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Indian, Royal Thai Armies Exchange Combat Skills in Exercise MAITREE-XV

Soldiers from the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army are deep into a wide-ranging exchange of combat skills and operational know-how as the 15th edition of Exercise MAITREE continues at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp. Among the most closely watched activities has been the reciprocal martial-arts training between the two contingents. The Royal Thai Army opened [] The post Indian, Royal Thai Armies Exchange Combat Skills in Exercise MAITREE-XV appeared first on Tfipost.com .

25 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Modi Government Eyes One Nation-One Election by 2029

India could be heading towards a significant change in the way it conducts elections, with the Narendra Modi government examining whether One Nation-One Election could be implemented as early as the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. According to a report cited by OpIndia, the National Democratic Alliance is exploring a plan to synchronise Assembly elections in [] The post Modi Government Eyes One Nation-One Election by 2029 appeared first on Tfipost.com .

24 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
COVID-19 Origins: Secret Emails Revive Lab-Leak Debate

The origins of COVID-19 have returned to the centre of an intense international controversy after newly revealed court documents allegedly showed that former US health official David Morens used private communications with scientist Peter Daszak while efforts were being made to counter claims that the virus may have escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan. The [] The post COVID-19 Origins: Secret Emails Revive Lab-Leak Debate appeared first on Tfipost.com .

24 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
Ajeet Bharti FIR Sparks Debate Over SC/ST Act, Caste Politics and Controversial Remarks on Inter-Caste Marriage

Ajeet Bharti has become the centre of a fresh political and legal controversy after an FIR was registered against the YouTuber under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complaint, filed on August 23, alleges caste-based abuse, promotion of caste hatred and sexually coloured [] The post Ajeet Bharti FIR Sparks Debate Over SC/ST Act, Caste Politics and Controversial Remarks on Inter-Caste Marriage appeared firs

24 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
How PM Modi Is Blueprinting a New BJP to Tackle the Gen Z Disconnect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is executing a deliberate strategy to reshape the Bharatiya BJP, aiming to construct a forward-looking political machinery that can directly speak to Indias dynamic Gen Z demographic. But a recent high-stakes internal session revealed just how wide the gap remains between the partys legacy leadership style and the modern vision required [] The post How PM Modi Is Blueprinting a New BJP to Tackle the Gen Z Disconnect appeared first on Tfipost.com .

24 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 sinks in Bay of Bengal; Coast Guard launches rescue operation

New Delhi: A Panama-flagged bulk carrier with 24 crew members on board 20 Chinese, three Myanmar and one Bangladeshi national has sunk in the Bay of Bengal, roughly 240 nautical miles off the Paradip coast of Odisha, triggering a multi-agency search-and-rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Indian Navy. Two [] The post Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 sinks in Bay of Bengal; Coast Guard launches rescue operation appeared first on Tfipost.com .

23 Aug 2026 2:14 pm
IAF concludes high-tempo multinational exercises Pitch Black and Udara Shakti 2026

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has wrapped up back-to-back deployments to Australia and Malaysia, concluding its participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 a dual-nation engagement the Air Force says showcased its long-range operational reach and deepened tactical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. Pitch Black 2026: Rafales debut in [] The post IAF concludes high-tempo multinational exercises Pitch Black and Udara Shakti 2026 appeared first on Tfipost.com

23 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Rawalpindi under Army security cover for six months

New Delhi: Pakistan has deployed three companies of the Pakistan Army more than 400 personnel in Rawalpindi for six months, citing sensitive security duties and the need to respond to any undesirable situation or unforeseen security challenge. The move comes as political tensions remain elevated ahead of Imran Khans party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), [] The post Rawalpindi under Army security cover for six months appeared first on Tfipost.com .

23 Aug 2026 1:17 pm
Who is Pintu, the Kashmiri Pandit arrested after 4-year manhunt in J

New Delhi: Manoj Kumar Bhat, also known as Pintu, a 35-year-old Kashmiri Pandit from Jammu, had managed to stay out of the reach of investigators for nearly four years. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) was looking for him in connection with an alleged cross-border narco-terror financing network, in which narcotics were allegedly smuggled from Pakistan [] The post Who is Pintu, the Kashmiri Pandit arrested after 4-year manhunt in J&K narco-terror case? appeared first on Tfipost.com .

23 Aug 2026 1:11 pm
Family of Three Dies After iPhone EMI Dispute in Maharashtra

A family of three from Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district died on Friday after a dispute over unpaid iPhone EMI installments escalated into a tragedy on a hilltop, according to police. Eighteen-year-old Kunal Chandgude, a resident of the Zalta Phata area, had purchased an iPhone on EMI but was struggling to keep up with the payments. [] The post Family of Three Dies After iPhone EMI Dispute in Maharashtra A Tragedy Marketing Helped Write appeared first on Tfipost.com .

22 Aug 2026 1:20 pm
India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi

Indian authorities on Thursday dismantled the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, using a JCB to remove traffic bollards, barricades and queue-management structures near the missions visa section. Officials said the structures had been erected beyond the compounds approved boundary. The main building was untouched. The move came three days [] The post India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi appeared first on Tfipost.c

21 Aug 2026 8:16 am
From Service to Yogasana: Armed Forces Bet on Yoga to Give Agniveers a Head Start as Instructors

For all its Indian origins, yoga still runs short of the one thing it needs most to reach a wider audience: enough people qualified to teach it. The armed forces think they may have found part of the answer in their own ranks. The Indian Navy has commenced an eight-week yoga training course at Command [] The post From Service to Yogasana: Armed Forces Bet on Yoga to Give Agniveers a Head Start as Instructors appeared first on Tfipost.com .

20 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
Hate Campaign Intensifies Ahead of Mohan Bhagwats US Visit as Justice For All Seeks to Block RSS Chief

A fresh hate campaign has emerged in the United States ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats scheduled visit, with Chicago-based organisation Justice For All launching an online petition urging the US government to deny him entry. Bhagwat is scheduled to travel to the US, Canada and the UK from August 25 at the invitation of [] The post Hate Campaign Intensifies Ahead of Mohan Bhagwats US Visit as Justice For All Seeks to Block RSS Chief appeared first on Tfipost.com .

20 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
The Guns Behind the Headlines: Artillery

When Operation Sindoor is discussed, the conversation tends to gravitate toward fighter jets, cruise missiles, and air defence systems. But a full year after the operation, official citations and defence reporting have filled in a quieter, less-publicised chapter: the Indian Armys artillery arm carried out precision offensive strikes of its own including a first-of-its-kind [] The post The Guns Behind the Headlines: Artillerys Role in Operation Sindoor appeared first on Tfipost.com .

19 Aug 2026 7:48 pm
Sonia Gandhi to Release Memoir

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 .

19 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Makes Maiden Visit to Kashmir

Sergio Gor, the United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon for his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since taking charge earlier this year. The trip marks a significant moment in India-US engagement with the region, as it is the first visit [] The post US Ambassador Sergio Gor Makes Maiden Visit to Kashmir appeared first on Tfipost.com .

19 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
BJP Announces Major Organisational Overhaul: Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav Get Key Roles; Amit Malviya Removed as IT Cell Chief

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday unveiled a sweeping reshuffle of its national organisational team under party president Nitin Nabin, in his first major overhaul since taking charge. The new line-up brings several senior leaders back into prominent roles while dropping a number of long-serving office bearers, and includes a significant change in the [] The post BJP Announces Major Organisational Overhaul: Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav Get Key Roles; Amit Malviya Removed as IT Cell Chief app

17 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Visits Nepal to Strengthen Defence Ties

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday, August 16, 2026, for a four-day official visit to Nepal aimed at deepening the close defence cooperation and long-standing military-to-military ties between the two countries. Seth landed at Tribhuvan International Airport at 4:15 pm on an Air India flight, where he [] The post Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Visits Nepal to Strengthen Defence Ties appeared first on Tfipost.com .

17 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Indian Army Contingent Departs for Exercise MAITREE-XV in Thailand

An Indian Army contingent departed today for Thailand to take part in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE, scheduled to run from August 18 to 31, 2026, at the Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani. The previous edition of the biennial exercise was hosted by India at the Foreign Training Node [] The post Indian Army Contingent Departs for Exercise MAITREE-XV in Thailand appeared first on Tfipost.com .

17 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
Prithviraj Chavan Claims Gopinath Munde Was Set to Join Congress, Sparking Political Row

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan claimed that late BJP leader Gopinath Munde had once decided to defect to the Congress a claim that has been firmly rejected by Mundes daughter and sitting Maharashtra minister, Pankaja Munde. Speaking on Saturday, Chavan asserted [] The post Prithviraj Chavan Claims Gopinath Munde Was Set to Join Congress, Sparking Political Row appeared first on Tfipost.com .

17 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Independence Day: Remembering South India

Indias independence was won through the sacrifices of countless men and women, many of whom remain unknown to the wider public. While national figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Bhagat Singh dominate history books, the regional leaders who fought relentlessly in their own territories deserve equal respect.In South India, several valiant individuals challenged British [] The post Independence Day: Remembering South Indias Unsung Freedom Warriors appeared first on Tfipost.com .

15 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
No Flag Without a Fleet: India

Every great economic power in the modern era arrived at that status by water, not by accident. Britain built an empire on shipping lanes before it built one on factories. The United States became the arbiter of global trade only after its navy could guarantee that trade would move. Chinas manufacturing rise since the 1990s [] The post No Flag Without a Fleet: Indias 2047 Ambition Runs Through the Sea appeared first on Tfipost.com .

14 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Operation Safed Sagar review: an honest, moving portrait of the IAF

Netflixs Operation Safed Sagar, created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava, tells the story of the Indian Air Forces air campaign during the 1999 Kargil War codenamed Safed Sagar in real life. What sets it apart from much of Hindi cinemas war output is what it chooses not to do. There is no [] The post Operation Safed Sagar review: an honest, moving portrait of the IAFs Kargil war appeared first on Tfipost.com .

11 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
Why CRPF suicides are at a five-year high

New Delhi: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recorded 59 suicides in 2025, the highest annual figure in five years, according to official data reported by PTI. More than 80 per cent of those who died belonged to the constabulary the forces lowest ranks and 202 of the 262 suicides recorded between 2021 [] The post Why CRPF suicides are at a five-year high appeared first on Tfipost.com .

11 Aug 2026 4:55 pm
Shah agrees to reply on student protests, but the Opposition holds out for a second debate

New Delhi: For two weeks, Indias Monsoon Session has produced more adjournments than legislation. The trigger was police action against student protesters in Jharkhand and Delhi, and the demand from the Opposition was simple: get the Union home minister, Amit Shah, to answer for it on the floor of the House. On Monday, the government [] The post Shah agrees to reply on student protests, but the Opposition holds out for a second debate appeared first on Tfipost.com .

11 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Why Moscow is looking past the sea for a route to India

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 .

10 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Dil Chahta Hai turns 25: Farhan Akhtar says Akash, Sameer and Sid

New Delhi: Dil Chahta Hai, the film widely credited with reshaping Bollywoods coming-of-age genre, completed 25 years this week, and its director, Farhan Akhtar, marked the occasion with a note of gratitude on X. Cant believe its been 25 years.. Akash, Sameer and Sid dont look like theyve aged a day!!!! Heart filled with gratitude [] The post Dil Chahta Hai turns 25: Farhan Akhtar says Akash, Sameer and Sid dont look like theyve aged a day appeared first on Tfipost.com .

10 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi in first such interaction since his switch to BJP

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha met the prime minister, Narendra Modi, on Saturday, in what he described as a memorable and detailed interaction. The meeting marks Chadhas first publicly shared meeting with Modi since he switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier this year. [] The post Raghav Chadha meets PM Modi in first such interaction since his switch to BJP appeared first on Tfipost.com .

8 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Defence Pact: What

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah, with the deal under negotiation since last year, marking a significant new trilateral framework amid a deepening regional crisis following the Israeli-US strikes on Iran. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Erdogan and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif are [] The post Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Defence Pact: Whats Happening and Why It Matters for India appeared first on Tfipost.com .

7 Aug 2026 1:55 pm
National Handloom Day 2026: PM Modi Salutes India

New Delhi: India marked the 12th National Handloom Day on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to the countrys weavers and artisans in a message posted on X. Today, on National Handloom Day, we celebrate Indias rich and vibrant handloom heritage. We also salute the skill, creativity and dedication of our weavers and [] The post National Handloom Day 2026: PM Modi Salutes Indias Weavers, Ministry Confers Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan appeared first on Tfipost.com .

7 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Gen Z Protesters Are

Amid weeks of youth-led unrest over the NEET paper leak, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat used a Mumbai address on Thursday to reject the branding of young protesters as anti-national, framing their anger instead as something the establishment needs to listen to rather than suppress. Im saying, if Gen Z is protesting, theyre not anti-national. Theyre [] The post RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says Gen Z Protesters Are Not Anti-National, Calls for Dialogue appeared first on Tfipost.com .

6 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
Agni-4 Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired From Odisha, Days After Extended NOTAM Fuelled Speculation

India successfully test-fired the Medium Range Ballistic Missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile, according to official sources. The test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). The trial came days after [] The post Agni-4 Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired From Odisha, Days After Extended NOTAM Fuelled Speculation appeared firs

6 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Reviews Central Command

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), undertook a two-day visit to formations of Central Command on 04 and 05 August 2026 to review the prevailing security environment, operational preparedness and ongoing capability enhancement initiatives. At Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow, the COAS was briefed on the Commands operational posture, infrastructure development, modernisation efforts [] The post Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Reviews Central Commands Combat Readiness, Pushes

5 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Seven years since Article 370: what has changed in Jammu and Kashmir, and what has not

Tuesday marks seven years since the Indian government revoked Jammu and Kashmirs special constitutional status under Article 370, splitting the former state into the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Then Home Minister Amit Shah moved the resolution in the Rajya Sabha on 5 August 2019, arguing the provision had let three families [] The post Seven years since Article 370: what has changed in Jammu and Kashmir, and what has not appeared first on Tfipost.com .

5 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
Death Penalty Sought by Delhi Police for Five Convicts in Ankit Sharma Murder Case

The Delhi Police has urged a Delhi court to award the Death penalty to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four other convicts in the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The prosecution made the submission during the sentencing phase after the accused were convicted, arguing that the [] The post Death Penalty Sought by Delhi Police for Five Convicts in Ankit Sharma Murder Case appeared first on Tfipost.com .

28 Jul 2026 6:22 pm
Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati Honoured as Odisha Renames Medical College in Recognition of Tribal Service

The Odisha government has announced that the Government Medical College and Hospital in Phulbani will be renamed after Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati, marking a significant tribute to the Hindu spiritual leaders decades-long contribution to tribal welfare, education, and social service in Kandhamal district. Alongside the renaming, the state has sanctioned a 13 crore development package for [] The post Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati Honoured as Odisha Renames Medical College in Recognition of Tr

28 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
CJP Standoff: Bihar, Assam Drop Protest Cases

The CJP standoff entered a significant new phase after the Bihar and Assam governments announced that they would withdraw criminal cases and legal proceedings initiated against individuals detained during recent protests. The development has been projected by protest organizers as a major victory for demonstrators who had demanded accountability over alleged irregularities in public examinations, [] The post CJP Standoff: Bihar, Assam Drop Protest Cases appeared first on Tfipost.com .

28 Jul 2026 5:56 pm
Arunachaleswarar Temple Property Transfer Sparks Controversy

The transfer of the Arunachaleswarar Temple Property in Chennais Adyar for the restoration of Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddys former residence has sparked a fresh public debate over the management of temple assets in Tamil Nadu. The move, carried out following a Madras High Court order, has drawn both appreciation for preserving the legacy of a pioneering [] The post Arunachaleswarar Temple Property Transfer Sparks Controversy appeared first on Tfipost.com .

27 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
Pakistani Influencers Target India Online through CJP Protest

The role of Pakistani influencers in amplifying controversial narratives around the recent CJP protest has come under renewed scrutiny after social media platforms witnessed a surge in misleading claims targeting Indias institutions and government. Reports suggest that several viral posts carried unverified allegations, exaggerated casualty figures, and manipulated visuals that quickly spread across digital platforms [] The post Pakistani Influencers Target India Online through CJP Protest appea

24 Jul 2026 6:20 pm
Donald Trump Hits India With Fresh Tariffs

The latest tariff announcement by Donald Trump has triggered fresh concerns over the future of global trade, with India among the countries facing an additional 10% levy on selected exports to the United States. Washington has justified the move by alleging that some trading partners benefit from goods produced through forced labour, but the sweeping [] The post Donald Trump Hits India With Fresh Tariffs appeared first on Tfipost.com .

24 Jul 2026 6:09 pm
Union Cabinet Clears Tough Anti-Paper Leak Bill, Paving the Way for Fast-Track Courts and Harsher Punishments

The Union Cabinet has approved a draft law aimed at cracking down on examination paper leaks through stricter punishments, time-bound investigations, and dedicated fast-track courts. The landmark decision reflects the Centres determination to restore confidence in Indias examination system after a series of controversies that have shaken the trust of millions of students and their [] The post Union Cabinet Clears Tough Anti-Paper Leak Bill, Paving the Way for Fast-Track Courts and Harsher Punish

24 Jul 2026 6:00 pm