Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

January 31, 2025 5:12 PM

Myanmar military extends state of emergency amid ongoing civil war and election plans

Myanmar's ruling military has extended a state of emergency for another six months, state media reported on Friday, a day ahead of the four-year anniversary of a coup that plunged the country into chaos after a decade of tentative democracy. Myanmar...

January 31, 2025 4:05 PM

PM Modi lauds President Murmu’s vision for a developed India and inclusive growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the joint Parliament address delivered by President Droupadi Murmu, applauding her vision for a prosperous India where the youth have the best opportunities to thrive. In his remarks, PM Modi highlighted...

January 31, 2025 3:51 PM

Charting a Green Course: Hydrogen-Fuelled Trains in India

India’s pursuit of green hydrogen-powered trains will become a defining landmark in sustainable transport. The government’s emphasis on renewable energy solutions, combined with the proactive efforts of the Indian Railways, is preparing the natio...

January 31, 2025 3:46 PM

India’s economy remains steady amidst global uncertainties: Economic Survey

India’s domestic economy remains steady amidst global uncertainties, driven by robust growth in the services sector, a rebound in agriculture, and the industrial sector picking up momentum on the back of rising private consumption, according to the...

January 31, 2025 2:58 PM

Israel targets Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, accuses group of ceasefire breach

The Israeli military said on Friday it struck several Hezbollah targets overnight in the Bekaa Valley and along the Syrian-Lebanese border. The army said the targets include a facility used for underground weapons development and another associated ...

January 31, 2025 2:46 PM

India tops global list in passenger loads on domestic flights

India’s domestic flights achieved a passenger load factor of 86.4 percent in 2024, the highest globally, surpassing the US (84.1 percent) and China (83.2 percent), which ranked second and third, respectively, according to the latest report from the...

January 31, 2025 2:01 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25, Parliament adjourned for the day

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on Friday, marking a key step ahead of the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, which will be presented the following day. After the Economic Survey’s ...

January 31, 2025 12:49 PM

India has world’s 3rd-largest metro network: Prez Murmu in Parliament address

India has the world's third-largest metro network, said President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Friday. She said the country's metro rail network has now crossed the 1000-kilometre milestone, and "India has the ...

January 31, 2025 3:08 PM

Trump takes aim, without evidence, at diversity policies over midair collision

President Donald Trump suggested without evidence on Thursday that the deadly midair collision of two aircraft in Washington was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration's efforts to hire a more diverse workforce. Trump leveled the accusati...

January 31, 2025 11:57 AM

Govt committed to welfare of poor, middle class: Prez Murmu in Parliament address

President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Friday highlighted the government's various schemes and goals. She said the government was committed to fulfilling the welfare of the poor and the dr...