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"Give 4 Minutes": A 1971 Counter To Rahul Gandhi's "Political Will" Charge
After a massive face-off over Operation Sindoor, the centre has pushed back against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who had questioned the government's "political will" to strike at Pakistan during the four-day fiery border confrontation.
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"This Government Clueless About What Deterrence Means": Rahul Gandhi
Hitting out at the government for its handling of Operation Sindoor, which was India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said the government lacked the political will to fight Pakistan.
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MiG-21's Final Flight: Why Training, Not The Jet, Failed Air Force Pilots
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to retire its fleet of Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets in September. The aircraft played a key role in India's military campaigns, including the 1971 war against Pakistan.
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Sheikh Hasina Gave "Shoot" Orders During Deadly Bangladesh Protests: Report
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered security forces to "shoot" at students during last year's mass protests, according to a leaked phone call authenticated by the BBC.
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Who Is Queen Maxima? Dutch Empress Stole The Show At NATO Summit
The Netherland's Queen and her husband, King Willem-Alexander, welcomed world leaders from 32 countries at The Hague's World Forum on Tuesday.
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Evin Prison: The Infamous Iranian Jail Struck By Israel
Built in 1971, the Evin Prison was used by the Shah regime to detain thousands of political prisoners in horrifying conditions.
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Turkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Fire, Raging For Over 50 Years, Tamed
An enormous fire has been raging in Turkmenistan for more than 50 years and nobody has been able to tame it - yet. Known as the 'Gateway to Hell', the Darvaza Gas Crater is a massive gas well that got ignited back in 1971.
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PM Modi Plants Sindoor Sapling, A Symbol Of Women's Valor, Inspiration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a 'sindoor' sapling, presented to him by a group of women who had shown remarkable courage during the 1971 war, at his residence on World Environment Day on Thursday.
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Bangladesh Now Drops Bangabandhu From Key Law, Redefines 'Freedom Fighters'
After removing the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from currency notes, the interim government in Bangladesh has made yet another move to erase the legacy of the 1971 liberation struggle which was led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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Bangladesh Islamist Leader On Death Row For 1971 War Crimes Acquitted
Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted a senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader, overturning his death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in a war crimes case related to the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.
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India To Dust Off 1971 War Air Base To Counter Bangladesh's China Turn
Bangladesh's plans to revive a World War II-era air base - Lalmonirhat in Rangpur division - with help from the Chinese has rung alarm bells in the upper echelons of the Indian administration.
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"Had Indira Gandhi Been Alive, I Would Have Asked Her...": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma on Tuesday said had former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi been alive, he would have questioned her about the strategic decisions she made during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
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When Karachi Port Burned For Days In 1971 - Courtesy Indian Navy
The strikes on Malir Cantonment near Karachi and the Navy's forward-deployment in the Arabian Sea brought memories of the 1971 war, when the Indian Navy went on the offensive and decimated the Karachi port.
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Celina Jaitly Says Her Father Vikram Kumar Was "Critically Wounded" During The 1971 War: "He Lost Complete Hearing"
Celina is the daughter of late Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly and granddaughter of late Colonel Eric Francis of the Rajputana Rifles.
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Pak Says Man Who Led Terrorists' Funeral "A Family Man". US Disagrees
The Pakistani armed forces have claimed that Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a US-designated global terrorist, who led the funeral of the terrorists killed in Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor is an ordinary citizen.
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"Give 4 Minutes": A 1971 Counter To Rahul Gandhi's "Political Will" Charge
After a massive face-off over Operation Sindoor, the centre has pushed back against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who had questioned the government's "political will" to strike at Pakistan during the four-day fiery border confrontation.
-
"This Government Clueless About What Deterrence Means": Rahul Gandhi
Hitting out at the government for its handling of Operation Sindoor, which was India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said the government lacked the political will to fight Pakistan.
-
MiG-21's Final Flight: Why Training, Not The Jet, Failed Air Force Pilots
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to retire its fleet of Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets in September. The aircraft played a key role in India's military campaigns, including the 1971 war against Pakistan.
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Sheikh Hasina Gave "Shoot" Orders During Deadly Bangladesh Protests: Report
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ordered security forces to "shoot" at students during last year's mass protests, according to a leaked phone call authenticated by the BBC.
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Who Is Queen Maxima? Dutch Empress Stole The Show At NATO Summit
The Netherland's Queen and her husband, King Willem-Alexander, welcomed world leaders from 32 countries at The Hague's World Forum on Tuesday.
-
Evin Prison: The Infamous Iranian Jail Struck By Israel
Built in 1971, the Evin Prison was used by the Shah regime to detain thousands of political prisoners in horrifying conditions.
-
Turkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Fire, Raging For Over 50 Years, Tamed
An enormous fire has been raging in Turkmenistan for more than 50 years and nobody has been able to tame it - yet. Known as the 'Gateway to Hell', the Darvaza Gas Crater is a massive gas well that got ignited back in 1971.
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PM Modi Plants Sindoor Sapling, A Symbol Of Women's Valor, Inspiration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a 'sindoor' sapling, presented to him by a group of women who had shown remarkable courage during the 1971 war, at his residence on World Environment Day on Thursday.
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Bangladesh Now Drops Bangabandhu From Key Law, Redefines 'Freedom Fighters'
After removing the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from currency notes, the interim government in Bangladesh has made yet another move to erase the legacy of the 1971 liberation struggle which was led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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Bangladesh Islamist Leader On Death Row For 1971 War Crimes Acquitted
Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted a senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader, overturning his death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in a war crimes case related to the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.
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India To Dust Off 1971 War Air Base To Counter Bangladesh's China Turn
Bangladesh's plans to revive a World War II-era air base - Lalmonirhat in Rangpur division - with help from the Chinese has rung alarm bells in the upper echelons of the Indian administration.
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"Had Indira Gandhi Been Alive, I Would Have Asked Her...": Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma on Tuesday said had former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi been alive, he would have questioned her about the strategic decisions she made during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
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When Karachi Port Burned For Days In 1971 - Courtesy Indian Navy
The strikes on Malir Cantonment near Karachi and the Navy's forward-deployment in the Arabian Sea brought memories of the 1971 war, when the Indian Navy went on the offensive and decimated the Karachi port.
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Celina Jaitly Says Her Father Vikram Kumar Was "Critically Wounded" During The 1971 War: "He Lost Complete Hearing"
Celina is the daughter of late Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly and granddaughter of late Colonel Eric Francis of the Rajputana Rifles.
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Pak Says Man Who Led Terrorists' Funeral "A Family Man". US Disagrees
The Pakistani armed forces have claimed that Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a US-designated global terrorist, who led the funeral of the terrorists killed in Indian airstrikes during Operation Sindoor is an ordinary citizen.
