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Friday, November 7, 2025
TopicWorld War II

Topic: World War II

How fake photos, names helped two Indian prisoners of war escape Singapore Bidadari camp

In ‘The Forgotten India Prisoners of World War II’, Gautam Hazarika recalls that The British Indian Army had swelled from just over 2,00,000 men in 1939 to 2.5 million soldiers by the end of the war.

King Charles to head 80th Victory over Japan commemorations

The King will be joined by his wife Queen Camilla, PM Keir Starmer, the Japanese ambassador & veterans for a National Service of Remembrance to pay tribute to those killed.

Rudra, Bhairav commandos, Shaktibaan to drone platoons—how Army is transforming for future wars

More than fearsome names given to the new transformed Indian Army, it is advanced technology and superior training that will instil fear in the enemy.

Arunachal to develop World War II museum, showcase significance of Burma Campaign

Chairing a meeting Thursday, Deputy CM Chowna Mein noted the historical significance of the Pangsau Pass and the Stilwell Road, a strategic World War II route where the museum is to be located.

Indian districts that produced for World War II raced ahead in farm-to-factory transition

Research by University of Michigan scholars shows that World War II kickstarted India's industrial growth. It also built the job market.

World War II bomb found near Paris train station, services suspended

The bomb was found 2.5 km (1.55 miles) from the train station, in the middle of the train tracks, the H line said. Train traffic would be disrupted until the de-mining operation was completed.

Why Trump’s bid to end China’s rare earth mineral monopoly may trigger a geopolitical headache

ThePrint Explorer looks at the significance of rare earths, how China rose to dominate the industry, and the US's efforts to claim control over these critical elements.

British journalist wants Bengal Famine focus to shift from accountability to memory

Focus on accountability for the Bengal Famine often obscures all other questions. What’s also required is dignifying the victims by unearthing names and stories.

China can exploit the US fear of nuclear escalation & create trouble at borders

Is the world drifting toward another world war? China’s rise, hyper-nationalism, and border conflicts highlight similarities with the conditions that led to the previous world wars.

The spy who sold out Subhas Chandra Bose—he worked with Britain, Germany, USSR, Japan, Italy

The collapse of the Japanese in Burma and the death of Bose, brought the curtain down on Talwar’s incredible career—one that had seen him work for 3 Axis intelligence services & 2 Allied ones.

On Camera

As Gaza peace plan takes shape, does India have a role?

If there is any country trusted by both sides in Gaza, it is India. While some Arab and Muslim countries are mistrusted by Israel, any Western influence is doubted by Palestinians.

India’s services exports touching $400 bn—a quiet engine offsetting trade deficit

In 2024-25, India exported $387.54 bn worth of services, against imports of $198.14 bn, earning all-time high surplus of $189.40 bn. This offset 2/3rd of goods trade deficit. 

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.