Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

July 25, 2025 11:48 PM

PM Modi expands ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative globally with tree plantation in Maldives

In a strong show of commitment to environmental conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday planted mango saplings in Male as part of India's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (Plant for Mother) initiative and Maldiv...

July 25, 2025 11:07 PM

PM Modi honoured in Maldives as India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister

In a ceremony marked by warmth and diplomatic goodwill, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his achievement as India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister in consecuti...

July 25, 2025 10:26 PM

Anuradha Thakur nominated as director on RBI Central Board

The Central Government has nominated Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), replacing Ajay Seth. According to an official release issued on Friday, Tha...

July 25, 2025 10:01 PM

6 MoUs signed, ₹4,850 crore credit announced in PM Modi and President Muizzu bilateral talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office in Male on Friday, marking a diplomatic milestone during his visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Maldives’ independence and six decades of diplom...

July 25, 2025 8:06 PM

India proud to be most trusted friend of Maldives: PM Modi

India takes great pride in being the Maldives’ “most trusted friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, reaffirming New Delhi’s deep-rooted partnership with the Indian Ocean nation. Speaking alongside Maldivian President Mohamed Mu...

July 25, 2025 7:17 PM

Over 7.23 crore Bihar electors participated in SIR process, 99.8% coverage achieved: ECI

Bihar has achieved a major milestone in the State Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with 7.23 crore electors already covered in the process. This figure accounts for 99.8% of the state’s total electorate, indicating widespread participat...

July 25, 2025 6:57 PM

Why is France recognising Palestinian statehood and who else has?

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and the United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like Britain and Canada to perhaps follow suit...

July 25, 2025 5:51 PM

PM Modi holds meeting with Maldivian President Muizzu in Male

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male on Friday as part of his state visit to the island nation. The meeting took place at Republic Square shortly after PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome. PM Modi is...

July 25, 2025 5:36 PM

Gaza running out of specialised food to save malnourished children

Gaza is on the brink of running out of the specialised therapeutic food needed to save the lives of severely malnourished children, United Nations and humanitarian agencies say. "We are now facing a dire situation, that we are running out of therape...

July 25, 2025 10:02 AM

From Trade to Technology: India-Maldives cooperation set to expand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a landmark visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, setting the stage for the next phase of his two-nation tour as he departed for the Maldives. This marks his third visit to the island nation and the first by a...