Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

November 26, 2024 1:02 PM

Disney settles suit over women’s pay for $43 million

Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period, the plaintiffs' lawyers said in a statement on Monday. ...

November 26, 2024 12:27 PM

ISRO gets government approval for Venus mission “Shukrayaan”

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received approval from the Indian government for its upcoming Venus Orbiting Satellite mission, named Shukrayaan, which is slated for launch in 2028. This announcement was made by Nilesh Desai, Direct...

November 26, 2024 2:38 PM

India leads in anti-terrorism efforts: 26/11 Mumbai attacks remembered

On the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with other leaders, paid homage to the victims and security personnel who lost their lives during the horrific events. The 26/11 attacks, a series of co...

November 26, 2024 12:18 PM

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde resigns, appointed caretaker CM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde submitted his resignation to Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday as the term of the state assembly ended. Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis also reached the Governor’s office today morning to t...

November 26, 2024 11:48 AM

Delhi wakes up to thick smog, AQI continues to remain in “very poor” category

Delhi woke up to ‘very poor’ air quality on Tuesday morning, showing a slight improvement from the past week of ‘severe’ air quality, as per the Central Pollution Control Board. At 7 am, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 382, fallin...

November 26, 2024 11:42 AM

Cricket-Stick or twist? Australia digests Perth mauling

After fixating obsessively over one spot in the batting order for the best part of the spring, Australia's media pundits and cricket fans have been handed a plethora of talking points by the abject defeat in the first test against India. India's 295...

November 26, 2024 12:23 PM

Madhya Pradesh CM woos UK investors, highlights state’s growth potential

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with British leaders and business executives on Monday as part of his week-long trip to the UK and Germany from November 24-30. The visit aims to attract global investors to Madhya Pradesh by showcasing t...

November 26, 2024 11:28 AM

Sensex, Nifty rise as realty gains and investor sentiment lift markets

India’s benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday, driven by buying in the realty sector and positive momentum from the previous two sessions. The Sensex climbed 94.14 points, or 0.12%, to reach 80,203.9, while the Nifty advanced 31.20 points, or...

November 26, 2024 2:47 PM

Four troops killed in Pakistan as protesters demand release of ex-PM Khan

Authorities fired tear gas on Tuesday in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad to scatter protesters demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, in demonstrations they said killed four paramilitary troops. The interior ministry warne...

November 26, 2024 10:06 AM

Essar co-founder Shashi Ruia passes away at 81; PM Modi pays tribute

Shashikant Ruia, billionaire and co-founder of the Essar Group, has passed away at age 81, the global conglomerate said on Tuesday. “It is with profound grief that we inform the passing of Shri Shashikant Ruia, Patriarch of the Ruia and Essar Fami...