Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

January 14, 2025 2:49 PM

Record 3.25 crore registrations for ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ with PM Modi this year

A record-breaking 3.25 crore students, parents, and teachers have registered to participate in this year's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC 2025) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Union Education Ministry, this milestone marks a signific...

January 14, 2025 2:20 PM

Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders

Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname "Big Boy" and was first discovered in the early 2000s near Newcas...

January 14, 2025 12:58 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Spain Foreign Minister, strengthens India-EU relationship

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on a two-day visit to Spain, met with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Monday, urging for deeper cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Spain. During the meeting,...

January 14, 2025 2:09 PM

PM Modi launches ‘Mission Mausam’ on IMD’s 150th Foundation Day, celebrates advancements in meteorology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 'Mission Mausam', an ambitious initiative by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), as the organization marked its 150th foundation day. Speaking at the event, PM Modi lauded IMD as a symbol of In...

January 14, 2025 11:46 AM

Jaishankar highlights India’s global influence and strong ties with Spain

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on a two-day visit to Spain, on Monday underscored India’s growing global prominence and its ability to provide meaningful support during challenging times. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Mad...

January 14, 2025 10:40 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher; HCLTech shares plunge 9 percent

India’s benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 gaining 113.60 points to 23,199.55 and the Sensex adding 370.21 points to 76,700.22 by 9:16 AM. However, shares of HCLTech tumbled 9 percent in early trade after its Q3 earnings...

January 14, 2025 10:35 AM

North Korea fires short-range missiles ahead of Trump return

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, marking Pyongyang's latest show of force just days ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to office. The missiles trav...

January 14, 2025 10:02 AM

Trial of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon set to begin

The trial of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to start on Tuesday with oral arguments over his short-lived bid to impose martial law which threw the country into the worst political chaos in decades. However, the Constitutional Court sessio...

January 13, 2025 5:48 PM

Climate activists deface Darwin’s grave at London’s Westminster Abbey

Climate activists from Just Stop Oil painted over the grave of British naturalist Charles Darwin at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday. Two activists entered Westminster Abbey - Britain's site for royal weddings, coronations, burials and a major t...

January 13, 2025 5:10 PM

Over 35 Indian companies showcase innovation at SteelFab Expo 2025 in Sharjah

The highly anticipated SteelFab Expo 2025 began today at the Expo Centre Sharjah, featuring the largest-ever Indian participation with over 35 companies under the Confederation of Indian Industry India Pavilion. This milestone highlights India's grow...