Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

January 20, 2026 9:12 PM

Jitendra Singh pushes steel slag roads for hilly regions

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday advocated wider adoption of steel slag–based road construction and repair technology, particularly in hilly and Himalayan regions, to build more du...

January 20, 2026 6:45 PM

India’s core sector grows 3.7% in December 2025 on higher output of cement, steel and coal

India's eight core infrastructure industries recorded a 3.7 per cent growth in December 2025, supported by higher production of cement, steel, coal, electricity and fertilisers, said the Commerce & Industry Ministry on Tuesday. The Index of Eigh...

January 20, 2026 6:32 PM

Russia’s Far East buried in snow, transport disrupted in China and Japan

Russia's Far East was buried under metres of snow by its heaviest snowfall in 60 years on Tuesday as a winter blast swept across Asia, dusting Shanghai white and grounding flights in Japan's northwest. The cold snap disrupted transport across the re...

January 20, 2026 6:27 PM

Environmental campaigners begin legal challenge against expansion of UK airport

A legal challenge to Britain's plan to expand Gatwick Airport, the country's second largest, began on Tuesday, as campaigners sought to block the project on climate change grounds. Britain's transport minister Heidi Alexander approved the opening of...

January 20, 2026 6:24 PM

Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists

Botswana's diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable to increase gem production in the short term to lift its economy, the finance ministry has said. Botswana's economy was ...

January 20, 2026 11:11 PM

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

Britain is considering an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning on Tuesday they risk being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison". Starmer said the government...

January 20, 2026 6:04 PM

‘One Station One Product’ scheme transforms railway stations into hubs of local enterprise

The Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative has emerged as a significant platform for promoting local craftsmanship and grassroots entrepreneurship, transforming railway stations into vibrant showcases of India’s regional ident...

January 20, 2026 5:29 PM

India’s textile sector emerging as major job-creating engine of growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rapid transformation of India’s textile sector into a powerful, job-creating and people-centric engine of growth, stating that it reflects the true spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Prime Mi...

January 20, 2026 5:11 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan emphasises Gandhian ideals at Harijan Sevak Sangh event in Delhi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday highlighted the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of simplicity, service and social responsibility during a visit to the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi, where...

January 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Wave of low temperature brings rare snowfall to Shanghai

A wave of low temperature sweeping southern China brought rare snowfall to Shanghai on Tuesday, delighting residents of the financial hub as authorities warned that the frigid weather could last for at least three days. The city, on China's east coa...