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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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Air India to launch Hanoi-Delhi, Tokyo-Mumbai non-stop flights services

The new five-time weekly services to Hanoi, starting from May 1, will complement daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Air India to launch Hanoi-Delhi, Tokyo-Mumbai non-stop flights services
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Nitish, Nitin Nabin, Pawar set to get elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

The BJP is set to increase its tally in the Upper house, where it will have the maximum number of seats after this round of election

Nitish, Nitin Nabin, Pawar set to get elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

New scheme will pay failed asylum seekers thousands of pounds to leave UK

The minister also stressed that asylum seekers who break the law, or work illegally, will lose their right to state-funded accommodation and support payments

New scheme will pay failed asylum seekers thousands of pounds to leave UK
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

CV Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor; TN Guv RN Ravi to replace

Bose, however, did not disclose the grounds of his sudden resignation and whether there was any political pressure that may have prompted his decision

CV Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor; TN Guv RN Ravi to replace
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Sri Lanka deliberates appropriate action as 2nd Iranian ship awaits entry

The ship, according to Jayathissa, awaits in Sri Lanka's Extended Economic Zone (EEZ) but is out of its territorial waters

Sri Lanka deliberates appropriate action as 2nd Iranian ship awaits entry
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

PM Modi speaks to Macron about West Asia crisis, seeks return to dialogue

After his telephonic conversation with Macron, Modi said they will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region

PM Modi speaks to Macron about West Asia crisis, seeks return to dialogue
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

Nearly 25% of internet users in India faced cyberthreats in 2025: Report

Internet users in India, on average, encountered approximately 1,30,209 web threats per day during the year, Kaspersky said in a statement

Nearly 25% of internet users in India faced cyberthreats in 2025: Report
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

AMU signs MoU with US university to boost academic collaboration

The AMU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a US university to expand joint academic research, faculty development and instructional programmes.

AMU signs MoU with US university to boost academic collaboration
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

Prolonged Iran conflict may hit corporate earnings in India: Report

'We expect some downside risk to corporate earnings, especially if the conflict lasts longer than a few weeks,' the report said on Thursday

Prolonged Iran conflict may hit corporate earnings in India: Report
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Modi is 'very focused' on delivery: Canada PM praises 'reforms' in India

Carney said every weekend Modi is out "campaigning" where "2,50,000 people attend his rallies"

Modi is 'very focused' on delivery: Canada PM praises 'reforms' in India
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

PM Modi calls for swift end to West Asia, Ukraine conflicts

PM Modi invoked the historic trade deal signed with the European Union in January and said that at a period on instability India and Europe were entering a golden period of their relationship

PM Modi calls for swift end to West Asia, Ukraine conflicts
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

Mumbai HC says no to namaz site near airport, cites security concerns

Repeatedly stressing on the aspect of airport security, the HC said it will not throw caution to the wind

Mumbai HC says no to namaz site near airport, cites security concerns
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:28 PM IST

1Point1 Solutions completes $33.37 million acquisition of Netcom BCC

The acquisition marks a strategic entry of 1Point1 Solutions into the central and Latin American market, the company said in a statement

1Point1 Solutions completes $33.37 million acquisition of Netcom BCC
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE today amid ongoing conflict

The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran in the Middle East have significantly disrupted flight operations, leaving a large number of passengers stranded in various cities

SpiceJet to operate 13 special flights from UAE today amid ongoing conflict
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Maharashtra's economy projected to grow 7.9% in 2025-26: Economic Survey

The survey projected industry sector growth at 5.7 per cent and agriculture and allied activities at 3.4 per cent during the year

Maharashtra's economy projected to grow 7.9% in 2025-26: Economic Survey
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Rice exporters seek urgent relief as Iran crisis disrupts exports, shipping

The disruptions have also weighed on domestic prices, with basmati rice prices falling about 7-10 per cent in the past 72 hours, intensifying working-capital pressures for exporters

Rice exporters seek urgent relief as Iran crisis disrupts exports, shipping
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

War with Iran to cost $3 bn a week under current limitations: Israel

Under the current restrictions, the weekly loss to the economy is estimated at NIS 9.4 billion, taking into account the closure of educational institutions, workplace prohibitions

War with Iran to cost $3 bn a week under current limitations: Israel
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30% to 12,550 mn units in Feb

The bourse achieved the monthly trade volume of 12,550 MU in February 2026, which was 30.4 per cent higher than the number recorded in the same month a year ago

Volume of electricity trade on IEX jumps over 30% to 12,550 mn units in Feb
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

West Asia crisis may hit trade, LNG supply if disruption persists: Crisil

The rating agency said sectors dependent on imported Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), such as ceramics and fertilisers, may also face near-term production disruptions

West Asia crisis may hit trade, LNG supply if disruption persists: Crisil
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

India needs steady hand at the wheel but has 'compromised PM': Rahul Gandhi

His remarks came a day after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off Sri Lanka's coast when it was returning after participating in the Milan naval exercise

India needs steady hand at the wheel but has 'compromised PM': Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:11 PM IST