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On Friday, the United States agreed to buy Russian diesel. President Trump announced that Russia would immediately supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the US, responding to soaring prices worsened by the Russia-Ukraine and U.S.-Iran wars. The Treasury Department said it would lift sanctions on Russian diesel to let the fuel into the global market. [] The post The Double Standard: How Washington Bends Its Rules, and What India Faces appeared first on Tfipost.com .

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

The Trump administration on Thursday suspended eight companies from the US programme that employers use to start the green card process for foreign workers, a move that lands squarely on Indias technology workforce. The firms are Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCLTech, Cognizant, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe. Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling said the department will [] The post US Bars Tata, HCL, Infosys and Five Others From Green Card Filing. What It Means for Indians appeared fi

A growing controversy over skilled-worker immigration in the United States has placed major technology companies, including Microsoft and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), under renewed scrutiny. The debate intensified after the US government suspended several companies from filing applications under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme, a key stage in the employment-based green card process. As [] The post Microsoft, TCS Reject Claims of Replacing US Nationals appeared first on Tf

Actress Tanushree Dutta has come under fire from a film industry body over a social media video in which she used the phrase Evil Dead while reacting to the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. Patekar, 75, died on Thursday after a cardiac arrest and was cremated that night with full state honours at his [] The post Tanushree Dutta Draws Backlash Over Video Reacting to Nana Patekars Death appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indias telecommunications landscape could be approaching a defining moment as Reliance Jio prepares to expand its network beyond mobile towers and fibre-optic cables into space. The company has unveiled plans for a proposed constellation of approximately 1,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and 23 ground stations, aiming to extend reliable internet connectivity to remote villages, [] The post Reliance Jio Sets Sights on Space with 1,600 Satellites appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Trump administrations latest move against employer-sponsored permanent residency has been widely read as a blow to Indias IT services industry. The numbers suggest the sectors direct exposure is smaller than the headlines imply. The people and companies that stand to lose most may be elsewhere: the individual workers stuck in the queue, and American [] The post US Targets Indian IT Companies. But Who Will Pay the Actual Price, and How Much? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The political debate surrounding Rahul Gandhi and the CJP has increasingly raised questions about whether their approach to confronting the government and defending democratic values could inadvertently contribute to Anarchy rather than strengthen the institutions they seek to protect. Their supporters may describe street mobilisation, protests and public demonstrations as legitimate tools of democratic resistance, [] The post Rahul Gandhi, CJP and the Risk of Anarchy appeared first on Tfipost.c

The Gym Jihad controversy has erupted in Gujarat after police arrested a gym owner in Surendranagar following a raid that reportedly uncovered more than 1,300 photographs and videos involving women. The seizure has raised disturbing questions about privacy, surveillance and the alleged misuse of personal images, while investigators work to determine how the material was [] The post Gym Jihad Shock in Gujarat appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Indian Naval Ship Kulish arrived at Tuas Terminal in Singapore on October 6 for an Operational Turn Around (OTR), as part of the Indian Navys ongoing Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment. The port call is part of the Indian Navys engagement with Singapore and reflects the strong ties between the two countries. The visit gives the [] The post INS Kulish Arrives in Singapore as Indian Navys Eastern Fleet Deployment Continues appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The West Bengal government has initiated a major overhaul of the states madrasa teacher recruitment system, announcing plans to abolish the Madrasah Service Commission and merge its functions with the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC). Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision on Tuesday, October 6, saying that recruitment for recognised madrasas would subsequently [] The post West Bengal Moves to End Madrasah Service Commission appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Indian Air Force turned 94 on Thursday with a ceremonial parade at Hindon Air Base, marking how far the force has come since its founding on October 8, 1932. The IAF held its parade at Hindon Air Base to mark over nine decades since its inception in 1932. The parade returned to Hindon after [] The post 94 Years of Guarding the Skies: IAF Celebrates Air Force Day at Hindon, From Wapiti Biplanes to Rafales and Operation Sindoor appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Nana Patekar, one of Indian cinemas most acclaimed and least conventional actors, has died at 75. He died on Thursday after a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Reports say he passed away at 5:20 AM, and 45 minutes of continuous CPR could not revive him. A medico-legal case has been registered and [] The post From Parinda to Welcome: Nana Patekar, the Actor Who Never Needed to Be a Star, Dies at 75 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

GE Aerospace has shipped four more F404-IN20 engines for Indias Tejas fighter programme, the company said on Wednesday, as it works to clear a supply bottleneck that has held up the Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A. GE Aerospace shipped four F404IN20 engines in September 2026, a company spokesperson said. The spokesperson added that the company remains [] The post GE Aerospace Ships Four More F404 Engines for Tejas, Taking Deliveries to 14 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Virat Kohlis spokesperson has officially denied a seers claim that the cricketer was paid 5 crore to make his first visit to the Vrindavan ashram of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj. The allegation is unproven, and Kohlis camp has rejected it outright. Dinesh Sharma, known as Falahari Maharaj and president of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh [] The post Kohli Rejects 5 Crore Claim Over Vrindavan Ashram Visit: Completely False, Baseless appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested two people, including a Navy employee, in an alleged Pakistan-linked espionage case. Investigators say 18 people are under scrutiny, and 13 of them are naval personnel. Officials described the case as an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. All of this is at the investigation stage, and no one [] The post Honey Trap, Hidden Handlers: Andhra Police Crack Alleged Pak Spy Network Inside Navy Circles appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A senior Delhi Police officer is at the centre of two overlapping controversies after a protest at Jantar Mantar. One involves harassment complaints from women journalists. The other is a police case over an allegedly AI-generated video that purported to show the incident. The first is still under investigation, and none of the allegations has [] The post Delhi Police Officer at the Centre of Harassment Row and an AI Fake-Video Case appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out a successful flight trial of its indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS), a lighter-than-air system meant for long-endurance stratospheric surveillance. The experimental flight reached 21 km above mean sea level (AMSL) and stayed at about 20 km AMSL for more than 30 minutes. The platform was [] The post DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenous High-Altitude Platform, reaching 21 km appeared first on Tfipost.co

The Indian Navy is set to commission two new vessels this month, Samarthak and Mangrol. Together they target a problem the service has long worried about: threats beneath the surface close to Indias coast, and the need to test new weapons without pulling warships off duty. Samarthak is the Navys first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV). [] The post Samarthak and Mangrol: how two new ships will strengthen the Navys underwater defences appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), is in India for his second visit in under eight months. He has met the Chief of Defence Staff and other senior military leaders, continuing a run of high-level military contact between the two countries. The visit began on Saturday, according to the US [] The post Why is the US Indo-Pacific Command chief back in Delhi for the second time this year? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, currently Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff with the rank of Air Chief Marshal. He will assume charge on the afternoon of October 31, 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who superannuates the same day. Air Marshal [] The post Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a test pilot with four decades in uniform, named next IAF chief appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Three Indian seafarers aboard the MV Royad Mammadov came through a deadly attack in the Black Sea alive, the government has confirmed. Two crew members of other nationalities died in the strike, and the ships other casualties are being treated in Romania. The incident came to light on Monday, when the Indian Embassy in Romania [] The post Indian sailors safe after deadly Black Sea attack on ship; MEA presses for peace talks appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The controversy surrounding Cockroach Rosy has taken a new turn after reports that the woman who accused Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat of sexual harassment during the October 3 Jantar Mantar protest was publicly identified by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as one of its coverage coordinators. The development has raised questions about how she [] The post Cockroach Rosy Controversy Raises Questions Over Journalism, Political Affiliations And Jantar Mantar Claims appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Delhi Police has rejected allegations circulating on social media that women protesters were physically assaulted during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, describing the claims as baseless and misleading and insisting that female protesters were handled by women personnel with dignity and in accordance with prescribed procedures. The statement comes amid a wider controversy surrounding [] The post Delhi Police Rejects Jantar Mantar Assault Claims as Baseless and Misleading appeared fir

Indias young population is increasingly discussed through the familiar label Gen Z, but a recent opinion argues that the phrase may be too narrow to describe the countrys complex social, cultural and civilisational reality. The argument comes at a time when young Indians are highly visible in politics, technology, education, entrepreneurship and social media, making [] The post Gen Z Is Not Enough to Explain Indias Youth and Civilisational Identity appeared first on Tfipost.com .

An Indian Navy sailor was allegedly honeytrapped by a Pakistani intelligence operative and arrested in Coimbatore for reportedly sharing sensitive defence information. The case has once again exposed the dangerous use of social media and personal relationships as tools of espionage. The sailor, identified as 31-year-old Pradeep Mukherjee, is reportedly from West Bengal and joined [] The post Indian Navy Sailor Honeytrapped in Pakistan-Linked Defence Leak Case appeared first on Tfipost.com .

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has highlighted the enduring significance of India-Russia relations, recalling that Moscow stood by New Delhi during some of the most difficult periods in its post-independence history, even when several major powers were aligned with Pakistan. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in New Delhi, Jaishankar said the historical experience between [] The post India-Russia: Jaishankar Recalls Moscows Support appeared first on Tfipost.com .

A fresh political controversy has erupted around Neha Bora, national president of the All India Students Association (AISA), after journalist Ruchi Tiwari accused her of hypocrisy over womens safety. The controversy comes after Bora publicly criticised Delhi Police over alleged mistreatment of women protesters and journalists during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, prompting Tiwari to [] The post Neha Bora vs Ruchi Tiwari: Womens Safety Hypocrisy Row appeared first on Tfipost.com .

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 .

Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin arrived in the national capital on Monday to begin a State visit to India. The visit is expected to deepen the economic and diplomatic partnership between the two countries. Parmelin was given a ceremonial Static Guard at the airport and received by Minister of State Ajay Tamta. The MEA spokesperson [] The post Swiss President Parmelin Arrives in Delhi on First State Visit; Trade, Tech and EFTA Pact Top Agenda appeared first on Tfipost.com .

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 .

A Hindu temple in the Greater Cleveland area was attacked with bricks on Friday afternoon, shattering its windows while priests and some devotees were inside, two US-based Hindu advocacy groups said. The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) said the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Vadtaldham in Richmond Heights was attacked and vandalised. The Hindu [] The post Brick attack on Ohio Hindu temple while worshippers were inside; US groups call for action appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Saturday made a pointed case for speeding up Indias stealth fighter plans, saying the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme must move faster and that the IAF must look at other options if it slips. Addressing the Air Forces annual press conference in the capital, ACM Singh said the [] The post Push AMCA forward, or find alternatives: IAF chief on fifth-generation gap appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Five Indian nationals were brought ashore safely in Oman after the Kuwait-flagged tanker they were serving on was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Embassy in Oman said in a post on X that it coordinated the rescue of the five Indians aboard the MT Kazimah III. All five were [] The post Five Indian seafarers rescued after Kuwaiti tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The co-pilot suspected of stabbing the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 is an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami, according to three people with knowledge of the situation, AP reported. One report says he is 29, but UAE authorities have not officially confirmed his identity or background. Most of what follows comes from anonymous sources and [] The post Who is Hamam al-Hammami? The Omani co-pilot at the centre of the flydubai attack, and the Syria question 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 .

The most-asked question about Flydubai flight FZ1073 is how a stabbed captain got a reinforced cockpit door open. The airline has not yet explained it, and published accounts differ on the details. FZ1073 left Dubai for Tel Aviv on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. According to One Mile at a Time, which drew on flight-tracking [] The post How did a wounded Captain Smit Machchhar open the FZ1073 cockpit door? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has renewed its call for a nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC). Its national publicity in-charge, Sunil Ambekar, argued that identifying citizens is necessary to address what he described as a population imbalance and to safeguard the countrys unity, integrity and security. Ambekar said that when solutions to population imbalance [] The post RSS Presses for Nationwide NRC, Links Citizen Identification to Population Imbalance appeared first on Tfip

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 .

Congress MP Saleng A Sangma of Tura has raised concerns over provisions of the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, particularly those on FCRA registration and renewal. He said the bill threatens institutions such as schools, colleges, orphanages and religious and charitable bodies, and argued that a delayed renewal could cost an organisation its [] The post Congress MP Saleng Sangma Lobbies Foreign Delegates Against FCRA Amendment Bill, Calls It Draconian appeared fi

For a few terrifying minutes on Wednesday, a passenger jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv appeared to be facing the emergency aviation authorities fear most. A pilot had reportedly been stabbed, the aircraft suddenly lost thousands of feet, a hijack-related code appeared on radar, and Israeli fighter jets were scrambled. Israeli officials later said [] The post Was the World About to Witness Another 9/11? How Passengers Fought Back on a Tel Aviv-Bound Flight appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday that India is in talks with China to use airspace over Xinjiang for commercial flights, a possible workaround for the long detours Indian carriers have flown since Pakistan shut its airspace to them in April 2025. Here is what the proposed route involves, and why [] The post Why India is eyeing a route over Chinas Xinjiang to get around Pakistans airspace ban. Heres why it isnt simple appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Amnesty India found itself at the centre of a fierce national debate in 2018 after opposing the introduction of the death penalty for those convicted of raping children. The position came at a time when public anger over horrific cases involving minor girls had reached extraordinary levels, with demands for swift and severe punishment. The [] The post Amnesty India Opposed Death Penalty for Child Rapists as India Demanded Tougher Justice appeared first on Tfipost.com .