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BJP in-charge for Haryana Smriti Irani used her first round of meetings with state leaders in Panchkula on Friday to send a clear message: the Haryana organisation needs tightening. Irani held separate meetings with groups of state BJP leaders. BJP president Nitin Nabin appointed her in-charge of Haryana and Chhattisgarh last month. Bhola Singh, a [] The post Smriti Irani tells Haryana BJP leaders to drop VIP culture and take politics to the ground appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Speaking at the Himveer Samman Samaroh, the ITBPs annual felicitation ceremony at the Central Training College in Alwar, Rajasthan, Director General Shatrujeet Kapur said that confrontations had occurred at several locations in Arunachal Pradesh and that the situation remained unresolved. The event was held ahead of the forces 65th Raising Day. His key line was [] The post What the ITBP chief said about face-offs with China in Arunachal, and why it matters appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Islamist Sharjeel Imam faces renewed scrutiny over a series of social media posts attributed to him that question Indian nationalism, portray Muhammad Ali Jinnah as a relevant model for Indian Muslim politics, and describe secularism and nationalism through the Islamic theological concept of shirk. Taken together, the screenshots present a political worldview that invites serious [] The post Islamist Sharjeel: Jinnah Apologia and Contempt for Secularism appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Navy will hold the 2026 edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) in the national capital from November 3 to 5, with scientific, technological and academic cooperation among Indo-Pacific nations as the central theme, according to a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau on Friday. The conference is organised with the National [] The post Indian Navy to host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi from November 3, with science and technology cooperation in focu

Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has become the centre of a heated social media controversy after Maharashtra Cyber sought information about several X accounts in connection with posts mocking her remarks on Muslim participation in Garba celebrations. The development has triggered sarcastic reactions, renewed debate over freedom of expression, and questions [] The post Amruta Fadnavis Faces Online Mockery Over Garba FIR appeared first on Tfipost.com .

BrahMos Aerospace expects to develop the first prototype of its next-generation BrahMos-NG missile by 2027 or 2028, its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Dr Jaiteerth Joshi, said on Thursday. A 1,500-km-range missile remains on the companys future roadmap but is still at the conceptual stage, he added. Speaking to ANI, Joshi said the BrahMos-NG [] The post BrahMos-NG prototype due by 2027-28; 1,500-km missile still a concept, says company chief appeared first on Tfipost.com .

CJP Spokesperson Ratna Singh apologised before a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi on October 21, 2026, after the Delhi Police raised concerns over her public remarks questioning the authority and neutrality of the judiciary. The development followed proceedings involving Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, whose release came after [] The post CJP Spokesperson Ratna Singh Apologises in Court appeared first on Tfipost.com .

On 18 September, in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh watched Hindustan Aeronautics Limited hand over the first three indigenously developed HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force. It was a milestone that had been promised, postponed and promised again for more than a decade. A Hindustan Times report on 21 October added the catch. [] The post Three Aircraft Delivered, Two Years to Wait: What Is Holding Up the HTT-40 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Navy has taken a long-stalled project to its next stage. Vice Chief Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar said on Monday that a request for proposal had been issued to shortlisted shipyards the previous week for four landing platform docks, or LPDs. The document asks domestic builders to submit technical and commercial bids, moving the [] The post India Orders Its Biggest Amphibious Ships Yet, and a Project Two Decades in the Making Moves Forward appeared first on Tfipost.com .

At the edge of the airfield at INS Hansa in Goa, a runway ends in a ramp that points at the sky. It copies the ski-jump on Indias carriers and was built so naval aircraft can learn to fly off a ship while still on land. This week, the Rafale Marine is the jet being [] The post Before Rafale Meets Vikrant, a Ramp in Goa Must Pass the Test appeared first on Tfipost.com .

In a major step toward building next-generation operational capabilities and accelerating self-reliance in defense, the Indian Air Force (IAF) hosted a high-level Industry Outreach Programme at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The landmark event brought together around 100 representatives from leading drone manufacturers, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), startups, and [] The post IAF Charts Future of Air Power with Industry Outreach on Unmanned & Autonomous S

The three suspects arrested in connection with the recent gunfire targeting actor Tiger Shroffs car have been successfully transferred to Mumbai, marking a major development in the high-profile investigation. The transit comes amid heightened security measures across the film industry, underscored by superstar Salman Khans recent high-security appearance at a private Mumbai airport. The three [] The post Mumbai Shooting Case: Three Suspects Brought to Mumbai from Kota as Security Around Salman K

The 33rd edition of the SingaporeIndia Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) officially commenced today at Visakhapatnam, marking another milestone in the enduring maritime partnership between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). The exercise is scheduled to run from October 21 to October 26, 2026. The bilateral drills officially began following the arrival [] The post India, Singapore Navies Kick Off 33rd Edition of Simbex at Visakhapatnam appeared first on Tfipost.com

The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy concluded Exercise Konkan-26 off Plymouth in the United Kingdom on Thursday after eight days of training aimed at improving operational coordination. The two forces rehearsed anti-submarine and anti-surface asymmetric warfare, tactical manoeuvres and weapon firings in a multi-threat maritime environment, the Indian Navy said. Held from October 8 [] The post India-UK naval exercise Konkan-26 concludes after advanced maritime drills off Plymouth appeared first on

India has urged the United States to ensure the safety, security and well-being of Indian nationals following an alleged mass-shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) renewed its appeal on Friday after American authorities arrested a teenager accused of planning the attack. During the ministrys media briefing [] The post India urges US to protect Indian nationals after alleged Hindu temple shooting plot in Illinois appeared first on Tfipo

An official WhatsApp group of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the Congresss student wing, was reportedly renamed WE THE Chhotu for three days by disgruntled members, amid resentment over the prominence given to All India Students Association (AISA) president Neha Bora alongside Rahul Gandhi. NDTV, citing sources, reported the episode, and other outlets [] The post NSUI WhatsApp group renamed We The Chhotu over Neha Boras prominence appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Six Democratic members of Congress have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, asking him to confront India over protests, policing and electoral rolls. The timing and the target tell you a lot. Rubio is due to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai next week, and a letter sent days before he lands [] The post Focus on US Problems: Democrats Rubio Letter on India Protests Draws Fire Ahead of Mumbai Visit appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The US military has developed strike plans that include the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, the mother of all bombs, against Iran. The weapon has not been used. The plans would take effect only if President Donald Trump orders combat operations to resume, and he has made no such decision. The targets include Iranian [] The post US Has Drawn Up Plans to Use Mother of All Bombs Against Iran; Doubts Over Effect on Buried Nuclear Sites appeared first on Tfipost.com .

YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has come under criticism following allegations that a social media reel shared by him encouraged Gen Z protesters to adopt tactics aimed at sabotaging police operations during demonstrations. The controversy has reignited questions about the responsibilities of digital influencers who command enormous online audiences and the consequences when political messaging appears to [] The post Dhruv Rathee Under Fire Over Alleged Anti-Police Reel appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Narendra Modi governments approval of the 52,878 crore sale of IDBI Bank has emerged as a major milestone in Indias economic reform agenda. The transaction, involving the transfer of a 60.72% stake to Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings, has prompted fresh political arguments over privatisation. While supporters describe the decision as a significant economic achievement, [] The post IDBI Sale: Modi Government Seals 52,878 Crore Deal appeared first on Tfipost.com .

India and Canada are marking a busy week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and a large Canadian business delegation is about to land in India. Meanwhile, Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings has won control of IDBI Bank, a deal that puts Canadian capital at the center of Indias banking sector. [] The post Modi Speaks to Carney Ahead of Likely Canada Visit; Fairfax Buys Majority of IDBI Bank in Indias Biggest Foreign Banking Deal appeared first on Tfi

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India next week with energy cooperation, commercial investment and the strategic partnership on his agenda. The stops are Mumbai and Jamnagar, the Gujarat home of Reliance Industries. Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar from October 17 to 22, the US Department of State said on Tuesday. [] The post Rubio Heads to Mumbai and Jamnagar to Push Energy Deals, Business Investment and Strategic Ties appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The defence ministry on Thursday signed contracts worth about 4,106 crore for two indigenous systems: GSAT-7C, a dedicated communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF), and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The 2,563-crore satellite contract went to state-run New Space India Limited, Bengaluru. The 1,543-crore torpedo order went to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), [] The post IAF gets its own communication satellite, Navy gets Varunastra anti-submarine torpedoes. What do the

The Supreme Court has questioned the Tamil Nadu governments role in temple administration while hearing a case involving the alleged theft and replacement of an antique idol at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai. The proceedings concern a challenge to a Madras High Court ruling that quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against Venu Srinivasan, chairman [] The post Supreme Court Questions Tamil Nadu Government Over Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple Idol Case appeared first on Tfipost.com .

US authorities have reportedly foiled a potential mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the greater Chicago area after a 19-year-old White Supremacist suspect was allegedly found with an AR-style rifle and approximately 300 rounds of ammunition. The reported discovery has raised serious concerns about the threat posed by extremist ideologies, the safety of religious [] The post White Supremacist Suspect Arrested in Alleged Plot to Carry Out Mass Shooting at Hindu Temple Near Chicago appeared

Punjab came to a partial standstill on Thursday as farmers, trade unions and opposition parties converged on a single demand: justice for Parvinder Singh Jhota, an anti-drug activist shot dead in Mansa, and accountability from a government that promised a drug-free state. The shooting took place on October 13. Jhota went to a chemists shop [] The post Activist Gunned Down, Punjab Shut Down: AAPs War on Drugs Stands Exposed as Farmers Turn on Mann appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak, its first indigenously built Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), at Naval Base, Karwar on 16 October 2026. Built by Larsen and Toubro Ltd under the Make in India initiative, she is the first of four such vessels being inducted into the Navy. Here is what an MPV is, what Samarthak can [] The post What Is INS Samarthak, and Why Does the Navy Want a Utility Ship? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Navy hands over command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) at a ceremony in Manama today, ending its first command of a task force of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), the 47-nation maritime partnership. India took command on 11 February 2026. CTF 154 is the CMFs dedicated training task force. Under Indian [] The post Explained: What CTF 154 Does, and Why Indias Handover of Its Command Matters appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Congress partys growing engagement with Communist student leaders has raised questions about its political priorities, organisational strategy and relationship with its traditional leadership. The emergence of Neha Bora, national president of the All India Students Association (AISA), alongside Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during the Oppositions October 12 march towards the Supreme Court, [] The post Congress Turns to Communist Leaders as Questions Grow Over Its Treatment of Vetera

Richa Parashar, a journalist with Oneindia who says she is three months pregnant, has become the centre of a political storm after accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of grabbing and pulling her during an INDIA bloc protest march near the Supreme Court in New Delhi. Instead of allowing the allegations to be examined on their [] The post Congress Sympathisers Under Fire for Targeting Richa Parashar After Pregnant Journalist Alleges Rahul Gandhi Pushed Her appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Former Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus faced an angry confrontation with Bangladeshi protesters at New Yorks John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 12, 2026, with demonstrators calling him a terrorist and accusing him of undermining democracy. Video footage circulating on social media showed the Nobel Peace Prize laureate being confronted while seated [] The post Muhammad Yunus Branded Terrorist at New York Airport appeared first on Tfipost.com .

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 .