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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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Manika Batra keeps her campaign alive with big win in Table Tennis WC

The 30-year-old Batra rallied past Zhang 11-7, 11-2, 14-16, 5-11, 11-6 in a 43-minute Group 4 clash, bouncing back from her opening match defeat to Japan's Miwa Harimoto

Manika Batra keeps her campaign alive with big win in Table Tennis WC
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Praggnanandhaa loses to Sindarov, slips to third in Candidates Tournament

The defeat with the white pieces could prove costly for Praggnanandhaa, who had begun his campaign on a high by defeating Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, leaving the Indian on 1.5 points

Praggnanandhaa loses to Sindarov, slips to third in Candidates Tournament
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Congress trying to bring in law to protect infiltrators in Assam: PM Modi

Addressing a poll rally, PM Modi said the Congress' aim is to 'turn the majority community into a minority and create a permanent vote bank of infiltrators'

Congress trying to bring in law to protect infiltrators in Assam: PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Israeli defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India

The first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62x51 LMGs, part of a larger contract for 41,000 units, was delivered over the last weekend, with an additional 4,000 scheduled for delivery later this year

Israeli defence firm supplies first batch of light machine guns to India
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:02 PM IST

Hyundai Motor India total sales rise 2.5% to 69,004 units in March

March 2026 sales comprised domestic sales of 55,064 units, the highest-ever domestic for any March month with 6.3% Y-o-Y growth, and exports of 13,940 units

Hyundai Motor India total sales rise 2.5% to 69,004 units in March
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

GST collections grow 8.8% to over ₹2 trn in Mar on domestic sales, imports

The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was ₹1.83 trillion in March, 2025

GST collections grow 8.8% to over ₹2 trn in Mar on domestic sales, imports
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Ashutosh Sharma emerges as most expensive player at MPL 2026 auction

Akshat Raghuvanshi was bought by Rewa Jaguars for Rs 13.80 lakh, Aniket Verma by Bhopal Leopards for Rs 13.20 lakh, and Shivang Kumar by Bundelkhand Bulls for Rs 13 lakh

Ashutosh Sharma emerges as most expensive player at MPL 2026 auction
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Mahindra & Mahindra tractor sales rise 20% to 45,035 units in March

The company had sold 34,934 tractors in March, 2025, M&M Ltd said in a statement

Mahindra & Mahindra tractor sales rise 20% to 45,035 units in March
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

IPL 2026: Gill blames poor batting in death overs for GT's loss vs PBKS

Gill's side, despite boasting a formidable batting line-up featuring Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan and Glenn Phillips, could not capitalise on a fairly good batting surface, managing only 162 for 6

IPL 2026: Gill blames poor batting in death overs for GT's loss vs PBKS
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

SpiceJet, Indigo welcome ATF price increase amid West Asia crisis

Airlines are already incurring higher operational costs due to the airspace restrictions in the West Asia region amid the conflict

SpiceJet, Indigo welcome ATF price increase amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

IPL 2026: Parthiv Patel cites tough pitch, conditions in GT loss to PBKS

Patel also stated that the difficult pitch does not take away credit from the effort of Punjab's bowlers

IPL 2026: Parthiv Patel cites tough pitch, conditions in GT loss to PBKS
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

IPL 2026: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer fined Rs 12 lakh for slow rate

"As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 12 lakhs," stated a media release

IPL 2026: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer fined Rs 12 lakh for slow rate
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

IPL 2026: Chahal impressed by Connolly's debut innings, calls him big find

The 22-year-old Connolly announced himself in style, smashing an unbeaten 72 to guide Punjab Kings to a nervy three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026: Chahal impressed by Connolly's debut innings, calls him big find
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Coal India arm SECL's production rises over 5% in FY26 amid rising demands

SECL recorded the total coal production of 176.2 million tonnes (MT) in FY26, up 5.26 per cent from 167.4 MT produced in 2024-25

Coal India arm SECL's production rises over 5% in FY26 amid rising demands
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Automotive metal forming market to reach $95 billion by FY30: Report

The industry has crossed a critical threshold in recent years, surpassing $80 billion in size in FY25 and transitioning from being a net importer to become a net exporter

Automotive metal forming market to reach $95 billion by FY30: Report
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

RoDTEP benefits for exporters extended till Sep 30 amid Iran crisis

Recent developments in West Asia have posed challenges for maritime logistics, including shifts in routing and transit patterns

RoDTEP benefits for exporters extended till Sep 30 amid Iran crisis
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President's assent amid Opposition protests

Opposition MPs had slammed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, for excluding gays and lesbians from its ambit

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President's assent amid Opposition protests
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

JSW MG Motor sales rise 19% to 6,528 units in March, plans price hikes

The wholesales for March reflected sustained momentum across its internal combustion engine (ICE) and new energy vehicle (NEV) portfolios

JSW MG Motor sales rise 19% to 6,528 units in March, plans price hikes
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

West Asia conflict may push up realty construction costs by 5% in near term

Rising input costs and supply disruptions threaten project timelines and margins

West Asia conflict may push up realty construction costs by 5% in near term
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Ireda achieves highest-ever loan sanctions, disbursements in FY26

Loan sanctions during FY26 rose to Rs 51,883 crore, marking a growth of 9 per cent over Rs 47,453 crore in the previous financial year

Ireda achieves highest-ever loan sanctions, disbursements in FY26
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:46 AM IST