Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

September 26, 2025 10:05 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri’s fifth day, prays to Skandamata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, invoking the blessings of Goddess Skandamata for the well-being of all devotees. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “During Navratri, today the...

September 26, 2025 9:56 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower over Trump’s tariffs on pharma imports

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Friday, tracking weakness across global markets after US President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. Continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) also weighed on se...

September 26, 2025 9:51 AM

G4 Ministers push for UNSC reforms, assess state of negotiations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his counterparts from the G4 countries have reviewed the state of negotiations on reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), reiterating their commitment to the long-pending goal. In a post on X...

September 26, 2025 9:49 AM

Former FBI chief Comey charged as Trump ramps up campaign against critics

The U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday, in a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump's retribution campaign against his political enemies. If convicted, Comey could face up to fiv...

September 26, 2025 9:10 AM

Stocks slump as Trump slaps new tariffs, Fed cut bets recede

Shares in Asia slid on Friday, with pharmaceutical companies hit hard after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh round of punishing tariffs and as traders pared bets of sharp U.S. rate cuts following stronger-than-expected economic data. Tru...

September 25, 2025 4:50 PM

DoT, FIU-IND join hands to curb cyber crimes and financial frauds

In a major move to curb cyber-crimes and financial frauds, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) on Thursday signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance data sharing and...

September 25, 2025 4:30 PM

Indian stock market ends lower amid profit booking, IT sector selling

Indian equity markets extended their bearish momentum for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by profit booking, persistent foreign fund outflows, and selling pressure in IT stocks. The Sensex closed at 81,159.68, down 555.95 points...

September 25, 2025 3:15 PM

Ayodhya’s Ramleela draws large crowds amid Navratri festivities

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, has been immersed in devotion as Navratri festivities continue with fervour. Adding to the spiritual atmosphere, the seventh edition of Ramleela is underway, staging episodes from the Ramayan and drawing growing c...

September 25, 2025 2:58 PM

Invest in India, Invest in Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi at UP International Trade Show 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida, emphasising India’s growth trajectory, reforms, and the need for self-reliance in research, manufacturing, and trade...

September 25, 2025 2:03 PM

Platforms for All, Progress for All: PM Modi highlights Fintech, GeM as engines of inclusive growth at UP Trade Show

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India’s development model is rooted in Antyodaya, which seeks to eliminate discrimination and ensure that the benefits of growth reach even the poorest. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Uttar...