In India's Bengaluru, thousands of women on Monday (May 27) rushed to the General Post Office (GPO) to open savings accounts after a rumour that this would get them 8,000 Rs each.

Bengaluru: Tempted by rumours of free money, thousands of women rush to post office

India Post, the postal service of India, has a network with tremendous reach within the country. The 'Post office' as it is colloquially called has branches from highest of the freezing mountains to hottest of deserts in the country.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the India Post and the postmen for their contribution in maintaining the supply of essentials, and medical equipment across the country during lockdown phase.

PM Modi lauds India Post, postmen for their 'stupendous efforts' during lockdown

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Bengaluru: Tempted by rumours of free money, thousands of women rush to post office

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PM Modi lauds India Post, postmen for their 'stupendous efforts' during lockdown