Yogesh Kumar, Author at DD India

January 22, 2025 10:31 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher as US tariff concerns ease

India’s benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday, recovering from the previous day’s sharp decline triggered by concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. By 9:15 a.m., the Nifty rose 0.23 percent to 23,079.6 points, while ...

January 22, 2025 10:00 AM

Late Raphinha strike earns Barca 5-4 win at Benfica and last-16 spot

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday after a hat-trick from Vangelis Pavlidis gave the hosts a two-goal halftime lead. ...

January 22, 2025 9:40 AM

Keys rallies to defeat Svitolina in three sets and advance to Australian Open semis

Madison Keys blasted her way into the Australian Open semi-finals for a third time with characteristic aggression after overhauling Elina Svitolina 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Wednesday (January 22). Riding a 10-match winning streak, Keys will meet the winner of...

January 22, 2025 9:26 AM

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘poor’, foggy weather disrupts trains, flights

Delhi’s air quality remains in the ‘poor’ category for the second consecutive day this week, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 264 recorded at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Additionally...

January 21, 2025 6:13 PM

Saif Ali Khan walks confidently towards his den after getting discharged from hospital

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after he underwent the medical procedures, and made a recovery, was seen arriving at his house in the Bandra area of Mumbai. The actor was dressed in a white shirt and a ...

January 21, 2025 5:27 PM

India’s Space Economy reaches $8 billion, projected to hit $44 billion in next decade: Dr. Jitendra Singh

India’s space economy has grown to $8 billion and is set to expand to $44 billion over the next decade, according to Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, according to a press release issued by...

January 21, 2025 3:29 PM

AI can add $4.4 trillion to global economy, but digital divide must be removed: WEF report

While Artificial Intelligence (AI ) could add $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion to the global economy annually, there is also a need to pay attention to the careers, lives and communities it will disrupt -- including those who have already been left out...

January 21, 2025 3:10 PM

Republic Day Parade 2025 to celebrate 75 years of constitution with cultural diversity, military strength, and people’s participation

The Republic Day Parade 2025 is set to be a grand celebration of India's cultural diversity and military strength, with a special focus on the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Indian Constitution and the theme of Jan Bhagidari (people's parti...

January 21, 2025 2:21 PM

WEF meet kicks off in Davos with Crystal Awards for Beckham, Furstenberg, Yamamoto

The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting kicked off with the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age", at Davos in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday with three celebrities -- football legend David Beckham, fashion designer Diane von Furstenber...

January 21, 2025 2:52 PM

10th Anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: scheme marks decade of progress with record improvements in gender equality

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, a flagship initiative dedicated to protecting, educating, and empowering the girl child in India. The inaugural event ...