Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

August 5, 2025 1:12 PM

Forecast for widespread rain across West Bengal for next six days

Even as districts in north Bengal continue to reel under a prolonged spell of heavy showers, the Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast more rainfall across several south Bengal districts over the next few days. According to the Regional Mete...

August 5, 2025 12:44 PM

Japan sets record temperatures, worries mount over rice crops

Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, prompting the government to advise residents to stay indoors and promise steps to ease weather-related damage to rice crops. The eastern city ...

August 5, 2025 12:27 PM

Centre has given over ₹1.10 lakh crore for West Bengal’s development: Shivraj Singh

Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said that the central government remains fully committed to the development of West Bengal and the Ministry of Rural Development alone has allocated...

August 5, 2025 11:34 AM

Djokovic pulls out of Cincinnati ahead of U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, tournament organisers confirmed to U.S. media on Monday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has opted out of the U.S. Open warm-up tournament following consecutive s...

August 5, 2025 11:02 AM

UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya conducts aerial survey of flood-hit Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Prayagraj, as rising water levels in the Ganga triggered concern across the region. After the survey, Maurya said the current fl...

August 5, 2025 11:10 AM

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain batters Kullu-Mandi, rivers in spate; Chandigarh-Manali Highway blocked

Continuous heavy rainfall across Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh has severely disrupted normal life. Several rivers are in spate, triggering widespread concern, while landslides and waterlogging have crippled connectivity and day-to-day...

August 5, 2025 10:38 AM

Hong Kong issues highest weather warning, as rains shut schools, courts and hospital wards

Blackened skies unleashed torrential rains on Hong Kong and the high-tech cities surrounding south China's Pearl River Delta on Tuesday, shutting hospitals, schools and law courts, and turning the Asian financial centre's many staircases into waterfa...

August 5, 2025 10:30 AM

US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas under pilot program

The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday, an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas. The program g...

August 5, 2025 10:22 AM

EU to suspend US tariff countermeasures for 6 months

The European Union will suspend its two packages of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs for six months following a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday. The EU-U.S. agreement leaves many questions open, includi...

August 5, 2025 10:14 AM

Israel to decide next steps in Gaza after ceasefire talks collapse

Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel's next steps in Gaza following the collapse of indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas, with one senior Israeli source suggesting more force could be an option. Last Satu...