Author: New Delhi Post

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi initiated the ‘Shiksha Nyay Samvad’ campaign in Darbhanga on May 15, aiming to address educational disparities and engaging backward marginalized community students on issues of education, equality, and justice across the state. By Our Correspondent New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Bihar’s Darbhanga on Wednesday to launch the ‘Shiksha Nyay Samvad’—an initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of students and marginalized communities. The campaign is expected to form the backbone of Congress’s youth outreach ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Speaking to a gathering of students and youth leaders, Gandhi said, “Education is…

In a high-profile diplomatic gathering, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani met US President Donald Trump during a state dinner hosted by Qatar’s Emir in Doha, underscoring Ambani’s growing global influence and Reliance’s strategic international engagement. By Our Correspondent New Delhi: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and US President Donald Trump came face to face once again on Wednesday (May 14) at the Lusail Palace in Doha, Qatar. The occasion was a ceremonial state dinner hosted by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, in honor of President Trump. The meeting, while not centered around formal business or investment…

Holding a constitutional position, you should have exercised a degree of restraint, especially when the country is undergoing such a situation, says top court By Our Correspondent NEW DELHI: In a strong message upholding constitutional responsibility and gender sensitivity, the Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticised Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks targeting Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. CJI Slams Minister’s ‘Insensitive’ Comment Chief Justice of India BR Gavai termed the BJP leader’s remarks as “unacceptable and insensitive.” The apex court reminded the minister of the gravity of his position and the decorum expected from…

Former HTS Commander Al-Julani, Now Syria’s Interim President, Welcomed by Trump Amid Sanctions Rollback By Our CorrespondentNEW DELHI: In a move stirring global controversy, former U.S. President Donald Trump has become the first American leader to publicly meet and endorse a man once designated a terrorist by the U.S. government. The man in question is Ahmed al-Shara—better known by his former nom de guerre, Abu Mohammad al-Julani—the current interim President of Syria and former leader of the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). HTS was once affiliated with al-Qaeda and played a major role in the Syrian civil war. It…

BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw returned to India after inadvertently crossing into Pakistan while on duty in Punjab. His wife, Rajani Shaw, expressed immense relief and gratitude to the government and PM Modi for his safe return. BY OUR CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI: BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw returned to India after inadvertently crossing into Pakistan while on duty in Punjab. His wife, Rajani Shaw, expressed immense relief and gratitude to the government and PM Modi for his safe return. She also thanked CM Mamata Banerjee and acknowledged the support from state and central authorities, emphasizing the nation’s solidarity during the…

Pakistan claimed that it shot down five Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, on the night of May 6-7, 2025, in Kashmir. However, this claim has not been independently verified, and India has dismissed it. By Our Correspondent New Delhi : On May 7, 2025, Pakistan claimed that it shot down five Indian fighter jets—three Rafales, one MiG-29, and one SU-30—during an aerial conflict in Kashmir. This claim followed India’s attacks on terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. India has described these attacks as a response to the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on April…

In a moment of national pride, the Chiefs of India’s Armed Forces met President Droupadi Murmu to brief her on Operation Sindoor, a decisive counter-terrorism effort. The President hailed their courage and dedication in safeguarding the nation’s security. By Our Special Correspondent New Delhi: General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, along with General Upendra Dwivedi, the newly appointed Chief of the Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, and Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, jointly called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The high-level meeting was aimed at…

Justice BR Gavai took oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, marking history as the first Buddhist in the role. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath, succeeding CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on May 13, 2025. By Our Special Correspondent New Delhi: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, 2025, in a ceremony attended by dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and former CJIs. The event, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, saw President Droupadi Murmu administer the oath. Justice Gavai, who touched his mother’s feet…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a crucial meeting to assess India’s tuberculosis elimination campaign, with the nation racing against its 2025 target. By Our Correspondent New Delhi: On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of India’s tuberculosis (TB) elimination campaign. Held in New Delhi, the meeting included Union Health Minister JP Nadda, Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava, and senior PMO officials. With India’s ambitious goal to eliminate TB by the end of 2025, the meeting focused on evaluating strategies and addressing gaps as the deadline approaches. Pushing Toward the 2025 TB-Free…

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterates India’s firm stance on resolving the Kashmir issue bilaterally with Pakistan, dismissing US President Trump’s claim of mediating a ceasefire. By Our Correspondent New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 13, 2025, reaffirmed India’s longstanding position that the Kashmir issue must be addressed bilaterally with Pakistan, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating a ceasefire. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that India’s policy remains unchanged, urging Pakistan to vacate illegally occupied Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir, a key point of contention following Operation Sindoor. India’s Military Might Forced CeasefireJaiswal…