Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

October 3, 2025 9:37 AM

Israel stops 13 Gaza aid boats, organisers say, sparking international criticism

Israeli forces have stopped 13 boats carrying foreign activists and aid bound for Gaza, but 30 boats are continuing to sail towards the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave, flotilla organisers said on Thursday. A video from the Israeli foreign ministry ...

October 2, 2025 10:34 AM

Padma Bhushan Awardee Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passes away, PM Modi pays tribute

Eminent Hindustani classical vocalist and Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away on Thursday morning in Mirzapur at the age of 89. The veteran singer, known for his command over the Kirana gharana and popularisation of classical ...

October 2, 2025 9:43 AM

Morocco youth protests spread and turn deadly, two killed

Two people were killed and others injured in Lqliaa, near Agadir, when security forces used firearms to prevent a group of individuals from stealing their weapons on Wednesday night, local authorities said, in an incident that marks a deadly turn in ...

October 2, 2025 8:58 AM

Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Forbes list shows

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of nearly $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company's shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur's other startups this year. His net worth ...

October 2, 2025 8:40 AM

PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, revered as the 'Father of the Nation', and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary, reaffirming that India will continue to walk in their footsteps t...

October 2, 2025 8:01 AM

Symbol of victory of good over evil: PM Modi extends Vijayadashami greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that people draw inspiration from the festival to move forward with courage and wisdom. Vijayadashami, also known a...

September 28, 2025 6:29 PM

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve joins UNESCO’s World Network, two New Ramsar sites added in Bihar

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced on Saturday. The recognition came dur...

September 28, 2025 5:23 PM

Peru’s Gen Z rallies against President Boluarte, protesting over pensions and corruption

Peru's youth are rallying for another round of protests against President Dina Boluarte on Saturday, a week after demonstrations in the capital led to clashes with police, leaving over a dozen police officers, protesters and journalists injured. The...

September 28, 2025 4:56 PM

India strengthens food security with record harvest and enhanced storage infrastructure

India has recorded an all-time high foodgrain production of 353.96 million tonnes in 2024-25, including 117.51 million tonnes of wheat and 149.07 million tonnes of rice, bolstering its efforts to ensure food security through robust storage infrastruc...

September 28, 2025 4:29 PM

Tanks thrust deeper into Gaza, medics say many injured trapped

Israeli tanks moved deeper into Gaza City's residential districts on Sunday, as local health authorities said they have been unable to respond to dozens of desperate calls, expressing concern about the fate of residents in the targeted areas. Witnes...