Anjali Rai, Author at DD India

December 10, 2025 9:24 AM

Trump says to make phone call to stop Thai-Cambodia fighting

Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia extended into a third day on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would make a phone call to stop the conflict, after he had brokered a ceasefire in July to end a five-day battle between the Asian ne...

December 9, 2025 4:00 PM

Bitcoin’s 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low

With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, which is at risk of ending the year with its first annual decline since 2022. The world's main stock benchmarks...

December 9, 2025 3:41 PM

Pravasi Rajasthani Divas 2025: Top leaders, industrialists to gather in Jaipur on Dec 10

Rajasthan is set to host its global diaspora at the much-awaited Pravasi Rajasthani Divas 2025, scheduled in Jaipur on December 10. The flagship event aims to deepen engagement with Non-Resident Rajasthanis , promote global partnerships, and celebrat...

December 9, 2025 3:12 PM

Assam’s Majuli hosts ‘Charaichung Festival’ to revive Asia’s first protected royal bird sanctuary

In an effort to revive and conserve the nearly defunct Royal Bird Sanctuary at Majuli—the world's largest river island—the Charaichung Festival has been organised in the island district for the second time. The festival commemorates the 392-year...

December 9, 2025 2:57 PM

Gujarat tourism department backs Shivrajpur development at Vibrant Gujarat Conference

Gujarat’s tourism sector is raising international standards with the development of Shivrajpur Beach, the state’s first Global Blue Flag Beach. The project, backed by a massive Rs 130 crore investment from the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limi...

December 9, 2025 1:09 PM

Centre, RBI protecting citizens from exploitation by unauthorised loan apps: Sitharaman

The government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have introduced several measures to protect citizens from exploitation by unauthorised digital loan apps, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. The government has been engaging regula...

December 9, 2025 12:55 PM

India, Chile aim for timely conclusion of CEPA negotiations

India and Chile have reiterated their strong commitment to concluding the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations in a timely manner, recognising the strategic importance of strengthening bilateral economic ties. The 4th rou...

December 9, 2025 12:36 PM

Social media ban to ensure Australian children have a childhood: PM Albanese

Australia’s world-first social media ban for children under 16 will ensure they have a proper childhood, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. Albanese wrote to the leaders of Australia’s states and territories to thank them for their...

December 9, 2025 12:25 PM

Op Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army restores bridges, provides medical aid in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Army is continuing its humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, providing critical engineering support and high-quality medical care in close coordination with the Sri Lankan Army an...

December 9, 2025 12:10 PM

Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat

Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, Amran Siagian, 39, frequently met Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in the region of Sipirok, North Sumatra province. Siagian, who has been working as a ranger to protect the end...