Author: New Delhi Post

Trump Administration Freezes $2.3 Billion in Harvard Funding Over Policy Dispute Washington, D.C.: The U.S. Department of Education has frozen approximately $2.3 billion in federal grants and contracts to Harvard University after the institution refused to comply with White House demands to modify campus policies, including scaling back diversity initiatives and limiting student activism. Key Developments Clashing Perspectives Controversial Policy Demands According to the BBC, proposed changes included: Why It Matters

Robert Vadra Appears Before ED in Haryana Land Deal Case, Alleges “Political Vendetta” New Delhi: Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to a controversial land deal in Shikohpur, Haryana. Key Details of the Case Vadra’s Allegations of Political Targeting Outside the ED office, Vadra accused the BJP-led government of “political vendetta”, claiming: Background of the Land Deal Controversy Why This Matters The case resurfaces amid heightened political tensions, with Vadra and Congress framing it as BJP’s misuse of agencies…

Will Tejashwi Yadav Be Bihar’s CM Face? RJD Leader’s Statement After Rahul-Kharge Meeting Patna: As Bihar gears up for the year-end Assembly elections, key opposition leaders from the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) held a crucial meeting in Delhi to discuss their alliance strategy. The meeting was attended by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, while RJD was represented by Tejashwi Yadav and Manoj Jha. Tejashwi Yadav’s Statement on CM Face After the meeting, Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar’s former Deputy CM and RJD leader, dismissed concerns over the opposition’s chief ministerial candidate, saying: Kharge’s Take on the…

MK Stalin Announces Panel to Recommend Measures for Tamil Nadu’s Autonomy Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced in the state assembly on Tuesday the formation of a high-level committee to recommend measures for strengthening the state’s autonomy and improving relations with the Centre. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Governor RN Ravi and debates over central policies like NEET and the National Education Policy (NEP). MK Stalin’s move is aimed at giving the state more powers and strengthen relations with the Centre. The committee has been given a deadline of January 2026 to present an interim report…

Indian Markets Bounce Back, Shake Off Trump’s Tariff Jitters Mumbai: Indian stocks staged a strong recovery as markets reopened after a long weekend, rebounding from the losses triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2. The NSE Nifty 50 Index surged as much as 2.4% during Tuesday’s trading session in Mumbai, regaining ground lost earlier this month. The markets had been closed on Monday due to a local holiday, and Tuesday’s rally marked a full recovery to levels last seen before the tariff announcement. Despite global volatility stemming from the escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, India is…

Everyone’s a He-Man… Until the Real He-Man Shows Up! Dharmendra Drops Inspiring Workout Video Veteran Bollywood legend Dharmendra is proving age is just a number. On Monday, the 89-year-old actor shared a powerful video from one of his workout sessions, reminding fans why he’s still considered the real He-Man of Indian cinema. In the video, Dharmendra speaks directly to his fans, urging them to prioritize their health above all else. With pride in his voice and strength in his stance, he taps his thighs and emphasizes the importance of staying fit and strong at any age. He captioned the video:”Friends,…

After Modi came to power in 2014, armies of gerua goons started being prepared in every street, every village in the name of cow protection. Muslims were killed for branding any meat as beef. Mainstream TV started spreading provocative propaganda against Muslims and fake videos proving Muslims to be demons on social media. As a result, when riots took place, Muslims were killed and Muslims were also arrested because the police, which was earlier Hindutva, got a free hand after the arrival of the Modi government. Once talking about conduct, character, and contemplation, the BJP now wants to gain power…

New Delhi: The man who conspired one of the darkest chapters in India’s history — the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks — is now finally in Indian custody. Terrorist Tahawwur Rana, the accused mastermind, has been brought to India from the United States after a 17-year-long legal and diplomatic battle. He will now face trial on Indian soil for the bloodshed and horror he helped orchestrate. But who exactly is Tahawwur Rana?How did he become one of India’s most wanted terrorists?Why did it take nearly two decades to extradite him from the US?And what lies ahead for him now? Here’s the…

New Delhi, April 2025 – The Waqf Amendment Bill, a contentious piece of legislation aiming to reform the governance of Waqf properties in India, has been passed by the Rajya Sabha, days after it cleared the Lok Sabha. With this, the bill has completed its parliamentary journey and is now set to become law following Presidential assent. What the Bill ProposesThe Waqf Amendment Bill introduces several changes to the existing Waqf Act, which governs the administration of Muslim charitable endowments (waqf properties). Key provisions include: Inclusion of Non-Muslim Members: The bill allows for the appointment of non-Muslim individuals to Waqf…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again made headlines with his latest initiative, the “Saugat-e-Modi” scheme. Under this program, economically weaker Muslim families will receive a special kit on the occasion of Eid. The initiative has sparked a nationwide debate—Is this a genuine effort to help the poor, or a strategic move ahead of the elections? The BJP has launched this campaign, aiming to distribute Eid kits to 32 lakh underprivileged Muslims across the country. The party’s minority wing will oversee the distribution, ensuring that every identified mosque reaches at least 100 beneficiaries. The BJP national president, J.P.…