Sheet Devi and Rakesh Kumar

Paralympic Champions: Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar of J&K make history

Indian archers Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar secured a thrilling bronze medal victory in the mixed compound open archery event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The duo edged out Italy's Eleonora Sarti and Matteo Bonacina by a single point, winning with a nail-biting score of 156-155. Sep 4, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PMJDY: A Decade of Financial Inclusion in India

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) scheme, launched in 2014, has integrated over 53.14 crore economically marginalized individuals into mainstream banking. The scheme has seen a 3.6-fold growth in accounts, providing access to formal banking services and promoting financial inclusion. The PMJDY scheme has also promoted gender equality and rural inclusion, with 67% of accounts opened in rural or semi-urban areas and 55% by women. The success of PMJDY in promoting financial inclusion in India is comparable to similar initiatives globally, like M-Pesa in Kenya and Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. Aug 28, 2024
Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

Nepal bus mishap: India rushes Minister Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu

The Indian government flew Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse to Kathmandu on Saturday to meet the passengers injured in Nepal's bus accident that occurred on Friday and oversee the repatriation of the remains of those killed in the mishap Aug 24, 2024