Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

January 16, 2026 2:33 PM

PM to visit West Bengal on Jan 17–18; to launch infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on January 17 and 18, during which he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for multiple rail, road and infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,000 crore, aimed at improving connect...

January 16, 2026 12:44 PM

CSIR skill initiative trains over 1.9 lakh individuals nationwide

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is implementing the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, a flagship national programme aimed at strengthening India’s skilled workforce by bridging the gap between scientific research, industry ...

January 16, 2026 12:17 PM

Centre invites nominations for Sukhatme National Award in Statistics–2026

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has invited nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics – 2026, a prestigious honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of off...

January 16, 2026 11:52 AM

Assam targets 3,500 MW solar power capacity by 2030: CM Sarma

Eyeing a major push into the renewable energy sector, the Assam government aims to generate at least 3,500 MW of solar power over the next five years. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the target underscores the government’s strong focus on ...

January 16, 2026 10:28 AM

BMC polls in Mumbai see 52.94% turnout; new mayor after four-year gap

The recently concluded Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections recorded a voter turnout of 52.94 per cent, according to data released by the State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday. The civic polls, held after a gap of eight years, conc...

January 16, 2026 10:14 AM

Sensex, Nifty open slightly higher; markets likely to remain range-bound

Domestic equity benchmarks opened marginally higher on Thursday, though market sentiment remained cautious amid continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling, mixed global cues and limited expectations from the upcoming Union Budget. The Nifty ...

January 15, 2026 5:01 PM

Nearly 40% of AI time savings are lost to rework: report

New global research by enterprise software firm Workday has highlighted a growing “productivity paradox” in the use of artificial intelligence, suggesting that organisations are yet to realise the full value of AI despite widespread adoption. Ac...

January 15, 2026 2:30 PM

India has turned diversity into strength of its democracy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minis...

January 15, 2026 10:39 AM

Kashi Tamil Sangamam reflects living unity of India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the growing role of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in strengthening cultural bonds and deepening the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, describing the initiative as a living example of India’s unit...

January 14, 2026 4:30 PM

Centre to train 50,000 community cadres under National Entrepreneurship Campaign

The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NR...