Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 8, 2026 2:57 PM

India crosses historic milestone of 50,000 NQAS-certified public health facilities

India has achieved a major milestone in its public healthcare journey, with more than 50,000 government health facilities now certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), marking a significant leap in quality, safety and patient-c...

January 8, 2026 1:39 PM

New non-invasive technique offers window into the Quantum World by measuring atom density

Scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, have developed a novel, non-invasive technique to measure the local density of cold atoms in real time without significantly disturbing their quantum state - an advance that could accelerat...

January 8, 2026 1:34 PM

Bangladesh: BNP leader shot dead, another injured in Dhaka

A leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) affiliated organisation was shot dead, while another man was injured in a shooting incident in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area on Wednesday night, triggering protests and a heavy law-enforcement presence ...

January 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Department of Posts, Agriculture Ministry sign MoU to enable pan-India logistics for testing farm inputs

In a move aimed at strengthening quality control of agricultural inputs, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a nationwi...

January 8, 2026 12:54 PM

Department of Posts, Rural Development Ministry sign MoU to boost financial inclusion and livelihoods in villages

In a step towards accelerating rural transformation, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial inclusion, promote livelihoods and enhance...

January 8, 2026 12:49 PM

Late Lt Gen S. K. Sinha an inspiration for India’s firm stand on sovereignty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that personalities like the late Lieutenant General Srinivas Kumar Sinha continue to inspire the government’s clear and firm policy on issues related to India’s sovereignty, as the nation moves for...

January 8, 2026 11:21 AM

PM Modi condoles demise of Vedanta chairman’s son Agnivesh Agarwal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, describing the loss as “deeply shocking and saddening”. Responding to Anil Agarwal’s emot...

January 8, 2026 11:14 AM

Nitin Gadkari highlights bio-bitumen as key to turning farm waste into national resource

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday underscored the potential of agricultural waste to be transformed into a valuable national resource, describing bio-bitumen as a transformative step towards achieving the visio...

January 8, 2026 11:09 AM

Israel and Syria agree to share intelligence following Paris talks

Israel and Syria reached an agreement to exchange intelligence information and pursue commercial opportunities aimed at reducing military tensions and strengthening diplomatic relations. The arrangement emerged from discussions held in Paris under th...

January 8, 2026 11:03 AM

ADSW 2026 to convene global leaders on sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, hosted by Masdar under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will begin next week, bringing together heads of state, ministers, government officials, business leaders, investors and innovat...