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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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VOC Port sets aside 90,000 sq m space for containers amid West Asia crisis

The move will help save resources and increase availability of raw materials for ship building

VOC Port sets aside 90,000 sq m space for containers amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

Exporters' body urges govt to ensure LPG, gas supply for manufacturers

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President S C Ralhan said that he has written a letter in this regard to the commerce and industry ministry

Exporters' body urges govt to ensure LPG, gas supply for manufacturers
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

Indian Railways approves regularisation of two special trains from Odisha

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi about the development

Indian Railways approves regularisation of two special trains from Odisha
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

Netflix launches Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, its fifth global VFX hub

Eyeline Studios is Netflix's premier innovation hub for visual effects and virtual production, where practical filmmaking and next-generation technology converge

Netflix launches Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, its fifth global VFX hub
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

Rahul attacks PM Modi over LPG shortage, cites Epstein and Adani cases

Rahul made the remarks after several opposition MPs, including himself and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders

Rahul attacks PM Modi over LPG shortage, cites Epstein and Adani cases
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Kerala HC pulls up Railway Board for delay on Aadhaar for tatkal booking

The observations and direction by the bench came on a public interest litigation challenging a central government circular mandating Aadhaar based authentication for tatkal bookings

Kerala HC pulls up Railway Board for delay on Aadhaar for tatkal booking
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Nil expenditure in gasification scheme for most of 2025-26: Parl panel

The panel further noted that against a Revised Estimate of Rs 285 crore in 2025-26, the Budget Estimate for 2026-27 was sharply raised to Rs 3,525 crore

Nil expenditure in gasification scheme for most of 2025-26: Parl panel
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Aster DM Healthcare earmarks ₹4,000 cr to add 4,080 beds in next few yrs

The company, which received the final approval from shareholders for merger with Quality Care India Ltd (QCIL), expects the process to be completed in the next quarter

Aster DM Healthcare earmarks ₹4,000 cr to add 4,080 beds in next few yrs
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

BSF vehicle burnt, personnel injured amid unrest in Meghalaya's Garo Hills

The incident took place on Wednesday evening when the deputy inspector general (DIG), along with other officials, was returning from a meeting in Tura town in the West Garo Hills district

BSF vehicle burnt, personnel injured amid unrest in Meghalaya's Garo Hills
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

India's energy security compromised due to 'flawed' foreign policy: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi said the PM Modi is unable to function as the prime minister of India as "he is trapped"

India's energy security compromised due to 'flawed' foreign policy: Rahul
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Omar meets father Farooq after assassination bid; leaders demand probe

Abdullah had a narrow escape when a gunman opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving the function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night

Omar meets father Farooq after assassination bid; leaders demand probe
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

Infosys to expand Mohali centre, new campus to seat 3,000 employees

The new Software Development Block, part of the expansion, is designed to enhance Infosys' ability to deliver AI-led solutions, cloud services, and digital transformation for global clients

Infosys to expand Mohali centre, new campus to seat 3,000 employees
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

RN Ravi sworn in as 22nd governor of Bengal after predecessor's resignation

He was administered the oath by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court, Sujoy Paul, in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

RN Ravi sworn in as 22nd governor of Bengal after predecessor's resignation
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

Akzo Nobel India gets regulatory approval to change name to JSW Dulux

The ministry has approved the name change and granted a fresh Certificate of Incorporation with new name JSW Dulux, according to a regulatory filing from the company

Akzo Nobel India gets regulatory approval to change name to JSW Dulux
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

Women should get greater role in agri-food sector, says President Murmu

Murmu called for targeted support for women farmers on issues of land titles, access to technical knowledge, and institutional finance

Women should get greater role in agri-food sector, says President Murmu
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

LS functions under rules, will continue to run with fairness: Om Birla

Birla said he was grateful to the members of the House for the faith reposed in him during debate and thanked all those who spoke in favour of him as well as against him

LS functions under rules, will continue to run with fairness: Om Birla
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Audi India to hike prices by up to 2% from April 1 to offset rise in costs

The price hike will be across the model range and the ex-showroom price of models to increase up to 2 per cent, Audi India said in a statement

Audi India to hike prices by up to 2% from April 1 to offset rise in costs
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Telangana CM directs all govt departments to use only electric vehicles

The CM also directed officials to prepare plans for establishing a modern bus terminal at Shamshabad here where a high speed rail corridor is proposed to be developed

Telangana CM directs all govt departments to use only electric vehicles
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

CBI raids 15 sites across states in scam linked to overseas fintech firm

CBI is now seeking custody of the alleged kingpin of the gang, Ashok Kumar Sharma, a chartered accountant, who was recently arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)

CBI raids 15 sites across states in scam linked to overseas fintech firm
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Pune lawyer files complaint alleging Hardik Pandya insulted Indian flag

A Shivaji Nagar police station officer confirmed on Wednesday that the complaint application was submitted by advocate Wajid Khan, without elaborating.

Pune lawyer files complaint alleging Hardik Pandya insulted Indian flag
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:39 AM IST