Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

September 30, 2024 2:51 PM

Jamaican PM Andrew Holness arrives in New Delhi on his maiden visit

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness arrived in New Delhi on Monday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking his first-ever visit to India. The Jamaican PM was warmly received by Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary. S...

September 30, 2024 2:29 PM

What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election

Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday he plans to hold a general election on Oct. 27. Here is what to expect in the following weeks as Ishiba seeks to hold on to his party's lower house majority and solidify his position atop...

September 30, 2024 2:18 PM

Ravindra Jadeja becomes seventh Indian bowler to pick 300 Test wickets

Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone on Monday, becoming the seventh Indian bowler to take over 300 Test wickets. Jadeja reached this landmark on the fourth day of the second Test match between India and Bangladesh...

September 30, 2024 1:26 PM

EAM Jaishankar’s ‘fruitful week’ at UNGA79, interacted with 75 Foreign Ministers, representatives

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded an extremely 'fruitful week' at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), interacting with 75 Foreign Ministers and representatives to foster global cooperation. During his recent visit to Un...

September 30, 2024 12:45 PM

Russia launches waves of drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s military says

Russia launched several waves of drones targeting Kyiv early on Monday, with air defence units successfully defending the city during the attack which lasted over five hours, Ukraine's military said. Reuters' witnesses heard numerous blasts in the U...

September 30, 2024 11:42 AM

Israeli strikes kill Hamas leader in Lebanon and three Palestinian leaders in Beirut

Palestinian militant group Hamas said an Israeli strike killed its leader in Lebanon on Monday, while another Palestinian militant group said three of its leaders were killed in a strike on Beirut, the first attack within the city limits. Hamas said...

September 30, 2024 11:25 AM

NASA’s Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore welcome SpaceX Crew-9 at the ISS

After months of uncertainty, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule on Sunday. Their mission aims to return astronauts Sunit...

September 30, 2024 9:12 PM

Mithun Chakraborty to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2022

Actor Mithun Chakraborty, widely regarded as one of the most versatile figures in Indian cinema, will be honored with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2022. The announcement was made on Monday by Union Minister of Information and B...

September 30, 2024 10:41 AM

IRE vs SA, 2nd T20I: Adair brothers help Ireland clinch 10-run win over Proteas

Ross and Mark Adair delivered standout performances in the second and final T20I, guiding Ireland to a 10-run victory over South Africa in Abu Dhabi. South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl against Ireland on Sunday. Paul Stirling (52 runs...

September 30, 2024 10:34 AM

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

The Southeastern U.S. began a huge cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday and the death toll climbed towards 100 after Hurricane Helene knocked out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges and caused dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia. ...