Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

November 8, 2024 3:15 PM

Kamala Harris’ loss is another setback for US women in politics

For the second time in U.S. history, a major party nominated a woman for president and for the second time she lost. Democrat Kamala Harris' election loss to Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday followed Hillary Clinton's loss to him in 2016. Reasons ...

November 8, 2024 3:05 PM

India’s purchase of Russian oil helped avert global price surge: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

India's decision to buy Russian oil during a period of global economic uncertainty prevented a steep rise in international oil prices, said Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Speaking at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleu...

November 8, 2024 12:26 PM

Increased demand for solar panels boosting local manufacturing: Pralhad Joshi

The increasing demand for solar panels and related technology is boosting local manufacturing, and thriving economic growth in the small industries, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. New technologies are sign...

November 8, 2024 12:13 PM

India on way to achieving the target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030

India is on its way to achieving the target of 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, announced Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi. Speaking at the International Solar Alliance (ISA) event held at Bharat Mand...

November 8, 2024 11:29 AM

Asian stocks climb on Wall Street’s lead; dollar sags after Fed cut

Asian stocks rose broadly on Friday (November 8), tracking Wall Street's overnight rise to record highs, as investors digested the Federal Reserve's message for careful interest rate cuts even with expectations for big fiscal spending under incoming ...

November 8, 2024 11:28 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm birthday greetings to BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 97th birthday. PM Modi lauded Advani as one of "India's most admired statesmen," acknowledging his dedication to India’s progress and expressing ...

November 8, 2024 11:06 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip amid continued FII outflows, global uncertainties

Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday as concerns over global uncertainties and ongoing foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows weighed on sentiment. Despite the US Federal Reserve's overnight interest rate cut of 25 basis points, invest...

November 8, 2024 10:48 AM

No relief from toxic air in Delhi as AQI stays in ‘very poor’ category

Delhi continued to struggle with toxic air on Friday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "very poor" category for the eighth consecutive day following Diwali. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed an AQI of 383 in D...

November 8, 2024 10:19 AM

US Fed cuts interest rates by 25 points; Powell signals cautious path forward

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday as its policymakers began taking stock of what could become a more complex economic landscape when President-elect Donald Trump takes office next year. Fed Chair J...

November 7, 2024 5:06 PM

Sensex declines amid weak market sentiment; Fed meeting in focus

The Indian stock market closed in the red on Thursday, with heavy selling across all sectors except PSU banks. The Sensex fell 836 points, or 1.04%, closing at 79,541.79, while the Nifty dropped by 284.70 points, or 1.16%, ending at 24,199.35. The b...