TGV Desk
The Women of Chittor Did Not Ask for Your Permission
We are endlessly comfortable with our women as victims, and uneasy the moment they become warriors. A reflection on Swara Bhaskar, the jauhar of Padmaavat, and the courage we keep mistaking for a wound.
Tunisia's top court upholds convictions of opposition figures in state security case
Tunisia's highest court confirms convictions of opposition figures in state security case, as critics allege judiciary acts under political pressure.
UN votes to replace Mercator map with projection showing Africa's true size
UN General Assembly backs Togo-sponsored resolution to retire Mercator projection, with 164 nations voting for map showing Africa's accurate scale.
Trump Dispatches Kushner, Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv for Weekend Peace Talks
Trump sends envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with new peace proposal as talks to end Russia-Ukraine war remain stalled.
EU, NATO pledge tougher stance on Russia after Berlin blames Moscow for Leipzig airport drone plot
EU and NATO vow stronger action after Germany accuses Moscow of drone attack on Leipzig airport, escalating tensions over hybrid warfare campaign.
India, Belgium agree to boost military exchanges, training cooperation
India and Belgium agree to expand military exchanges and training cooperation during Belgian PM's three-day visit to New Delhi.
India launches first geosynchronous Earth observation satellite
ISRO deploys EOS-05, India's first Earth observation satellite operating from geosynchronous orbit 36,000 km above Earth.
India's Foreign Minister Defends Russian Oil Purchases in Exchange With Zelenskyy
India's top diplomat tells Zelenskyy that New Delhi sees oil purchases differently, as country boosts Russian crude imports despite global fuel price volatility.
Putin says Ukraine aviation warning complicates potential peace deal
Putin acknowledges possibility of Ukraine peace deal but says aviation safety warning from Kyiv complicates negotiations, while Trump signals readiness for summit.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio denies India-Iran trade deal talks, warns on sanctions evasion
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies India-Iran trade deal talks following Modi-Pezeshkian meeting, warns nations against helping Tehran evade sanctions.
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of attacking tanker that killed two sailors in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of attacking oil tanker Sidr in Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors as regional tensions escalate.
Ram Temple Trust names retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as first CEO
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra appointed as inaugural CEO of Ram temple trust in Ayodhya, with three new trustees also named.