Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

September 1, 2025 12:46 PM

Putin lauds India’s efforts in resolving Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he “highly valued” the contributions of India and other strategic partners in facilitating a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. “We highly value the efforts and proposals of China, India, and ou...

September 1, 2025 12:28 PM

Gujarat nears monsoon target with 90% rainfall; 48 talukas record over 40 inches

Gujarat has so far received 90 per cent of its seasonal rainfall, with the state recording an average of 31.5 inches this monsoon, according to official data. Rainfall distribution shows June received the highest showers with an average of 12 inches...

September 1, 2025 12:57 PM

SCO nations condemn Pahalgam terror attack; demand perpetrators and sponsors be brought to justice

The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. In the Tianjin Declaration, adopted by the Counci...

September 1, 2025 11:45 AM

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an alert for heavy rainfall in several parts of Himachal Pradesh over the next six hours. Districts under alert include Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu...

September 1, 2025 10:59 AM

Tamil Nadu’s coastal and northern districts receive heavy showers

Tamil Nadu witnessed widespread but uneven rainfall between August 31 and September 1, with heavy showers lashing coastal and northern districts. The rainfall was concentrated over north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of Salem district, b...

September 1, 2025 12:48 PM

Amit Shah announces teams to assess flood damage in J&K, Himachal, Punjab and Uttarakhand

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced the constitution of Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to assess the damage caused by recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand. Shah arrived in Jammu on Sunda...

September 1, 2025 1:04 PM

PM Modi slams double standards on terror, recalls Pahalgam attack at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised the recent Pahalgam terror attack during his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. He expressed gratitude to India’s “friends” for standing in solidarity and shar...

September 1, 2025 10:11 AM

Alcaraz, Pegula storm through US Open fourth round

Carlos Alcaraz got the party started early on Arthur Ashe Stadium with a dazzling fourth-round win against France's Arthur Rinderknech at the U.S. Open on Sunday, while fourth seed Jessica Pegula kept her pristine run going. Second seed Alcaraz is m...

September 1, 2025 10:09 AM

Flawless Fritz eases into quarter-finals, keeps American flag flying at US Open

American Taylor Fritz kept the Stars and Stripes fluttering at the U.S. Open on Sunday by swatting aside Czech Republic's 21st seed Tomas Machac 6-4 6-3 6-3 to book his spot in the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam for the third consecutive year. Las...

September 1, 2025 10:06 AM

Sabalenka outclasses Bucsa to reach US Open quarter-finals

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka thumped unseeded Spaniard Cristina Bucsa 6-1 6-4 on Sunday to seal her return to the U.S. Open quarter-finals, ramping up her bid for a first Grand Slam title this year after defeats in two major finals. The world ...