Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

January 2, 2026 4:57 PM

First Mountain tunnel breakthrough achieved in Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the successful breakthrough of the first mountain tunnel of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project in Maharashtra, marking a key milestone in the ambitious bullet train corri...

January 2, 2026 9:55 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Sacred Piprahwa Relics exposition in New Delhi on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi on January 3, at 11:00 am....

January 2, 2026 1:54 PM

NBA releases ₹45 lakh to red sanders farmers in Andhra Pradesh under benefit-sharing mechanism

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed ₹45 lakh to Red Sanders farmers in Andhra Pradesh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism, aimed at promoting sustainable use and conservation of the high-value endemic species. ...

January 2, 2026 1:03 PM

India among few ancient civilisations to emerge as modern nation-state: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said India is among the very few ancient civilisations in the world that have survived, adapted and evolved into a major modern nation-state, giving the country a deep historical continuity that most ...

January 2, 2026 12:19 PM

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills. The inter...

January 2, 2026 11:07 AM

Brazil’s Bolsonaro leaves hospital after surgeries, returns to prison

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital and taken to prison on Thursday after undergoing medical procedures to treat a hernia and hiccups, according to local media reports. A Reuters witness saw official vehicles leavi...

January 2, 2026 10:15 AM

Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history

EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. As of midnight the euro became the country's currency and...

January 2, 2026 10:15 AM

Several killed as protests over inflation intensify across Iran

Several people were killed during overnight unrest in Iran as the country witnessed its most intense wave of protests in nearly three years, sparked by soaring inflation, currency depreciation and worsening economic conditions. Iranian media and hum...

December 31, 2025 4:59 PM

Dubai’s Kannada community celebrates as prime minister’s praise brings recognition to decade-long language teaching effort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Kannada families in Dubai for their continued efforts to teach their children the Kannada language during his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio programme.The prime minister said that efforts to stay connected to one'...

December 31, 2025 4:36 PM

DRDO successfully conducts Salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully conducted a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha. The flight tests were carri...