Aditya Ahuja, Author at DD India

December 9, 2024 5:28 PM

Well-planned anti-India campaigns, says BJP; questions Congress’ ‘links’ with Soros

The BJP on Monday intensified its attack on the Congress, particularly targeting Sonia Gandhi, over her alleged association with an organisation funded by the George Soros Foundation, which has reportedly backed anti-India narratives, including the i...

December 9, 2024 5:49 PM

Ayushman Vay Vandana Card enrollment reaches 25 lakh within two months

Enrollment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card has reached 25 lakh within just two months of its launch, the health ministry said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the scheme on October 29 this year, as part of the expansion of the Ayu...

December 9, 2024 3:12 PM

PM Modi, Congress president Kharge extend birthday wishes to Sonia Gandhi

Political leaders from across the country extended birthday wishes to Rajya Sabha MP and Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday as she turned 78. In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished her good health and longev...

December 9, 2024 2:52 PM

Rebels capture Damascus, topple Assad regime after 54 years; President flees to Russia

On 27 November, the Syrian rebels launched a lighting offensive on President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. By the 29th, they had captured the city of Aleppo. And Hama a week later. On 8 December, Assad fled and Damascus fell, ending the 54-year rule of...

December 9, 2024 12:33 PM

Students, staff evacuated as over 40 Delhi schools get bomb threats

Over 40 schools in Delhi on Monday received a bomb threat via email demanding a ransom of $30,000. The message forced schools to quickly evacuate students and staff, with parents being asked to take the students home for the day. Two schools got th...

December 9, 2024 12:45 PM

Taiwan raises alert as China deploys ships in possible drills

Taiwan's military set up an emergency response centre and raised its alert level on Monday, saying China has set up seven zones of reserved airspace and dispatched naval fleets and coast guard boats to waters around the island. China, which claims d...

December 9, 2024 11:03 AM

Women’s Junior Asia Cup: India start campaign with 13-1 win over Bangladesh

Indian junior women's hockey team got off to a rollicking start at Women's Asia Cup on Sunday, comfortably defeating Bangladesh 13-1 in their Pool A match in the opening game of the event. Mumtaz Khan (27', 32', 53', 58') top-scored for the team wit...

December 9, 2024 2:54 PM

South Korea President Yoon banned from foreign travel as leadership crisis deepens

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been banned from leaving the country over a failed attempt at imposing martial law, a justice ministry official said on Monday, amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis. Yoon ...

December 9, 2024 10:31 AM

2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say

This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at least the first few months of 2025, European Union scientists said on Monday. The data from the EU's Copernicus Climate C...

December 9, 2024 10:16 AM

India-Nepal cultural festival highlights shared heritage in Lumbini

The second edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival was held on December 8, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditions of both nations, with a special emphasis on Buddhism. The festival was inaugurated by prominent dignitaries, inc...