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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

A 30-foot cockroach-themed effigy will be burnt alongside Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad at the Shri Keshav Ramlila Committees Dussehra celebrations in Delhis Pitampura on October 20. Organizers say the fourth figure promotes cleanliness, although its unusual design and timing have drawn attention amid protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Shri Keshav Ramlila committees [] The post Delhi Ramlila to burn 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravana amid CJP protests appeared first on Tfi

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 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 .

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 .

A Meerut court on Wednesday sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her partner Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput, whose body was dismembered and cemented inside a blue drum. District Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra pronounced the verdict after 126 hearings over a 13-month trial. The judge awarded the death penalty on [] The post Blue Drum Murder: Meerut Court Sentences Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to Death appeared first on Tfipost.com .

On Sunday 11 October, Pakistans president declared a state of emergency and suspended the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), which is led by the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The move sharply escalates a standoff between Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the federal government, and it landed days before a planned [] The post Why Pakistan has taken over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and what it has to do with Imran Khan appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Neha Bora, the national president of the All India Students Association (AISA), has credited the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests of 20192020 with shaping her political journey, bringing renewed attention to the ideological debates surrounding the movement, citizenship rights and student activism in India. In a recent conversation with journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani, Bora described [] The post Neha Bora Says Anti-CAA Protests Made Her an Activist appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Adani Cement has marked the festive season of Navratri and Durga Puja with an extraordinary tribute to Maa Durga, using 15,000 cement bags to create a monumental aerial image of the goddess at its Kymore plant in Madhya Pradesh. The installation, spread across a 70-by-70-foot area, combines religious symbolism, industrial materials and collective effort in [] The post Adani Cement Creates Giant Maa Durga Tribute With 15,000 Cement Bags appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Houthi official Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti has warned that any Pakistani or Turkish deployment in support of Saudi Arabia under the Mecca pact would be met with retaliation delivered, in his words, with an iron fist. He added that most people in Turkey and Pakistan sympathise with the humanitarian plight of Yemen, an attempt to separate governments [] The post From Brotherly Neighbour to Saudi Proxy. How Pakistan Is Turning Hostile Toward Iran appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Delhi Police on Monday formally withdrew Jantar Mantars status as the capitals designated protest venue, ending an arrangement that has lasted more than three decades. The decision is set out in a standing order signed by Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar. It says the Ministry of Home Affairs had constituted a committee to examine alternative venues, [] The post Why Jantar Mantar is no longer Delhis protest site. How an 18th-century observatory became one in the first place appeared first on Tfip

The Modi Government has strongly rejected criticism from the United Nations human rights office over the detention of demonstrators in New Delhi, describing the intervention as unwarranted interference in Indias internal affairs. The diplomatic exchange follows protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision [] The post Modi Government Pushes Back Against UN Over Delhi Protest Detentions appeared first on Tfi

Starlink has come under renewed scrutiny in India after reports of satellite internet equipment bearing the companys branding surfaced in several drug-smuggling investigations and security operations. The reported recoveries, spanning maritime routes and insurgency-affected regions, have raised questions about how such devices entered the country, whether they were operational, and whether unauthorised satellite communications could [] The post Starlink Equipment Surfaces in Indias Drug and Insu

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 .

The West Bengal government has initiated a major overhaul of the states madrasa teacher recruitment system, announcing plans to abolish the Madrasah Service Commission and merge its functions with the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision on Tuesday, October 6, saying that recruitment for recognised madrasas would subsequently [] The post West Bengal Moves to End Madrasah Service Commission appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Air Force turned 94 on Thursday with a ceremonial parade at Hindon Air Base, marking how far the force has come since its founding on October 8, 1932. The IAF held its parade at Hindon Air Base to mark over nine decades since its inception in 1932. The parade returned to Hindon after [] The post 94 Years of Guarding the Skies: IAF Celebrates Air Force Day at Hindon, From Wapiti Biplanes to Rafales and Operation Sindoor appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinemas most acclaimed and least conventional actors, has died at 75. He died on Thursday after a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Reports say he passed away at 5:20 AM, and 45 minutes of continuous CPR could not revive him. A medico-legal case has been registered and [] The post From Parinda to Welcome: Nana Patekar, the Actor Who Never Needed to Be a Star, Dies at 75 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

GE Aerospace has shipped four more F404-IN20 engines for Indias Tejas fighter programme, the company said on Wednesday, as it works to clear a supply bottleneck that has held up the Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A. GE Aerospace shipped four F404IN20 engines in September 2026, a company spokesperson said. The spokesperson added that the company remains [] The post GE Aerospace Ships Four More F404 Engines for Tejas, Taking Deliveries to 14 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Virat Kohlis spokesperson has officially denied a seers claim that the cricketer was paid 5 crore to make his first visit to the Vrindavan ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj. The allegation is unproven, and Kohlis camp has rejected it outright. Dinesh Sharma, known as Falahari Maharaj and president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh [] The post Kohli Rejects 5 Crore Claim Over Vrindavan Ashram Visit: Completely False, Baseless appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out a successful flight trial of its indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS), a lighter-than-air system meant for long-endurance stratospheric surveillance. The experimental flight reached 21 km above mean sea level (AMSL) and stayed at about 20 km AMSL for more than 30 minutes. The platform was [] The post DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenous High-Altitude Platform, reaching 21 km appeared first on Tfipost.co

The Indian Navy is set to commission two new vessels this month, Samarthak and Mangrol. Together they target a problem the service has long worried about: threats beneath the surface close to Indias coast, and the need to test new weapons without pulling warships off duty. Samarthak is the Navys first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV). [] The post Samarthak and Mangrol: how two new ships will strengthen the Navys underwater defences appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), is in India for his second visit in under eight months. He has met the Chief of Defence Staff and other senior military leaders, continuing a run of high-level military contact between the two countries. The visit began on Saturday, according to the US [] The post Why is the US Indo-Pacific Command chief back in Delhi for the second time this year? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, currently Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff with the rank of Air Chief Marshal. He will assume charge on the afternoon of October 31, 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who superannuates the same day. Air Marshal [] The post Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a test pilot with four decades in uniform, named next IAF chief appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Three Indian seafarers aboard the MV Royad Mammadov came through a deadly attack in the Black Sea alive, the government has confirmed. Two crew members of other nationalities died in the strike, and the ships other casualties are being treated in Romania. The incident came to light on Monday, when the Indian Embassy in Romania [] The post Indian sailors safe after deadly Black Sea attack on ship; MEA presses for peace talks appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The controversy surrounding Cockroach Rosy has taken a new turn after reports that the woman who accused Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat of sexual harassment during the October 3 Jantar Mantar protest was publicly identified by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as one of its coverage coordinators. The development has raised questions about how she [] The post Cockroach Rosy Controversy Raises Questions Over Journalism, Political Affiliations And Jantar Mantar Claims appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Delhi Police has rejected allegations circulating on social media that women protesters were physically assaulted during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, describing the claims as baseless and misleading and insisting that female protesters were handled by women personnel with dignity and in accordance with prescribed procedures. The statement comes amid a wider controversy surrounding [] The post Delhi Police Rejects Jantar Mantar Assault Claims as Baseless and Misleading appeared fir

Indias young population is increasingly discussed through the familiar label Gen Z, but a recent opinion argues that the phrase may be too narrow to describe the countrys complex social, cultural and civilisational reality. The argument comes at a time when young Indians are highly visible in politics, technology, education, entrepreneurship and social media, making [] The post Gen Z Is Not Enough to Explain Indias Youth and Civilisational Identity 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 .

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 .

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

For a few terrifying minutes on Wednesday, a passenger jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv appeared to be facing the emergency aviation authorities fear most. A pilot had reportedly been stabbed, the aircraft suddenly lost thousands of feet, a hijack-related code appeared on radar, and Israeli fighter jets were scrambled. Israeli officials later said [] The post Was the World About to Witness Another 9/11? How Passengers Fought Back on a Tel Aviv-Bound Flight 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

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

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 .

Bengals Durga Puja celebrations this year could go on without their most cherished culinary companion, as Bangladesh has neither exported nor imported Hilsa to and from India in the run-up to the festival, marking a sharp break from a practice that has endured with occasional interruptions since 2019. According to a report [] The post Durga Puja 2026: Bangladesh halts Hilsa trade with India, ending festive-season tradition appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Netanyahu used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24 to reject allegations that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, while directly confronting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has repeatedly accused Israels leadership of grave violations against Palestinians. The Israeli prime minister told the assembly that [] The post Netanyahu Rejects Genocide Allegations, Confronts Mamdani at UN appeared first on Tfipost.com .

VanDyke, the American national at the centre of a National Investigation Agency (NIA) case involving seven foreign nationals, walked out of Delhis Tihar Jail on September 24 after a special court permitted him to travel to the United States for one month to meet his family. The release followed a series of court orders granting [] The post VanDyke Leaves Tihar Jail for One-Month Family Visit as NIA Probe Continues appeared first on Tfipost.com .