Reena Choudhary

Our nation has achieved 80pc financial inclusion, says Amit Shah as he cites World Bank report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed on Friday, citing a World Bank assessment on India's digital public infrastructure drive, that the country had achieved 80 percent financial inclusion under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Taking to 'X' (formerly Twitter), Shah said, "The World Bank takes note that, under the leadership...

G20: Security agencies deploy Optical Target Locator to protect delegates

G20 Summit: UK PM Rishi Sunak, his wife arrive in India

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, arrived here on Friday to attend the G20 Summit, which will be held on September 9 and 10. Akshata Murty, his wife, is with him. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public...

Rahul Gandhi’s reaction to India-Bharat name row 

The India-Bharat name dispute is a panic reaction and demonstrates the government's insecurity, said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in response to a question during a press conference in Brussels. "I am perfectly happy with the name in the constitution -- India that is Bharat. This works perfectly well for me....

BJP-JD(S) alliance final for Lok Sabha, Shah agrees to give 4 seats 

BJP leader and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa revealed on Friday that the BJP and the JD(S) had formed an alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha election in Karnataka in 2024. The deal was for four seats, Yediyurappa said, adding that Amit Shah agreed to provide the JD(S) four Lok...

India has done the right thing, says Manmohan Singh as he backs nation’s Russia-Ukraine stance 

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in an interview with The Indian Express that India has "done the right thing in putting its sovereign and economic interests first while also appealing for peace," ahead of the major G20 meeting, which begins today in Delhi. At the same time, he has...

Mumbai: Air hostess murder accused dies by suicide inside police lock-up 

According to police, the culprit apprehended in connection with the death of an air hostess in Mumbai committed suicide by hanging himself in the jail at Andheri station on Thursday. The deceased's name, according to the police, is Vikram. On Monday, Vikram, a cleaning staff member at the housing society,...

Bypoll Results 2023: BJP wins both seats in Tripura

G-20 Summit: Know everything about Bharat Mandapam’s unique experience zones

The national capital has begun to welcome foreign delegates and world leaders for the G20 Summit. As a host nation, the Centre has taken extra care of foreign dignitaries' arrangements and experiences while in India. Various exhibitions are being set up to provide visitors to Bharat Mandapam with a one-of-a-kind...

G20 Summit: Delhi Police, BSF patrol Yamuna River on boat as tightens security 

Local police and BSF jawans patrolled the Yamuna river on a boat in Delhi's Shahdara district ahead of the G-20 conference to prevent any untoward incidents. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have increased security throughout the city and will conduct security checks on Friday morning. Zenon, Ming, Zone, Zozo, and Zinger...