Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 5, 2026 5:00 PM

New Zealand have learned lessons from T20 World Cup flop: Neesham

Poor preparation derailed New Zealand's Twenty20 World Cup campaign in 2024 but the Black Caps will leave no stone unturned as they approach next month's global showpiece seeking their first title, all-rounder James Neesham said. Determined to avoid...

January 5, 2026 4:57 PM

Joe Root says offering thanks, not bidding farewell, after Sydney century

England's Joe Root paused as he left the field to salute all four corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday after making a fine 160 in the fifth Ashes test, but the 35-year-old does not want to consider if this is his final bow in Australia. Ro...

January 5, 2026 4:54 PM

Ashes 5th Test: Root ton fires England before Head strikes back for Australia

Joe Root contributed a magnificent 160 to England's first-innings tally of 384 but Travis Head drove Australia to 166 for two in response on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes test on Monday. England's hopes of winning the urn are long gone...

January 5, 2026 4:19 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan attends inauguration of NCC Republic Day Camp 2026, praises youth’s role in nation-building

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday attended the inauguration of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2026 at the DGNCC Camp in New Delhi, lauding the organisation’s enduring contribution to nation-building and youth developmen...

January 5, 2026 1:53 PM

Rajnath Singh commissions ICGS Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenous pollution control vessel

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive towards self-reliance in shipbuild...

January 5, 2026 12:45 PM

PM Modi, other leaders extend birthday greetings to Murli Manohar Joshi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to former Union Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Birthday greetings to Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi ...

January 5, 2026 12:41 PM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday wishes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Did...

January 5, 2026 11:10 AM

‘Indian-built ships symbolise sovereignty’: Rajnath Singh ahead of ICG vessel commissioning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said ships built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and other Indian shipyards are “floating symbols of India’s sovereignty”, reflecting the country’s presence, capability and resolve in the maritime domain...

January 5, 2026 12:09 PM

Maduro’s capture delivers blow to Tehran as Iranian protesters take to streets

The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, after a series of airstrikes under Operation Absolute Resolve. The development is a setback for Iran, which is facing its own internal unrest. The timing of Maduro's ...

January 5, 2026 11:02 AM

GCC forces take part as Gulf Shield 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia

Gulf Cooperation Council forces have begun a major joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening collective defence and improving regional military coordination. The Saudi ministry of defence said the exercise, titled “Gulf Shield...