Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 9, 2026 12:27 PM

1 Billion Followers Summit kicks off today in Dubai

The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's largest gathering dedicated to the content creator economy, opens today under the theme 'Content for Good'. Organized by the UAE Government Media Office and held under the patronage o...

January 9, 2026 11:24 AM

‘Distinguished diplomat playing key role in strengthening India’s foreign policy’: PM Modi on EAM Jaishankar’s birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, praising his distinguished service to the nation and his pivotal role in strengthening India’s foreign policy and global engagement....

January 9, 2026 10:37 AM

Passing out parade of 2,172 trainees held at INS Chilka

2,172 trainees successfully passed out from INS Chilka on Thursday, following the completion of 16 weeks of ab-initio training, marking an important milestone in their journey as naval professionals. The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch w...

January 9, 2026 10:08 AM

Iran protests intensify as exiled prince seeks to rally nationwide support

Iran is witnessing its most serious wave of unrest since 2022, with protests entering their 13th day and spreading across major cities and provincial towns. The demonstrations, which began over a collapsing rial and soaring living costs, have escalat...

January 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Syria signals renewed cooperation on chemical weapons destruction

Syria’s current government under Ahmed al-Sharaa has indicated a renewed willingness to cooperate with international efforts aimed at dismantling the country’s chemical weapons programme. The United Nations has described this as a critical opport...

January 9, 2026 10:10 AM

Lebanon enters new phase of disarming non-state groups

Lebanon’s military says it has completed the first phase of a government plan to fully deploy across southern Lebanon and disarm non-state armed groups, a move that directly impacts Hezbollah’s long-standing presence in the border region. The ann...

January 8, 2026 4:22 PM

PM Modi shares article stressing need for constructive, evidence-based debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, underscoring the importance of robust, evidence-based criticism in strengthening policymaking and safeguarding refo...

January 8, 2026 4:19 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting youth’s role in shaping Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasising the central role of India’s youth in shaping the country’s present and future. The article highli...

January 8, 2026 3:28 PM

‘Undertaking notable efforts to boost state’s progress’: PM Modi greets Tripura CM Manik Saha on his birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, lauding his efforts to accelerate the state’s development and improve the lives of its youth. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, �...

January 8, 2026 3:14 PM

PM Modi chairs roundtable with Indian AI start-ups ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a roundtable meeting with leading Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups, underscoring the government’s commitment to nurturing an ethical, inclusive and globally competitive AI ecosystem in t...