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The political debate surrounding Rahul Gandhi and the CJP has increasingly raised questions about whether their approach to confronting the government and defending democratic values could inadvertently contribute to Anarchy rather than strengthen the institutions they seek to protect. Their supporters may describe street mobilisation, protests and public demonstrations as legitimate tools of democratic resistance, [] The post Rahul Gandhi, CJP and the Risk of Anarchy appeared first on Tfipost.c

The Gym Jihad controversy has erupted in Gujarat after police arrested a gym owner in Surendranagar following a raid that reportedly uncovered more than 1,300 photographs and videos involving women. The seizure has raised disturbing questions about privacy, surveillance and the alleged misuse of personal images, while investigators work to determine how the material was [] The post Gym Jihad Shock in Gujarat appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indian Naval Ship Kulish arrived at Tuas Terminal in Singapore on October 6 for an Operational Turn Around (OTR), as part of the Indian Navys ongoing Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment. The port call is part of the Indian Navys engagement with Singapore and reflects the strong ties between the two countries. The visit gives the [] The post INS Kulish Arrives in Singapore as Indian Navys Eastern Fleet Deployment Continues appeared first on Tfipost.com .

An Indian Navy sailor was allegedly honeytrapped by a Pakistani intelligence operative and arrested in Coimbatore for reportedly sharing sensitive defence information. The case has once again exposed the dangerous use of social media and personal relationships as tools of espionage. The sailor, identified as 31-year-old Pradeep Mukherjee, is reportedly from West Bengal and joined [] The post Indian Navy Sailor Honeytrapped in Pakistan-Linked Defence Leak Case appeared first on Tfipost.com .

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted the enduring significance of India-Russia relations, recalling that Moscow stood by New Delhi during some of the most difficult periods in its post-independence history, even when several major powers were aligned with Pakistan. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in New Delhi, Jaishankar said the historical experience between [] The post India-Russia: Jaishankar Recalls Moscows Support appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A fresh political controversy has erupted around Neha Bora, national president of the All India Students Association (AISA), after journalist Ruchi Tiwari accused her of hypocrisy over womens safety. The controversy comes after Bora publicly criticised Delhi Police over alleged mistreatment of women protesters and journalists during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, prompting Tiwari to [] The post Neha Bora vs Ruchi Tiwari: Womens Safety Hypocrisy Row appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A pro-Al Qaeda publication has celebrated last weeks cockpit attack on a flydubai flight and urged followers to target American and Israeli aircraft. That has raised an obvious question: was the attack planned by Al Qaeda? So far, the evidence does not say so. On September 30, flydubai flight FZ1073 was flying from Dubai to [] The post Flydubai Cockpit Attack: Al Qaeda Supporters Cheer the Co-Pilot, but Who Was Really Behind It? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin arrived in the national capital on Monday to begin a State visit to India. The visit is expected to deepen the economic and diplomatic partnership between the two countries. Parmelin was given a ceremonial Static Guard at the airport and received by Minister of State Ajay Tamta. The MEA spokesperson [] The post Swiss President Parmelin Arrives in Delhi on First State Visit; Trade, Tech and EFTA Pact Top Agenda appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges sweeping remarks questioning the legitimacy of governments elected through the existing electoral system have triggered a fresh political controversy, with the statement potentially placing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in the spotlight as an Illegal CM. Kharge, speaking on October 3, alleged that elections conducted under the current system [] The post Illegal CM Remark Puts Vijay-Congress Alliance in Trouble appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A group of lawyers has put together a five-member panel of retired judges, led by former Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur, to take a hard look at the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Lawyers Association for Constitution announced the move on 2 October, calling it an independent commission that will hold [] The post Madan Lokur Heads Private Panel on Voter Roll Revision appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The brutal killing of LGBTQ+ influencer and make-up artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar has sent shockwaves through Punjab, particularly as it emerges that he had been living under threat from Nihang extremists for months before his death. Sandhu, whose real name was Madhusudan, was shot dead on Saturday evening, 3rd October, when two unidentified men [] The post Mad Sandhu Killed After Nihang Extremists Threats appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A Hindu temple in the Greater Cleveland area was attacked with bricks on Friday afternoon, shattering its windows while priests and some devotees were inside, two US-based Hindu advocacy groups said. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) said the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Vadtaldham in Richmond Heights was attacked and vandalised. The Hindu [] The post Brick attack on Ohio Hindu temple while worshippers were inside; US groups call for action appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday made a pointed case for speeding up Indias stealth fighter plans, saying the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme must move faster and that the IAF must look at other options if it slips. Addressing the Air Forces annual press conference in the capital, ACM Singh said the [] The post Push AMCA forward, or find alternatives: IAF chief on fifth-generation gap appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Five Indian nationals were brought ashore safely in Oman after the Kuwait-flagged tanker they were serving on was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman said in a post on X that it coordinated the rescue of the five Indians aboard the MT Kazimah III. All five were [] The post Five Indian seafarers rescued after Kuwaiti tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami, according to three people with knowledge of the situation, AP reported. One report says he is 29, but UAE authorities have not officially confirmed his identity or background. Most of what follows comes from anonymous sources and [] The post Who is Hamam al-Hammami? The Omani co-pilot at the centre of the flydubai attack, and the Syria question appeared first on Tfipost.com .

High-visibility summitry between Washington and Beijing regularly triggers alarmist commentary across international policy circles, alleging that intermediate powers risk being outmaneuvered whenever the superpowers cut bilateral deals. Following encounters between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan and Washington, realist critics argue that New Delhi overplayed its hand as an indispensable [] The post Beyond the G2 Mirage: Why Great-Power Bargains Cannot Dicta

Indian Naval Ship Trishul, a guided missile stealth frigate, arrived at Valencia, Spain, on 30 September. The visit is part of her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean, Atlantic and adjoining maritime regions, the Indian Navy said. During the port call, the ship will hold professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and sporting and cultural engagements with the [] The post INS Trishul Reaches Valencia as Indian Navys Mediterranean Deployment Continues appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The deal for 114 more Rafale fighters is likely to conclude by the end of the financial year, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said, according to ANI. Reporting varies on the wording. One account says he should conclude that procurement cycle before the end of this year. It is worth watching whether concluded means [] The post 114 Rafales by Financial Year-End? What India Could Get, and Where Tejas Mk1A, Mk2 and AMCA Fit appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The most-asked question about Flydubai flight FZ1073 is how a stabbed captain got a reinforced cockpit door open. The airline has not yet explained it, and published accounts differ on the details. FZ1073 left Dubai for Tel Aviv on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. According to One Mile at a Time, which drew on flight-tracking [] The post How did a wounded Captain Smit Machchhar open the FZ1073 cockpit door? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has renewed its call for a nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC). Its national publicity in-charge, Sunil Ambekar, argued that identifying citizens is necessary to address what he described as a population imbalance and to safeguard the countrys unity, integrity and security. Ambekar said that when solutions to population imbalance [] The post RSS Presses for Nationwide NRC, Links Citizen Identification to Population Imbalance appeared first on Tfip

Six leaders visited the EyeROV pavilion at the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition in New Delhi, the company said on 17 September. They were Prime Minister Narendra Modi and five presidents: Vladimir Putin of Russia, Xi Jinping of China, Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. The exposition ran [] The post Six BRICS Leaders, One Navy-Backed Indian Underwater Robot: What the EyeROV Moment Means appeared first on Tfipost.com .

By Thursday morning, the praise for Captain Smit Machchhar had spread well beyond the aviation world. His actions drew widespread praise from political leaders, passengers who were on board, and people who know him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone in India, writing on X that Machchhar showed immense courage while seriously injured and [] The post Modi, Bibi and Trump Salute Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar: What the World Leaders Said appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday that India is in talks with China to use airspace over Xinjiang for commercial flights, a possible workaround for the long detours Indian carriers have flown since Pakistan shut its airspace to them in April 2025. Here is what the proposed route involves, and why [] The post Why India is eyeing a route over Chinas Xinjiang to get around Pakistans airspace ban. Heres why it isnt simple appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Amnesty India found itself at the centre of a fierce national debate in 2018 after opposing the introduction of the death penalty for those convicted of raping children. The position came at a time when public anger over horrific cases involving minor girls had reached extraordinary levels, with demands for swift and severe punishment. The [] The post Amnesty India Opposed Death Penalty for Child Rapists as India Demanded Tougher Justice appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Birsa Munda, the tribal leader who led the late-19th-century Munda uprising against British rule and local exploitation, has become the subject of a fresh ideological debate after critical analysis examined claims that he should be presented as an opponent of Brahminism. The debate centers on how a historical figure associated with tribal resistance is interpreted [] The post Birsa Munda Was Fighting Colonial Rule, So Why Is His Legacy Being Recast as Anti-Brahmin Politics? appeared first on Tfi

Hashim Moosa, identified as Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district, bringing to an end a prolonged search for an operative linked by investigators to several major attacks in the region. His body was recovered from the Palmaidan area along with war-like [] The post Hashim Moosa Killed in Budgam Encounter as Security Forces Close In on LeT Network appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were shot dead by a colleague at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Tuesday evening, in what officials described as a case of fratricide following a verbal altercation. The incident took place around 7 pm at the CISF unit deployed to guard the [] The post When the gun meant for the enemy turns inward: Kathua killings put Indias fratricide problem in uniform back in the spotlight appeared first on Tfip

Pope Leo said on Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence destroying the world are not fake news, directly challenging US President Donald Trumps recent dismissal of such fears. I do think that the concerns raised by many of the experts, specialists in AI, should be taken seriously, the pontiff told reporters aboard the papal flight [] The post Pope Leo challenges Trumps hoax claim, says AI doomsday fears are real appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indias government has not decided whether to acquire a foreign fifth-generation fighter jet, such as Russias Su-57, Defence Secretary RK Singh said, even as the countrys own stealth fighter programme remains years away from entering service, NDTV reported. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said, On the induction of fifth-generation [] The post No decision yet on foreign fifth-generation jet purchase, government says, as gap with Chinas stealth fleet widens appeared fir

The Auroville controversy surrounding Annapurna Farm has entered a fresh phase after residents challenged a final relocation communication issued by the Auroville Foundation, with competing claims emerging over the timeline, alternative arrangements and the future use of the disputed land. While supporters of the farm have described the development as a sudden eviction, the Foundations [] The post Auroville Annapurna Dispute Intensifies Over Eviction, IIT Madras Sustainability Campus appeared fi

The CJP narrative surrounding womens safety has come under scrutiny after founder Abhijeet Dipke made contrasting comments about incidents in Assam and Punjab. His remarks followed two separate developments involving serious allegations concerning womens safety: a rape and murder case in Guwahati and unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab following an alleged rape [] The post CJP Narrative Faces Questions Over Assam-Punjab Safety Response appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Etah Police have been directed by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to examine allegations concerning the use of minor children in politically charged videos uploaded to Instagram by an account associated with a purported coaching centre in Uttar Pradeshs Etah district. The Commission has also issued notices to Meta India and the Ministry of [] The post Etah Police Ordered to Probe Childrens Political Videos appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The keel of the first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi on Friday, marking a key milestone in the construction of a new class of frontline missile vessels. The keel-laying ceremony was held on September 18, 2026, in the presence of Vice Admiral [] The post First Next Generation Missile Vessel for Indian Navy Laid Down at Cochin Shipyard appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indian Navys guided missile frigate INS Trishul made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt, from September 14 to 17 as part of its ongoing deployment, reinforcing maritime cooperation between India and Egypt. The warship received a warm welcome on arrival at Alexandria Harbour, with Egyptian Naval Ship Al Qadeer escorting INS Trishul into the port. [] The post INS Trishul Makes Port Call at Alexandria, Holds Maritime Exercise with Egyptian Navy appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The United States has opened a direct communication channel with the Houthis even as Saudi Arabia intensifies its military campaign against the Iran-backed group in Yemen, creating a potentially significant divide between Washington and Riyadh. The development comes as the security situation around the Red Sea and the strategically vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains tense, [] The post US Talks With Houthis Deepen Rift With Saudi Arabia Amid Red Sea Crisis appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Former Vice President Hamid Ansari has triggered a fresh political controversy after invoking a remark attributed to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru that Hindu right-wing communalism, rather than communism, represented a danger to India. Ansari made the comments while speaking at a memorial lecture for constitutional expert and political commentator A.G. Noorani in New Delhi [] The post Hamid Ansari Calls Hindu Communalism a Greater Threat Than Communism appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The latest US War Crime controversy has intensified after a United Nations-backed fact-finding mission said there were reasonable grounds to believe that American forces committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including an attack on a primary school in Minab that killed more than 150 people, many of them children. The findings were published [] The post US War Crime: UN Finds Reasonable Grounds Over Iranian School Strike appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The iPhone 18 Pro frenzy has taken over several Indian cities as customers turned up in large numbers outside Apple Stores on September 18, with some reportedly waiting through the night to purchase Apples latest flagship smartphones. The scenes were particularly striking because the same devices are available through online channels, while quick-commerce services have [] The post iPhone 18 Pro frenzy: Why Are Indians Still Queuing? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

New Delhi rejected a newly operationalised Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission on Wednesday, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying no legal boundary exists between the two countries in territory India claims as its own. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters Indias position remains clear and consistent, and that there is no boundary between Pakistan and [] The post India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Commission, Calls 1963 Agreement Illegal appeared first on Tfipost.com .

India on Thursday said it was closely monitoring developments after the US Congress passed legislation that could expose major buyers of Russian oil and gas to tariffs of up to 100 per cent, while reaffirming that its energy security would continue to guide its crude sourcing decisions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a [] The post India Says It Will Protect Energy, Trade Interests as US Congress Passes Russia Sanctions Bill appeared first on Tfipost.com .

India gains more than faster and easier transactions when UPI payments remain free or inexpensive. The debate over whether users should ultimately pay for digital payments has intensified as the Unified Payments Interface becomes deeply embedded in everyday economic activity. The central issue, however, extends beyond the cost of processing an individual transaction. It concerns [] The post India Gains More Than Convenience When UPI Payments Remain Free appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Saudi Arabia said its air-defence forces intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening, preventing it from entering the restricted airspace surrounding Islams holiest city. The incident has sharply raised security concerns in the kingdom as fighting involving Yemens Iran-aligned Houthi movement intensifies across the region. Saudi authorities said the drone [] The post Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca as Houthi Tensions Escalate appeared first on Tfipost.com

The 22nd edition of the India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 commenced on Tuesday with the opening ceremony held at the Auli Foreign Training Node in Uttarakhand, with the exercise being conducted simultaneously at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise brings together 600 personnel each from the Indian and US armies [] The post India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 begins in Uttarakhand, Rajasthan appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A solo trip through Afghanistan turned into a frightening ordeal for Arunima I P, a travel vlogger from Kerala, after local authorities in Bamyan threatened to arrest her for travelling without a male companion or guide. Arunima, who travels under the name Backpacker Arunima, initially posted that she had been arrested by the Mujahideen and [] The post Kerala solo vlogger detained in Afghanistan: What happened to Backpacker Arunima appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Rajasthans urban local body elections have produced an unusual set of political winners: Gen Z candidates in their early twenties who have entered electoral politics and secured councillor seats, bringing a new generation into the states grassroots political landscape. A report by The Indian Express highlighted several of these young winnersincluding a 21-year-old housewife from [] The post Rajasthan civic polls: Meet the Gen Z winners making their mark in local politics appeared first on Tfipos

Pakistans navy has spent the past decade building a public image of a modernising, blue-water force capable of projecting influence well beyond its coastal waters. Yet a harder question sits beneath that narrative: does naval modernisation actually translate into better protection for Pakistani citizens at sea? The gap between the two suggests it often does [] The post Blue-water ambitions, brown-water outcomes: Pakistan Navys credibility test appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Central Government has formally moved to keep small digital payments UPI Free, notifying that banks and payment system providers cannot impose direct or indirect charges on UPI transactions of up to 2,000. The move comes amid recent public discussion over whether changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act could eventually lead to charges [] The post UPI Free Up To 2,000 As Centre Bans Transaction Charges appeared first on Tfipost.com .

West Bengal has cleared a long-pending defence proposal that could significantly expand Indias missile-testing infrastructure, bringing the DRDO Junput Missile project in Purba Medinipur back into focus after more than two years of administrative delay. The proposed facility, to be established along the states Bay of Bengal coast, is expected to provide an additional testing [] The post West Bengal Clears DRDO Junput Missile Project After Two-Year Delay appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A controversy in Kerala has brought the sensitive question of religious imagery in commercial advertising into sharp focus after restaurant promotions featuring Lord Krishna alongside chicken and other non-vegetarian dishes surfaced online. The visuals, circulated around Lord Vishnu, triggered strong reactions from sections of the Hindu community, who argued that using revered deities to promote [] The post Hindu Festivals Draw Controversy Over Krishna-Chicken Ads appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The BJP has emerged as the clear front-runner in Rajasthans 2026 municipal elections, building commanding leads across the states most important urban centres as counting continues in one of the biggest civic contests ahead of the 2028 Assembly election. The Scale of the Contest Rajasthan went to the polls across 309 urban local bodies [] The post Rajasthan Civic Polls 2026: BJP Extends Its Dominance Across Urban Rajasthan appeared first on Tfipost.com .