Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

January 16, 2025 5:48 PM

Kremlin calls Polish claim that Russia planned ‘acts of terrorism’ in the air unsubstantiated

The Kremlin said on Thursday that an allegation by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russia had planned "acts of terrorism" in the air against Poland and other countries was completely unsubstantiated. Tusk made the assertion on Wednesday after...

January 16, 2025 4:34 PM

Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 70 after ceasefire accord, residents say

Israel airstrikes killed at least 70 people in Gaza overnight on Thursday, residents and authorities in the enclave said, hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced to bring an end to 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas. Th...

January 16, 2025 4:23 PM

China reports problems at five reservoirs in Tibet after earthquake

Chinese authorities in Tibet have detected problems, including cracks, at five out of 14 hydropower dams that they have inspected since a magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the southwest region last week, an emergency official said on Thursday. Of the ...

January 16, 2025 4:37 PM

Centre approves establishment of Third Launch Pad at Sriharikota to boost space program

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the establishment of a Third Launch Pad (TLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The new launch pad aims to support the next generation of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (I...

January 16, 2025 3:01 PM

Denmark’s prime minister summons business leaders following Trump’s Greenland threat

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called the country's business leaders to a meeting on Thursday after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week threatened military or economic action such as tariffs to take control of Greenland. Trum...

January 16, 2025 2:38 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025: A massive spiritual gathering with unparalleled astronomical economic potential

The Maha Kumbh 2025 promises not only spiritual rejuvenation for millions but also a significant economic impact on the region, the host city, and the state in which it is held. Estimates suggest that around 40 to 45 crore people will visit this reli...

January 16, 2025 1:42 PM

Iran says Gaza ceasefire is a ‘victory’ for Palestinian resistance

The ceasefire in Gaza represents a "great victory" for the Palestinian resistance, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, warning against any possible breach by Israel. Palestinian armed group Hamas and Israel reached a deal for a ceasefire i...

January 16, 2025 1:06 PM

Blue Origin’s debut New Glenn rocket blasts off from Florida

Blue Origin's giant New Glenn rocket blasted off from Florida early Thursday morning on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth's orbit for Jeff Bezos' space company as it aims to rival SpaceX in the satellite launch business. Thirt...

January 16, 2025 12:43 PM

India welcomes ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza

India on Thursday expressed its support for the recently announced ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasizing the hope that the deal would facilitate the safe and sustaine...

January 16, 2025 12:43 PM

Singapore is invested in India’s ambition of Viksit Bharat, says President Shanmugaratnam on his state visit

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was given a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking the beginning of his State Visit to India. This visit, his first as...