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Topic: 1971 War

Amid sirens & blackouts in Bhuj, I listened to stories of 1971 from steady voices, with a cup of tea

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

Revanth ‘rubber stamp for Delhi durbar,’ alleges Oppn after AICC’s Natarajan meets GoM

BRS, BJP have opened front against Revanth Reddy-led Congress govt over AICC Telangana in-charge Natarajan’s involvement in govt talks to resolve Kancha Gachibowli-HCU issue.

From Army Chief’s office to a ‘befitting place’, 1971 Pakistan surrender painting finds new home

At Chief’s annexe in South Block, the painting served as an enduring backdrop to official meet-ups and photographs with dignitaries who visited Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Yogi, Maurya rift out in open — veiled barbs, quota missives & back-to-back meetings

Maurya’s letter on quota came to light days after Anupriya Patel’s letter to UP CM. Yogi loyalists see bid to weaken CM, Maurya’s aide says Yogi must answer for drubbing in LS polls.

Hopes dashed by controversy-marred results, NEET 2024 students go back to their textbooks

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Air Marshal RN Bharadwaj, junior-most IAF officer awarded Maha Vir Chakra for role in 1971 War, no more

Fondly referred to as ‘Mummy’ by IAF colleagues, former AOC-in-C of Southern Air Command passed away on 13 Feb at his residence in Noida. He was 89.

SII vaccine for deadly meningitis gets WHO nod on quality & safety, can now be procured by UN

MenFive targets 5 causes of meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection that can kill within hours. It can cause severe brain damage and sepsis, and is fatal in 50% cases if untreated.

Lance Naik Bhairon Singh Rathore, 1971 war hero, dies in Jodhpur at 81

The BSF veteran’s bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post during the war was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie 'Border’.

‘Like an alumni association’ — 2-day Sylhet-Silchar festival unites ‘friends’ from across border

116 Bangladeshis are in India to participate in event being held in Assam's Cachar district to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence & 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s liberation from Pakistan.

‘Soldiers and I are expendable, India’s reputation is not’ – How Sam Manekshaw rose to the top

Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, or Sam Bahadur, achieved a rare thing – he became a legend in his own lifetime.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?