Neeraj Kumar, Author at DD India

November 17, 2025 11:32 AM

Deeply shocked, fullest support to affected Indians: EAM Jaishankar on Saudi bus accident

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday expressed deep shock and concern over the bus accident in Saudi Arabia involving several Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina. According to the Indian mission in Jeddah, a passenger bus carrying Indian ...

November 17, 2025 11:30 AM

DRI seizes smuggled firecrackers worth Rs 5 crore at Mundra port, one arrested

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 30,000 pieces of smuggled Chinese-origin firecrackers worth around ₹5 crore at Mundra port in Gujarat, uncovering yet another major smuggling attempt under its ongoing operation “Fire Trail...

November 17, 2025 11:55 AM

Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda

A visit by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump aims to deepen decades-old cooperation on oil and security while broadening ties in commerce, technology and potentially even nuclear en...

November 24, 2025 10:10 AM

Indian Navy to commission ‘Mahe’, first of eight indigenous ASW Shallow Water Vessels

The Indian Navy is set to commission Mahe, the first vessel in a new class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai today. The commissioning marks a major step forward in India’s indigenous shipbuildi...

November 17, 2025 11:57 AM

Bangladesh court to deliver verdict today in crimes against humanity trial of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

In Bangladesh, the International Crimes Tribunal will announce its verdict today in the high-profile crimes against humanity case involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her close aides. The three-judge panel, headed by Justice Md...

November 17, 2025 10:24 AM

Heavy rain triggers landslide in central Vietnam, 6 bus passengers killed

At least six people were killed in central Vietnam when a bus carrying them was hit by a landslide on Sunday evening, state media reported on Monday, as heavy rain pounded the area. The bus carrying 32 people was en route from Da Lat to Nha Trang wh...

November 17, 2025 10:13 AM

Bangladesh ICT to deliver verdict on Sheikh Hasina today; Dhaka on edge

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is scheduled to announce its verdict on Monday regarding the case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others, who are charged with crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations ...

November 17, 2025 9:49 AM

Indian markets open in green, move toward all-time highs on positive sentiment

Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday, inching closer to their record levels last seen in September 2024. Strong domestic sentiment and supportive global cues lifted early trade. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,948.20, up 38.15 points or 0.15 per c...

November 17, 2025 9:38 AM

Portugal qualify for World Cup with 9-1 thrashing of Armenia

Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves. The reigning Nations League champions were forced to wait to book an automatic spot after losing 2...

November 17, 2025 9:35 AM

Sinner wins Alcaraz battle to retain ATP Finals title

Italy's Jannik Sinner retained his ATP Finals title on Sunday, sending the Turin crowd wild as he battled past Spanish world number one and rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 7-5 in the decider to the season-ending championships. Sinner, backed by a raucou...