Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 1, 2026 3:52 PM

India-UAE Desert Cyclone II exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi on December 30, marking the successful completion of nearly two ...

January 1, 2026 3:46 PM

Syria Introduces New Banknotes from January 1

Syria has introduced redesigned banknotes from January 1, bringing into circulation a new series of currency that removes images of former leader Bashar al-Assad and his father Hafez al-Assad in a symbolic break with the past. The new currency was f...

January 1, 2026 3:43 PM

Global Village ushers in 2026 with seven fireworks displays and drone shows

Global Village welcomed 2026 with a large-scale New Year’s Eve celebration featuring seven fireworks displays and coordinated drone shows marking midnight moments across seven countries. The multicultural destination said the celebrations drew fami...

January 1, 2026 3:29 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan extends New Year greetings to farmers, workers and ‘Lakhpati Didis’

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday extended New Year greetings to farmers, workers, labourers, youth and women across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to...

January 1, 2026 3:24 PM

President Murmu launches #SkilltheNation AI challenge, inaugurates IGNOU centres in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the #SkilltheNation AI Challenge and virtually inaugurated IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre in Odisha's Rairangpur, underscoring the government’s focus on preparing India’s workforce for an arti...

January 1, 2026 3:20 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, interacted with farmers in Maharashtra on Wednesday during a visit to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Baleshwar in Ahilyanagar district, reiterating the C...

January 1, 2026 1:58 PM

BSNL rolls out Voice over WiFi services nationwide

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling, across all telecom circles in the country. With the rollout, BSNL customers can make and receive voice calls and sen...

January 1, 2026 12:24 PM

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launches new logo and mascot

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Thursday unveiled a new logo and mascot as part of efforts to modernise its institutional identity and improve public outreach. The launch marks a step towards reinforcing the role o...

January 1, 2026 12:07 PM

PM Modi extends New Year greetings to INSV Kaundinya crew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended New Year greetings to the crew of INSV Kaundinya, who are currently on a maritime voyage, praising their enthusiasm and dedication as India prepares to welcome 2026. In a post on X, the Prime Minist...

January 1, 2026 12:16 PM

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor in the first minutes of the New Year at the historic City Hall subway station, with his wife Rama Duwaji standing by his side. The oath, in which he pledged to support the Constitution of the United...