Aditya Ahuja, Author at DD India

July 24, 2024 1:10 PM

CPR training should be included in school curriculum: Experts

By: Aditya Ahuja The first brainstorming consultation meeting to promote the school Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) program in India was held at AIIMS, New Delhi. Experts recommended creating a comprehensive policy framework at the national an...

July 24, 2024 11:19 AM

Biden to deliver speech from White House on “what lies ahead”; Republicans ramp up attacks on Harris

US President Joe Biden will deliver a speech from the White House on Wednesday, his first since announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 election race and endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee for president. "I will address the nati...

July 24, 2024 7:28 PM

Macron confirms Olympics opening ceremony will be on River Seine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (July 23) confirmed in a TV interview with France 2 that the Paris Olympics opening ceremony would be held on the River Seine. Doubts remained on weather the event could be held on the river on Friday (Jul...

July 23, 2024 6:17 PM

Union Budget 2024-25: Govt announces venture fund of Rs 1,000 crore to expand space economy

After the successful completion of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the setup of a venture capital fund of Rs 1,000 crore for expanding the space economy by five times in the next 10 years. In 2023,...

July 23, 2024 6:04 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower after a rollercoaster ride on Budget day

Indian benchmark indices experienced significant volatility on Tuesday as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25. A notable market-moving announcement was the increase in long-term capital gains tax to 12.5% from the p...

July 23, 2024 4:15 PM

India to kickstart Paris Olympics journey on Thursday across 16 disciplines

A 117-member Indian contingent will kickstart its Paris Olympics campaign on July 25, competing in 69 medal events across 16 sports. A 29-member athletics team, led by Neeraj Chopra, will represent a large portion of the contingent traveling to Fran...

July 23, 2024 3:31 PM

Union Budget 2024-25: What is cheaper, what is costlier?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant reduction in customs duties on cancer medicines and mobile phones today, which will substantially lower their retail prices. Additionally, the prices of imported gold, silver, leather goods,...

July 23, 2024 1:11 PM

Union Budget 2024-25: Rs 11,500 crore for Bihar flood control; aid for Assam, Uttarakhand, Himachal and Sikkim

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday, unveiled substantial financial assistance for states severely impacted by floods and other natural calamities. The aid will benefit Bihar, Himachal Prade...

July 23, 2024 12:11 PM

Union Budget 2024-25: FM Sitharaman makes big announcements for Bihar, Andhra Pradesh

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made significant announcements for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, including enhancements in infrastructure and special financial support. The announcement targets human resource development, infrastruc...

July 23, 2024 11:03 AM

Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: how a Harris foreign policy could look

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to stick largely to Joe Biden's foreign policy playbook on key issues such as Ukraine, China and Iran but could strike a tougher tone with Israel over the Gaza war if she replaces the president at the top of t...