Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

August 22, 2025 3:33 PM

RBI says flexible inflation targeting framework served India well amid global challenges

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework has performed well since its introduction, meeting the needs of the country even during challenging times. In a recent report, the RBI highlighted that th...

August 22, 2025 3:27 PM

E-commerce leads refund grievances with 3,594 cases and Rs 1.34 crore refunds, says NCH

The e-commerce sector recorded the highest number of refund-related grievances, with 3,594 cases in July 2025, resulting in refunds worth Rs 1.34 crore, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Friday. Overall, the Na...

August 21, 2025 10:36 PM

PM Modi’s Tianjin visit ‘very important’ for SCO, India-China ties: Xu Feihong

China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Tianjin for the SCO Summit will give a fresh impetus to bilateral ties and will be an important event for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisa...

August 21, 2025 9:32 PM

EC appoints two officers as observers for upcoming Vice President elections

Ahead of the upcoming election for the post of Vice President of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday appointed two senior officers of the rank of Additional Secretary as Observers to oversee the electoral process. The election,...

August 21, 2025 8:58 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls on Russian President Putin

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow during his three-day visit to Russia. The Minister co-chaired the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Econom...

August 21, 2025 8:18 PM

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die; Parliament passes 15 bills in monsoon session

Parliament passed 15 bills during the Monsoon Session, which was marred by continuous protests from opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Several legislations were passed without de...

August 21, 2025 8:11 PM

PM Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from President Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday held a telephonic conversation, exchanging views on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the India–France stra...

August 21, 2025 6:11 PM

19.37 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in June 2025

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on Thursday released provisional payroll data showing that 19.37 lakh new employees were enrolled under the ESI Scheme in June 2025. According to the data, 34,762 new establishments came under the ...

August 21, 2025 8:27 PM

Jaishankar meets Lavrov in Moscow, reviews bilateral ties ahead of annual summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed preparations for the annual summit scheduled later this year. Speaking at the meetin...

August 21, 2025 4:13 PM

Indian stock market ends higher amid GST rate overhaul

Indian equity indices closed higher on Thursday, extending a four-day rally, as investors reacted positively to news of GST reforms while managing profit booking in select sectors. The BSE Sensex ended at 82,000.71, up 142.97 points or 0.17 per cent...