Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

August 21, 2024 9:04 PM

Polio Outbreak in Gaza Threatens Wider Crisis

A new polio outbreak in Gaza, fueled by the ongoing war and resulting deteriorating conditions, has raised alarms that a wider epidemic could spread across the border into Israel.Polio was first detected in Gaza's wastewater in mid-July, and a first ...

August 21, 2024 8:18 PM

Bangladesh unrest brings uncertainty to climate agenda

After mass protests ousted Bangladesh's long-time leader, environmental activists are calling on the interim government to place climate change on its agenda even as it faces the urgent task of restoring normalcy after weeks of tumult. Nobel Laureat...

August 21, 2024 7:54 PM

India-Africa partnership targets doubling trade to USD 200 billion over next seven years: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, highlighted the enduring ties and growing collaboration between India and Africa during the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi. Goyal underscored the deepening friendship betwee...

August 22, 2024 9:52 AM

Kursk incursion boosts Ukrainian morale after grim year

For Kyiv-area resident Olha Pavlovska, who huddles with her neighbours every week to discuss the often grim news from the front, Ukraine's shock incursion into Russia's Kursk region this month offered a rare moment of hope. "This was a very brave an...

August 22, 2024 9:52 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Warsaw, first visit by Indian PM in 45 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 45 years. During his visit, PM Modi will hold meetings with his Polish counterpart and the President, and wil...

August 21, 2024 6:01 PM

President Murmu attends 5th convocation of JC Bose University of Science & Technology

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 5th convocation of the JC Bose University of Science and Technology in Faridabad on Wednesday. President Murmu highlighted the university's active collaborations with various industrial and academic institutions...

August 21, 2024 5:29 PM

Indian shares edge higher, led by FMCG, media stocks

India's benchmark indices held onto their early gains on Wednesday, closing the day in positive territory. The Sensex gained 102.44 points, or 0.13 percent, to 80,905.30, while the Nifty added 71.35 points, or 0.29 percent, to end at 24,770.20. Supp...

August 21, 2024 4:18 PM

Growth of e-commerce should be citizen-centric: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday emphasized the need for a balanced approach to the expansion of e-commerce in India, saying that it should be citizen-centric and supportive of the broader economy. Speaking at the launch of the Pahl...

August 19, 2024 9:18 PM

PM Modi to visit Poland on August 21-22; hold meetings with Polish counterpart Tusk, President Duda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be making official visits to Poland and Ukraine from August 21-23, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday. This visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Poland in 45 years, coincides with the 70th an...

August 19, 2024 8:45 PM

Students tie ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ theme-based Rakhi to PM Modi

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival that symbolizes the enduring bond between brothers and sisters, school students had a special interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. During the event, the students tied Rakhis to the Pri...