Author: New Delhi Post

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…

Just 2 Weekly Strength Sessions Could Be Your Brain’s Best Defense Against Dementia Groundbreaking Finding: New research reveals that lifting weights just twice a week may significantly protect against dementia – even for those already at high risk. The Alarming Dementia Forecast With Alzheimer’s cases projected to nearly double to 13 million by 2050, scientists are racing to find accessible prevention methods. While genetics play a role, lifestyle factors may be our most powerful defense. The Study That Lifted Expectations Researchers at Brazil’s State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) made a remarkable discovery after studying 44 older adults with mild cognitive…

Bangladesh- whose mere existence in the world map is due to India’s bold step to free the country from Pakistan is making an all-out effort to destabilize India. The kind of network the deep state and Pakistani ISI are creating from Bangladesh’s soil makes it clear that they are trying to weaken India internally giving wounds every now and then. This is being done in the full knowledge of Bangladesh’s chief advisor Mohammad Yunus. If the experts are to be believed that this is a ploy of the deep state and ISI is a part of this deep nexus.  What…