Aditya Ahuja, Author at DD India

November 30, 2024 12:56 PM

Forced disappearances surge in Balochistan amid military raids

Pakistani forces have launched a series of raids across Balochistan, resulting in the forced disappearance of over 50 individuals. The operations have been carried out in Turbat, Dera Bugti, Sui, Barkhan, and Kalat, with dozens of detentions reported...

November 30, 2024 12:18 PM

Maternal exposure to PM2.5 may lead to adverse birth outcomes: Study

Pregnant women’s exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may alter immune responses, potentially leading to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study. While previous research has linked PM2.5 exposure to maternal and child health...

November 30, 2024 11:36 AM

US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated $385 million, the Pentagon said on Friday, a day before Taiwan President Lai Ching-te starts a sensitive Pacific trip. The U...

November 30, 2024 11:29 AM

Silver edition of Nagaland’s iconic Hornbill Festival to kick off tomorrow

The 25th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival, a 10-day celebration of the region's rich and diverse culture, is set to begin on Sunday at the picturesque Naga Heritage Village, Kisama. Organized by the Nagaland Tourism, Art, and Culture Departme...

November 30, 2024 11:21 AM

Grand conclave of priests of 51 Shaktipeeths, 12 Jyotirlingas in Varanasi today

An extraordinary event is set to take place in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Saturday, bringing together priests from sacred shrines across India and abroad. The grand conclave will unite representatives of 51 Shaktipeeths and 12 Jyotirlingas, along w...

November 30, 2024 10:33 AM

BGT: Massive blow to Australia as Josh Hazlewood ruled out of pink-ball Test

Star Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the upcoming Adelaide Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after sustaining a side strain, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett, both uncapped in Tests, have been added...

November 30, 2024 10:21 AM

Brighton climb to second after 1-1 stalemate with Southampton

Kaoru Mitoma's first-half header for Brighton & Hove Albion was cancelled out by a Flynn Downes strike just before the hour as the Seagulls drew 1-1 at home with bottom side Southampton on Friday to move up to second in the Premier League table. ...

November 30, 2024 3:46 PM

Cyclone Fengal moves west-northwestwards; likely to cross north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts

Cyclone Fengal moved west-northwestwards over the Southwest Bay of Bengal at a speed of 13 km per hour on Saturday afternoon. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported its position at latitude 12.3°N and longitude 80.9°E, around 120 km no...

November 30, 2024 9:47 AM

Biden says his administration working with FBI on hoax threats to lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI to address "swatting" and bomb threats made this week targeting lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Rep. Seth Magaziner, a Ho...

November 30, 2024 10:11 AM

AQI in Delhi continues to remain ‘very poor’

The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'very poor' category for the third day in a row, with the AQI recorded at 349 as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Saturday at 7 a.m. AQI levels in different areas of...