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A pro-Al Qaeda publication has celebrated last weeks cockpit attack on a flydubai flight and urged followers to target American and Israeli aircraft. That has raised an obvious question: was the attack planned by Al Qaeda? So far, the evidence does not say so. On September 30, flydubai flight FZ1073 was flying from Dubai to [] The post Flydubai Cockpit Attack: Al Qaeda Supporters Cheer the Co-Pilot, but Who Was Really Behind It? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

High-visibility summitry between Washington and Beijing regularly triggers alarmist commentary across international policy circles, alleging that intermediate powers risk being outmaneuvered whenever the superpowers cut bilateral deals. Following encounters between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan and Washington, realist critics argue that New Delhi overplayed its hand as an indispensable [] The post Beyond the G2 Mirage: Why Great-Power Bargains Cannot Dicta

Indian Naval Ship Trishul, a guided missile stealth frigate, arrived at Valencia, Spain, on 30 September. The visit is part of her ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean, Atlantic and adjoining maritime regions, the Indian Navy said. During the port call, the ship will hold professional interactions, cross-deck visits, and sporting and cultural engagements with the [] The post INS Trishul Reaches Valencia as Indian Navys Mediterranean Deployment Continues appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The deal for 114 more Rafale fighters is likely to conclude by the end of the financial year, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said, according to ANI. Reporting varies on the wording. One account says he should conclude that procurement cycle before the end of this year. It is worth watching whether concluded means [] The post 114 Rafales by Financial Year-End? What India Could Get, and Where Tejas Mk1A, Mk2 and AMCA Fit appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Six leaders visited the EyeROV pavilion at the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition in New Delhi, the company said on 17 September. They were Prime Minister Narendra Modi and five presidents: Vladimir Putin of Russia, Xi Jinping of China, Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia and Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. The exposition ran [] The post Six BRICS Leaders, One Navy-Backed Indian Underwater Robot: What the EyeROV Moment Means appeared first on Tfipost.com .

By Thursday morning, the praise for Captain Smit Machchhar had spread well beyond the aviation world. His actions drew widespread praise from political leaders, passengers who were on board, and people who know him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone in India, writing on X that Machchhar showed immense courage while seriously injured and [] The post Modi, Bibi and Trump Salute Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar: What the World Leaders Said 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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Nila Vikhe Patil, daughter of Maharashtra educationist Ashok Vikhe Patil, has been elected as a Member of Parliament in Sweden, winning a seat from the Stockholm City constituency on September 19, 2026. The 41-year-old will represent the Green Party in the 349-member Riksdag, Swedens parliament, following a general election on September 13 that saw the [] The post Indian-Origin Nila Vikhe Patil Elected to Swedish Parliament appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Army has begun rolling out a network of specialised cyber laboratories, named AASHVAST, to inspect military drones for concealed hardware and software vulnerabilities, amid mounting concern over Chinese-origin components in defence electronics. AASHVAST stands for Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats. The first facility was inaugurated on [] The post Indian Army Sets Up AASHVAST Labs to Screen Drones for Hidden Chinese-Linked

Communists have issued a pointed warning to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, saying the state government could lose its majority if the Left parties withdraw their external support. The warning was issued by Communist Party of India (CPI) senior leader and former Tamil Nadu state secretary R. [] The post Communists Warn Vijay Government Could Collapse Without Left Support appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A Naxalite commander carrying a combined bounty of 30 lakh was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Ramnagar police in Varanasi on Sunday, September 20. The deceased was identified as Brijesh Ganjhu alias Gopal Singh Bhokta, a resident of Chatra district in Jharkhand and a commander associated with the [] The post Naxalite Brijesh Ganjhu Killed in UP Encounter appeared first on Tfipost.com .

IIT Bombay has witnessed a fresh development in the controversy surrounding the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, with its Faculty Forum expressing solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. The statement came after Wakodes parents alleged that their son had faced caste-based harassment and accused the professor of mistreatment. The allegations have intensified debate on [] The post IIT Bombay Faculty Forum Backs Professor Doolla appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Navy and the UAE Navy held the 10th edition of their bilateral Navy Staff Talks in Abu Dhabi this week, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening naval cooperation between the two countries. The Indian delegation was led by Commodore Kartik Srimal, Commodore (Foreign Cooperation), while Staff Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ghfeli, [] The post India, UAE hold 10th Navy Staff Talks in Abu Dhabi, reaffirm maritime cooperation appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indias food safety regulator has opened a new front against Nestl India, filing three separate legal cases over how the company labels and markets two infant formula products, plus a lab finding that a batch of follow-up formula fell short of a key nutrient standard. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said [] The post News Explainer: FSSAI takes legal action against Nestl India over infant formula claims appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday handed over two Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) Twin Seater Trainers and three HTT-40 Basic Trainers to the Indian Air Force, along with four Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited, in a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation [] The post HAL delivers Tejas trainers, HTT-40s and Dhruv NG choppers as Rajnath Singh hails aerospace self-reliance push appeared firs

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited expects to hand over the first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A jets to the Indian Air Force before the end of this year, HAL Chairman and Managing Director Ravi K told Hindustan Times in an exclusive interview. According to the report, HAL has built 27 Mk1A airframes and received 10 F404-IN20 [] The post HAL Targets Year-End Start for Tejas Mk-1A Deliveries to IAF appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Wednesday, 17 September, drawing birthday messages from heads of state and government across the world. Many leaders paired their greetings with references to strategic partnerships and cooperation with India, and Modi responded to several of them individually on social media the next day. Russia President Vladimir Putin congratulated [] The post World leaders wish PM Modi on his 76th birthday, several link greetings to bilateral ties appeared first on T

The consecration of the historic Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple has unfolded amid heated debate, with Sanskrit mantras becoming the focal point of a political and cultural flashpoint in Tamil Nadu. As lakhs of devotees gathered for the once-in-17-years Kumbhabhishekam on September 17, 2026, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) found itself embroiled in controversy over the [] The post Sanskrit Mantras at Centre of Madurai Temple Ceremony Row appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The iPhone 18 Pro frenzy has taken over several Indian cities as customers turned up in large numbers outside Apple Stores on September 18, with some reportedly waiting through the night to purchase Apples latest flagship smartphones. The scenes were particularly striking because the same devices are available through online channels, while quick-commerce services have [] The post iPhone 18 Pro frenzy: Why Are Indians Still Queuing? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A solo trip through Afghanistan turned into a frightening ordeal for Arunima I P, a travel vlogger from Kerala, after local authorities in Bamyan threatened to arrest her for travelling without a male companion or guide. Arunima, who travels under the name Backpacker Arunima, initially posted that she had been arrested by the Mujahideen and [] The post Kerala solo vlogger detained in Afghanistan: What happened to Backpacker Arunima 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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

The murder of 21-year-old Muskan Sharma in Delhi has triggered a storm of questions after police uncovered details of an old case involving the man accused of killing her. The emergence of the 2018 POCSO case has added another disturbing dimension to the investigation and intensified the Love jihad debate surrounding the circumstances of Muskans [] The post Love Jihad Debate Intensifies After Muskan Sharma Murder, Accuseds Old POCSO Case Surfaces appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A Pakistani drone sighting over the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district has triggered a fresh security alert, with the Indian Army launching search operations and strengthening aerial surveillance across vulnerable border areas. The unmanned aerial vehicle was detected on Friday evening, August 28, around 8:05 pm, after which security forces [] The post Pakistani Drone Activity Puts LoC on High Alert appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The National Company Law Tribunals recent order involving Subhash Chandra has triggered a major debate over personal insolvency, creditor recovery and the limits of guarantees given by promoters. The tribunal has approved a repayment plan under which creditors are expected to receive only around 6.5 crore against claims that have been widely reported at more [] The post Subhash Chandra NCLT Verdict: How 22,000 Crore Claims Became a 6.5 Crore Repayment Plan appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Pakistans decades-long Afghan policy has entered a deeply uncomfortable phase, with the Afghan Debacle exposing the consequences of a strategy built around influence, militant proxies and the pursuit of strategic depth. What Pakistani military planners once imagined as a protective western buffer has increasingly become a source of insecurity, terrorism and political strain inside Pakistan [] The post Afghan Debacle: Pakistans Strategic Gamble Backfires appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The TVK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu appears to be entering uncertain political territory, with senior leaders of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam reportedly making it clear that the party was not created to advance Rahul Gandhis bid for Prime Minister. Instead, the party is increasingly projecting its leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay as [] The post TVK Rejects Rahul Gandhis PM Ambition, Alliance Under Strain appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Concerns over Hindu persecution in Bangladesh have resurfaced after a Hindu businessman, his wife and their two sons reportedly disappeared from Chandpur, leaving relatives, customers and members of the local Hindu community searching for answers. Police have begun investigating the disappearance, but the circumstances remain unclear, with reports pointing both to financial difficulties and earlier [] The post Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh: Hindu Family Vanishes in Chandpur appeared first on T

The PCB reportedly threatened to keep Pakistans players off the field during the Lords Test after Sky Sports broadcast an interview with former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket captain Imran Khans sons, Sulaiman and Kasim Khan. The extraordinary confrontation unfolded during the second Test between England and Pakistan, turning what should have been a cricketing [] The post PCB Threatened to Pull Pakistan Out of Lords Test After Imran Khans Sons Interview appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Nepals government has turned down offers from several countries to send in their own search-and-rescue teams following Wednesdays devastating Bhotekoshi floods, saying its own security agencies are capable of handling the operation, even as 517 foreign nationals remain missing, according to a report by The Kathmandu Post. Instead of personnel, Kathmandu is asking for [] The post Nepal declines foreign rescue teams after Bhotekoshi floods, seeks cash instead appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The cancellation of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys proposed United States visit has triggered a political controversy after reports linked the proposed itinerary to possible meetings with US Vice President JD Vance and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The Ministry of External Affairs approved Reddys United Kingdom engagements but declined political clearance for [] The post Why Zohran Mamdani Became a Flashpoint in Revanth Reddys Blocked US Visit appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Sonia Gandhi, the former Congress president and one of the most influential figures in modern Indian politics, is set to publish her memoir this fall. Titled Belonging: A Journey of Love, the book will be released on November 10 by Alfred A. Knopf, the publisher announced this week. The memoir will trace Sonia Gandhis extraordinary [] The post Sonia Gandhi to Release Memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love This November appeared first on Tfipost.com .

An Air India flight that suddenly lost altitude over Southeast Asia earlier this month has taken a serious turn, with the pilot-in-command failing a second consecutive test for psychoactive substances, this time confirming marijuana use. On 4 August, Air India flight AI2379, an Airbus A320neo flying from Phuket to Delhi, suffered a sudden loss of [] The post Air India Pilot Fails Marijuana Test Twice After Phuket-Delhi Flights 300-Foot Plunge Injures 24 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

New Delhi: The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, began a four-day official visit to Mauritius on August 10, as part of Indias continued push to strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and deepen defence ties with the island nation, the Indian Navy said. During the visit, which runs until August 13, Swaminathan is expected [] The post Navy chief begins four-day Mauritius visit to boost maritime cooperation appeared first on Tfipost.com .