Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

January 8, 2025 10:02 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stones for projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects on Wednesday, valued at over ₹2 lakh crore, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister described Andhra P...

January 8, 2025 8:45 PM

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Celebrating India’s Global Connection

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is an event observed on January 9 every two years to honor the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the nation. Established in 2003 under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PBD serves as a pla...

January 8, 2025 7:13 PM

PM Modi leads roadshow in Visakhapatnam; launches development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, joined by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The roadshow saw residents lined up along the streets, welc...

January 8, 2025 6:38 PM

West Asia’s Largest Plastics Exhibition Spotlights India’s Green Manufacturing Push

The 17th edition of ArabPlast, West Asia’s premier trade exhibition for plastics and petrochemicals, opened in Dubai with India emerging as a key player in sustainable manufacturing solutions. The three-day event has attracted over 750 exhibitors a...

January 8, 2025 5:19 PM

Indian stock market ends flat, Nifty closes below 23,700

Benchmark indices in India closed nearly unchanged on Wednesday due to muted global cues and selling across multiple sectors, including auto, PSU banks, financial services, pharmaceuticals, metals, and real estate. The Sensex concluded at 78,148.49,...

January 8, 2025 4:54 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights strengthening India-Maldives bilateral ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a meeting with his Maldivian counterpart, reaffirmed India's commitment to enhancing relations with the Maldives. The discussions were held as part of a delegation-level meeting to deepen cooperation between the two...

January 8, 2025 3:21 PM

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as US pushes for ceasefire

Israeli military strikes across Gaza killed at least 22 people on Wednesday, Palestinian medics said, as the U.S. stepped up efforts to overcome sticking points between Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire to end the war. One of the airstrikes ...

January 7, 2025 10:47 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker to attend Commonwealth meetings in the UK, Scotland, and Guernsey

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is on an official visit to the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Guernsey from January 7 to 11, During his visit to the UK from January 7 to 9, Speaker Birla will meet Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, and ...

January 7, 2025 10:12 PM

Union Minister Sonowal unveils ₹57,000 crore capacity to boost at Kandla Port

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has announced two major initiatives aimed at enhancing the capacity of Kandla Port, involving a total investment of ₹57,000 crores. These projects include the construction of a new ...

January 7, 2025 9:30 PM

PM Modi to launch Green Hydrogen Hub, attend PBD in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8 and 9 to launch, dedicate, and initiate multiple projects totaling over Rs 2 lakh crore, focusing on renewable energy, industrial growth, and infrastructure development. ...