Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz concluded his two-day official visit to India on Tuesday, following a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening India-Germany ties.
India's ambitious financial inclusion drive has fundamentally transformed the economic landscape for hundreds of millions of citizens, particularly women and rural populations, a senior government official said at the Global Inclusive Finance Summit.
During the operation, the police apprehended 280 gangsters belonging to major and minor gangs. A total of 854 accused persons were arrested, and more than 6,400 suspects were rounded up for verification and questioning, officials said.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday launched the official logo and website for BRICS 2026, scheduled to take place this year, with India as the chair of the multilateral forum, which was formed in 2006.
The officials said that the operation was conducted simultaneously across multiple districts with the objective of dismantling active gang modules, curbing violent crime and preventing inter-gang rivalry.
The opening ceremony will be held at the Water Sports Academy, Boat Club, Upper Lake (Bada Talab) in the state capital, featuring water projection, laser show, spectacular fireworks and live performances, according to an official release.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the fire accident that occurred at Sarlankapalle village in Kakinada district with ministers and senior officials, according to an official press release on Tuesday.
Iran's top cyberspace authority on Monday announced that access to the global internet will remain restricted in the country until officials are satisfied that full security has been restored amid widespread anti-government rallies driven by soaring inflation, economic hardship and mounting
"Nothing wrong with posting a picture of shaking hands with the hotel staff. But the fact that no US official came to receive an Indian Minister speaks about the spectacular failure of our diplomacy and foreign policy. India deserves more respect," Shrinate posted on X.
Amid escalating anti-governmental protests in Iran and Washington issuing warnings to Tehran over its treatment of the protestors, US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) was briefed on a broad range of military and covert options that could be employed against the Islamic Republic,
Ghosh said the officials who had accompanied Mamata in the incident were equally responsible and asked whether, if she went there as a party leader, why she was accompanied by officers.