Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

March 2, 2025 6:11 PM

Four dead after cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion

At least four people died after cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion on Friday, bringing wind speeds of up to 155 kph (96 mph), local authorities said on Saturday. "Garance has been downgraded to a strong tropical storm...

March 2, 2025 3:48 PM

Cholera outbreak kills over 200 people in Angola

The number of people killed in the latest cholera outbreak in Angola has risen to 201, the country's Health Ministry has announced. A total of 5,574 people have been infected since early January, the ministry said. Cholera cases have been reported ...

March 2, 2025 3:43 PM

India’s growth becoming more balanced as private consumption’s share in GDP rises

India’s growth is becoming more balanced as private consumption’s share in GDP rose in fiscal 2025, according to a Crisil report. The mild revision of 10 basis points (bps) in the second advanced estimate to 6.5 per cent takes the expected real ...

March 2, 2025 3:01 PM

FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launch after Flight 7 mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the January 16 Starship Flight 7 mishap remains open. The FAA said it issued a license authorizing t...

March 2, 2025 12:49 PM

Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday he had signed a declaration to expedite delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. The Trump administration, which took office on January 20, has approved nearly $12 bi...

March 2, 2025 11:35 AM

Five Powerful Lessons from India’s Electrification Success for ‘Mission 300’

Powering 300 million lives across Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 isn’t just ambitious—it’s a game-changing mission that can redefine the region’s future. Mission 300, an initiative led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, in collab...

March 2, 2025 10:24 AM

Ramzan Mubarak: PM Modi extends warm wishes as holy month begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to all citizens on Sunday on the occasion of Ramzan, the sacred month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide. Taking to X, PM Modi posted, "As the blessed month of Ramzan begins, may it b...

March 2, 2025 12:05 PM

Indian diaspora, foreign media celebrate Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 as a global spiritual spectacle

Newspapers in the UAE have lauded the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, highlighting its global appeal, seamless organization, and the participation of UAE residents in one of the world's largest religious gatherings. Publications such as Gulf News, Khaleej Time...

February 28, 2025 5:19 PM

Trump says ongoing Gaza talks are ‘pretty good’

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday there were "pretty good talks going on" regarding Gaza, when asked about the future of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants, but he offered little detail at a White House press conference. A t...

February 28, 2025 4:55 PM

Serb region bars Bosnian state authorities in separatist move

Bosnia's autonomous Serb region passed legislation barring the state police and judiciary from its territory after a court sentenced its separatist leader Milorad Dodik to a year in jail and banned him from politics for six years. The move undermine...