Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

December 9, 2025 11:24 AM

MEA seeks assurances from China after Arunachal-origin Indian detained at Shanghai airport

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday urged China to provide clear assurances that Indian travellers transiting through Chinese airports will not be “selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed,” following an incident involv...

December 9, 2025 9:39 AM

Fernandes double helps Man United to 4-1 win as Wolves’ misery continues

Manchester United climbed to sixth in the Premier League on Monday as captain Bruno Fernandes scored twice to help them claim a comfortable 4-1 victory at bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers whose calamitous season gets bleaker by the week. Dispirit...

December 8, 2025 5:26 PM

DGCA takes action over 19 safety violations against airlines in 2025 so far

India’s aviation regulator has initiated action in 19 cases of safety-related violations by airlines in 2025 to date, Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol sh...

December 8, 2025 5:19 PM

Operation Sagar Bandhu: Indian Navy sends four additional warships to Sri Lanka with 1,000 tons of relief material

The Indian Navy has deployed four more warships to support relief efforts in cyclone-hit regions of Sri Lanka as part of the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, which aims to provide urgent Search & Rescue (SAR) and Humanitarian Assistance & Disa...

December 8, 2025 5:05 PM

J&K: Sonmarg receives season’s first snowfall

Tourists in Sonmarg, located in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, witnessed the season’s first snowfall on Monday, transforming the hill station into a breathtaking winter wonderland. The popular tourist destination - renowned for its toweri...

December 8, 2025 4:16 PM

England not standing up under pressure in Ashes: Ben Stokes

England's Ben Stokes lamented his team's failure to stand up in pressure moments after defeat by Australia in the second test at the Gabba on Sunday but the captain refused to concede the battle for the urn is over. England trail 2-0 in the five-tes...

December 8, 2025 4:15 PM

‘We trained too much’: McCullum blames England’s training overdose for Ashes loss

England's preparation for their second Ashes test may have been a case of too much training and not enough freshness, head coach Brendon McCullum said after his side slumped to another demoralising eight-wicket loss to Australia on Sunday. The touri...

December 8, 2025 4:09 PM

Ashes: Australia captain Steve Smith laughs off fiery exchange with Jofra Archer

Australia captain Steve Smith downplayed his fiery exchange with Jofra Archer at the Gabba as "good banter" after letting his bat deliver the final riposte in the first major flashpoint of the Ashes on Sunday. Australia cruised to an eight‑wicket ...

December 8, 2025 4:04 PM

Australia’s Michael Neser hails special Ashes spell at Gabba after long absence

Australia quick Michael Neser said he will cherish his bowling performance at his home ground in Brisbane after he picked a five-wicket haul in the second Ashes test, helping the hosts to a comprehensive eight-wicket win on Sunday. Neser, competing ...

December 8, 2025 3:59 PM

India’s revamped consumption survey data helped revise global poverty calculations: Minister

The World Bank has observed that India’s revamped consumption survey data has played a significant role in updating global poverty calculations, the Parliament was informed on Monday. According to the World Bank, the rise in international poverty ...