Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

December 29, 2025 3:54 PM

DAC clears defence procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. The approvals, accorded during a ...

December 26, 2025 10:57 PM

Gold nears ₹1.4 lakh, silver hits record high amid safe-haven demand

Gold prices continued their upward momentum for the fourth consecutive session on Friday, hitting fresh record highs in domestic and global markets as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States...

December 26, 2025 9:58 PM

India committed to bringing economic fugitives back to face trial: MEA

The government on Friday reiterated its firm commitment to ensuring that fugitives wanted in India return to the country and face trial before Indian courts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Responding to media queries during the weekly ...

December 26, 2025 8:33 PM

India engaged with US, EU to conclude trade agreements: MEA

India is actively engaged with the United States and the European Union to conclude trade agreements, with discussions underway to address outstanding issues, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. Responding to queries during the we...

December 26, 2025 8:17 PM

Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria’s Homs kills eight

Eight people were killed in an explosion at a mosque of the Alawite minority sect in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday, Syrian state news agency SANA said. SANA cited Syrian Health Ministry official Najib al-Naasan as saying 18 others were wounded a...

December 26, 2025 8:02 PM

Veer Bal Diwas inspires youth to break colonial mindset, build developed India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzadas continue to inspire India’s resolve to free itself from the colonial mindset and move forward on the path of self-reliance and national pride. Addressing the V...

December 26, 2025 7:47 PM

Minority violence in Bangladesh a matter of concern, says MEA

India on Friday reiterated its consistent support for democratic processes in Bangladesh, calling for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in the neighbouring country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. MEA spokesperson Randhi...

December 26, 2025 5:30 PM

Indian Railways to double originating train capacity in 48 cities by 2030

Indian Railways has unveiled plans to double the capacity of originating trains in 48 major cities across the country by the year 2030, aiming to address the rising demand for rail travel and ease congestion at busy stations, the Government of India ...

December 24, 2025 10:35 PM

Israel accuses Hamas of violating Gaza truce, says it will respond

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Wednesday of violating the Gaza ceasefire by refusing to disarm, and said Israel would retaliate after a military officer was wounded by what the military described as a bomb. In a speech at...

December 24, 2025 10:13 PM

Centre to track failed Class 10, 12 students from 2026, link them with NIOS for re-admission

The Ministry of Education will begin systematically tracking students who fail Class 10 and Class 12 examinations from 2026 and link them with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to facilitate their re-admission into the education system....