Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

September 29, 2024 10:21 AM

Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed: EAM Jaishankar at UNGA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar on Saturday firmly stated that Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism is destined to fail, warning that such actions will have serious consequences. Addressing the 79th session of the United Na...

September 29, 2024 9:37 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 11,200 crore in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various developmental projects in Maharashtra totaling over ₹11,200 crore. The event is set to take place on Sunday via video conferencing. A key highlight of...

September 29, 2024 9:33 AM

Floods claim 101 Lives, over 3,000 rescued as torrential rains wreak havoc on homes and infrastructure

The Armed Police Force of Nepal has confirmed 101 deaths with more than 48 deaths in Kathmandu Valley alone. 14 people died in Kavrepalanchok, seven people died in Makwanpur, five in Panchthar, four in Sindhupalchok and three in Dolakha. Nine people ...

September 27, 2024 5:49 PM

DUSU elections currently underway after High Court’s approval, no vote counting until posters and graffiti are removed

The Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections took place on Friday after the Delhi High Court granted permission for the polls to proceed. Voting was conducted in two phases: from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for morning shift students, and until 7:30 ...

September 27, 2024 5:22 PM

What government will emerge in Austria after the election?

Austria's parliamentary election on Sunday is a tight race between the ruling conservative Austrian People's Party (OVP) and the far-right Freedom Party (FPO). The FPO, which is critical of Islam and wants to stop granting asylum, is just ahead in op...

September 27, 2024 4:21 PM

Helene, one of largest storms to hit US, brings chaos to Florida and Georgia

Helene roared through Florida and Georgia states under darkness on Friday as one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States, killing one person, swamping neighborhoods and leaving more than 2 million homes and businesses without power. The...

September 27, 2024 3:49 PM

India climbs one position to 39th rank in Global Innovation Index 2024

India has moved up to the 39th position among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, according to a report by the Geneva-based World Intellectual Property Organization. This is a substantial improvement from its standing of ...

September 27, 2024 4:02 PM

Israel to continue ceasefire discussions for Lebanon, Netanyahu says

Israel will continue to discuss ceasefire proposals for Lebanon in the days ahead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Washington warned that further escalation would only make it harder for civilians on both sides to return home. I...

September 27, 2024 2:55 PM

Pope Francis, pressed by Belgium on sexual abuse, says Church acting ‘decisively’

Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, an issue once more in the spotlight as he visits. Both King Philippe and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo ra...

September 27, 2024 1:51 PM

Putin draws a nuclear red line for the West

President Vladimir Putin has drawn a "red line" for the United States and its allies by signalling that Moscow will consider responding with nuclear weapons if they allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with long-range Western missiles. But som...