Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

September 26, 2025 4:29 PM

High-level Indian delegation meets U.S. officials, seeks early bilateral trade deal

A high-level Indian delegation, led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, visited the United States from September 22 to 24, engaging in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties, the Commerce and Industry Minis...

September 26, 2025 3:16 PM

First-of-its-kind integrated neuro-rehabilitation centre opens in Goa

The Ministry of Ayush on Friday inaugurated “Prayas,” an Integrated Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, on the occasion of the 10th Ayurveda Day. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush ...

September 26, 2025 1:28 PM

End of an era: IAF bids final goodbye to MiG-21

After nearly six decades of service, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday retired its legendary MiG-21 fighter jet, taking its final sortie in a decommissioning ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Station in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Sing...

September 26, 2025 12:21 PM

Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at $14 billion

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok's U.S. operations to U.S. and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law. The new U.S. company will...

September 26, 2025 11:28 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony in Chandigarh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Chandigarh on Friday to attend the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony, marking the retirement of the iconic fighter jet after nearly six decades of service. In a post on X, Singh wrot...

September 26, 2025 10:05 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri’s fifth day, prays to Skandamata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, invoking the blessings of Goddess Skandamata for the well-being of all devotees. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “During Navratri, today the...

September 26, 2025 9:56 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower over Trump’s tariffs on pharma imports

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Friday, tracking weakness across global markets after US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. Continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) also weighed on se...

September 26, 2025 9:51 AM

G4 Ministers push for UNSC reforms, assess state of negotiations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his counterparts from the G4 countries have reviewed the state of negotiations on reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), reiterating their commitment to the long-pending goal. In a post on X...

September 26, 2025 9:49 AM

Former FBI chief Comey charged as Trump ramps up campaign against critics

The U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday, in a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump's retribution campaign against his political enemies. If convicted, Comey could face up to fiv...

September 26, 2025 9:10 AM

Stocks slump as Trump slaps new tariffs, Fed cut bets recede

Shares in Asia slid on Friday, with pharmaceutical companies hit hard after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh round of punishing tariffs and as traders pared bets of sharp U.S. rate cuts following stronger-than-expected economic data. Tru...