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Hindus across the country are observing Mahalaya today, a day that honours departed ancestors and opens the festive season leading to Durga Puja. Mahalaya Amavasya falls on Saturday, October 10, with the Amavasya tithi running from 9:35 PM on October 9 to 9:19 PM on October 10. Mahalaya ends Pitri Paksha, the 16-day period in [] The post Mahalaya Observed Today, Marking the End of Pitru Paksha and the Start of Durga Puja Season appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Questions about YouTuber Dhruv Rathees nationality have surfaced again, this time through a formal letter to the Union Home Ministry. The letter came just before he was detained in Gurugram ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) Jantar Mantar protest. Former Bengaluru police commissioner Bhaskar Rao asked the Union Home Ministry to verify Rathees citizenship [] The post BJP Leader Seeks Home Ministry Probe Into Dhruv Rathees Citizenship After Bengaluru Protest appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Delhi and Gurugram police detained several prominent figures on Saturday, before a protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) could begin at Jantar Mantar. The protest demands the resignation of the Election Commission of India chief over alleged voter-roll irregularities. The detainees included CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, [] The post Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Dhruv Rathee, Neha Bora Detained as Delhi Police Clamp Down on CJPs J

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 .

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 .

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

Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have become parents for the second time, welcoming a baby girl on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The couple shared the happy news on social media with a simple announcement featuring a tiny baby footprint and the words, Welcome Baby Girl, followed by the date 19.9.2026. The post was [] The post Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh Welcome Second Baby Girl; Dua Becomes Big Sister appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The keel of the first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi on Friday, marking a key milestone in the construction of a new class of frontline missile vessels. The keel-laying ceremony was held on September 18, 2026, in the presence of Vice Admiral [] The post First Next Generation Missile Vessel for Indian Navy Laid Down at Cochin Shipyard appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indian Navys guided missile frigate INS Trishul made a port call at Alexandria, Egypt, from September 14 to 17 as part of its ongoing deployment, reinforcing maritime cooperation between India and Egypt. The warship received a warm welcome on arrival at Alexandria Harbour, with Egyptian Naval Ship Al Qadeer escorting INS Trishul into the port. [] The post INS Trishul Makes Port Call at Alexandria, Holds Maritime Exercise with Egyptian Navy appeared first on Tfipost.com .

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Saturday recalled a tense episode from his early intelligence career in which a team he had sent on a mission near the China border was taken into Chinese custody an incident he said left him convinced that his career was over. Doval recounted the episode while addressing the [] The post I Thought My Career Was Over: Ajit Doval Recalls How Chinese Forces Captured His Intelligence Team in Sikkim appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The United States has opened a direct communication channel with the Houthis even as Saudi Arabia intensifies its military campaign against the Iran-backed group in Yemen, creating a potentially significant divide between Washington and Riyadh. The development comes as the security situation around the Red Sea and the strategically vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains tense, [] The post US Talks With Houthis Deepen Rift With Saudi Arabia Amid Red Sea Crisis appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Former Vice President Hamid Ansari has triggered a fresh political controversy after invoking a remark attributed to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru that Hindu right-wing communalism, rather than communism, represented a danger to India. Ansari made the comments while speaking at a memorial lecture for constitutional expert and political commentator A.G. Noorani in New Delhi [] The post Hamid Ansari Calls Hindu Communalism a Greater Threat Than Communism appeared first on Tfipost.com .

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 .

Russia wants a railway to the Indian Ocean. The reasoning is straightforward: its tired of depending on sea routes that keep getting disrupted. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin raised the idea in an interview with TASS, and the timing says a lot. For months, war has choked the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Israel [] The post Why Moscow is looking past the sea for a route to India appeared first on Tfipost.com .