Aditya Ahuja, Author at DD India

January 26, 2025 7:26 AM

India to showcase cultural diversity, military prowess in 76th Republic Day celebrations

India celebrates its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a grand showcase of the nation’s rich cultural diversity, unity, equality, development, and military prowess at Kartavya Path. President Droupadi Murmu will lead the celebrations, while Indonesi...

January 26, 2025 7:59 AM

Padma Awards 2025: Osamu Suzuki, Sushil Modi, Sharda Sinha among recipients

The central government on Saturday announced the names of the awardees for the Padma Awards 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the recipients, praising their remarkable achievements. This year, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the...

January 26, 2025 7:04 AM

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Freed Israeli hostages reunite with families

Four Israeli soldiers freed from Hamas captivity were finally reunited with their families in the latest round of releases under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. The freed hostages were Karina Ariev (20), Daniella Gilboa (20), Naama Levy (20), a...

January 26, 2025 6:56 AM

Republic Day 2025: 93 armed forces personnel to receive Gallantry awards today

President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 93 personnel from the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces, including 11 posthumously, on the eve of the 76th Republic Day. She also approved 58 "Mentioned-in-Despatches" awards for Armed...

January 24, 2025 5:37 PM

World Health Organization’s funding and the United States withdrawal

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 as a specialised agency of the United Nations (UN), leading worldwide health initiatives and projects where they are needed, both nationally and regionally. The current membership of the WHO...

January 24, 2025 5:18 PM

Sports minister Mandaviya felicitates Indian PD cricket team, assures full govt support for ‘Divyang’ athletes

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) cricket team on Friday for winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team defeated England in the final to lift the trophy. The Indian PD cricket te...

January 24, 2025 4:34 PM

Shami’s return on the cards as India takes on England in 2nd T20I in Chepauk

After cruising to a seven-wicket win in the opening T20I, the Suryakumar Yadav-led India will host England at the MA Chidambaram stadium for the second match of the series on Saturday. India’s decision to leave out Mohammed Shami in the series ope...

January 24, 2025 2:30 PM

Risk of clash between nuclear powers is growing, Russian security official says

Russian security official Sergei Shoigu warned in an interview published on Friday that the risk of an armed clash between nuclear powers was rising. Shoigu, the secretary of President Vladimir Putin's Security Council, told TASS news agency: "Again...

January 24, 2025 1:20 PM

PM Modi extends congratulations to Micheal Martin on his re-election as Irish Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, who is set to return for a second term in office. In a post on X, PM Modi said that India is committed to working together with Ireland to further strengthen t...

January 24, 2025 12:37 PM

I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju reviews operations of media units at Maha Kumbh

Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on Thursday observed the work being done by various media units of the ministry at the Maha Kumbh Mela. The union secretary visited the multimedia exhibition on 'Jan Bhagidari se...