Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 22, 2026 4:43 PM

Two dead as rainstorm pound Greece

Two people died on Wednesday in Greece after torrential rain flooded homes and businesses in Athens and other parts of the country, authorities said. A woman died after being hit by a car that was carried away in flash floods in the southern Athens ...

January 22, 2026 4:40 PM

New Zealand rescuers seek landslide survivors as weather havoc kills two

Rescue workers combed rubble on Thursday at a campsite in New Zealand as they searched for the missing, children among them, following a landslide triggered by heavy rains that snapped power links to thousands and caused widespread damage. Homes wer...

January 22, 2026 3:49 PM

PM Modi to visit Kerala on Jan 23, launch major development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23 to lay foundation stones, inaugurate and flag off a series of major development projects in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering dur...

January 22, 2026 2:54 PM

Three people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown

Three people have been killed in a shooting in the Australian state of New South Wales, police said on Thursday, with reports a gunman remained at large. Police said an operation was currently underway in the town of Lake Cargelligo, about 611 kilom...

January 21, 2026 11:16 PM

1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma blitzes New Zealand in big India win

Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed an incendiary 84 to fashion India's 48-run victory against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international in Nagpur on Wednesday. Put into bat, India, who will begin their T20 World Cup title defence next month, racke...

January 21, 2026 10:56 PM

India emerges as global leader in renewable energy transition at WEF 2026: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that India has emerged as a global leader in driving a just, affordable and inclusive renewable energy transition, as he held a series of high-level engagements at the World ...

January 21, 2026 10:31 PM

Om Birla appeals to political parties to cooperate in ensuring smooth functioning of House during Budget Session

Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday appealed to leaders and Members of all political parties to cooperate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House, cautioning against “planned disruptions” tha...

January 21, 2026 10:29 PM

Inclusive, equitable education central to Viksit Bharat vision: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that inclusive and equitable education lies at the heart of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat, stressing that education must ensure dignity, equal opportunity and self-reliance for eve...

January 21, 2026 10:26 PM

Educational institutions key to nation-building: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday underscored the pivotal role of educational institutions in nation-building, stating that India is steadily emerging as a creator of technology rather than merely an adopter. Addressing the Silver Jubi...

January 21, 2026 11:18 PM

Trump mocks Macron’s sunglasses in Davos speech

U.S. President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday for the aviator sunglasses he was wearing during his own speech at Davos the day before. "I watched him yesterday, with those beautiful sunglasses. What the hell happen...