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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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Indian aviation industry outlook 'negative'; weak near-term demand: ICRA

The revision in outlook is also on account of a sharp depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar and an expected increase in jet fuel (ATF) prices

Indian aviation industry outlook 'negative'; weak near-term demand: ICRA
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

UP govt scraps ₹25,000 cr MoU with Bengaluru-based startup Puch AI

The government said the decision was taken after a review conducted as per standard operating procedures revealed that the company did not possess the requisite net worth

UP govt scraps ₹25,000 cr MoU with Bengaluru-based startup Puch AI
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 2:18 PM IST

PM Modi congratulates Balendra Shah on being sworn in as 47th PM of Nepal

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah 'Balen,' took oath as Nepal's democratically elected prime minister on Friday

PM Modi congratulates Balendra Shah on being sworn in as 47th PM of Nepal
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

HC junks plea seeking CBI probe against RIL over illegal gas extraction

According to the plea, RIL allegedly engaged in a "massive organised fraud" from 2004 to 2013 by drilling sideways from its contracted deep-sea wells into the adjacent ONGC wells

HC junks plea seeking CBI probe against RIL over illegal gas extraction
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

ED to file chargesheet in ₹40k cr loan 'fraud' involving ex-RCOM president

The prosecution complaint will be filed under the PMLA and former RCOM president Punit Garg and few others are expected to be named as accused

ED to file chargesheet in ₹40k cr loan 'fraud' involving ex-RCOM president
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Opposition calls fuel duty cut 'late', links move to polls; BJP defends

The Opposition termed the Centre's initiative to hold a meeting with chief ministers on the West Asia conflict a delayed act while BJP said the move aimed at providing relief to the common citizen

Opposition calls fuel duty cut 'late', links move to polls; BJP defends
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:31 PM IST

Centre raises commercial LPG supply to 70%, prioritises key industries

Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal directed the additional supply be prioritised for labour-intensive industries such as steel, automobiles, textiles, etc which support other essential sectors

Centre raises commercial LPG supply to 70%, prioritises key industries
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Parts of Delhi see light rain, IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert forecasting light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds during the day in several areas

Parts of Delhi see light rain, IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Rupee hits all-time low of 94.70 against US dollar amid global tensions

The rupee opened at 94.18 and kept sliding to breach the 94.50-mark before hitting 94.70 against the US dollar during intra-day trade, down 74 paise from its previous close

Rupee hits all-time low of 94.70 against US dollar amid global tensions
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Housing sales in Jan-Mar dip 7% due to West Asia conflict: Anarock

Sales increased to 1,01,675 units during the current quarter from 93,280 units in the year-ago period

Housing sales in Jan-Mar dip 7% due to West Asia conflict: Anarock
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Adequate fertiliser reserves available, no need to panic, says Nadda

Disruption in shipping routes and West Asia war has raised concerns over fertiliser imports

Adequate fertiliser reserves available, no need to panic, says Nadda
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

IPL 2026: GT skipper Shubman Gill says he has nothing to prove this season

Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India went on to win a record third title

IPL 2026: GT skipper Shubman Gill says he has nothing to prove this season
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill slams Impact Player rule as one-dimensional

The other Indian players who have expressed their concerns over the rule include Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and more recently Delhi Capitals' skipper Axar Patel

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill slams Impact Player rule as one-dimensional
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces retirement from badminton

n a video message shared on her social media accounts, captioned "My journey ends here", the former World No. 1 Spaniard said the recurring injury had forced her to take the difficult call

Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces retirement from badminton
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

India beat Pakistan 3-0 in SAFF U20 opener to book semifinal berth

Dodum struck in the 64th and 88th minutes after Vishal Yadav had handed the Blue Colts an early advantage in the third minute

India beat Pakistan 3-0 in SAFF U20 opener to book semifinal berth
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Review maintenance standards at Unesco sites: Parliamentary panel to govt

The Parliamentary Standing Committee has also recommended the ministry to prepare a 'five-year Unesco nomination strategy'

Review maintenance standards at Unesco sites: Parliamentary panel to govt
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Sterlite row sparks livelihood concerns in TN's Thoothukudi ahead of polls

Thoothukudi has seen steady industrial and trade growth, however, fishermen have expressed apprehensions that unchecked expansion is threatening their traditional livelihoods and the marine ecosystem

Sterlite row sparks livelihood concerns in TN's Thoothukudi ahead of polls
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 10:17 AM IST

Cong slams PM over rising oil, gas import dependence amid supply concerns

The Congress leader's remarks come amid reports of panic buying and long queues at petrol pumps and LPG distributors

Cong slams PM over rising oil, gas import dependence amid supply concerns
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 9:54 AM IST

Jaishankar stresses UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping ops in G7 meet

Jaishankar arrived in France on Thursday to participate in the meeting, where he will discuss the West Asia crisis with a focus on coordinating efforts to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open

Jaishankar stresses UNSC reforms, streamlining peacekeeping ops in G7 meet
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 7:24 AM IST

Trump's signature on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence

The decision, taken by the US Treasury, coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence this year

Trump's signature on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 7:12 AM IST