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Russia wants a new rail corridor to India that reduces dependence on vulnerable maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bosphorus. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has floated routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. But that last country creates the biggest problem for New Delhi. India-Pakistan land trade remains virtually frozen and the Attari-Wagah trade route is shut. Add Afghanistans security challenges, sanctions pressure around Iran and

10 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
India Names 27 Arunachal Locations: Why China Is Rattled by New Map Move

India has officially named 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh and China is furious. Beijing has called the move self-deception and warned it could hurt bilateral ties. But China has itself renamed 112 locations in Arunachal Pradesh since 2017. So why is Indias latest move being called an Arunachal masterstroke?Watch: https://youtu.be/Uv0eDtjN0Hg?si=yEhqy-HUL33Ig63-

10 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
Russias Proposed Rail Route to India Runs Through Pakistan. Can It Really Work?

Russia is exploring a rail route to the Indian Ocean to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. But the proposed corridor runs through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Can Moscow really build a route to India through its most hostile neighbour?Watch: https://youtu.be/uprCxu6vtqE?si=W8UG7Epxeq-irKNk

10 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
Indias Four Fighter Jet Clocks: From Ageing Jaguars to Sixth-Gen FCAS

India is juggling four fighter jet timelines at once ageing Jaguars, more Rafales, the indigenous AMCA, and a possible role in Frances sixth-generation FCAS programme. Heres why all four matter for the IAFs future.Watch: https://youtu.be/6y3VIXmnzU4?si=dr2RFsBIc9e8VaPC

10 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
Moscow's Delhi Dream Hits Pak Red Signal? Russia's Rail Route & India's Alternatives

Russia wants a new rail corridor to India that reduces dependence on vulnerable maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bosphorus. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin has floated routes through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. But that last country creates the biggest problem for New Delhi. India-Pakistan land trade remains virtually frozen and the Attari-Wagah trade route is shut. Add Afghanistans security challenges, sanctions pressure around Iran and

10 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
Indias AI journey is moving into a new era.

In Episode 4 of TOI AIQ Talks, Amitabh Kant, Former CEO, NITI Aayog, joins Mayank, Founder & CEO, ADROSONIC, for a conversation on Indias evolving AI landscape, the opportunities ahead and what it will take to build for the future.Stay tuned for the full conversation.#TOIAIQTalks #TOIAIQuotientAwards #ADROSONIC

10 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Sarfaraz Khan joins Team India in Colombo, arrives for first nets

Sarfaraz Khan joins Team India in Colombo as preparations begin for the Sri Lanka Test series. Watch his arrival and first nets with the Indian squad.

10 Aug 2026 4:25 pm