Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

December 1, 2025 3:00 PM

Sri Lanka’s cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing

Rescuers in Sri Lanka were scrambling on Monday to clear roads and deliver aid to more than half a million people hit by a cyclone last week, as the death toll climbed to 355, with 366 missing, official figures showed. Cyclone Ditwah, packing strong...

November 28, 2025 10:04 PM

Country to be free from Naxalism before next DGsP/IGsP meet: Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the three-day 60th Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) Conference in Raipur. In his address, the Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra M...

November 28, 2025 9:39 PM

India’s cultural strength rooted in spirituality: PM Modi in Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the 550th-year celebration of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa, describing the occasion as a moment of deep spiritual peace. Speaking at the ceremony, the Prime Minister said t...

November 28, 2025 9:02 PM

Karan Singh Tyagi wins Best Debut Director award at 56th IFFI for ‘Kesari Chapter 2’

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Friday conferred the Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film Award on filmmaker Karan Singh Tyagi for his film Kesari Chapter 2. The award was presented by Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State f...

November 28, 2025 7:40 PM

PM Modi says economic growth reflects impact of reforms as Q2 GDP soars to 8.2%

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the latest GDP estimates released today, stating that India’s economy registered 8.2% growth in the second quarter (July–September) of 2025–26. He said the performance reflects the impact of the government�...

November 28, 2025 6:36 PM

Shape of Momos brings everyday Sikkimese life to focus at IFFI 2025

Shape of Momos, the debut feature by Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai, was showcased under the Indian Panorama section at the 56th International Film Festival of India on Thursday. Following the screening, Rai, producer and co-writer Kislay, and lead ...

November 28, 2025 6:33 PM

Thailand’s ‘A Useful Ghost’ closes International Section of IFFI on a high

The International Section of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded on Friday with the team of Thailand’s acclaimed film A Useful Ghost taking centre stage at a press conference in Goa. The film, which is Thailand’s offici...

November 28, 2025 5:33 PM

PM inaugurates Ramayana Theme Park in Goa; participates in 550th-year celebrations of Math

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-feet-tall bronze statue of Lord Rama at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, South Goa. The ceremony marked the beginning of the Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, the 550th-ye...

November 28, 2025 4:58 PM

India a voice of balance and responsibility in global arena: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s economic strength, technological advancement and principled foreign policy have positioned the country as a voice of balance and responsibility in the current global environment. He stated ...

November 28, 2025 3:55 PM

Labour reforms benefiting dock workers with stronger safety and social security

India’s labour reform programme has opened a new chapter for the country’s dock workforce, with the implementation of the four Labour Codes and updates to maritime laws aiming to ensure long-pending welfare, safety, and legal protections for work...