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The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 1213 September, brings together 11 emerging markets and developing economies under Indias leadership Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, and Ethiopia. The summit underscores Indias growing global stature in an increasingly unbalanced multipolar world. New [] The post The 18th BRICS Summit: Indias Chairship, Themes and Key Issues appeared first on Tfipost.com .
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 .
A Delhi court has convicted five men in connection with violence at the Bhajanpura petrol pump during the Delhi Riots of February 2020, delivering a significant verdict in one of the many criminal cases arising from the large-scale unrest that gripped parts of the national capital. The court held that the prosecution had established the [] The post Delhi Riots Verdict: Five Convicted in Bhajanpura Petrol Pump Violence Case appeared first on Tfipost.com .
The Ford Foundation has brought an end to its decades-long presence at its historic Lodhi Estate office in New Delhi after the lease for the government-owned property expired, marking a significant development in the American philanthropic organisations long and often controversial relationship with India. The foundation had occupied the premises at 55, Lodhi Estate since [] The post Ford Foundation Vacates Historic Delhi Office After Six Decades as Lease Comes to an End appeared first on Tfipos
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 .
India and Morocco held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Defence Committee (JDC) in New Delhi on September 8, 2026, marking a fresh institutional step in bilateral defence ties as the two countries head toward the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027. The meeting covered a broad sweep of issues, with the two sides [] The post India, Morocco Hold Inaugural Joint Defence Committee Meeting in New Delhi appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, will embark on an official visit to Australia and New Zealand starting September 9, 2026, in a trip aimed at strengthening the Indian Navys bilateral cooperation with both the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The Australia leg of the visit follows [] The post Navy Chief to Visit Australia and New Zealand as India Deepens Indo-Pacific Maritime Ties 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 is pressing ahead with plans to acquire five additional S-400 air defence squadrons from Russia, buoyed by the systems performance during Operation Sindoor, according to a report in the Hindustan Times. Russia has now sent New Delhi a cost proposal for the fresh batch of squadrons, the paper reported. However, the final go-ahead will [] The post India Moves to Buy 5 More S-400s After Op Sindoor Success; Russia Sends Cost Proposal appeared first on Tfipost.com .
The Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Gaya witnessed a momentous occasion on Saturday as 253 Officer Cadets marched their way into the Indian Army during the fourth Passing Out Parade of the Short Service Commission (Technical Entry) course for men and women. The newly commissioned officers took their symbolic Antim Pag the final ceremonial [] The post 253 Cadets Commissioned as Army Officers at OTA Gayas Fourth Passing Out Parade appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited forward areas along the Sino-Indian border in Ladakh, reviewing operational and defence preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). During the visit, Lt Gen Sharma witnessed Exercise AstraShakti in the icy heights of the high-altitude areas of the Union Territory, an exercise officials said symbolised the [] The post Northern Army Commander Reviews Operational Preparedness Along LAC in Eastern Ladakh appeared first on Tfip
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, visited Headquarters Western Command at Chandimandir on Thursday and interacted with Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Command, along with other senior officers from both services. The interaction centred on enhancing operational preparedness, strengthening joint planning, and furthering integration between the [] The post IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh Visits Armys Western Command, Focuses
Hanuman Ansh, a small-budget Hindi devotional drama, has turned into one of the most surprising box-office stories of 2026 and its about to go global. Hanuman Ansh is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language devotional drama film written, directed and produced by Dr. Vishal Chaturvedi under his banner Swambhu Media Network, based on his book Divine [] The post Hanuman Ansh: The Sleeper-Hit Devotional Drama Taking Indian Cinema and the World by Storm appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Pakistans navy has never been shy about showcasing its Combined Maritime Forces involvement joint communiqus, change-of-command ceremonies, statements about interoperability with US, UK and Gulf partner navies. It is a well-worn part of the institutions public messaging, aimed as much at domestic audiences as international ones. That messaging ran into an uncomfortable contradiction this [] The post PHOTO-OPS AND PATROLS: PAKISTANS CMF STANDING FACES A TOUGH QUESTION appeared first on Tfipost.c
The FCRA debate has gained fresh political attention after Congress opposed proposed changes to Indias foreign-funding framework, while an analysis published by The Commune highlighted earlier regulatory action involving several prominent Hindu institutions. The article argues that describing the framework as inherently anti-minority overlooks its long history and the fact that organisations from different religious [] The post FCRA Debate Intensifies As Congress Faces Questions Over Anti-Minori
A valuable Lord Murugan idol was stolen from the Sri Maragadha Bala Dhandayuthapani Murugan Temple at Perukaranai village near Madurantakam in Tamil Nadu, after unidentified thieves allegedly breached multiple layers of security during the early hours of Wednesday. The hilltop shrine, popularly known as Nadu Palani, is now at the centre of a police investigation [] The post Lord Murugan Idol Stolen From Tamil Nadu Temple appeared first on Tfipost.com .
A political controversy is unfolding in the United States after the Hindu American Political Action Committee (PAC) accused political activists of pressuring candidates to reject donations from Hindu Americans on the grounds of alleged links to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The controversy follows a pledge reportedly signed by nearly 100 US political figures, who [] The post Hindu American PAC Raises Alarm Over Pledge Targeting Hindu Political Donors in US appeared first on Tfipost.com
Days after asserting that Nepal was owed climate-related compensation from the worlds biggest greenhouse gas emitters, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has walked the claim back at least where India is concerned insisting that Kathmandu has not formally sought financial compensation from New Delhi. Neither I nor anyone in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [] The post Days After Seeking Climate Compensation, Nepal FM Says We Have Not Asked For Compensation From India appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is the first generation to grow up completely in the digital age. Generation X saw the birth of the internet and social media. Millennials witnessed its rapid growth. But for Gen Z, smartphones, social media, artificial intelligence and the internet have always existed. They have never known a [] The post Ancient Roots, Digital Minds: The Rise of Sanatani Gen Z appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Netflixs latest original Hindi feature, Gandhari, officially premiered on September 3, 2026, marking another fiery collaboration between star Taapsee Pannu, writer-producer Kanika Dhillon (Dunki, Hasseen Dillruba), and acclaimed director Devashish Makhija (Joram, Bhonsle). The film centers on Bani (Pannu), a fierce mother who suffers a tragic attack during a train journey through the fictional, mysterious [] The post Taapsee Pannu strikes back in Netflixs high-octane revenge thriller Gandhari ap
India and Belgium have laid out an expansive agenda for bilateral cooperation, spanning defence, counterterrorism, clean energy, technology, and people-to-people exchanges, according to a joint statement issued following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Counterterrorism and Defence De Wever reaffirmed Belgiums solidarity with India against terrorism, again condemning [] The post India, Belgium Deepen Ties Across Defence, Counterterrorism, Green
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the body responsible for managing the Ram Temple, has appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the shrines inaugural chief executive officer, the Trust confirmed on Wednesday. Mishra, who hails from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh, is a highly decorated former Indian Air Force officer best known for having [] The post Ram Temple Trust Names Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as First-Ever CEO appeared first on Tfipost.com .
A fresh account of events surrounding the 2019 Union Budget has put former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg under renewed scrutiny, with India TV political editor Devendra Parashar alleging that the senior bureaucrat had kept then newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unaware of key material presented during a pre-Budget meeting with Prime Minister Narendra [] The post Subhash Chandra Garg Under Scrutiny Over 2019 Budget appeared first on Tfipost.com .
A fresh political controversy has erupted after CPI national secretary Amarjeet Kaur allegedly told a gathering at Delhis Ramlila Maidan that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be finished off. Kaur made the remark while addressing party cadres at the conclusion of the Communist Party of Indias nationwide Badlaav Zaroori Hai campaign on September 1. Her [] The post CPI Leader Amarjeet Kaurs Nipta Denge Remark Against PM Modi Sparks Political Storm appeared first on Tfipost.com .
The Kerala High Court has made an important observation on child protection and the limits of personal law, ruling that Muslim Personal Law cannot be invoked as a defence against prosecution under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act when the alleged victim is below 18 years of age. The ruling came while [] The post Muslim Personal Law Cannot Shield Minor Sex: Kerala HC appeared first on Tfipost.com .
A proposed move by the Donald Trump administration to end employment eligibility for certain H-4 dependent spouses could disrupt the professional and financial lives of thousands of families in the United States, with Indian-origin households likely to face a significant impact. The proposal would reverse a policy that has allowed eligible spouses of H-1B visa [] The post Trump Administration Targets H-4 Work Permits, Raising Fresh Concerns for Indian Women appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Tamil Nadu is facing a disturbing series of violent crimes, raising fresh questions about public safety and the TVK Model of governance under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Across several districts, incidents ranging from brutal murders and beheadings to dismemberment, armed attacks and major robberies have been reported within days. The frequency and severity of [] The post TVK Model Faces Law-and-Order Test in Tamil Nadu appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Actor Swara Bhaskar has reignited the controversy surrounding Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Padmavat, questioning the films depiction of Jauhar and arguing that portraying death as preferable to sexual assault can send a deeply troubling message about women and survivors of rape. Speaking at an event at Delhis India International Centre on August 31, Bhaskar revisited the [] The post Swara Bhaskar Slams Padmavats Jauhar Scene appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-stakes bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin here on Monday, telling him the world must move from endless war to the end of the war, as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit against a backdrop of mounting global energy security [] The post Modi Meets Putin in Bishkek, Calls for End to Endless War as Irans Pezeshkian Also Held Talks on SCO Sidelines appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Tata Advanced Systems Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Javelin Joint Venture the partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin to explore co-producing the Javelin anti-tank missile system in India. The agreement was announced on August 30, just days after the Indian Army finalized a separate deal to [] The post Tata to Co-Produce Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles in India in New Deal with Raytheon, Lockheed Martin appeared first on Tfipost.com .
The Indian Navy on Monday commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar class, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, marking a significant enhancement of the Navys deep-sea diving and underwater support capabilities. The ceremony was presided over by Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff, in the presence of [] The post Indian Navy Commissions INS Nipun, Its Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Mumbai appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Strip away the humanitarian branding, and the case against Matthew VanDyke looks less like the story of a wrongly detained aid worker and more like the unraveling of a private military network that has spent over a decade inserting armed American-trained fighters into other countries wars. VanDyke, 46, is in NIA custody in Tihar Jail [] The post Inside the VanDyke Network: How an American NGO Became a Vehicle for Private Warfare appeared first on Tfipost.com .
India has flatly rejected a ruling from the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague directing it to uphold the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, declaring on Monday, August 31, that the tribunal has no authority over Indias sovereign decisions and that its suspension of the 1960 water-sharing agreement remains in effect. What the [] The post India Rejects Hague Court Ruling, Says Indus Waters Treaty Suspension Stays in Force appeared first on Tfipost.com .
The Karnataka Congress government is facing fresh political controversy after Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy described Islam as superior to all other religions while addressing a gathering in Kuknoor, Koppal district. His remarks, made during a Muslim community mass-wedding programme, have triggered sharp criticism from the BJP and revived a wider debate over religious neutrality [] The post Karnataka Congress Ministers Islam Is Superior Remark Sparks Political Storm appeared firs
A fresh controversy has emerged around actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijays growing political profile, with Pakistani Facebook pages allegedly being used to promote his image through paid social-media campaigns and messages portraying him as the Imran Khan of India. According to an investigation published by The Commune, screenshots of private conversations appear to show negotiations for [] The post Pakistani Facebook Pages Allegedly Push Vijay as Imran Khan of India appeared first on Tfipo
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

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