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Vakkom Abdul Khader’s role in the freedom struggle is rarely acknowledged in national memory Eighty-two years ago, a group of young Indian National Army (INA) soldiers, including Vakkom Abdul Khader, embarked on a perilous journey from Penang to British India aboard a Japanese submarine. Their mission was to gather intelligence on British military deployments and…
China Just Became Visa-Free for Brits And Travellers Are Loving It In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, China has agreed to relax visa requirements for British citizens, allowing visa-free travel of up to 30 days for tourism and business visits, a move announced during UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing at the end…
Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and field marshal Asim Munir Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed the personal and national toll of Islamabad’s ongoing debt crisis. Sharif admitted that both he and field marshal Asim Munir (the Army Chief) were forced to “quietly” solicit billions in loans from friendly nations to bridge the country’s external…
KUALA LUMPUR: The stage is set for PM Narendra Modi to once again showcase India’s soft power on the global stage. This time round it’s Malaysia, on Feb 7, as thousands of Indian diaspora members will be waiting to see and hear Modi.Adding to the excitement is the murmur of Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim…
There’s something strange about pain that waits until night. You can get through the day mostly fine, distracted by work, noise, movement, people. And then the lights go off. You lie down. And suddenly, there it is. Aching. Throbbing. Sharp. Persistent. Pain that feels louder because everything else has gone quiet.This kind of pain is…
KOLKATA: A bridge collapsed on Friday while a goods-laden dumper was crossing in West Bengal’s Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar district, officials said. The incident occurred in the morning when a portion of the bridge gave way with a loud noise, leaving the vehicle stranded. The bridge at Baromashia Debnathpara connects Debnathpara New Market with Baromashia over…
Union Budget 2026–27 is just a day away and investors are seeking clarity on whether stock markets will operate or remain shut. The Budget is scheduled to be presented on February 1, which falls on a Sunday, raising questions over market activity as stock exchanges typically remain closed on weekends. Will stock market remain closed…
Aryna Sabalenka (AFP Photo) CHENNAI: Sania Mirza knows a thing or two about fighting back in the final set and going on to win the title. Down in the 2015 Wimbledon doubles final, she, along with Martina Hingis, clawed her way to victory, becoming the first Indian woman to lift the trophy.For the 39-year-old, Carlos…
A full moon arrives at the start of February, settling into the evening sky with little fuss but quiet interest. The event itself is familiar, yet this one carries a detail that does not come around often. Alongside the bright moon, nearby stars and clusters briefly share the same patch of sky. For observers across…
TNTET 2025 result released at trb.tn.gov.in TNTET 2025 result: The Tamil Nadu Teacher Recruitment Board has released the results of the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test 2025 on its official portal, trb.tn.gov.in. Those who took the exam can now check their marks, qualifying status as well as obtain the result PDF by entering their roll…
