Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

September 22, 2025 3:46 PM

GST reforms to boost India’s GDP by 0.8%, benefit all sections of society: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said that the implementation of the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will not only bring immediate relief to consumers but also boost India’s gross domestic product (GDP)...

September 22, 2025 5:01 PM

Buddha’s Holy Relics to be displayed in Russia’s Kalmykia for first time

The sacred Relics of the Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, will be taken to Russia’s Kalmykia Republic for the first time to be enshrined and venerated at the 3rd International Buddhist Forum in Elista from September 24–28, 2025, the Mi...

September 22, 2025 3:29 PM

Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels through northern Philippines, triggers alerts across region

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered the Philippines disaster response agency to go on full alert and mobilise all government agencies as Super Typhoon Ragasa threatened the north of the country and set off storm alerts across East and Southeast Asi...

September 22, 2025 2:46 PM

South Africa’s Bavuma out of Pakistan tests, De Kock returns for ODIs

South Africa will be without injured captain Temba Bavuma for their tests in Pakistan next month, but Quinton de Kock will come out of One-Day International retirement to play in both white-ball series on the all-formats tour. South Africa begin the...

September 19, 2025 5:22 PM

Net direct tax revenue rises 9.2% to cross ₹10.82 lakh crore

India’s net direct tax collections grew 9.18% year-on-year to cross ₹10.82 lakh crore as of September 17, 2025, aided by a sharp decline of 23.87% in refunds, according to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday. Of t...

September 19, 2025 5:25 PM

India’s sovereign rating upgraded to BBB+ (Stable) by Japan’s R&I

India's long-term sovereign credit rating has been upgraded to ‘BBB+’ with a Stable outlook by Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I), marking the country’s third sovereign rating upgrade this year. The Ministry of Finan...

September 19, 2025 4:54 PM

Indian Skater Anish Raj Secures Historic Bronze at World Championships 2025 in China

In a landmark moment for Indian sports, junior speed skater Anish Raj clinched the bronze medal in the Junior Men’s One-Lap Road Sprint at the 73rd Inline Speed World Championships held in Beidaihe, China. Competing against the world’s elite, Ani...

September 19, 2025 4:48 PM

Korean Embassy DCM congratulates launch of LG CSR Foundation in Vizag

LG Polymers, the Indian manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem, today inaugurated the LG India CSR Foundation in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable community development. ...

September 19, 2025 4:34 PM

Stock market snaps three-day rally; IT stocks fall, Adani Group’s shares rise

Indian equity indices snapped the three-day winning streak to end the session on a negative note on Friday. Profit booking in IT and banking heavyweights dragged the market. However, a rally in Adani group stocks post the SEBI's clean chit on US sho...

September 19, 2025 4:22 PM

Blue Economy is central to India’s growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Blue Economy is central to India’s growth strategy, combining prosperity, sustainability, and national strength. Responding to an article by Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh on X, PM M...