Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

September 23, 2025 3:45 PM

PM Modi urges citizens to join ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens across the country to actively participate in the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, describing it as an initiative that embodies collective responsibility and national pride. In a post on X, PM ...

September 23, 2025 3:11 PM

EPFO adds 21.04 lakh net members in July 2025

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July 2025, according to its latest provisional payroll data. The figures reflect a 5.55% year-on-year growth compared to July 2024, signaling stron...

September 23, 2025 2:49 PM

Rajnath Singh discusses defence sector ties with Morocco Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met Morocco’s Minister of Trade, Ryad Mezzour, in Rabat to discuss ways to deepen cooperation in key sectors including defence, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, the Ministry of Defence said. In a post on X,...

September 22, 2025 10:47 PM

India, ADB sign $125 million loan agreement to upgrade urban services in Assam

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday signed a $125 million loan agreement to enhance urban livability and strengthen climate resilience in Assam, benefiting nearly 3.6 lakh residents across six district headquarters ...

September 22, 2025 10:43 PM

Ayush Ministry to celebrate 10th National Ayurveda Day on Sept 23

The Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, will celebrate the 10th National Ayurveda Day on September 23. The event will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prat...

September 22, 2025 10:53 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on sidelines of 80th UNGA

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The two leaders greeted each other warmly, marking their first face-to-fac...

September 22, 2025 9:12 PM

Gujarat’s craft heritage showcased in 7th edition of PM Mementos e-auction

Gujarat’s rich craft traditions and cultural heritage are taking center stage in the 7th edition of the Prime Minister’s Mementos e-Auction, with 86 special items from the state featured among more than 1,300 gifts presented to Prime Minister Nar...

September 22, 2025 8:59 PM

India, Brazil launch Maitri 2.0 to boost agri-innovation and strengthen bilateral cooperation

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on Monday launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) in New Delhi, aimed at fostering innovation-driven growth and collaboration between Ind...

September 22, 2025 8:53 PM

CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurates first-ever Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the first edition of the Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS) at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Monday. The two-day event aims to synergise academia, startups, industr...

September 22, 2025 8:49 PM

India, Morocco sign MoU to boost defence cooperation

In a step towards deepening strategic ties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Moroccan counterpart Abdeltif Loudiyi on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation during a bilateral meeting in Rabat. The MoU establi...