Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

August 18, 2025 1:27 PM

Heavy rains trigger flash floods in several parts of Telangana

Heavy rains triggered flash floods across several parts of Telangana on Monday, inundating low-lying areas and causing extensive damage to roads and crops. Rivulets, streams, lakes, and ponds overflowed following incessant downpours under the influen...

August 18, 2025 1:23 PM

GST overhaul, policy easing to boost consumption, domestic demand in India: Morgan Stanley

A likely overhaul of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, coupled with support from other measures such as personal income tax cuts, monetary policy easing, signs of pickup in job growth and improving real wages, improves the outlook for consumption a...

August 18, 2025 1:08 PM

If you try to destroy govt property, I will have to take some decisive decisions: LS Speaker Om Birla warns opposition MPs

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday issued a stern warning to opposition MPs protesting over the special intensive revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar and other issues, urging them to refrain from damaging government property. Addressing the House, ...

August 18, 2025 11:32 AM

Pakistan tell Babar Azam to improve strike rate for T20 comeback

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been told to improve his batting against spin and boost his overall strike rate to be considered for Twenty20 Internationals, coach Mike Hesson said. Babar is Pakistan's batting mainstay in other formats but ha...

August 18, 2025 3:07 PM

Red alert issued as heavy rain batters Mumbai; schools and colleges closed due to waterlogging

Red alert issued as heavy rain batters Mumbai; schools and colleges closed due to waterlogging Relentless rainfall pounded Mumbai on Monday, throwing the city into disarray with widespread waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and public service disrupti...

August 18, 2025 10:23 AM

Chelsea held to 0-0 draw at home by Crystal Palace

Chelsea survived an early scare when Crystal Palace had an Eberechi Eze goal controversially disallowed in a scrappy 0-0 draw in the Premier League on Sunday. Chelsea, whose last competitive outing was winning the Club World Cup in the United States...

August 18, 2025 10:24 AM

Arsenal capitalise on keeper error to secure 1-0 win at Man United

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori headed home an early corner, aided by a weak challenge from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, to earn a 1-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, spoiling the hosts' season opener. Despite a cast of new ...

August 18, 2025 10:36 AM

Haryana: All 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage opened amid rising Yamuna water level

Amid rising water levels in the Yamuna River, all 18 gates of the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana were opened on Sunday - the first time this season that such a step has been taken. The development comes as several major rivers across India, including ...

August 18, 2025 9:50 AM

Swiatek downs Rybakina, faces Paolini in Cincinnati Open final

A ruthless Iga Swiatek won 10 of the last 13 games to beat Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 on Sunday and reach her first Cincinnati Open final after losing in the penultimate stage of the U.S. Open tune-up event in each of the last two years. In the other se...

August 15, 2025 3:31 PM

Defending champion Sinner storms into Cincinnati Open semi-finals

Defending champion Jannik Sinner swept past Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0 6-2 on Thursday to reach the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, with the world number one extending his hardcourt winning streak to 25 matches. Sinner delivered a dominant performance, ...