Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 21, 2026 10:29 PM

Inclusive, equitable education central to Viksit Bharat vision: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that inclusive and equitable education lies at the heart of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat, stressing that education must ensure dignity, equal opportunity and self-reliance for eve...

January 21, 2026 10:26 PM

Educational institutions key to nation-building: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday underscored the pivotal role of educational institutions in nation-building, stating that India is steadily emerging as a creator of technology rather than merely an adopter. Addressing the Silver Jubi...

January 21, 2026 11:18 PM

Trump mocks Macron’s sunglasses in Davos speech

U.S. President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday for the aviator sunglasses he was wearing during his own speech at Davos the day before. "I watched him yesterday, with those beautiful sunglasses. What the hell happen...

January 21, 2026 9:57 PM

Trump tells Davos the US will not use force to gain Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out the use of force in his bid to control Greenland on Wednesday, but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the Danish territory. "People thought I would use force, but I don't have to use forc...

January 21, 2026 9:44 PM

Trump says he will meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, deal ‘reasonably close’

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Switzerland, adding that he felt Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin were now at a point where they could reach a deal to end the w...

January 21, 2026 8:37 PM

Amit Shah hails Gita Press and ‘Kalyan’ magazine for preserving Sanatan tradition

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that Gita Press has played a historic role in preserving and strengthening Sanatan Dharma and Indian cultural values for over a century, describing its monthly magazine ‘Kalyan’ as one of the strong...

January 21, 2026 8:14 PM

India positions itself as leading global AI power at Davos panel discussion

India made a strong impression at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos as Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw asserted that the country belongs to the first group of globally AI-ready nations, driven by cost-e...

January 21, 2026 7:18 PM

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan to open for public from February 3

The Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing from February 3 to March 31, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the iconic gardens of the President’s Estate. The garden will be open six days a week, from 10 a.m. t...

January 21, 2026 5:43 PM

Spanish Foreign Minister calls on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, reaffirming the deepening ties between India and Spain. Welcoming the Spanish Foreign ...

January 21, 2026 11:17 PM

Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems. The partnership, called Horizon1000, plans to work with African leaders to work out how b...