors to raise prices of ICE passenger vehicles by 0.5% from April 1 to offset rising input costs

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to hike prices of ICE products from April 1
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

West Asia conflict to raise pesticide input costs by 20-25%: Industry body

West Asia conflict may raise pesticide costs by up to 25%, risking shortages during peak season and impacting farm yields in India

West Asia conflict to raise pesticide input costs by 20-25%: Industry body
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 5:31 PM IST

India's forex reserves fall $7 billion to $709.76 billion, shows RBI data

India's forex reserves dropped USD 7.052 billion to USD 709.759 billion during the week ended March 13, the RBI said on Friday.

India's forex reserves fall $7 billion to $709.76 billion, shows RBI data
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

Tata Steel inaugurates scrap-based e-furnace for sustainable steelmaking

Tata Steel launches ₹3,200 crore green steel plant in Ludhiana, boosting low-carbon production and advancing India's sustainable manufacturing push

Tata Steel inaugurates scrap-based e-furnace for sustainable steelmaking
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

Rupee crashes 82 paise to record low of 93.71 against US dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments

Rupee crashes 82 paise to record low of 93.71 against US dollar
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

A-I Delhi-Vancouver flight returns after 7 hours over operational issue

Without providing specific details, Air India, in a statement on Friday, said the aircraft landed safely at the Delhi airport

A-I Delhi-Vancouver flight returns after 7 hours over operational issue
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

Shivraj Chouhan orders assessment of rabi crop losses after unseasonal rain

Chairing a comprehensive review of the country's agricultural situation, Chouhan said the adverse weather had hit several states at a time when crops were ripe and ready for harvest

Shivraj Chouhan orders assessment of rabi crop losses after unseasonal rain
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:39 PM IST

Govt targets illegal gambling networks, blocks 300 sites and apps

Government blocks 300 illegal betting and gambling platforms, intensifying crackdown under the Online Gaming Act to curb digital wagering networks

Govt targets illegal gambling networks, blocks 300 sites and apps
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:36 PM IST

Paranjape Schemes to invest ₹700 crore to develop 1,400 homes in Pune

In a statement on Friday, the company said it has launched a series of new residential projects across Pune West as part of its upcoming festive season offerings

Paranjape Schemes to invest ₹700 crore to develop 1,400 homes in Pune
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Crude oil futures slide 2% to ₹8,808 per barrel amid Iran supply hopes

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for the April delivery ended its three-day rally, declining by Rs 190, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 8,808 per barrel in a business turnover of 18,781 lots

Crude oil futures slide 2% to ₹8,808 per barrel amid Iran supply hopes
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:21 PM IST