Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

March 20, 2025 4:04 PM

At least 70 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, health authorities say

At least 70 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed its bombing campaign and ground operations in the enclave, a Gaza health official said. Medics said Israeli strikes targeted s...

March 20, 2025 3:40 PM

Evidence mounts that universe’s dark energy is changing over time

New data involving millions of galaxies and luminous galactic cores is providing fresh evidence that the enigmatic and invisible cosmic force called dark energy - responsible for the universe's accelerated expansion - has weakened over time rather th...

March 20, 2025 2:31 PM

India and Georgia explore stronger bilateral ties at Raisina Dialogue 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation between their nations across various se...

March 20, 2025 2:27 PM

Indian Mission in Dubai facilitates repatriation of elderly Indian national to Srinagar

After nearly 40 years away from home and facing significant health challenges, 85-year-old Dr. Rashid Anwar Dhar is finally returning to the embrace of his hometown and family in Srinagar, Kashmir. The elderly doctor had been receiving care in vario...

March 20, 2025 2:08 PM

India’s energy efficiency above global average: RBI bulletin

India's energy efficiency improved by 1.9 per cent between 2000 and 2023, which is faster than the global average of 1.4 per cent, according to a study carried out by an RBI research team. The report also stated that India was far ahead of the other...

March 20, 2025 1:36 PM

Turkey detains 37 people over social media posts on detained Istanbul mayor

Turkey detained 37 suspects for allegedly making "provocative posts inciting crime and hatred" over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the Interior Minister said on Thursday. Turkey detained Imamoglu, the main rival of President Tayyip ...

March 20, 2025 1:02 PM

World War Two steam train ‘Canadian Pacific’ returns to the rails in England

The 'Canadian Pacific', a 1940s steam train that took soldiers and supplies to England's south coast during World War Two, returned to service on Wednesday, taking on board volunteers who spent 14 years reconditioning it and relatives of those who bu...

March 20, 2025 12:53 PM

India-Philippines ties have grown with expanding cooperation in energy, maritime security, and AI: Foreign Affairs Secretary Manalo

Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary, Enrique Manalo, on Wednesday highlighted the rapid growth of India-Philippines ties as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, underlining the expanded cooperation in key sectors like renewable ...

March 19, 2025 5:04 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote low-value BHIM-UPI transactions

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an incentive scheme for the promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M) for the financial year 2024-25. The scheme is designed to encourage the adoption of the BHIM-UPI platform among small merchants and...

March 19, 2025 4:36 PM

S. Jaishankar stresses importance of national security in business decisions at Raisina Dialogue

National security has become a critical factor in business decisions, particularly in the rapidly evolving digital age, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi during a session titled ...