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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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India, UK FTA may come into force in next 30 to 45 days: Goyal

Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Peter Kyle, UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference of the WTO last month in Cameroon

India, UK FTA may come into force in next 30 to 45 days: Goyal
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Mahindra to raise SUV, commercial vehicle prices by up to 2.5% from April 6

The company attributed the latest price hike to a combination of cost escalations

Mahindra to raise SUV, commercial vehicle prices by up to 2.5% from April 6
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Govt asks refineries to reroute LPG feedstock to affected industries

This maximisation of LPG production was done by diverting streams that were previously used for making petrochemicals

Govt asks refineries to reroute LPG feedstock to affected industries
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Indian banks' tighter liquidity may add to margin pressure: Report

In response, it said, the RBI increased the supply of durable liquidity to the banking system since 2HFY25 through government bond buybacks and open-market purchases

Indian banks' tighter liquidity may add to margin pressure: Report
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:13 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee vows to drive BJP out of Bengal first, then Delhi

She accused the poll body of acting at the BJP's behest, alleging development work in the state has stalled

Mamata Banerjee vows to drive BJP out of Bengal first, then Delhi
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

Sebi proposes return of open market share buybacks after tax changes

This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework

Sebi proposes return of open market share buybacks after tax changes
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to amend 784 provisions

Parliament on Thursday passed a bill to amend 784 provisions in 79 central laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further improve the country's business environment.

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill to amend 784 provisions
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action

The SEBI's counsel said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta is deliberating with the market regulator and sought a week's time to apprise the court of the developments

Supreme Court asks Sebi to close case against Sandesaras or face action
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 6:34 PM IST

Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt

The figure indicates a decline of around 6.9 per cent in overall student enrolments in US academic institutions

Indian students enrolment to US institutions drops by 6.9%: Govt
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

West Asia crisis: More measures on anvil to support exporters, says Goyal

An US-Israel attack launched on Iran in February has disrupted movement of ships in the international waters. It has also pushed air freight and insurance cost for traders

West Asia crisis: More measures on anvil to support exporters, says Goyal
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

No windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports from Reliance SEZ refinery

Judicial rulings shield SEZ refinery as govt reimposes export levies

No windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports from Reliance SEZ refinery
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:21 PM IST

Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief

The admiral said competition at sea is no longer confined to oil and energy. It is expanding to resources that will shape future growth, he asserted

Hormuz crisis has caused economic strain, energy instability: Navy Chief
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal

The country, Goyal said, is sitting on a "very sweet spot" in promoting trade with the US

India looking at preferential mkt access in US, ties 'very robust': Goyal
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju

Rijiju said that the Upper House would take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill for passing on Thursday

RS to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:40 PM IST

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital

Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said Andhra Pradesh is getting a new capital in Amaravati and gave his best wishes to the state

Parliament passes bill to recognise Amaravati as Andhra's permanent capital
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

SAIL chief Amarendu Prakash resigns; Krishna Kumar Singh gets interim role

In a filing to the BSE, SAIL said that Prakash tendered his resignation notice to the ministry on January 2

SAIL chief Amarendu Prakash resigns; Krishna Kumar Singh gets interim role
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

It's a 50-50 thing still: Rishabh Pant on opening through entire IPL

In 23 games that he has opened across all T20s, Pant's strike-rate has been 159 with a century and five fifties.

It's a 50-50 thing still: Rishabh Pant on opening through entire IPL
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Argentina football team deceived Kerala by not coming to play: Abdurahiman

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman on Thursday said that the Argentina football team allegedly deceived the state by not coming to play a match even after receiving money for it.

Argentina football team deceived Kerala by not coming to play: Abdurahiman
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

Batting at number four gave me confidence: Rizvi after winning knock vs LSG

Young Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi grabbed the the opportunity to bat at number four with both hands and said his only focus now is to maintain the consistency going forward in the IPL.

Batting at number four gave me confidence: Rizvi after winning knock vs LSG
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:30 PM IST

Mumbai metropolitan region to get massive 1 lakh seat cricket stadium soon

Mumbai cricket chief Ajinkya Naik has met officials of the the state government to expedite the development of a one lakh capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

Mumbai metropolitan region to get massive 1 lakh seat cricket stadium soon
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:27 PM IST