Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 12, 2026 1:41 PM

Close cooperation between Indian, German economies vital for humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised that close economic cooperation between India and Germany is crucial not only for the two nations but for humanity as a whole. Addressing a joint press conference with German Federal Chancellor Fried...

January 12, 2026 1:20 PM

Iran warns of retaliation as protests intensify

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any US military action as nationwide protests continue, with hundreds reported killed. The warning follows signals from Washington of possible intervention over the use of lethal force against demonstrators. ...

January 12, 2026 1:17 PM

Tunisian filmmaker wins $1 million for AI-generated film at Dubai summit

Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi has won the world’s largest AI Film Award for his film Lily, receiving a one-million-dollar prize from Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai. The award i...

January 12, 2026 1:08 PM

Nationwide Protests in Iran Enter Third Week Amid Escalating Violence and Internet Blackout

Mass anti-government protests sweeping across Iran have continued into their third week, marking the largest challenge to the Islamic Republic's authority since the 2022-2023 Mahsa Amini uprising. What began as demonstrations over a severe economic c...

January 12, 2026 12:17 PM

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, focusing on strengthening cooperation across a wide range of sectors. The meeting took p...

January 12, 2026 11:12 AM

At 37, Virat Kohli reinvents himself to extend ODI dominance

Virat Kohli has tweaked his approach to counter-attack early in his innings and put bowlers under pressure to flip the momentum for India, the batting stalwart said after his match-winning knock in Sunday's one-day international against New Zealand. ...

January 12, 2026 11:09 AM

India beat New Zealand in first ODI as Kohli misses out on ton

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first one-day international in Vadodara on Sunday where the in-form Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of his 54th ODI hundred. The 37-year-old batting maestro, who had scored 376 in his last four ODI in...

January 12, 2026 12:53 PM

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz share festive moments at International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati Riverfront, sharing festive moments that blended cultural celebration with diplomatic engagement. The tw...

January 12, 2026 12:31 PM

PM Modi welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Sabarmati Ashram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the German leader’s first official visit to India since assuming office. Upon arrival at the Ashram, the two leaders pai...

January 12, 2026 3:56 PM

‘Powerful source of inspiration for youth’: PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, observed annually as National Youth Day, describing him as a “powerful source of inspiration for India’s youth” whose ideas continue to energise...