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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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People-to-people contact key to breaking Pakistan deadlock: RSS's Hosabale

Hosabale said Pakistan's military and political leadership have lost India's confidence and it is time for civil society to lead the way

People-to-people contact key to breaking Pakistan deadlock: RSS's Hosabale
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Nations must reflect: India on China backing Pakistan during Op Sindoor

Last week, China, for the first time, confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict with India, according to Chinese official media reports

Nations must reflect: India on China backing Pakistan during Op Sindoor
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6% amid high energy costs

Moody's said India is 'particularly vulnerable' to high oil prices given its heavy reliance on imported crude and LNG

Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6% amid high energy costs
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

West Asia crisis set to dominate BRICS foreign ministers' meeting this week

Foreign ministers of several BRICS member states including Russia's Sergey Lavrov have already confirmed their participation, the sources said

West Asia crisis set to dominate BRICS foreign ministers' meeting this week
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

India plans 500 delegations, outreach to industry to boost FTA utilisation

Since 2021, India has finalised trade deals with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, EFTA bloc, UK and the EU.

India plans 500 delegations, outreach to industry to boost FTA utilisation
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 9:27 PM IST

Nexus Select Trust Q4 results: Operating income rises 12% to ₹499 crore

Nexus Select Trust is aiming to double its portfolio by 2030 and is actively looking for acquisitions

Nexus Select Trust Q4 results: Operating income rises 12% to ₹499 crore
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 6:44 PM IST

Dr Reddy's Q4 results: PAT down 86% at ₹221 crore, revenue drops 11.51%

The company had posted a profit after tax of Rs 1,586.7 crore in the corresponding quarter previous fiscal year, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd said in a regulatory filing

Dr Reddy's Q4 results: PAT down 86% at ₹221 crore, revenue drops 11.51%
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 6:39 PM IST

India has ample fuel stocks, but OMC losses may hit ₹1 trillion: Puri

At the same time, the minister acknowledged growing fiscal stress from keeping retail fuel prices unchanged

India has ample fuel stocks, but OMC losses may hit ₹1 trillion: Puri
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 6:04 PM IST

Berger Paints India Q4 FY26 results: Net profit rises 27% to ₹335 crore

The company had logged a profit of ₹262.91 crore in the year-ago period, Berger Paints India said in a regulatory filing

Berger Paints India Q4 FY26 results: Net profit rises 27% to ₹335 crore
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1, says Piyush Goyal

The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is expected to come into force from June 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1, says Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

PSBs' net profit rises 11% to all-time high ₹1.98 lakh cr in FY26: FinMin

Improved asset quality, healthy credit expansion and higher income contributed to improved profitability of PSBs during 2025-26, the ministry said

PSBs' net profit rises 11% to all-time high ₹1.98 lakh cr in FY26: FinMin
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 5:15 PM IST

Chennai-Abu Dhabi Etihad flight returns due to 'technical issue'

The airline statement came after reports quoting Chennai airport officials said that there was a fire on the left wing of the flight

Chennai-Abu Dhabi Etihad flight returns due to 'technical issue'
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Kejriwal questions PM Modi over austerity appeal, cites economy concerns

Kejriwal also said the obvious reason behind the austerity measures suggested by Modi was the ongoing war between America and Iran, but 'there could be some other reason too'

Kejriwal questions PM Modi over austerity appeal, cites economy concerns
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Bigger the theft, bigger the reward: Rahul slams Centre on WB appointments

Congress has claimed that the appointments reflected the 'brazen collusion and connivance' between the Election Commission and the BJP

Bigger the theft, bigger the reward: Rahul slams Centre on WB appointments
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

Large companies must ensure timely working capital release of MSMEs: CEA

V Anantha Nageswaran said large companies should accept invoices presented by micro, small and medium enterprises and make payments on time

Large companies must ensure timely working capital release of MSMEs: CEA
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Oil Minister Puri rules out fuel shortage as LPG production raised sharply

Oil Minister said PM Narendra Modi's austerity appeal should be taken as a wake-up call and urged to start thinking of "measures" to lessen fiscal strain from West Asia conflict

Oil Minister Puri rules out fuel shortage as LPG production raised sharply
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

Centre cancels NEET-UG 2026 amid paper leak allegations; re-test to follow

NTA further said the Government of India has decided to hand over the matter to the CBI for a 'comprehensive inquiry' into the allegations

Centre cancels NEET-UG 2026 amid paper leak allegations; re-test to follow
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

CBI takes over probe into killing of Suvendu's aide Chandranath Rath

The central probe agency has also re-registered the FIR earlier lodged by the police, they said, adding that a DIG-rank officer is heading the SIT

CBI takes over probe into killing of Suvendu's aide Chandranath Rath
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second straight term

The swearing-in ceremony marks the formation of the third successive NDA government in the state

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second straight term
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

CM Vijay orders closure of 717 retail liquor shops across Tamil Nadu

There has been widespread demand, especially from women and a few political parties in the state, that all the liquor shops in the state should be closed

CM Vijay orders closure of 717 retail liquor shops across Tamil Nadu
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 11:29 AM IST