Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

September 18, 2024 10:52 PM

Essex fined 100,000 pounds over racism at club between 2001 and 2010

Essex have been fined 100,000 pounds ($132,190) after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, England's Cricket Regulator said on Wednesday. Essex were charged in June after an investiga...

September 18, 2024 10:33 PM

Delhi reports unexpected surge in swine flu and other viral cases

Swine flu cases are at peak in Delhi, NCR; OPD's are flooded with swine flu; viral infections, cholera and dengue cases are also rising, according to Dr S Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Department of Internal Medicine at Apollo Hospital. "There are ...

September 18, 2024 10:25 PM

Italy reported bluetongue outbreaks in sheep, cattle and a camel, WOAH says

Italy has reported outbreaks of bluetongue disease in sheep, cattle and a camel, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Wednesday, but the variant is different from the one that has been spreading fast in northern Europe. Bluetongue...

September 18, 2024 10:08 PM

Ukrainian drone attack triggers earthquake-sized blast at arsenal in Russia’s Tver region

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia triggered an earthquake-sized blast at a major arsenal in the Tver region on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of a nearby town, war bloggers and some media reported. Unverified video and images on soci...

September 18, 2024 9:48 PM

Nepal sees surge in digital payments as QR transactions and mobile banking rise

The digital payment landscape in Nepal has seen significant growth over the past two years, with a noticeable shift from traditional cash and cheque transactions to digital alternatives like Quick Response (QR) codes. According to the Payment Oversig...

September 18, 2024 8:26 PM

Union Cabinet approves development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle for India’s space ambitions

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), marking a pivotal advancement in India's space exploration program. This initiative is a crucial step towards realizing...

September 18, 2024 8:16 PM

Buddha Air increases flights to Varanasi during Pitru Paksha

Buddha Air has expanded its flight schedule from Kathmandu to Varanasi, India, from two to three days a week. Starting September 17, 2024, the airline will operate flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Tribhuvan International Airport. The...

September 18, 2024 6:52 PM

Union Cabinet approves major expansion of Gaganyaan program with development of Bharatiya Antariksh Station

The Union Cabinet has approved a significant expansion of India's Gaganyaan program, marking a pivotal step in the country's space exploration ambitions. This decision includes the development of the first unit of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS...

September 18, 2024 11:32 PM

Union Cabinet approves Rs. 35,000 crore continuation of PM-AASHA schemes to support farmers and control price volatility

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme, allocating Rs. 35,000 crore for the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26. This significant decision aims to ensur...

September 18, 2024 6:00 PM

After Moon and Mars probe, Indian govt approves mission to Venus

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the development of the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), marking a major milestone in India’s space exploration endeavors. The mission aims to explore Venus, the closest planet to Earth, and is a significant step ...