Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

July 1, 2025 9:52 AM

Alcaraz survives Wimbledon scare, Sabalenka serene, but others feel the heat

Carlos Alcaraz survived Wimbledon's hottest-ever opening day although the Spaniard was far from his sizzling best as he began his quest for a hat-trick of titles with a scare against Fabio Fognini at the All England Club on Monday. With air temperat...

July 1, 2025 12:27 PM

Trump lawyer says no immediate deportations under birthright citizenship order, as judges to decide on challenges

President Donald Trump's administration will not deport children deemed ineligible for U.S. citizenship until his executive order curtailing birthright citizenship takes effect on July 27, a government lawyer said on Monday after being pressed by two...

July 1, 2025 10:06 AM

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington to attend Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Washington, D.C., on Monday to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (QFMM) scheduled for July 1. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the ministers w...

June 30, 2025 10:44 PM

QUAD nations launch historic ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to enhance maritime security

In a landmark initiative to bolster maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia have launched the first-ever 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission.' The cross-embarkation mission, conducte...

June 30, 2025 11:18 PM

From patrol vessels to air defence systems, Brazil keen on acquiring India’s indigenous innovations

As India continues to march ahead in pursuit of defence indigenisation and self-reliance, Brazil has shown keen interest in acquiring indigenous defence innovations, discussions on which are likely to be held during Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's v...

June 30, 2025 9:52 PM

England name unchanged team for second test against India

England have named an unchanged team on Monday for the second test against India, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, with fast bowler Jofra Archer remaining sidelined. The England and Wales Cricket Board retained the lineup that secured a five-wic...

June 30, 2025 10:10 PM

Railways announces fare rationalisation for passenger trains from July 1

The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced rationalisation of basic fares for passenger train services, set to take effect from July 1. The move aims to streamline the fare structure across various categories and strengthen the financial viability ...

June 30, 2025 9:22 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur, emphasises medical service as service to humanity

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on Monday, marking a milestone in the institute’s journey as a centre of medical excellence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the President prais...

June 30, 2025 7:19 PM

935 people killed in Israeli strikes on Iran, official says

Some 935 people were killed in Iran during the 12-day air war with Israel, based on the latest forensic data, a spokesperson for the Iranian judiciary said on Monday, according to state media. Among the dead were 38 children and 132 women, the spoke...

June 30, 2025 7:12 PM

Economic agenda to dominate PM Modi’s historic two-day Ghana visit

Economic agenda will dominate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ghana, one of the fastest-growing economies in West Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The African nation will be the first stop on PM Modi's ...