Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

September 17, 2024 9:32 PM

Von der Leyen names new European Commission with focus on security, growth, climate change

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday named a new team to lead the European Union’s most powerful institution for the next five years, focused on tackling challenges to the region’s security, competitiveness and growth. ...

September 17, 2024 9:23 PM

Talks for India-EU free trade agreement to be held next week in Delhi

The next round of negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is scheduled to take place in the national capital from September 23 to 27, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal announced on Tuesday. During this round of talks, both sides wil...

September 17, 2024 9:15 PM

Indian shares register marginal rise with focus now on US Fed action

Stock indices in India closed Tuesday's trading marginally up after having touched fresh highs during the session, but remained largely muted ahead of the crucial US Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting. Sensex closed at 83,079.66 points, up 90.8...

September 17, 2024 8:56 PM

PM Modi to attend Quad Leaders’ Summit in US from Sept 21-23, address UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to the United States from September 21 to 23 to participate in the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Tuesday. The summit, hosted by ...

September 17, 2024 7:30 PM

SC halts property demolitions nationwide until Oct 1, excludes unauthorised constructions on public roads

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that, across the country, no demolition of property should occur without court permission until October 1, the next hearing date. However, the court clarified that this order will not apply to unauthorised constru...

September 17, 2024 7:20 PM

Asian Champions Trophy: India overcome China’s resolute defence to retain title with 1-0 win

India successfully lifted the men's Asian Champions Trophy for the fifth time with a nervy 1-0 win over the hosts, China, on Tuesday. The 'Fultonball' continued to spread its charm as India lifted the Asian Champions Trophy unbeaten. India previousl...

September 17, 2024 6:57 PM

World Bank commits $2 billion of new support to Bangladesh

Bangladesh: World Bank Country Director Abdoulaye Seck on Tuesday said that the World Bank can mobilise about two billion US dollars new financing in this fiscal year to support critical reforms, flood response, better air quality and health. Seck sp...

September 17, 2024 9:20 PM

Arvind Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM, Atishi stakes claim to form govt

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal resigned as Delhi Chief Minister on Tuesday and the party’s newly-elected legislative party leader Atishi has staked claim to form the new government. Kejriwal tendered his resignation to Del...

September 17, 2024 5:46 PM

Instagram rolls out teen account with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts

Meta Platforms is rolling out special accounts with new privacy settings for teenaged Instagram users, it said on Tuesday, its latest effort to limit their exposure to harmful content on its apps amid regulatory pressure. The social media firm said ...

September 17, 2024 6:06 PM

Manoj Kumar Verma appointed as new Kolkata Commissioner of Police

IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kolkata following the removal of Vineet Kumar Goyal from the position on Tuesday. The decision comes after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee agreed ...