Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

October 15, 2025 3:09 PM

Indian Railways’ modernisation drive: 35,000 km of new tracks, next-gen train technologies unveiled

Indian Railways is undergoing one of the most ambitious modernisation programmes in its history, with massive infrastructure expansion and cutting-edge technological upgrades aimed at transforming the country’s transportation landscape. Union Rail...

October 14, 2025 10:45 PM

District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad launched to strengthen local water governance and sustainability under Jal Jeevan Mission

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Tuesday convened the first District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad - a national dialogue aimed at strengthening district-led governance, promoting innovation, and enhanci...

October 14, 2025 10:37 PM

Shivraj Singh inaugurates new administrative building at ICAR–IIMR, Ludhiana

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building of the ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR–IIMR) during his visit to Lud...

October 14, 2025 10:58 PM

Gaza ceasefire outlook darkens as Israel delays aid and Hamas tightens grip

Israel delayed aid into Gaza and kept the enclave's border shut on Tuesday, while re-emergent Hamas fighters demonstrated their grip by executing men in the street, darkening the outlook for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war. Three I...

October 14, 2025 10:28 PM

IMF warns of rising odds of ‘disorderly’ global market correction

Global markets are too comfortable with risks, including trade wars, geopolitical tensions and yawning government deficits, which, combined with already overpriced assets, increase the chance of a "disorderly" market correction, the International Mon...

October 14, 2025 9:48 PM

Rajnath Singh releases book ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II’ authored by CDS General Anil Chauhan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday released a book titled ‘Ready, Relevant and Resurgent II: Shaping a Future Ready Force’, authored by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan. The book presents a comprehensive and future-oriente...

October 14, 2025 9:45 PM

GRAP Stage-I invoked across NCR as Delhi AQI dips to ‘poor’; 27-point action plan rolled out

In view of deteriorating air quality levels in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tuesday invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) wit...

October 14, 2025 9:37 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Google AI Hub in Vizag as milestone for India’s digital future

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday described the newly announced Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam as a “transformative step” for India’s digital economy. Speaking at Bharat AI Shakti, an event ho...

October 14, 2025 9:35 PM

India to resume postal services to U.S. from October 15

The Department of Posts on Tuesday announced the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the United States of America with effect from October 15. The services were temporarily suspended on August 22 following United States ...

October 14, 2025 9:31 PM

India, South Korea launch first-ever bilateral naval exercise

The inaugural edition of India-South Korea naval bilateral exercise began on Monday at Busan Naval Base, marking a new milestone in the growing strategic partnership between Indian Navy (IN) and Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN). INS Sahyadri, currently...