Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 4, 2026 4:14 PM

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to Visit UAE to Bolster Defence Partnership

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, has departed for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 5, 2026, as part of India's ongoing efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military relations with friendly...

January 4, 2026 5:54 PM

Making farmers’ lives easier is government’s top priority: J.P. Nadda

Reiterating the government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday said that making the lives of farmers easier remains a top priority of the Centre. He was speaking at a day-...

January 4, 2026 4:04 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a key step towards the launch of the country’s first semi-high-speed overnight Vande Bharat service....

January 4, 2026 4:01 PM

Sarbananda Sonowal stresses press freedom, welfare delivery in people-centric governance model

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday underlined the vital role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy, describing journalists as vigilant sentinels of society and the true voice of the people. Address...

January 4, 2026 3:58 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan calls for integration of tradition and science at 9th Siddha Day Celebrations in Chennai

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated the 9th Siddha Day celebrations in Chennai, describing Siddha medicine as a living tradition deeply rooted in India’s civilisational wisdom and a holistic, preventive and sustainable health...

January 4, 2026 3:15 PM

Andhra Pradesh: Bhogapuram airport conducts successful validation flight, moves closer to operations

The upcoming GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport at Bhogapuram on Saturday successfully conducted validation flight, marking a key step towards operational readiness. The validation flight, operated by an Air India aircraft, was conducted in the...

January 4, 2026 2:51 PM

India calls developments in Venezuela a ‘matter of concern’, urges peaceful dialogue

India on Sunday expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and called upon all parties to peacefully resolve issues through dialogue, stressing the importance of regional peace and stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Ext...

January 4, 2026 2:17 PM

PM Modi inaugurates 72nd National Volleyball Tournament, draws parallels between sport and India’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi through video conferencing, highlighting the strong parallels between India’s development journey and the spirit of volleyball, which, he said, t...

January 4, 2026 1:08 PM

Ashes: Root, Brook lift England to 211/3 as bad weather forces early stumps on Day 1 at SCG

England enjoyed one of their better days of the Ashes series on Sunday when a 154-run stand between Joe Root and Harry Brook drove them to 211 for three before the opening day of the fifth test was brought to a premature end at Sydney Cricket Ground....

January 4, 2026 12:51 PM

Maduro is out but his top allies still hold power in Venezuela

The U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro - praised by President Donald Trump as stunning and powerful - leaves behind uncertainty about who is running the oil-rich country. Trump said on Saturday that Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, part...