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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 functioning 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 functioning in 1949.

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Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at ₹890 crore: RBI

WMA are temporary advances given by the RBI to the central, state governments and Union Territories to tide over any mismatch in receipts and payments

Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at ₹890 crore: RBI
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

IndiGo loses appeal against DGCA penalty order over pilot training lapses

In September last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh each on the Director Flight Operations and Director Training of IndiGo

IndiGo loses appeal against DGCA penalty order over pilot training lapses
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 7:09 PM IST

Sebi overhauls framework for dealing with tech glitches for stock brokers

The move is aimed at improving ease of compliance and facilitating ease of doing business for market intermediaries

Sebi overhauls framework for dealing with tech glitches for stock brokers
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, welcomes 'positive sentiment' on partnership

Jaishankar, who is on a six-day visit to France and Luxembourg, also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France on Thursday

EAM Jaishankar meets Macron, welcomes 'positive sentiment' on partnership
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

Closely tracking developments: India on US bill on tariffs over Russian oil

India and China are among a handful of countries which are procuring a significant volume of crude oil from Russia

Closely tracking developments: India on US bill on tariffs over Russian oil
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Communal incidents in Bangladesh need to be dealt with firmly: MEA

New Delhi's reaction came against the backdrop of the killing of at least five Hindu men in hostile circumstances in Bangladesh in the last few weeks

Communal incidents in Bangladesh need to be dealt with firmly: MEA
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

Financial institutions must imbibe spirit of regulations: RBI governor

Digitalisation, he said, widening access, enhancing efficiency, improving convenience, and enabling far more tailored financial services

Financial institutions must imbibe spirit of regulations: RBI governor
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

RBI should hold rates as growth is strong, inflation remains low: PwC

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut key policy rate in the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting next month, said PwC Partner and Economic Advisory Services leader Ranen Banerjee

RBI should hold rates as growth is strong, inflation remains low: PwC
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Residents panic after tremors jolt Rajkot in Gujarat; no damage reported

Gandhinagar-based Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) recorded 12 tremors of 2.6 to 3.8 magnitudes with their epicentres located 27 to 30 km east-northeast of Upleta

Residents panic after tremors jolt Rajkot in Gujarat; no damage reported
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

India, EU hold FTA talks, reaffirm commitment to protect farmers, MSMEs

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has held high-level talks with EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic for securing a mutually beneficial FTA

India, EU hold FTA talks, reaffirm commitment to protect farmers, MSMEs
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

Two Air India flights to UK diverted to nearby cities due to bad weather

Flight AI131 operating from Mumbai to London Heathrow was diverted to London Gatwick due to adverse weather conditions at the destination airport

Two Air India flights to UK diverted to nearby cities due to bad weather
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

India's exports to China jump 33% to $12.22 billion during April-November

The export increase was driven by products such as oil meals, marine products, telecom instruments and spices, the data showed

India's exports to China jump 33% to $12.22 billion during April-November
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

Over ₹34,000 cr investment made in UP's defence corridor nodes: Rajnath

He said the defence corridor, spread across Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot, is producing arms, ammunition and equipment related to fighter aircraft

Over ₹34,000 cr investment made in UP's defence corridor nodes: Rajnath
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

Mehbooba calls Mamata Banerjee 'tigress' amid ED raids in West Bengal

Mufti said that while such raids by ED or other investigative agencies has become a normal thing in Jammu and Kashmir, 'the whole country is tasting it now'

Mehbooba calls Mamata Banerjee 'tigress' amid ED raids in West Bengal
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

HC flags access to phones in Goa's Colvale jail, orders jammer network

The court order, which has sought a reply from the jail administration has also pointed out that several cells inside the jail have mobile charging points, which further shocks the conscience

HC flags access to phones in Goa's Colvale jail, orders jammer network
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Ashok Leyland aims to be among top commercial vehicle makers: Chairman

Speaking at the inauguration of Ashok Leyland's state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant here, Hinduja said the new facility marked a significant milestone

Ashok Leyland aims to be among top commercial vehicle makers: Chairman
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Steel firms plan ₹4,000 crore IPO push as safeguard duty lifts outlook

According to industry insiders, the policy intervention is bound to help revive several fundraising plans that were earlier deferred amid weak equity sentiment, softer demand and import pressure

Steel firms plan ₹4,000 crore IPO push as safeguard duty lifts outlook
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

Higher ethical standards apply to lawyers contesting bar polls: SC

The standard of ethical values are higher for lawyers, the CJI said, adding lawyers often approach courts when any tainted person is contesting general elections

Higher ethical standards apply to lawyers contesting bar polls: SC
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

'Jana Nayagan' delay deliberate; CBFC appeal will anger TN, says TVK

If CBFC appeals again, it confirms political intent to stall; this will only anger Tamil Nadu people against the Union government, said TVK state legal wing joint coordinator R Chakravarthi

'Jana Nayagan' delay deliberate; CBFC appeal will anger TN, says TVK
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

JSW Steel Q3 output up 6% at 7.48 MT despite Vijayanagar furnace shutdown

Blast Furnace 3 (BF3) at Vijayanagar is under shutdown for upgrade of capacity from end of September 2025 and is expected to be commissioned by end of Q4 FY26

JSW Steel Q3 output up 6% at 7.48 MT despite Vijayanagar furnace shutdown
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 1:05 PM IST