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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 .

Dubai witnessed something far bigger than a cricket final on Sunday night. Indias women didnt just thrash Sri Lanka by a commanding 72 runs to lift their record-extending eighth Womens Asia Cup title they showed the world that Indian sportswomen play by their own rules, and national dignity comes before any trophy. A Statement, [] The post Champions With Principles: Indias Women Show the World How to Win With Dignity appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), undertook a visit to New Zealand aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and deepening professional and operational linkages between the Indian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The visit opened with a traditional Mori Pwhiri accorded to the CNS at Te Taua Moana Marae, located [] The post CNS Adm Krishna Swaminathan Visits New Zealand to Deepen Maritime Ties with RNZN appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indias Ministry of Defence has disclosed a significant drop in Chinese troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) through 2025, alongside fresh details of last years Operation Sindoor, in its Annual Report 202526 released this week as Chinese President Xi Jinping departed New Delhi following the 18th BRICS Summit. The report says the [] The post Chinese Troop Levels at LAC Fall as MoD Report Details Operation Sindoor Strikes appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A Bhaskar report has raised explosive questions over what it describes as alleged ideological conditioning of students in Bihars coaching hub, including claims that young members of Gen-Z are being prepared to turn against the government and participate in aggressive protests. One of the most serious statements highlighted in the report is attributed to a [] The post Bhaskar Report: Bihar Coaching Hub Under Fire Over Alleged Student Brainwashing appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The possibility of a Break-Up of the United Kingdom has returned to the centre of political debate after the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland moved towards a joint declaration asserting their right to determine their constitutional futures. The unprecedented gathering in Cardiff brings together leaders of political movements that have long demanded greater [] The post UK Break-Up Fears Rise as Nations Seek Self-Determination appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Bengal Government has ordered the closure of 252 madarsas across the state following a statewide survey into unaided Islamic educational institutions, while another 100 establishments have reportedly been issued show-cause notices over concerns related to approvals and basic infrastructure. The move has triggered a major debate over regulation, education and the future of religious [] The post Bengal Government Orders Closure of 252 Madarsas After Statewide Survey appeared first on Tfipost.c

The 1984 Riots remain one of the darkest chapters in independent Indias history, and a recently highlighted passage from former Congress Union Minister Salman Khurshids writings has reignited debate over how the violence was perceived at the time. In his book At Home in India: A Restatement of Indian Muslims, Khurshid described what he called [] The post 1984 Riots: Salman Khurshids Controversial Account of Communal Violence Reopens a Painful Chapter appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Seat-sharing talks between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and TIPRA Motha have entered their final stage ahead of the upcoming Village Council elections, with a crucial meeting held between the two parties to lock in the arrangement. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, TIPRA Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma said candidates who have filed nominations in [] The post BJP-TIPRA Motha Seat-Sharing Deal for Village Council Polls Nears Finalisation; 80% Agreement Reached appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday, ending days of uncertainty over Beijings representation at the gathering. The foreign ministry said Xi is attending at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the trip marks his [] The post Xi Jinping to make historic return to India for BRICS Summit, first visit in nearly seven years appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi early Friday, September 11, 2026, beginning a three-day working visit tied to the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received at the airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, with Indias foreign ministry calling it a significant moment in the Special and [] The post Putin lands in New Delhi ahead of BRICS Summit, set to join Modi at INNOPROM appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), has triggered fresh controversy after describing Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong as a great revolutionary, despite the historical record associating his rule with catastrophic famines, political repression and the deaths of millions. Critics have pointed to the contradiction between the partys praise and the record of a [] The post CPI(M) Salutes Mao Zedong Despite Mass Murderer Legacy appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Mahatma Gandhi is remembered as the apostle of ahinsa and the leader who made non-violence the central weapon of Indias freedom struggle. Yet there is another, less discussed chapter of his political life. In 1918, while the First World War was raging and the British Empire urgently needed additional troops, Gandhi actively supported the British [] The post The Collaborationist Apostle: Gandhis 1918 Betrayal of Ahinsa appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Hafiz Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, has once again delivered a provocative anti-India speech in Pakistan, declaring that his supporters would continue what he described as jihad and invoking a disputed historical narrative about Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent. Speaking at a gathering reportedly [] The post Hafiz Talha Saeed Threatens India, Vows to Continue Jihad appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The debate over Fake SC/ST Cases has returned to the forefront after renewed scrutiny of the compensation system linked to complaints filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. While the law remains a vital safeguard against caste-based violence and discrimination, court observations and documented cases have raised serious questions about [] The post Fake SC/ST Cases: When Compensation and Justice Collide appeared first on Tfipost.com .

In an era when big-budget spectacles, superstar power and massive promotional campaigns often dominate the Hindi film industry, Neem Karoli Baba has emerged as the unlikely force behind one of the most remarkable cinematic success stories of 2026. Hanuman Ansh, a modestly made spiritual drama reportedly produced on a budget of just 2 crore, has [] The post Neem Karoli Baba: The 2-Crore Box Office Miracle appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Russia has pushed the share of its payments with BRICS partners settled in national currencies past 90 per cent, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said at an online press conference from Moscow addressing Indian media, days before President Vladimir Putin travels to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit and bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [] The post Russia Says 90% of BRICS Trade Now Settled in National Currencies, Ahead of Putins New Delhi Visit appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), the joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), has rolled out its 400th fuselage for the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter from its 52,000 sq. m. aerospace manufacturing facility in Hyderabad. With approximately 1,300 Apache aircraft currently in operation across 19 countries, the milestone highlights Indias growing role [] The post Tata Boeing Rolls Out 400th Made in India Apache Fuselage appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to travel to Sri Lanka on September 9 and 10, in a trip aimed at strengthening bilateral defence ties, with maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region expected to be a central theme of the discussions, according to sources in the Ministry of Defence. During the visit, Singh is [] The post Rajnath Singh to Visit Sri Lanka This Week for Talks on Deepening Defence Cooperation appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is preparing to take over counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism (CI/CT) duties currently handled by the Army in parts of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur and Kathua districts, according to an exclusive report by News18. Citing a senior official, the report says a formal communication has been issued directing the CRPF to [] The post CRPF Set to Take Over 21 Army Camps in Jammus Udhampur-Kathua Belt, COBRA Battalion to Be Deployed appeared first on Tfipost.co

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave in-principle clearance on September 7, 2026 to a fresh batch of capital acquisition proposals worth roughly Rs 1,10,000 crore, spanning all three services. The Indian Armys share of approvals covers a mix of specialised vehicles and equipment: Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) [] The post Defence Acquisition Council Approves Rs 1.10 Lakh Crore in Capital Purchases for Armed Forces appeared

Chinmayi Sripaada has come under criticism after a social-media post in which she referred to an alleged rape of a teenage girl on Janmashtami and connected the incident to the upcoming Navaratri celebrations. Her remarks have triggered a political and social-media controversy, with critics accusing her of using a serious crime to make a broader [] The post Chinmayi Faces Backlash Over Janmashtami Post Linking Festival To Rape appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Christian Conversion controversy in West Bengal has taken a sharper turn in recent weeks, with residents in several districts confronting individuals and organisations over alleged attempts to persuade economically vulnerable people and children to embrace Christianity. From North 24 Parganas to Bankura and Jalpaiguri, a series of local disputes has brought religious activities, missionary [] The post Christian Conversion row intensifies as West Bengal locals challenge missionary activities

The decision of UPA regime in 2010 to release 25 Pakistani militants from Indian prisons in what was described at the time as a goodwill gesture towards Pakistan has returned to public attention, particularly because one of those released, Jaish-e-Mohammed operative Shahid Latif, was subsequently identified as a key figure linked to the 2016 Pathankot [] The post UPA regime 2010 release of 25 Pakistani terrorists raises fresh questions over goodwill diplomacy appeared first on Tfipost.com .

India has taken a significant step towards strengthening its energy security after Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Uzbekistan, where New Delhi and Tashkent advanced a long-term arrangement for uranium supplies while elevating their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The agreement comes at a time when India is seeking reliable and diversified sources [] The post India Deepens Central Asian Strategy as Uzbekistan Opens Door to Long-Term Uranium Supply appeared

Reports that Jaish-e-Mohammed has begun rebuilding its damaged headquarters at Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, roughly 15 months after it was targeted during Operation Sindoor, have renewed questions over the persistence of terrorist infrastructure across the border. Recent imagery reportedly shows construction activity at the complex, including repairs to its prominent domes and the [] The post Jaish-e-Mohammed Rebuilds Bahawalpur Stronghold After Operation Sindoor, Raising Fresh T

Indian authorities on Thursday dismantled the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, using a JCB to remove traffic bollards, barricades and queue-management structures near the missions visa section. Officials said the structures had been erected beyond the compounds approved boundary. The main building was untouched. The move came three days [] The post India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi appeared first on Tfipost.c

A fresh hate campaign has emerged in the United States ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats scheduled visit, with Chicago-based organisation Justice For All launching an online petition urging the US government to deny him entry. Bhagwat is scheduled to travel to the US, Canada and the UK from August 25 at the invitation of [] The post Hate Campaign Intensifies Ahead of Mohan Bhagwats US Visit as Justice For All Seeks to Block RSS Chief appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Five Indian Army personnel remain missing after a flash flood tore through the Pasu Pani Army Camp in Arunachal Pradeshs Dibang Valley district on Friday evening, August 14, triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, the flash flood struck at around 4:30 pm and washed away two shelters belonging to [] The post Five Army Personnel Missing After Flash Flood Sweeps Away Camp Shelters in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on Tfipost.com .

My grandfather used to work for the Railways. He was posted as Station Master at Daya Basti station, Delhi. In those days, one would get salary in cash. He used to get the salary deposited in Old Delhi GPO (General Post Office). Once in the year 1929, while he was there, a man standing beneath [] The post A Partition Memoir: The Story of a Family Forced to Leave Everything Behind appeared first on Tfipost.com .

On August 13, 2026, Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan inside a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, while visiting Takht Sri Hazur Sahib with his wife and Akali Dal MP, Harsimrat Kaur Badal. The assailant, identified as Jaspal Singh a Pune-based Nihang with degrees in commerce and law struck at Badals hand [] The post Sukhbir Singh Badal: The Man Punjab Cant Ignore. A Second Brush With Death appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indias independence was won through the sacrifices of countless men and women, many of whom remain unknown to the wider public. While national figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Bhagat Singh dominate history books, the regional leaders who fought relentlessly in their own territories deserve equal respect.In South India, several valiant individuals challenged British [] The post Independence Day: Remembering South Indias Unsung Freedom Warriors appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Pakistans latest warning over the Indus Waters Treaty is fast becoming a familiar exercise in political theatre. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that every single drop of Pakistans water is a red line, and warned that Islamabad would respond directly if its water interests were threatened. The statement might have carried more weight had [] The post Indus Waters Row: Pakistan Draws Another Red Line, But What Happens When the Rhetoric Runs Dry? appeared first on Tfipost.com .