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A 60-member Indian armed forces contingent left on Monday for Oskemen, Kazakhstan, to take part in the ninth edition of the India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise, KAZIND, according to a release from the Press Information Bureau. The exercise runs from September 28 to October 11. The Indian contingent is drawn mainly from a battalion of the [] The post Indian contingent leaves for Kazakhstan for KAZIND-2026, with counter-terror and drone warfare in focus appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A two-day cultural festival held by the Indian Army in Uttarakhands border belt has become a dispute over who planned it, who approved it and who is answerable for it. The Chamoli district administration, which had publicised the event and helped organise it, has now stepped back and issued a notice to the Army. The [] The post An Army outreach event at Indias first village becomes a test of civil-military coordination appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The fleet assembled at Jodhpur for Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is one of the more instructive samples of modern air power to land in India. The United States is deploying two to three F-35 fifth-generation fighters, France is bringing Rafales, and the UAE is fielding F-16s, while the IAF flies its own Rafales, Su-30MKIs and [] The post Fifth-gen in the sky, fourth-gen on the ground: how the Tarang Shakti jets stack up against Pakistans and Chinas frontline fighters appeared first on Tfipost.com

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to begin the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, a day after the inaugural ceremony. The multilateral exercise runs from September 26 to October 12 under the theme Power in Partnership. Here is what it involves and why one aircraft on the [] The post Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026: what it is, and why the F-35s presence raises the bar appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Navys senior leadership will gather at Nausena Bhawan in New Delhi from September 29 to October 1 for the second Commanders Conference of 2026, the Navy said in a statement ahead of the event. The three-day meeting is the services apex forum and is held twice a year. Here is what is on [] The post What to expect from the high-stakes Navy Commanders Conference starting September 29? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Banking services will function normally today after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) put off its three-day nationwide strike, which was to run from September 28 to 30. The decision came after a late-night meeting with the Indian Banks Association (IBA). Here is what led to it and what it means. The unions had [] The post Bank strike deferred: why unions called it off, and what happens next appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Questions surrounding Ajinkya Shinde and his links with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have intensified after reports and recent developments drew attention to the political backgrounds of senior members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led pressure group that has organised protests on education and electoral issues. The controversy comes as the CJP prepares [] The post Ajinkya Shinde: AAP Links Fuel CJP Protest Row appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi Sripada has found herself at the centre of a fresh Ramayana controversy after lending her voice to the Tamil version of Jai Jai Ram, the first song released from Nitesh Tiwaris much-anticipated cinematic adaptation of the epic. The devotional track, composed by A.R. Rahman, has generated considerable interest, but her [] The post Chinmayi Sripada Faces Fresh Fire in Ramayana Row Over Jai Jai Ram Song appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth said on Sunday that an army should be able to endure long-drawn conflicts, and that technology must make soldiers faster and better informed. He was speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, where he put forward a vision called SAMARTH to raise the operational readiness of the force. Seth explained that [] The post Army chief sets out SAMARTH vision, calls for endurance and self-reliance in an age of prolonged, technology-driven wars appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Vivek Ramaswamys campaign for Ohio governor is facing renewed scrutiny from Christian hardliners after resurfaced comments about Jesus Christ triggered criticism from pastors and conservative Christian commentators. The controversy has added another layer to a campaign in which Ramaswamys Hindu faith has repeatedly become a subject of debate, even though he has already secured the [] The post Christian Hardliners Oppose Vivek Ramaswamy appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Karthik Subbarajs latest Tamil film Dorothy has triggered a sharp debate over the role of gender identity, sexuality and social messaging in contemporary cinema, with critics describing the film as an example of Woke Poison being introduced into mainstream entertainment. The criticism, published by The Commune, argues that the film moves beyond its social themes [] The post Woke Poison Debate Erupts Over Karthik Subbarajs Dorothy appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A controversy over the status of West Bengals Anti-Goonda Bill has intensified after the Union government and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari rejected reports that President Droupadi Murmu had returned the legislation without granting assent. The clarification puts the Anti-Goonda Bill at the examination stage, rather than at a completed presidential rejection or return. The legislation, [] The post Anti-Goonda Bill: Centre Refutes Return Reports appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a marriage claimed to be valid under Muslim personal law cannot provide immunity from criminal prosecution when the wife was below 18 at the time of sexual intercourse, reinforcing the protective framework of Secular POSCO. Justice Sanjeev Narula, while refusing to quash criminal proceedings against a 28-year-old man, [] The post Secular POSCO: Delhi HC Rejects Personal Law Defence appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Today marks the 103rd birth anniversary of Dev Anand, the actor who came to define an entire era of Hindi cinema and remained, in the popular imagination, eternally young. Born Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand on September 26, 1923, in Shakargarh (in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan), he went on to become one-third of Hindi cinemas [] The post Dev Anand Remembered on His 103rd Birth Anniversary appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) formally objected to remarks from Ladakhs most prominent activist this week. CTA spokesperson Tenzin Lekshay said on Friday that Sonam Wangchuks comparison between Ladakh and Tibet was misplaced and inaccurate and did not reflect the actual situation inside Tibet. The CTAs statement stressed that Tibet remains under Chinas authoritarian rule, [] The post When Solidarity Backfires: Wangchuks Tibet Remark and the CTAs Sharp Rejection appeared first on Tfipo

Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan, who appeared in hundreds of Hindi films over five decades, died on Thursday, September 24, at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai after a battle with cancer. Khan had been diagnosed with cancer around five years ago and had recovered after treatment, but the disease returned about eight days before his death, according [] The post Veteran actor Mushtaq Khan dies at 75; leaves behind decades of memorable supporting roles appeared first on Tfipost.com .

At the UN General Assembly this week, Shehbaz Sharif reached for a decades-old script. Pakistans prime minister warned that any attempt to stop, impede, or divert Pakistans share of the Indus waters would be treated as an act of war, while reiterating Islamabads position on Kashmir. He vowed that Kashmir has, and always will be, [] The post The Jugular Vein That Bleeds Itself appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University professor Nivedita Menon has become the centre of a fresh controversy in Rajasthan after a group of civil society organisations in Udaipur demanded cancellation of her proposed Rama Mehta Memorial Lecture, citing her past comments on Kashmir, nationalism, religion and Indian institutions. The groups held a press conference on September 19 [] The post Nivedita Menon Udaipur Lecture Sparks Protest Over Kashmir and India Remarks appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Bombay HC has imposed stringent restrictions on the use of firecrackers, high-intensity lighting and loud sound systems during festive celebrations and processions across Maharashtra, citing concerns over air and noise pollution and the impact of excessive noise on ordinary citizens. The directions came during the hearing of a suo motu public interest litigation concerning [] The post Bombay HC Bans Firecrackers, Loud Music Across Maharashtra appeared first on Tfipost.com .

India delivered a sharp response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs address at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Islamabad of repeatedly using the international forum to promote allegations against New Delhi while continuing a policy of cross-border Terrorism. Indias First Secretary at the UN, Petal Gahlot, said Pakistans actions would have consequences and asserted [] The post India Warns Pakistan at UN: Terrorism Will Have Consequences 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 .

Bengaluru is emerging as a possible destination for Rohingya families leaving Jammu following an intensified administrative drive against settlements in several parts of the Union Territory. According to a report published by OpIndia on September 24, Dr Hashim Rifai, a former University of Calicut coordinator and principal of Al-Azhar Training College in Thodupuzha, has said [] The post Bengaluru Emerges as Rohingya Shelter Hub appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti, the Indian Air Forces flagship multinational air exercise, begins Saturday, September 26, at Air Force Station Jodhpur and adjoining air bases in Rajasthan, running through October 12. The drill marks a significant milestone for the IAF: the first-ever participation of the US Air Forces fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II [] The post Tarang Shakti 2026: F-35s Join Rafales, Tejas as Indias Largest Multinational Air Exercise Kicks Off in Jodhpur Tomorro

Nine passengers were charred to death late Wednesday night when a private sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Jewar in Greater Noida. The tragedy has drawn condolences from the President, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. But behind the official grief lies an uncomfortable question that Indias road safety establishment [] The post Nine Burned Alive, a Pattern Ignored: What the Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire Says About Indias Broken Road Safety Net appeared first on Tfipost

A Ganesh idol immersion procession came under a violent attack in Kanpurs Gujaini police station area on Thursday, as assailants opened fire, hurled crude bombs and later beat devotees with sticks and axes, leaving four people injured, including a woman, according to local reports. The procession was passing near Fattepur village, under the Gujaini police [] The post Bomb Attack, Firing Disrupt Ganesh Visarjan Procession in Kanpur; Four Injured, Vehicles Vandalized appeared first on Tfipost.com

All banks, including Regional Rural Banks, will remain open on Sunday, September 27, to safeguard customer convenience ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), the finance ministry said Wednesday. The UFBU, which claims to represent 90 percent of the countrys banking workforce, plans to strike from [] The post Banks to Stay Open on Sunday Ahead of Proposed Three-Day Strike From September 28 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A quirky new trend is taking over Pakistans party scene: giant, oversized gorilla costumes crashing weddings, campus events and celebrations, with performers flailing their arms to DJ beats as guests dance around them. What started as a social media curiosity has spread into an actual fixture of Lahores nightlife. Entertainers in super-sized gorilla suits have [] The post Giant Dancing Gorillas Are the New Life of the Party in Pakistan. Heres how it started appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed its first high-value deep-tech project agreement under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, partnering with start-up Zero mK India Private Limited to indigenously develop a 20 mK dilution refrigerator for quantum applications. The agreement was signed in New Delhi between the Director, TDF, and Zero mK [] The post DRDO Signs First High-Value Deep-Tech Agreement Under TDF Scheme for Indigenous Quantum Refrigerator appear

The worlds leading artificial intelligence companies delivered a stark warning to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, September 23, telling the 15-member body responsible for international peace and security that AIs rapid advancement carries risks serious enough to demand coordinated global action. The briefing, held during the annual UN General Assembly gathering in New York, [] The post AI Industry Leaders Warn UN Security Council: AI Could Be a Risk to Humanity as a Whole appeared first on

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the Mahajan Field Firing Range (MFFR) in Rajasthan on Thursday, September 24, where Indian and American troops are conducting joint drills under Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, and used the occasion to underline the strength of the two countries defence relationship. Gor posted on X that it was impressive [] The post US Ambassador Sergio Gor Hails Indo-US Troops Training Together at Mahajan Range, Calls Yudh Abhyas a Sign of Deepening Defence Ties appeared fi

Pakistan carried out precision aerial and drone strikes on 10 locations across Afghanistan on Thursday, September 24, in what it described as retaliation for a cross-border drone incursion a day earlier, according to PTI. Pakistan information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the strikes targeted sites that Islamabad believes were being used to launch and store the [] The post Pakistan Strikes 10 Sites in Afghanistan After Drone Incursion, Says Pak Information Minister appeared first on Tfipost.com

The phrase Hindu Taliban has become the centre of a fresh media controversy after a discussion published by The Indian Express examined the Vishva Hindu Parishads (VHP) reported call to restrict Muslim participation in Navaratri and Garba events. The programme, as described by OpIndia in its September 23 report, featured journalist Shubhangi Khapre interviewing journalist [] The post Hindu Taliban Row Erupts Over VHPs Navaratri Entry Call and Indian Express Debate appeared first on Tfipost.com .

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assemblys High-Level Week in New York on September 23. The meeting centred on a newly signed US law that could hit India hard for continuing to buy Russian oil and comes just weeks before Rubio [] The post Explainer: Jaishankar Meets Rubio at UNGA, Flags Concerns Over New US Russia-Iran Sanctions Law Rubio to Visit India in October appeared first on Tfipost.com .

An Indian seafarer has died after the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao came under attack off the east coast of Oman on Wednesday, September 23. The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier was hit by two torpedoes on its port side while sailing from Mina Saqr toward India, causing serious damage to the crew accommodation area [] The post Indian Seafarer Killed as Torpedoes Strike Bulk Carrier Off Oman appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian and Sri Lankan navies concluded the 13th edition of their bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, in Visakhapatnam on 21 September, the Press Information Bureau said on Tuesday. Held over five days from 17 to 21 September, the exercise gave sailors from both countries a platform for professional interaction, exchange of best practices, and deeper [] The post India, Sri Lanka Wrap Up 13th Edition Of Naval Exercise SLINEX-26 In Visakhapatnam appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December, as the two countries push to finalise a long-pending trade agreement by the end of 2026. Speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Carney said negotiations were making good [] The post PM Modi to Visit Canada in December, Says Carney, as Trade Deal Nears Finish Line appeared first on Tfipost.com .

In an unusual crossover between military service and cinema, retired Army officer Colonel Munishwar Nath Bakshi popularly known as Colonel Hunny Bakshi has appeared on screen as the spiritual saint Neem Karoli Baba in the 2026 biographical drama Hanuman Ansh, drawing attention for the sharp contrast between his decorated military past and his [] The post Retired Army Colonel Who Ran Secretive Intelligence Unit Plays Neem Karoli Baba in Hit Film appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again referred to the Kashmir issue during his address at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, reviving a recurring point of friction with India. Addressing world leaders on Tuesday, Erdogan said that disputes in South Asia should be resolved through dialogue and in accordance with the [] The post Erdogan Raises Kashmir Issue Again at UNGA, Calls for Resolution Through Dialogue appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Political thriller Article 370 emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 72nd National Film Awards, held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, clinching three honours including the coveted Best Feature Film award. Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the film also earned Yami Gautam her first-ever National Film Award, with the actress winning Best Actress [] The post Article 370 Wins Big at 72nd National Film Awards; Yami Gautam Bags Best Actress appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, Indias highest cinema honour, at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony held in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, on Tuesday. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award, which marks the culmination of a screen career spanning more than five decades. This years ceremony [] The post Who Is Anant Nag? Meet the Kannada Acting Legend Honoured With the Dadasaheb Phalke Award appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has become the latest high-profile target of online body-shaming, after her postpartum appearance drew a wave of unkind commentary reviving a long-running conversation about how female celebrities are scrutinised, particularly around motherhood. Kaif, who welcomed her first child, a son named Vihaan Kaushal, with husband Vicky Kaushal on November 7, [] The post Katrina Kaif, Motherhood, and the Trolls: A Familiar Story With a New Face appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A US drone company with financial ties to President Donald Trumps sons has struck deals with both India and Pakistan, drawing attention for doing business with the two regional rivals almost simultaneously, according to news reports. The company, Powerus (formally Autonomous Power Corporation), signed an exclusive licensing agreement in June 2026 with Indias Paras Defence [] The post How a Trump-Linked Drone Company Ended Up Doing Business With Both India and Pakistan appeared first on Tfipost.c

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has announced a promising gas discovery off the eastern seaboard, marking a significant milestone for ONGC Odisha operations and Indias push toward energy self-reliance. The find, made at a deepwater exploration well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin about 43 kilometres from Konark, has sparked optimism among policymakers, industry watchers, [] The post ONGC Odisha Gas Strike Ignites Hope for Energy Boost appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Mother Teresa Trust Fraud controversy erupted into fresh turmoil in Salem district after alleged victims confronted Pastor Senthilkumar during a prayer meeting, prompting him to reportedly flee through a rear exit as an angry crowd gathered inside the premises. According to reports coming in, the incident occurred at a church allegedly associated with the [] The post Mother Teresa Trust Fraud: Pastor Flees Prayer Meeting as Alleged Victims Demand Action appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 586 crore with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Indian Armys T-72 and T-90 tanks, in a fresh push to indigenize critical components of the countrys armoured fleet. The contract was signed in New Delhi on September 21, [] The post MoD Signs Rs 586 Crore Contract for Tank Auxiliary Power Units, Boosting Indigenous Armour Capability appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced on Monday at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Defence announced. The exercise will run from September 21 to October 3, 2026. Nomadic Elephant is an annual platoon-level exercise held alternately in India and Mongolia, with the two militaries [] The post India, Mongolia Kick Off 18th Edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant in Pithoragarh appeared first on Tfipost.com .

India has granted marketing authorisation for its first dengue vaccine, marking a landmark moment in the countrys long battle against a disease that infects millions every monsoon season. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, announced on July 21, 2026 that it had approved the Dengue Tetravalent [] The post India Approves Qdenga, Its First-Ever Dengue Vaccine appeared first on Tfipost.com .

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced on Monday that the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has been finalised and will come into force next month, marking the conclusion of a process that began with the deals signing in New Delhi earlier this year. In a post on social media, Luxon said the agreement would [] The post India-New Zealand FTA to Come Into Force on October 20, PM Luxon Confirms appeared first on Tfipost.com .