Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

September 10, 2024 8:57 PM

Indian Navy eyes three major defence deals worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore by end of fiscal year

The Indian Navy is on course to finalize three significant defence deals, collectively valued at ₹1.25 lakh crore, before the close of the current fiscal year. These agreements are aimed at enhancing the Navy’s surveillance and combat readiness, ...

September 10, 2024 8:47 PM

Bangladesh: Indian High Commissioner meets Finance, Commerce, Science & Technology Adviser

The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma met the Finance, Commerce, Science & Technology Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday. They discussed ongoing development projects and emphasised...

September 10, 2024 8:38 PM

Putin casts naval exercise with China as bid to counter US in the Pacific

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (September 10) warned the United States against trying to outgun Moscow in Asia as Russian and Chinese warships held joint drills as part of the biggest Russian naval exercises since the Soviet era. Putin said the...

September 10, 2024 7:45 PM

Ashok Raj Sigdel becomes Nepal’s new Chief of the Army Staff

President Ranchandra Paudel administered the oath to the newly appointed Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS), Ashok Raj Sigdel. At a special programme organized at the Office of the President, Sheetal Niwas today, the newly appointed CoAS took oath of of...

September 10, 2024 7:21 PM

Blinken says Russia received missiles from Iran, warns of threat to European security

Russia has received ballistic missiles from Iran and will likely use them in Ukraine within weeks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday, warning that cooperation between Moscow and Tehran threatens wider European security. Blinken,...

September 10, 2024 5:46 PM

Apple loses fight against 13 billion euro EU tax order to Ireland

Apple on Tuesday (September 10) lost its fight against an order by EU competition regulators to pay 13 billion euros in back taxes to Ireland as part of an EU crackdown against sweetheart deals between EU countries and multinationals. The European C...

September 10, 2024 4:36 PM

Indian markets close higher following global rally

Indian equity indices surged on Tuesday, buoyed by positive global cues and fresh foreign fund inflows. The Nifty 50 rose by 104.70 points, closing at 25,041.10, while the Sensex climbed 361.75 points to 81,921.29. Top gainers at the National Stock ...

September 10, 2024 4:22 PM

India will soon be in a position to export Lithium-ion batteries: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Tuesday that India will soon be in a position to export lithium-ion batteries. Speaking at the 64th annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)...

September 10, 2024 3:09 PM

Sonprayag landslide claims five lives; three injured

The death toll in the landslide that occurred near Sonprayag area on Monday night increased to five people. The incident was triggered by heavy rains in the region, which led to debris falling onto the National Highway. Rescue and relief operations ...

September 9, 2024 10:53 PM

Had fruitful talks on wide range of issues: PM Modi on meeting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday. The leaders engaged in discussions covering a broad spectrum of topics, reflecting the depth of the India-UAE partnershi...