Ranu Jain, Author at DD India

January 1, 2026 8:44 PM

PM to inaugurate international exposition on sacred Piprahwa relics on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a grand international exposition of the sacred Piprahwa relics related to Gautama Buddha on January 3, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi. Titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the ...

January 1, 2026 7:57 PM

‘Year of Reforms 2025’: Defence Ministry records major progress across key sectors

The Ministry of Defence has recorded significant progress in implementing wide-ranging reforms during the ‘Year of Reforms 2025’, aimed at strengthening jointness, enhancing defence preparedness, promoting self-reliance and improving welfare deli...

January 1, 2026 7:39 PM

NHAI discontinues KYV requirement for new car FASTags from February 1

The National Highways Authority of India has announced a major public relief measure by discontinuing the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars under the Car/Jeep/Van category for all new FASTag issuances from February 1. The decision aims to enh...

January 1, 2026 6:31 PM

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM PVSM AVSM VM assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Kapoor graduated in December 1985 and was commissioned ...

January 1, 2026 6:27 PM

Air Marshal S. Shrinivas assumes charge as Training Command chief

Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1. After taking over the new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the bravehearts by lay...

January 1, 2026 6:17 PM

Vice-President to visit Tamil Nadu on January 2–3

Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu on January 2 and 3, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. On Friday, January 2, the Vice-President will preside over the 34th Convocation of Dr...

January 1, 2026 6:04 PM

AIIMS Bhubaneswar performs first liver transplant successfully; patient recovering well

AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully conducted its first-ever liver transplant, marking a major milestone for the premier medical institute, Executive Director Prof. (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas said on Wednesday. Addressing the media, Dr Biswas expressed sat...

January 1, 2026 4:40 PM

GST collections rise 6.1% in December to Rs 1.75 lakh crore

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December rose 6.1 per cent year-on-year to about Rs 1.75 lakh crore, compared to around Rs 1.64 lakh crore in the same month last year, according to official data released on Thursday. In December, c...

January 1, 2026 9:47 PM

Dozens killed, 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Dozens of people were killed and around 100 injured, most of them seriously, after fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the upscale Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, officials said on Thursday. Fire broke out at 1.30 a.m...

December 31, 2025 10:07 PM

PRAGATI helps fast-track projects worth over ₹85 lakh crore in a decade: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI, marking a decade of the ICT-enabled platform that has played a central role in accelerating infrastructure and governance outcomes across the country. PRAGATI — Pro-Act...