Anjali Rai, Author at DD India

January 21, 2026 1:33 PM

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis unveils new medtech roadmap at Davos to make healthcare more affordable

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday (Indian time) announced a new plan to use advanced medical technology to make healthcare accessible to everyone in the state. During a special session in Switzerland, the state government met ...

January 21, 2026 1:09 PM

UAE and Bahrain agree to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ initiative

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have accepted invitations from US President Donald Trump to join a proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, signalling their support for a US-led initiative aimed at ending the conflict and advancing post-war recon...

January 21, 2026 1:03 PM

CCI clears Emirates NBD’s acquisition of majority stake in RBL Bank

The Competition Commission of India has approved the proposed acquisition of a majority stake in RBL Bank Limited by UAE based Emirates NBD Bank, clearing the way for the UAE-based lender to take control of the Indian private sector bank. The approv...

January 21, 2026 12:37 PM

Maharashtra partners with global universities to bring world-class knowledge to the state: CM Devendra Fadnavis in Davos

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that Maharashtra has signed Memorandums of Understanding with renowned international universities such as MIT and Berkeley to explore new ways to improve its technology and systems. These specia...

January 21, 2026 11:29 AM

India’s economic progress and technology leadership take centre stage at Davos: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that India’s economic progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a key topic of discussion among global leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in ...

January 21, 2026 3:28 PM

Syria gives Kurds four days to accept integration as US signals end of support

Syria on Tuesday announced a ceasefire with Kurdish forces it has seized swathes of territory from in the northeast and gave them four days to agree on integrating into the central state, which their main ally, the United States, urged them to accept...

January 21, 2026 10:36 AM

Mugshots, binder clip and Hells Angels feature in Trump’s one-year anniversary remarks

President Donald Trump marked the one‑year anniversary of his return to the White House on Tuesday with a wide-ranging news conference that meandered from crime mugshots and immigration raids to the Nile River, Nobel Peace Prize and biker gangs. S...

January 21, 2026 10:12 AM

“Davos essential for staying relevant in today’s geopolitics” :CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos is a crucial platform for India to remain connected with global trends in innovation, technology and business. Highlighting th...

January 21, 2026 9:54 AM

Commuter train derails near Barcelona; driver dead, four badly injured

A commuter train derailed on Tuesday after a containment wall fell on the track due to heavy rain near the Spanish city of Barcelona, killing the driver and seriously injuring four passengers, a fire brigade official said. The accident occurred just...

January 21, 2026 9:37 AM

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah extend greetings on Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura are celebrating their Statehood Day on Wednesday. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people of the three northeastern states, praising their cultural richness, development journ...