Explore the heroic true story of 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal, PVC, martyred at 21 in the 1971 war, now immortalised in Sriram Raghavan's film Ikkis starring Agastya Nanda. Discover his bravery and legacy.
Explore the pivotal events of 2nd January: from the institution of Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan to the birth of social reformers and a tragic football stampede. Discover how this day shaped history.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will flag off MDMK chief Vaiko's 'Equality March' from Trichy to Madurai. The walk aims to promote social harmony and counter drug abuse. Read for details.
Ahead of Assembly elections, Assam government accelerates the process to expel individuals declared as foreigners within a week of identification. The move focuses on detention centre inmates. Read the full story.
Discover the true story of 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal's heroic last stand in the 1971 War, the inspiration for the film 'Ikkis'. A tale of unparalleled bravery and sacrifice.
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' offers a humane counter-narrative to jingoistic war films. Based on PVC awardee Arun Khetarpal's true story, it explores vulnerability and grace. Read the full review.
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' is a moving 1971 war drama starring Dharmendra & Agastya Nanda. Read our review of this humane film that puts forgiveness before patriotism.
Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis' is a moving anti-war film starring Dharmendra. It contrasts the 1971 war with a father's peace mission to Pakistan. A poignant take on loss and humanity.
The patriotic war film 'Ikkis', based on PVC recipient Arun Khetarpal, gets U/A certification after CBFC mandates edits. Releasing in 2026, it stars Agastya Nanda. Read more.
Supreme Court stays its own Nov 20 order on Aravali definition based on 100m height, questions bureaucrat-heavy panel. New committee of domain experts to be formed for scientific examination. Mining banned until further orders.
Spiritual leader Sadhguru calls India's Siliguri Corridor a symbol of strategic fragility. He urges action to strengthen this vital link to the Northeast amid regional instability. Read more.
The heroic last stand of 2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal, PVC, in the 1971 Battle of Basantar will be depicted in 'Ikkis'. Agastya Nanda stars as the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient. Releasing Jan 1, 2026.
Bangladesh's political identity, rooted in the secular 1971 Liberation War, faces persistent challenges from resurgent Islamist forces. Analysts trace the nation's complex trajectory and its impact on regional ties. Read the full analysis.
Bangladesh's journey from its 1971 liberation, sparked by language rights, to the 2025 political crisis marked by violence and minority attacks. Explore the historical parallels and current challenges.
Explore how Bollywood films like Ikkis, Border, Raazi, Shershaah, and Uri turned real-life war stories of courage and sacrifice into cinematic masterpieces. Discover the true events behind the drama.
The Indian Air Force presented a ceremonial guard of honour to retired Corporal Zahiruddin Saiyed, a veteran of the 1965 and 1971 wars, at his Vadodara residence. Read about his distinguished service and legacy.
Indian student Kautilya Pandit delivered a scathing critique of Pakistan's Kashmir claims at the Oxford Union, highlighting the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and mocking its military record. Read the full viral speech.
Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty & Sudesh Berry reprise their iconic Border roles in Border 2, set in the 1971 war. A special scene connects the two generations. Read more.
The legacy of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, India's only IAF Param Vir Chakra recipient, is honoured with a gallery at Rashtrapati Bhavan. His family witnessed the historic tribute.
Tripura CM Manik Saha confirms deployment of a historic Army battalion in the state bordering Bangladesh. Read about the strategic move and regional implications.
Offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star vandalised and torched by mobs. Journalists link attacks to newspapers' focus on Liberation War and non-partisan stance. Read more.
A parliamentary panel warns the evolving Bangladesh situation is India's greatest strategic challenge since 1971, urging proactive diplomacy. Read the full analysis.
SSC has declared the CGL Tier 1 2025 result. Candidates can now check scores, cutoff marks, and selection status for Group B & C posts on the official website. Download your scorecard now!
Residents of Shamsher Nagar in Ludhiana held a solemn ceremony to honour 1971 war heroes, including MVC recipient 2nd Lt Shamsher Singh. The event featured a wreath-laying and the inauguration of a new boom barrier for colony security. Read more.
Actress Celina Jaitly seeks help to contact brother detained in UAE. On Vijay Diwas, she shared her late father Colonel VK Jaitly's harrowing 1971 war story. Read her emotional tribute.
Bangladeshi Muktijoddhas at Kolkata's Vijay Diwas celebrations stress dialogue over tensions. They call for patience and renewed cooperation between the two nations. Read more.
Residents of Shamsher Nagar, Ludhiana, organized a solemn ceremony to mark Vijay Diwas, honoring the 1971 war heroes. The event featured patriotic songs and tributes.
Pune's Southern Command marked the 54th Vijay Diwas with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth led tributes to the fallen heroes of the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Read the full report.
Sudarshan Chakra Corps commemorated the 54th Vijay Diwas at Bhopal's war memorial, honoring soldiers of the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Lt Gen Arvind Chauhan led the wreath-laying ceremony. Read more.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka paid homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, hailed soldiers' valor. He also urged new sarpanches to drive village development. Read more.