Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

June 12, 2025 12:47 PM

Islamic State reactivating fighters, eying comeback in Syria and Iraq

Middle East leaders and their Western allies have been warning that Islamic State could exploit the fall of the Assad regime to stage a comeback in Syria and neighbouring Iraq, where the extremist group once imposed a reign of terror over ...

June 12, 2025 12:41 PM

Trump says willing to extend trade talks deadline, but says that won’t be necessary

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would be willing to extend a July 8 deadline for completing trade talks with countries before higher U.S. tariffs take effect, but did not believe that would be necessary. Trump told repo...

June 12, 2025 12:22 PM

Solar Orbiter spacecraft obtains first images of the sun’s poles

The robotic Solar Orbiter spacecraft has obtained the first images ever taken of our sun's two poles as scientists seek a deeper understanding of Earth's host star, including its magnetic field, its 11-year cycle of activity and the solar wind. The ...

June 12, 2025 11:40 AM

PM Modi hails youth-led tech push as digital India turns 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the role of India’s youth in driving the country’s technological progress, saying that the spirit of innovation among young Indians has not only enhanced service delivery and transparency but has a...

June 12, 2025 9:51 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early session amid sectoral weakness

Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat note on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of key retail inflation data. Early trade witnessed selling pressure in the auto, IT, and PSU Bank sectors. As of 9:28 a.m., the Sensex was trading 69.22...

June 12, 2025 9:41 AM

U.S. to deploy 4,000 National Guard troops, 700 Marines to Los Angeles amid ongoing protests

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has said it is going to deploy 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles to help protect federal property and personnel during the ongoing protests in the city. Here is everything we know...

June 12, 2025 11:41 AM

Marines to deploy on LA streets within two days with authority to detain civilians

U.S. Marines will join National Guard troops on the streets of Los Angeles within two days, officials said on Wednesday, and would be authorized to detain anyone who interferes with immigration officers on raids or protesters who confront federal age...

June 12, 2025 11:43 AM

White House says Trump ‘acknowledges’ Elon Musk’s apology

The White House confirmed on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump has acknowledged an apology from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, suggesting a potential easing of recent tensions between the two high-profile figures. In a press briefing, White House P...

June 11, 2025 5:15 PM

IREDA raises ₹2,005.90 crore via QIP to boost green energy financing

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has successfully raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), aimed at strengthening its green financing capacity. The funds were mobilised by issuing 12.15 crore e...

June 11, 2025 4:37 PM

From Surgical Strikes to Operation SINDOOR: tracking 11 years of internal security measures

India’s firm and clear-eyed approach to internal security and counter-terrorism over the last eleven years reflects the government’s unwavering resolve to prioritise national interest above all. From precision military strikes across borders to s...