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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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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

PM asking people not to panic but is himself panicked: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the prime minister is panicked because of the Epstein files issue and the Adani Case in the US

PM asking people not to panic but is himself panicked: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:41 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

Meghalaya violence: Total curfew in East Garo Hills relaxed for 5 hours

Two persons were killed and several others injured when police opened fire to disperse a mob during clashes in the Chibinang area on Tuesday

Meghalaya violence: Total curfew in East Garo Hills relaxed for 5 hours
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:06 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

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 | 1:03 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

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 | 12:27 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

West Bengal assembly elections likely in two phases, says EC official

The official said law and order in West Bengal during the election remained a major concern for the EC and senior officials of the state government have assured the poll body of tight vigil

West Bengal assembly elections likely in two phases, says EC official
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Fire at Noida electricity meter factory: 26 injured, 250 workers rescued

The injured were among nearly 250 workers who were trapped inside the factory, Capital Power System Limited, in the Phase 1 police station area when the fire broke out

Fire at Noida electricity meter factory: 26 injured, 250 workers rescued
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:46 AM IST

Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13; seven under treatment

Residents from Chowdeswaranagar and Swaroopanagar areas of Lalacheruvu reportedly fell ill after consuming milk suspected to be adulterated and supplied in the locality

Andhra milk contamination: Death toll rises to 13; seven under treatment
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Indian killed in Iranian 'suicide' boat attack on tanker in Iraqi waters

An Indian national, whose name is being withheld at the moment, has reportedly been killed in the attack while the remaining 27 crew and personnel on the oil tanker have been rescued

Indian killed in Iranian 'suicide' boat attack on tanker in Iraqi waters
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Govt working to control LPG crisis, secure more supply: Suresh Gopi

Speaking to reporters, he said Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had answered questions regarding the LPG crisis in Parliament on Wednesday

Govt working to control LPG crisis, secure more supply: Suresh Gopi
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Farooq Abdullah miraculously escapes gunshot in Jammu, accused arrested

The accused has been identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Jammu, who told police that he was waiting for an opportunity to target Abdullah for the last 20 years

Farooq Abdullah miraculously escapes gunshot in Jammu, accused arrested
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

Delhi remains most polluted city in 2024-25, Patna second: Report

While historically less polluted, Bengaluru and Chennai showed signs of air quality deterioration during the winter months, a new vulnerability trend

Delhi remains most polluted city in 2024-25, Patna second: Report
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

SC tells Centre, states to disassociate from authors of judiciary chapter

The Supreme Court ordered the Centre and states to disassociate from three experts linked to a controversial NCERT chapter on judicial corruption and review the legal studies curriculum

SC tells Centre, states to disassociate from authors of judiciary chapter
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

FATF: India building tools to detect unregistered virtual asset firms

India plans an indigenous Virtual Asset Lab to detect unregistered offshore crypto platforms as regulators tighten oversight following FATF concerns over money-laundering risks

FATF: India building tools to detect unregistered virtual asset firms
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, A-I over alleged market dominance

The complainant alleged that the domestic carriers were maintaining unconscionable and illegal rates of cancellation charges and imposing arbitrary conditions and prices for the sale of services

CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, A-I over alleged market dominance
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 9:34 PM IST