Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

August 28, 2024 11:02 PM

Festive demand and anticipated rate cuts expected to propel stock market: Prabhudas Lilladher

Expectations of strong demand during the festive season, a revival in rural spending, and potential interest rate cuts later this fiscal year are set to bolster stock markets, according to the latest "India Strategy" report by brokerage firm Prabhuda...

August 28, 2024 10:50 PM

Everyone is rooting for their success: PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent at Paris Paralympics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended best wishes to the Indian contingent taking part in the Paris Paralympics. He said that the "courage and determination" of every athlete taking part in the Paralympics 2024 is a source of inspir...

August 28, 2024 10:42 PM

Champai Soren resigns from JMM’s primary membership

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and senior leader Champai Soren resigned from all posts and the primary membership of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Wednesday. Soren announced his decision through a post on X, where he confirmed his departure fr...

August 28, 2024 9:23 PM

Adani Group to invest Rs 3,500 crore in Madhya Pradesh for cement and propellant units

The Adani Group is set to invest Rs 3,500 crore in Madhya Pradesh with the establishment of two major production units. Karan Adani, CEO of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, announced the company's plan to build a 2 million tonne per annum cement grinding...

August 28, 2024 8:48 PM

Qatar returns two seized ‘Saroops’ of Guru Granth Sahib to Indian Embassy in Doha: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday that Qatar has returned two 'Saroops' (copies) of the Guru Granth Sahib to the Indian Embassy in Doha. These sacred texts were earlier seized by Qatari authorities due to their connection ...

August 28, 2024 8:42 PM

Union Home, Health Secys chair high-level meet to enhance safety of healthcare professionals

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra jointly chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) from various states to discuss enhancing the safety of healthcare professional...

August 28, 2024 8:18 PM

At least nine Palestinians killed as Israel mounts major West Bank operation

At least nine Palestinians were killed on Wednesday, Palestinian authorities said, as Israeli forces raided the flashpoint cities of Jenin and Tulkarm as well as other areas in the occupied West Bank in a major operation involving helicopters and dro...

August 28, 2024 9:28 PM

Scientists in Chile question if Antarctica has hit a point of no return

Nearly 1,500 academics, researchers and scientists specializing in Antarctica gathered in southern Chile for the 11th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research conference this week to share the most cutting-edge research from the vast white continen...

August 28, 2024 7:19 PM

World tango stars take the stage at Argentine competition

Every night in Buenos Aires, cozy clubs and cavernous halls fill with dancers from around the world who cling to one another in the embrace of Argentine tango, gliding in sync to plaintive tunes of nostalgia, loss and love. Tango's spotlight moved t...

August 28, 2024 4:50 PM

Cabinet approves expansion of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the expansion of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), a financing facility under the Central Sector Scheme. The move is aimed at boosting agricultural infrastructure ...