Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

January 2, 2026 10:18 PM

PM Modi condoles demise of BJP MLA Shyam Bihari Lal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Dr Shyam Bihari Lal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Faridpur in Uttar Pradesh, who passed away on Friday after suffering a sudden heart attack. He was 65. Expressing grief over the loss,...

January 2, 2026 9:19 PM

Centre rolls out two finance schemes to boost MSME exports

As part of the initial rollout of the Export Promotion Mission, the Centre has launched two key interventions under the Niryat Protsahan sub-scheme to strengthen MSME exports by providing affordable and easier access to trade finance, the Commerce Mi...

January 2, 2026 8:26 PM

India’s forex reserves rise by $3.2 billion to $696.6 billion: RBI

Continuing their upward trend, India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.293 billion to $696.610 billion in the week ended December 26, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. In the previous week, the country�...

January 2, 2026 7:44 PM

India’s Rise as Fourth Largest Economy Reflects Role of Institutions Like SRCC: Prof Yogesh Singh

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), one of India’s most influential institutions in commerce and economics education, formally commenced its centenary celebrations on Friday with a landmark Curtain Raiser ceremony at its North Campus, bringing tog...

January 2, 2026 6:23 PM

Today’s India respects traditions, honours its rich cultural heritage: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that modern India draws strength and pride from recognising its ancient past and rich cultural traditions, underlining the country’s deep civilisational roots. Addressing the 104th Foundation Day celeb...

January 2, 2026 4:57 PM

Nifty, Bank Nifty scale fresh record highs; Sensex rises 0.67%

Indian equity benchmarks ended Friday’s session at record levels, driven by strong buying interest across banking, metals, auto and power stocks, even as FMCG shares lagged. The Sensex climbed 573 points, or 0.67 per cent, to close at 85,762, whil...

January 2, 2026 4:14 PM

Gold likely to hit new highs in 2026 on central bank buying, fed rate cuts: ING

Gold prices are expected to scale fresh highs in 2026, supported by sustained central bank buying, anticipated interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, a weaker dollar, geopolitical risks and rising investment through exchange-traded funds (ETFs...

January 2, 2026 4:14 PM

India ranks 8th globally in WHO pharmacovigilance contributions: JP Nadda

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, J. P. Nadda, on Friday released the 10th edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP 2026), marking a major step in strengthening India’s pharmaceutical quality and regulatory ...

January 1, 2026 10:53 PM

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Air Command

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. After taking over the new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the martyrs by...

January 1, 2026 10:44 PM

PM Modi lauds BJP legislator Suresh Kumar’s Bengaluru–Kanniyakumari cycling feat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised senior BJP leader S. Suresh Kumar for his feat of cycling from Bengaluru to Kanniyakumari, describing the effort as commendable and inspiring, particularly in view of the health challenges he overcame at the a...