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.
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.
PM Modi voices deep concern over alleged drone attack on Putin's home. Russia reviews stance, China & Pakistan react, Ukraine denies. Read the latest diplomatic fallout.
As the Ukraine war enters its fourth year, desperate men risk death crossing frozen borders to escape mobilisation. Read about the silent exodus and war fatigue.
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.
Washington debates offering Ukraine NATO-like security guarantees ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks. Critics warn it could force the US into a direct war with Russia. Read the full analysis.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns Vladimir Putin as a 'man of war' following a deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv. Read the latest updates on the conflict.
Explore the epic 18-day Kurukshetra war from the Mahabharata, a clash of Dharma vs Adharma between Pandavas & Kauravas. Discover key warriors, Krishna's role, and the war's devastating aftermath that birthed the Bhagavad Gita.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy alleges Russia targeted civilian buildings in multiple cities, killing over 10. World leaders condemn the strikes as war crimes. Read the latest updates.
Over 130 Russian drones launched in a major attack on Ukraine, destroying a Kharkiv market and hitting an oil refinery. Civilian casualties reported as war escalates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers a stark Christmas message for Vladimir Putin as Russia launches a major new wave of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Kyiv knows locations of Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missiles in Belarus, sparking an intelligence war. Belarus KGB chief scoffs at the claim. Read the latest on Europe's escalating shadow conflict.
Ukrainian President details a new peace proposal with US, featuring $200B reconstruction, NATO-like security guarantees, and a ceasefire path. Full analysis inside.
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.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan urges India to prepare for conflicts of varying duration, citing terrorism and land disputes. Read his strategic vision for national security.
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.
Sahil Majothi, a 23-year-old from Gujarat, trapped in Ukraine as a prisoner of war after being forced to fight for Russia, sends a desperate SOS video to the Indian government. He warns others of scams in Russia.
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.
French President Macron signals willingness to re-engage with Putin on Ukraine. Kremlin responds with conditions: dialogue based on mutual respect, no political sermons. Is diplomacy back?
Tripura CM Manik Saha confirms deployment of a historic Army battalion in the state bordering Bangladesh. Read about the strategic move and regional implications.