Pragati Upadhyay
I report stories and occasionally rescue facts from chaos. By profession, I’m a journalist; by conviction, a social worker who believes words should move people, not just headlines. I question power, celebrate ordinary heroes, and sometimes irritate the comfortable. If truth had a shift, I’d probably be working overtime.
Bharat Express News Network
‘AI Could Reshape Banking’: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Urges Responsible Adoption
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said AI could transform credit delivery, customer service and financial inclusion, urging banks to adopt it responsibly.
Jharkhand Student Protest: Tear Gas, Water Cannons Used After Barricades Breached
Jharkhand police used tear gas and water cannons after students breached barricades during a protest over recruitment exam irregularities.
‘Your Medal Inspires Them More’: PM Modi Says India Needs Sporting Culture, Not Just Infrastructure
PM Modi said India needs a strong sporting culture alongside infrastructure and praised Commonwealth champions for inspiring young athletes.
‘Strait Of Hormuz Won’t Reopen’: Iran Sets Condition As US Blockade Continues
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed while the US naval blockade continues, linking any reopening to changes in current conditions.
Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Close Almost Flat As Hormuz Uncertainty Weighs
Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat on Monday as investors remained cautious over Strait of Hormuz uncertainty and global market risks.
Did PM Modi Announce Free Mobile Recharge For Women? PIB Fact Check Says Fake
PIB Fact Check debunks a fake PM Modi video claiming a one-year free mobile recharge scheme for women on August 15.
‘Amit Shah Will Respond’: Kiren Rijiju Assures Lok Sabha As Opposition Protests Student Action
Kiren Rijiju assured the Lok Sabha that Amit Shah would respond to Opposition concerns over police action during the Jantar Mantar student protest.
26,000+ Applications, One National Platform: Vande Bharatam Unveils Inaugural Cohort
Gautam Adani’s Vande Bharatam has selected its first cohort from more than 26,000 applications received across India, covering diverse fields and regions.
‘Bring Every UCB Under One Umbrella’: Amit Shah Announces NUCFDC HQ Shift
Amit Shah announced NUCFDC’s headquarters will move to Maharashtra and urged nearly 1,400 urban cooperative banks to join the umbrella body.
‘UPI Payments Will Remain Free’: Govt Clarifies MDR Proposal
The government said UPI payments will remain free for consumers, while any future MDR would apply only to select merchant transactions.





