Author: New Delhi Post

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…

In a historic move, the government is set to introduce a new Income Tax Bill in Parliament, replacing the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961. The new bill aims to simplify tax laws, reduce legal ambiguities, and encourage voluntary compliance. Finance Ministry officials have stated that this legislation is designed to modernize India’s taxation system and align it with global best practices. “The current Income Tax Act, which has been in force since 1961, has undergone multiple amendments over the decades, making it increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman highlighted that the new bill will simplify…

Hypothetical AI Image

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a dramatic return to power in the national capital after 27 years, securing a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections. The BJP won 48 out of 70 seats, leaving the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with a drastically reduced presence in the Assembly. This landslide victory has not only reshaped Delhi’s political landscape but has also raised critical questions about AAP’s leadership and its future. The defeat marks the most significant electoral setback for AAP since its formation, with party supremo and outgoing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal losing his New Delhi constituency…

The American dream has long been a beacon of hope for thousands of Indians seeking better opportunities abroad. However, for many, this pursuit has ended in heartbreak and despair. In a stark reminder of the perils of unauthorized immigration, 104 Indian nationals were recently deported from the United States, forced to return to their homeland in humiliating conditions. These individuals, many of whom had sold their assets and taken on debts to finance their journey, found themselves trapped in an unforgiving system. Caught at the U.S.-Mexico border, they were detained, held in immigration facilities, and ultimately sent back on military…

On January 30, a massive fire erupted at the Maha Kumbh Mela site in Sector 22, near Jhunsi Chhatnag Ghat, reducing nearly 15 tents to ashes. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident has now unraveled into a shocking exposé of corruption and fraud at one of India’s most sacred religious gatherings. A New Delhi Post investigation has uncovered that the tent city, which operated illegally without any official tender or allotment, had been charging a staggering ₹20,000 per night for accommodation. The unauthorized operation thrived for over a month, raising serious concerns about administrative oversight and potential high-level…