Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

September 17, 2025 3:29 PM

India’s GDP expected to grow 6.5% in FY26 despite US tariff pressures: ICRA

India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in FY2026, higher than the earlier forecast of 6 per cent, supported by GST reforms that are expected to cushion the impact of steep US import tariffs, a report by credit rating agency ICRA said ...

September 17, 2025 12:20 AM

Trump calls PM Modi on eve of his 75th birthday, Prime Minister reaffirms strong India-US ties

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of his 75th birthday to extend warm wishes. PM Modi thanked his “friend” Trump and reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States. ...

September 16, 2025 10:41 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Danish counterpart; focus on Green Growth and India–EU FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to further deepen the India–Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. The two leaders discus...

September 16, 2025 10:34 PM

Trump files $15 billion defamation case against New York Times, Penguin Random House

President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times and book publisher Penguin Random House, his latest legal assault on major media companies he accuses of treating him unfairly. The lawsuit filed on Monday ...

September 16, 2025 10:30 PM

Over 2.3 lakh camps organised nationwide under financial inclusion drive

The Nationwide Financial Inclusion Saturation Campaign, launched on July 1, 2025, has achieved strong progress in just two-and-a-half months. According to the Department of Financial Services, over 2.3 lakh camps have been held across districts, lead...

September 16, 2025 9:51 PM

India, U.S. officials hold talks on bilateral trade pact

A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Chief Negotiator for the India–U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement Brendan Lynch, held discussions with senior officials of the Department of Commerce in New Delhi on ...

September 16, 2025 8:45 PM

Centre sets 362.50 million tonne foodgrain target for 2025–26 at rabi conference

The Union government has set a foodgrain production target of 362.50 million tonnes for 2025–26, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Tuesday during the ‘National Agriculture Conference – Rabi Abhiyan 2025’ in Delhi. ...

September 16, 2025 8:29 PM

EAM Jaishankar wishes Papua New Guinea on Independence Day

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday extended greetings to Papua New Guinea on the occasion of its 50th Independence Day, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. “Greetings to FM Justin ...

September 16, 2025 7:45 PM

Amit Shah launches NCB drug disposal campaign, calls for ruthless action against drug cartels

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Tuesday addressed the inaugural session of the second National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of states and Union Territories in New Delhi. On the occasion, he released the NCB Annual Report ...

September 17, 2025 8:54 AM

Israeli military strikes Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah

The Israeli military struck Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah on Tuesday, Al Masirah TV, a station affiliated with the Houthi movement, reported on Tuesday, hours after Israel issued an evacuation order for the port. The Houthis, a political and mili...