Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

January 13, 2025 10:16 AM

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return as death toll rises to 24

Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day on Sunday, taking advantage of a brief respite in hazardous conditions before high winds were expected to fan the flames anew. At least 2...

January 11, 2025 7:23 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Sonamarg tunnel on 13th January, boosting connectivity to Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir on 13th January to inaugurate the highly anticipated Sonamarg Tunnel. The inauguration ceremony will take place in late morning, following which the Prime Minister will addres...

January 11, 2025 6:04 PM

India joins UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics

In a significant milestone, India has joined the prestigious UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), created to further investigate the benefits and challenges of Big Data, including the potential for m...

January 11, 2025 3:27 PM

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim retires from international cricket

Former Bangladesh one-day captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he did not wish to be a distraction for the team ahead of the Champions Trophy. Tamim made his international debut in a 2007 One-Day Intern...

January 11, 2025 3:16 PM

What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?

Multiple massive wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, blanketing the surrounding regions under a pungent haze caused by smoke carrying noxious gases and particulate matter that pose serious health risks. Here is what you need to know about the risks...

January 11, 2025 6:01 PM

From back office to front office of the world : Parekh charts India’s tech-driven economic future

In a comprehensive address on India's economic outlook, former HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh offered a balanced assessment of India's growth trajectory, emphasizing the nation's resilience amid global challenges. Speaking at the event ‘India’s Road...

January 11, 2025 1:10 PM

Ram temple heritage of India’s culture, spirituality: PM Modi on 1st anniversary of Pran Pratishtha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to the nation on Saturday on the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the temple in Ayodhya and remarked that the "Ram Mandir is a great heritage of India’s culture and spirituality,...

January 11, 2025 12:21 PM

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Exhibition opens to public in Bhubaneswar

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Exhibition at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, is now open to the general public, including students, and will remain accessible until the evening of January 12. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore India's cu...

January 11, 2025 11:21 AM

Myanmar military air strike kills dozens in Rakhine village, UN says

Dozens of people were killed in an air strike by Myanmar's military government in the western state of Rakhine this week, the United Nations said, as the Southeast Asia nation's civil war nears its fourth year. The civilian shadow government and the...

January 11, 2025 10:14 AM

Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease

Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires on the eastern and western flanks of Los Angeles on Friday as fierce winds that supercharged the fires for days finally eased. Six simultaneous wildfires have devastated Los Angel...