DD India, Author at DD India

January 14, 2025 9:15 AM

Maha Kumbh 2025: Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada takes holy dip as first ‘Amrit Snan’ begins

The first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti began as Sadhus from Sadhus of Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam- a sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and 'mystical' Saraswat...

January 14, 2025 9:15 AM

Gaza ceasefire deal close after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha

Negotiators will meet in Doha on Tuesday seeking to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza after U.S. President Joe Biden said a ceasefire and hostage release deal he has championed was on "the brink" of coming to fruition. Mediators ga...

January 13, 2025 6:30 PM

Study shows tumour DNA in blood may help predict lung cancer outcomes

A team of British scientists has found that a blood test to detect circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) may help predict lung cancer outcomes. Circulating tumour DNA, which consists of fragments of DNA released into the blood by tumours, is known to play ...

January 13, 2025 4:14 PM

India faces $14.6 billion tariff burden If US imposes 20% duty: BCG report

India's trade trajectory could face significant headwinds if the United States enforces a 20% across-the-board tariff on imports from the country, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Such a move would add an estimated $14.6 billio...

January 13, 2025 7:37 PM

Situation at LAC ‘stable but sensitive,’ says Army chief

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has described the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as "stable but sensitive," highlighting ongoing efforts to address tensions between India and China. Speaking on Monday, he said that Prime M...

January 13, 2025 1:37 PM

Govt expenditure on big infra projects to drive growth in 2025-26: report

The Centre’s capital expenditure on big-ticket infrastructure projects such as highways, railways, power development, and investments in critical sectors like defence is expected to propel India’s economic growth in the financial year 2025-26 and...

January 13, 2025 12:56 PM

Surge in arrival of migratory birds in TN’s Pallikaranai after removal of encroachments

Following the removal of encroachments, the Pallikaranai marshland in Tamil Nadu's Mettukuppam has witnessed the arrival of more than 10,000 birds from 100 different species, including 70 migratory ones. According to Gopikannan, an avid bird watcher...

January 13, 2025 12:03 PM

The dangers of Pakistan – North Korea nexus

On 6 January, North Korea tested a hypersonic missile. A hypersonic missile is one that can travel at more than five times the speed of sound, which makes it more difficult to track and shoot down. The test coincided with U.S. Secretary of State An...

January 13, 2025 11:06 AM

Nifty, Sensex slide nearly 0.9% in early trade; experts predict easing pessimism after January 15

Indian stock markets opened in the red on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex extending their downward trajectory amid a bearish global outlook. The Nifty 50 index dropped over 1% or 236.10 points to start at 23,195.40, while the BSE Sensex fel...

January 13, 2025 10:27 AM

President Murmu extends warm wishes on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to citizens across the nation and abroad on the joyous occasion of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. In her message, the President highlighted the significance of these festivals...