Author: New Delhi Post

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep S. Puri yesterday stated that the government is committed to increasing ethanol blending. However, he has yet to address key concerns regarding the lack of price reductions, the adverse impact on vehicle performance, and the risks of long-term engine damage. The Indian government’s push to increase ethanol blending in petrol to over 20% has raised serious concerns about its impact on vehicle efficiency, engine health, and consumer costs. While the move is marketed as an environmental initiative, critics argue that it primarily benefits sugar lobbies and biofuel cultivators at the expense of…

A video of U.S. President Donald Trump alleging that USAID had allocated $21 million to his “friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi for voter turnout has sparked a fresh political controversy in India. The video, released by the White House, was from Trump’s address to U.S. State Governors, where he questioned the Biden administration’s decision to fund voter engagement efforts in India, suggesting it was an attempt to influence election outcomes. Trump’s remarks have put Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in a tough spot. Opposition parties, including the Congress and AAP, have seized the moment to accuse the ruling BJP of…

By Bilal Bhat from Kashmir The sacred Amarnath Yatra, revered by millions, faces an existential threat as the pristine environment of Kashmir is being systematically destroyed by unchecked human greed and rampant illegal constructions. In Pahalgam, once a paradise on earth, the greed of hoteliers and the complicity of local authorities have wreaked havoc on its delicate ecosystem. The damage is now so severe that experts are calling it a man-made climate disaster, with far-reaching consequences for the region’s water supply, biodiversity, and the future of the Amarnath pilgrimage itself. When a hotelier razes hundreds of ancient Alpine trees, devastating…

A rare public disagreement has emerged between former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk over Tesla’s plans to expand its footprint in India. The dispute centers around India’s high import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and whether Tesla should establish a manufacturing plant in the country under the current trade policies. The controversy surfaced after Trump, currently in the midst of a political resurgence in the U.S., criticized India’s stringent tariff structure, calling it unfair to American manufacturers. Speaking at a business forum in Florida earlier this week, Trump said, “India has some of the highest tariffs…

In a historic move, Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the city’s political landscape. Her ascension not only underscores her dedication to public service but also highlights the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) commitment to promoting dynamic leadership. Born on July 19, 1974, in Julana, Haryana, Rekha Gupta was the eldest of six children to Jai Bhagwan Jindal, a State Bank of India branch manager, and Urmila Jindal, a homemaker. The family’s strong affiliation with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) profoundly influenced her upbringing. Gupta pursued her early education at Manender…

In a significant development, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally requested assistance from India’s Ministry of Law and Justice to serve legal complaints to Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, and his nephew, Sagar Adani. This move comes as part of the SEC’s ongoing investigation into allegations of a multi-billion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme involving Adani Green Energy Ltd., a subsidiary of the conglomerate. The SEC’s complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, accuses Gautam and Sagar Adani of orchestrating a scheme to pay approximately $265…

In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, the United States is set to deport 7,25,000 Indian immigrants who entered the country in search of employment. The latest wave of deportations saw 112 individuals returning to India late Sunday night, marking the third instalment of expulsions. Currently, 2,424 Indian nationals remain in U.S. detention centers awaiting deportation. The stringent measures, which have intensified since the Trump administration’s policies, continue to impact thousands of undocumented immigrants. On February 5, a U.S. Air Force plane transported 104 Indians from Texas directly to Amritsar. Among them, 31 hailed from Punjab and 33 from Gujarat,…

On February 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of India addressed a writ petition filed by YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia (known as Beer Biceps) concerning multiple FIRs lodged against him across states like Maharashtra, Assam, and Rajasthan. These FIRs stemmed from allegedly obscene remarks he made during an episode of the YouTube show “India’s Got Latent.” The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh, provided interim relief while sharply criticizing Allahabadia’s conduct. Below is a detailed update based on available information, including the judges’ statements and the arguments presented by counsel. The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of Allahabadia’s remarks,…

A U.S. aircraft carrying 119 deported Indian nationals is set to land at Amritsar airport on Saturday, February 15, marking the second such arrival this month amid an intensified crackdown on illegal immigrants by the Trump administration. The deportations are part of a broader effort by U.S. law enforcement agencies to curb unauthorized migration. According to official sources, the flight is expected to arrive at approximately 10 p.m. Among the 119 deportees, 67 hail from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, eight from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, and one each from Himachal Pradesh and…

A recent Right to Information (RTI) reply from the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has revealed that the Modi government has spent Rs 952.4 crores on the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme over the last 11 years. However, the ministry has failed to provide any details on how these funds were utilized, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability in one of the flagship schemes aimed at empowering girls in India. “Launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BBBP scheme was intended to address declining child sex ratios and promote the education and well-being of…