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1+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) Major Mohit Sharma displayed immense courage and sacrifice for India. Born in Rohtak, Haryana, he served in elite forces. He received the Sena Medal for an undercover operation. In his final battle in Kupwara, he rescued soldiers and neutralised terrorists. Major Sharma was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for his supreme sacrifice. His life inspires many. ONGC's long-awaited recovery falters as performance slips back How UPI boom in rest of India hides a paradox in wealthy states Modi-Putin share car ride to 7 LKM, signal rare diplomatic warmth Putin lands in Delhi, Modi breaks protocol to receive "friend' Piyush Goyal urges Indian businesses to explore Russian market India, Russia set big defence talks on S-400 and Su-57 jets Ex-TMC MLA Kabir criticises Mamata of RSS links, Temple Funding 'Fake news is a threat to our democracy': Ashwini Vaishnaw Jaishankar on 6,000 F-1 (US student…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (588+ words) From a Sufi musician's daughter to a WWII resistance hero, Noor Inayat Khan's quiet courage is now immortalised on a French postage stamp. In the quiet shadows of a Parisian apartment, her fingers would dance across the keys of a portable wireless set, the soft clack-clack-clack of Morse code a stark contrast to the pounding of her heart." Each carefully encoded message was a lifeline. This was the clandestine life of Noor Inayat Khan " a woman whose story reads like a riveting novel, but whose courage and sacrifice were profoundly real. Decades after she made the ultimate sacrifice in the dark days of World War II, France has ensured her memory will continue to fly high, honouring the British-Indian spy with a beautiful new postage stamp. This poignant tribute adds another chapter to the legacy of a most unlikely war…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (252+ words) There is a belief about Harbhajan Singh that he is still monitoring the border and gives a hint about any conspiracy of China in advance. Not only this, Chinese soldiers also fear Baba Harbhajan's spirit and feel his presence. Whenever there is a meeting between India and China, a chair is kept vacant for Baba Harbhajan. For the army, he is still an active soldier. There is a room in Baba Harbhajan Singh's temple, which is cleaned daily. His uniform and shoes are kept there. Soldiers say that despite daily cleaning, mud is found in the shoes and creases are found on the bed sheets, as if Baba comes there every day. This story of Baba Harbhajan Singh is still an example among the Indian Army. The soldiers not only respect him but also believe that he is still protecting…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (82+ words) International News: Codenamed "Madeleine," she was known in French Resistance circles as a mysterious figure who seemed to appear and vanish like smoke. France recently h Noor Inayat Khan: How this Indian-origin British spy gave the Nazis a tough time Codenamed "Madeleine," she was known in French Resistance circles as a mysterious figure who seemed to appear and vanish like smoke. France recently honoured her with a commemorative postage stamp for her crucial role in the fight against the Nazi regime...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago (551+ words) Gautham Hazarika's book'The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II'uncovers the overlooked experiences of Indian soldiers in WWII, tracing their dilemmas, sacrifices, and the harsh realities of life as prisoners of war. The narrative traces the formation and evolution of the INA, and the soldiers caught in the middle forced to choose between serving the Crown during Raj and serving with the INA to help Japan. Through extensive research and personal testimonies, the book highlights the human cost of war, honouring the thousands who suffered or died unrecognised and showing how their struggles fed into India's independence movement. Some were fighting the war on behalf'of their allegiance to the Queen. Another section, those who were part of the Indian National Army (INA), were tied up with the Japanese, who assured them of support in helping fight and drive away the…...