Aditya Ahuja, Author at DD India

December 17, 2025 5:15 PM

India’s push to strengthen traditional medicine through standards, scale and science

India is set to host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, reaffirming its leadership in advancing evidence-based traditional healthcare. The summit’s theme — “Restoring Balance for People and Pl...

December 17, 2025 3:28 PM

Ashes: Carey, Khawaja rescue Australia after early wobble on Day 1 in Adelaide

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey produced a batting masterclass on his home ground to give the hosts a strong start on the opening day of the third Ashes Test, as they reached 326/8 at stumps at the Adelaide Oval. After an early collapse tha...

December 17, 2025 3:08 PM

India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner over security concerns in Dhaka

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, and conveyed New Delhi’s serious concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, particularly threats to the Indian...

December 17, 2025 12:53 PM

India records 38% growth in fish production since PMMSY launch

India has recorded a significant surge in fish production and aquaculture productivity since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, with total fish production rising from around 141.6 lakh tonnes in 2019–20 to an es...

December 17, 2025 12:59 PM

Khawaja defies the obituaries with half-century in third Ashes test

Usman Khawaja proved reports of his demise as an international cricketer were greatly exaggerated as he scored a defiant half-century on Wednesday to steady Australia on day one of the third Ashes test against England. Initially overlooked by select...

December 17, 2025 12:32 PM

Warner Bros likely to reject $108.4 billion Paramount bid, back Netflix in bidding war

Warner Bros Discovery's board could announce a decision as early as Wednesday on Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion takeover bid, with the board likely to advise shareholders to vote against the offer, according to sources familiar with the matter. ...

December 17, 2025 12:17 PM

Australia’s gun laws riddled with loopholes and workarounds, experts say

After Australia's deadliest mass shooting in 1996, the country rushed in some of the world's toughest gun laws, including mandatory licensing and background checks, as well as registration of every firearm. But a winding back of those laws, failure ...

December 17, 2025 11:43 AM

Italy to make T20 World Cup debut under Wayne Madsen’s captaincy

The Italian Cricket Federation (Federazione Cricket Italia) has confirmed that Wayne Madsen will captain the national side at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year, replacing Joe Burns, who will not be part of the squad. Italy are yet to announce ...

December 17, 2025 10:49 AM

Nadda reviews tuberculosis elimination programme with Tamil Nadu MPs, stresses early detection

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Tuesday met Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu to review and strengthen the state’s role in India’s tuberculosis elimination programme, stressing early detection, community participation and last-mile deliv...

December 17, 2025 10:00 AM

Cycling must be promoted not only as a fitness activity but also as a competitive sport: Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday unveiled the trophy of the UCI Class 2.2 Pune Grand Tour, a prestigious international cycling event, at a ceremony held in the national capital. Addressing the gathering, Manda...