Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

January 19, 2026 4:32 PM

IMF raises India’s 2025 growth estimate to 7.3 per cent

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 by a sharp 0.7 percentage point to 7.3 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected performance in the second half of the year. In its latest World Econo...

January 19, 2026 3:41 PM

Gold, silver hit fresh highs on US tariff threats against Europe

Gold and silver prices surged to fresh record highs on Monday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid renewed global trade tensions following US President Donald Trump’s threat of imposing fresh tariffs on several European countries. On the ...

January 19, 2026 3:00 PM

Selective targeting of India is unfair, says Jaishankar during Poland talks

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Monday held talks with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski in New Delhi, reviewing the expanding India–Poland Strategic Partnership and exchanging views on key regional and global devel...

January 19, 2026 1:53 PM

ECI to host three-day international conference on election management

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. Organised by the India International I...

January 19, 2026 12:51 PM

Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government's deportation drive, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Sunday. The U.S. Army pl...

January 19, 2026 11:12 AM

NDRF works tirelessly to protect lives, provide relief: PM Modi

On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep appreciation for the men and women of the force, lauding their professionalism and unwavering resolve during times of crisis. He ...

January 19, 2026 10:48 AM

Markets open lower as global trade tensions weigh on sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks opened the week on a weak note on Monday, tracking subdued global cues amid renewed concerns over international trade tensions. Both the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50 began the session in the red as investors turned cautiou...

January 19, 2026 11:34 AM

Preparations underway for Republic Day parade; EU leaders invited as chief guests

The Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2026, will be marked by a unique blend of India’s cultural heritage, military strength and contemporary strategic engagement, the Ministry of Defence said, unveiling detailed plans for the 77th Republic ...

January 19, 2026 9:28 AM

Stocks and dollar slip in Asia, China data a mixed bag

Stock markets slid in Asia on Monday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. is allowed to buy Greenland, pushing the dollar down against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc. Gold and sil...

January 16, 2026 4:39 PM

Startup India has become a revolution in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India’s youth are focused on solving real problems and that their courage, confidence and innovation are shaping the country’s future, as he addressed a programme marking a decade of the Startup In...