Author: New Delhi Post

Shanghai Launches World’s First ‘Gold ATM’ as Citizens Queue to Cash in on Soaring PricesChina’s cutting-edge gold vending machine may signal a shift in global gold trade dynamics. Could India be next? New Delhi/Shanghai: In a groundbreaking move blending technology and tradition, China has installed the world’s first ‘gold ATM’ at a prominent shopping mall in Shanghai. The innovation is drawing crowds as citizens rush to exchange their old, often generational, gold jewellery for instant cash amid a sharp rise in global gold prices. The ATM, developed and operated by Kinghood Group, has automated what was once a tedious and…

Indian Markets Open Strong: NIFTY50 Crosses 24,000, SENSEX Surges Over 600 Points; Nifty Bank Hits Record High Mumbai, April 21 – Indian equity markets kicked off the week on a buoyant note, tracking positive sentiment from Asian peers and boosted by strong corporate earnings from leading financial institutions. The benchmark indices opened significantly higher on Monday, with the NIFTY50 breaching the 24,000 mark for the first time since January 6, 2025, and the SENSEX rallying over 600 points in early trade. By 9:41 AM, the S&P BSE SENSEX climbed 622.35 points or 0.79% to reach 79,175.55, while the NSE NIFTY50…

US Vice President JD Vance Visits India: Akshardham Tour with Family, Crucial Talks with PM Modi Scheduled New Delhi — US Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday morning for a four-day official visit, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office. The visit comes amid high-stakes negotiations between New Delhi and Washington for a bilateral trade agreement, with both sides seeking to resolve issues related to tariffs, market access, and broader economic collaboration. Warm Welcome and Cultural Start to Vance’s Visit New Delhi, April 21 — US Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on…

The death of senior Maoist leader Vivek marks a significant blow to left-wing extremism in eastern India; operations continue in the forested terrain of Bokaro. In a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against left-wing extremism, security forces gunned down eight Maoists, including top leader Vivek—who carried a bounty of ₹1 crore—during an intense encounter in Bokaro district, Jharkhand, on Monday, April 21. The operation has been hailed as a critical success by security agencies, who confirmed the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition from the site. Top Leader Eliminated in Fierce Gun BattleThe encounter unfolded in…

Thackeray refutes claims made by PM Modi on the Ram temple and demands a public apology; urges Election Commission to act MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of spreading falsehoods and attempting to create communal divisions ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a fiery press conference on Sunday, Thackeray expressed outrage over Modi’s recent speech in Telangana in which the Prime Minister accused the Shiv Sena of opposing the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Thackeray denied the allegations…

Will Challenge Mehul Choksi’s Arrest in Belgium, Says Lawyer; Bail Plea to Cite Medical Grounds NEW DELHI: Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, an accused in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, was arrested in Belgium on Saturday following an extradition request by India. His lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, said on Monday that they will file an appeal against his arrest and seek bail on medical grounds, citing his ongoing cancer treatment. “Our bail plea will emphasize his medical condition—he is undergoing treatment for cancer—and argue that he is not a flight risk,” Aggarwal told The Indian Express. He added…

“Enemies of Babasaheb”: Congress Slams PM Modi Over “Votebank Virus” Remark NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a sharp counterattack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, branding them as “enemies of Babasaheb Ambedkar—both in the past and present.” His remarks came in response to Modi’s accusation that the Congress was spreading “votebank ka virus” by opposing the Waqf Amendment Act and disrespecting Ambedkar’s legacy. Kharge Recalls Historical Opposition to Ambedkar Addressing a press conference in the capital, Kharge pointed to the resistance Ambedkar faced from Hindu groups when he embraced Buddhism in 1956. “These very…

“If You Truly Care…”: PM Modi Challenges Congress to Name Muslim President, Slams “Appeasement Politics” NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Congress, daring the opposition party to appoint a Muslim president while accusing it of practicing divisive appeasement politics. Speaking at a public meeting in Hisar, Haryana, after paying tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, Modi questioned the Congress’s commitment to Muslims, citing its opposition to the amended Waqf Act as proof of its “fundamentalist appeasement.” “Why No Muslim Congress President?” “If you have so much sympathy for…

Salman Khan Receives Fresh Death Threat, Warned of Car Bomb Attack Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly received another chilling death threat, this time through a WhatsApp message sent to Mumbai’s Transport Department in Worli on Monday. The anonymous threat specifically warned of killing the actor inside his Mumbai residence and blowing up his car, police sources revealed. Details of the Threat History of Threats Security concerns around Khan have intensified since April 2024 when two assailants on a motorcycle fired shots outside his Bandra residence, Galaxy Apartments. The attackers, later arrested in Gujarat, were allegedly linked to the…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said there are no winners in a tariff war during a visit to Southeast Asia Although Trump has halted some tariffs, China is an outlier, keeping tariffs at 145% on the world’s second-largest economy China’s leader Xi Jinping started a week of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam on Monday, signaling China’ s commitment to global trade, just after US President Donald Trump upended the global economy with his latest tariffs moves. Although Trump has paused some tariffs, China was the outlier, as he has kept in place 145% tariffs on the world’s…