Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

March 29, 2025 12:04 PM

Measles outbreak worsens as Texas, New Mexico cases rise 20% in 3 days

Texas and New Mexico health departments said on Friday that the number of measles cases in their states rose 20% since their last reports three days ago, as experts warn they expect the outbreak to further spread in coming weeks. Texas now has 400 c...

March 29, 2025 11:55 AM

First tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material from India lands in quake-hit Myanmar

As part of its Act East policy, India sent more than 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar on Saturday, following a series of powerful earthquakes that led to widespread death and destruction on Friday, with over 600 people feared killed and the to...

March 29, 2025 3:27 PM

Vance accuses Denmark of not keeping Greenland safe from Russia, China

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe and suggested the United States would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has pressed to take over. Dur...

March 28, 2025 5:38 PM

Lok Sabha passes Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, seeks to replace century-old legislation

The Lok Sabha has passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, which aims to modernise regulations governing the responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities of carriers involved in the transportation of goods by sea. The bill, which als...

March 28, 2025 5:35 PM

Government to set up second national Gene Bank to ensure future food security

The central government has announced the establishment of the second National Gene Bank (NGB) as part of its efforts to ensure long-term food and nutritional security. This initiative, which falls under the "Investing in Innovations" theme of the Uni...

March 28, 2025 5:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty end FY25 with over 5 pc gain amid volatile trade

Indian stock markets ended the last trading session of the current financial year (FY25) on a lower side amid a volatile day. With this, the Sensex and Nifty gained over 5 per cent each in FY25. Sensex dropped 191.51 points, or 0.25 per cent, to clo...

March 28, 2025 5:13 PM

Cabinet approves Rs. 22,919 crore scheme to strengthen India’s electronics component manufacturing

The Union Cabinet on Friday has approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with a funding of Rs. 22,919 crore, aimed at making India self-reliant in the electronics supply chain. This initiative seeks to create a robust ecosystem by attr...

March 28, 2025 4:20 PM

Ukraine says mineral deal not final; summary shows US demands more income

The terms of a mineral deal between Ukraine and the U.S. have not yet been finalised, Ukrainian officials said on Friday, after a summary of Washington's latest offer showed it demanding all of Ukraine's natural resources income for years. The lates...

March 28, 2025 5:43 PM

Powerful quake in Southeast Asia kills several, Myanmar declares state of emergency

A powerful earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing several people, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings in neighbouring Myanmar, where the ruling junta declared a state of emergency in some ar...

March 28, 2025 3:20 PM

Eminent Distorians: A New Take on Indian History

Writer and journalist Utpal Kumar has once again brought fresh perspectives on history in his new book, Eminent Distorians: Twists and Truths. His previous book, Bharat Rising: Dharma, Democracy, Diplomacy, was well-received. In this latest work, Kum...