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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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Birsa Munda, the tribal leader who led the late-19th-century Munda uprising against British rule and local exploitation, has become the subject of a fresh ideological debate after critical analysis examined claims that he should be presented as an opponent of Brahminism. The debate centers on how a historical figure associated with tribal resistance is interpreted [] The post Birsa Munda Was Fighting Colonial Rule, So Why Is His Legacy Being Recast as Anti-Brahmin Politics? appeared first on Tfi

Hashim Moosa, identified as Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam district, bringing to an end a prolonged search for an operative linked by investigators to several major attacks in the region. His body was recovered from the Palmaidan area along with war-like [] The post Hashim Moosa Killed in Budgam Encounter as Security Forces Close In on LeT Network appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were shot dead by a colleague at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Tuesday evening, in what officials described as a case of fratricide following a verbal altercation. The incident took place around 7 pm at the CISF unit deployed to guard the [] The post When the gun meant for the enemy turns inward: Kathua killings put Indias fratricide problem in uniform back in the spotlight appeared first on Tfip

Pope Leo said on Monday that concerns about artificial intelligence destroying the world are not fake news, directly challenging US President Donald Trumps recent dismissal of such fears. I do think that the concerns raised by many of the experts, specialists in AI, should be taken seriously, the pontiff told reporters aboard the papal flight [] The post Pope Leo challenges Trumps hoax claim, says AI doomsday fears are real appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gave a detailed, project-by-project account of where Indias fighter jet programmes stand, from the near-term delivery of the delayed Tejas Mk1A to the first flights planned for the LCA Mk2 and the AMCA stealth fighter later this decade. He was candid about the delays that have dogged these programmes so [] The post Defence Secretary lays out Indias full fighter jet timeline: Tejas Mk1A squadron by year-end, LCA Mk2 in 2027, AMCA in 2028 appeared first on Tfip

Indias government has not decided whether to acquire a foreign fifth-generation fighter jet, such as Russias Su-57, Defence Secretary RK Singh said, even as the countrys own stealth fighter programme remains years away from entering service, NDTV reported. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said, On the induction of fifth-generation [] The post No decision yet on foreign fifth-generation jet purchase, government says, as gap with Chinas stealth fleet widens appeared fir

The Auroville controversy surrounding Annapurna Farm has entered a fresh phase after residents challenged a final relocation communication issued by the Auroville Foundation, with competing claims emerging over the timeline, alternative arrangements and the future use of the disputed land. While supporters of the farm have described the development as a sudden eviction, the Foundations [] The post Auroville Annapurna Dispute Intensifies Over Eviction, IIT Madras Sustainability Campus appeared fi

The CJP narrative surrounding womens safety has come under scrutiny after founder Abhijeet Dipke made contrasting comments about incidents in Assam and Punjab. His remarks followed two separate developments involving serious allegations concerning womens safety: a rape and murder case in Guwahati and unrest at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab following an alleged rape [] The post CJP Narrative Faces Questions Over Assam-Punjab Safety Response appeared first on Tfipost.com .

Etah Police have been directed by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to examine allegations concerning the use of minor children in politically charged videos uploaded to Instagram by an account associated with a purported coaching centre in Uttar Pradeshs Etah district. The Commission has also issued notices to Meta India and the Ministry of [] The post Etah Police Ordered to Probe Childrens Political Videos appeared first on Tfipost.com .

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 .

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 .

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

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