Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

January 20, 2025 5:51 PM

Trump’s second term marks new cryptocurrency era

Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday. The crypto industry has spent years fightin...

January 20, 2025 5:18 PM

Indian stock market ends higher as US gears up for Trump 2.0

The Indian stock market closed Monday’s trading session on a positive note, buoyed by solid third-quarter earnings and optimism surrounding US President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The B...

January 17, 2025 10:48 PM

Who will lead Canada’s Liberals? key candidates for march 9 election

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Jan. 6 he intended to step down. The Liberal Party will pick a new chief on March 9. Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said...

January 17, 2025 10:39 PM

Budget session of Parliament to begin on January 31 with President’s address

The budget session of Parliament is scheduled to begin on January 31, extending until April 4. The session will commence with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will ...

January 17, 2025 9:50 PM

India to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad on Saturday

The Indian cricket squad for the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be announced on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed in a media advisory issued on Friday. The announcement will take ...

January 17, 2025 9:42 PM

India’s offensive, defensive responses need to be strengthened: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday underlined the need to strengthen India's offensive and defensive responses in view of the turmoil being witnessed in the rules-based international order. Addressing an event, organised to commemorate 2024 as...

January 17, 2025 8:18 PM

India approves ₹11,440 crore revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,440 crore revival plan for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the state-owned company operating the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The announcement came after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ...

January 17, 2025 7:36 PM

India boosts telecom connectivity with Sanchar Saathi App and NBM 2.0 launch

In a significant development aimed at strengthening India’s telecom infrastructure and accessibility, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveiled a series of initiatives, including the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, the National B...

January 17, 2025 7:00 PM

Ayurveda brings fresh hope for Alzheimer’s treatment

The integration of traditional wisdom with modern science is showing promise in the battle against Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. A new study from the Bose Institute in Kolkata has sparked optimism by demonstrating the pot...

January 17, 2025 6:00 PM

Centre implements steps to stabilize prices of essential commodities

The central government has introduced a series of measures to stabilize prices and ensure the availability of essential food items. These efforts are aimed at maintaining consumer affordability while safeguarding farmer profitability. The strategy en...