Anjali Rai, Author at DD India

January 7, 2026 12:09 PM

MoPR to hold national workshop on women-friendly Gram Panchayats in Pune

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will organise a two-day national workshop on best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats at the Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) in Pune on January 8 and 9, officials said on...

January 7, 2026 11:21 AM

Year-Ender 2025:Sahkar Se Samriddhi Strengthens India’s Cooperatives

The Ministry of Cooperation, under Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, completed a landmark year in 2025, advancing the government’s vision of “Sahkar se Samriddhi” — prosperity through cooperation. Established in July 2021 to stre...

January 7, 2026 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid tariff-related concerns

The Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions and fresh tariff-related concerns, tracking mixed cues from Asian markets. As of 9.30 am, Sensex slipped 156 points, or 0.18 per cent to 84,907 and ...

January 7, 2026 10:05 AM

“Concerned at developments in Venzuela”: EAM Jaishankar says India wants well being of Venezuelans

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India is concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela, marking the first strong public statement following the latest US actions in the South American country. “Yes, we are concerned ...

January 7, 2026 9:29 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets Indian diaspora in Luxembourg, lauds their valuable contributions

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian community in Luxembourg, appreciating their role in strengthening ties between India and the European country. Addressing the gathering, EAM Jaishankar highlighted t...

January 5, 2026 12:11 PM

Prayagraj Magh Mela: Devotees throng Sangam ghats in large numbers for holy dip

On the third day of the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela bega...

January 5, 2026 10:35 AM

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, no damage reported

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 struck Assam’s Morigaon district early on Monday, underscoring the persistent seismic vulnerability of the northeastern region and renewing focus on preparedness amid recent tremors, officials said. The temblor occur...

January 5, 2026 10:24 AM

On Braille Day, Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj honours visually impaired students

On the occasion of Braille Day and the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, Delhi Minister for Social Welfare Ravinder Indraj on Sunday honoured talented students at programmes organised at Braille Bhawan in Rohini and at Seva Kutir, Kingsway Camp —...

January 5, 2026 9:58 AM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid latest geopolitical tensions

Indian benchmark indices traded flat with a mild negative bias on Monday, weighed down by losses in IT stocks and concerns over the latest US–Venezuela tensions. Even as Indian companies showed signs of improving quarterly earnings, market optimis...

January 5, 2026 9:46 AM

PM-DeVINE scheme beneficial for Assam’s education sector: CM Sarma

Highlighting the transformative impact of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) on Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the scheme is turning government schools into “true ...