Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 6, 2026 12:42 PM

Amit Shah attends Pongal celebrations, offers prayer at major temples in Tamil Nadu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday offered prayers at two prominent temples in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, and participated in Pongal festivities, seeking blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the nation. The Home Minister visited the...

January 6, 2026 10:44 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, praising his efforts to accelerate the state’s growth trajectory and empower its youth. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Bi...

January 6, 2026 10:33 AM

HPCL’s Visakh Refinery upgrade boosts energy security, strengthens Aatmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, calling it a major boost to India’s energy security ...

January 6, 2026 11:55 AM

Global oil markets show muted reaction to Venezuela political upheaval

Two days after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise operation in Caracas, global energy markets opened to cautious trading, with oil prices showing only modest movement despite the geopolitical shock. Futures briefl...

January 6, 2026 9:57 AM

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi strengthens defence ties with UAE during visit

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, commander of the UAE land forces, as part of his ongoing visit to the UAE, with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the ...

January 6, 2026 9:54 AM

Third international AYUSH conference to be held in Dubai in February

Dubai will host the third international AYUSH conference and exhibition from February 15 to 17, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, industry representatives and students of traditional sy...

January 6, 2026 9:51 AM

Iran protests deepen as judiciary orders firm action amid economic crisis and U.S. warnings

Iran is witnessing its most serious wave of unrest in three years as nationwide protests entered the tenth day on Tuesday, January sixth. Security forces have tightened their presence across major cities, even as U.S. President Donald Trump warned th...

January 6, 2026 9:42 AM

Bangladesh: Hindu businessman shot dead in public in Jessore

In Bangladesh, a Hindu businessman was shot dead in public by unidentified assailants in Monirampur upazila of Jessore on Monday evening, triggering panic in the area and raising fresh concerns over law and order ahead of the elections. The victim w...

January 5, 2026 6:23 PM

Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil chairs 17th ETF meeting, pushes tech-driven monitoring for Ganga rejuvenation

Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil on Monday chaired the 17th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF), focusing on strengthening technology-led monitoring, data-driven decision-making and compliance mechanisms under the Namami Gange Programm...

January 5, 2026 6:12 PM

Amit Shah pays tribute to Kalyan Singh on his birth anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday paid tributes to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, Amit Shah said, "On the birth anniversary of the illustrious nationalist leader, the revered Kalyan S...