News Update : 'Ready for business': Trump says Hormuz open but US blockade on Iran continues - TOI WORLD DESK

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for the remaining truce period on a coordinated route. Previously, Iran had restricted passage to certain vessels. A separate US-Iran ceasefire is also nearing its end. Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for the remaining truce period on a coordinated route. Previously, Iran had restricted passage to certain vessels. A separate US-Iran ceasefire is also nearing its end. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/ready-for-business-trump-says-hormuz-open-but-us-blockade-on-iran-continues/articleshow/130334422.cms Date: 2026-04-17T13:23:10.000Z

News Update : 'Women can tell when they're being misled': Priyanka targets PM over quota bill - TOI NEWS DESK

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's women's reservation and delimitation bills in Lok Sabha, calling them an "open attack" on democracy. She questioned the delay in implementation and alleged the government is diverting from the core issue of women's reservation, while reaffirming Congress's support. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's women's reservation and delimitation bills in Lok Sabha, calling them an "open attack" on democracy. She questioned the delay in implementation and alleged the government is diverting from the core issue of women's reservation, while reaffirming Congress's support. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/smells-of-politics-priyanka-gandhi-targets-pm-modi-over-womens-quota-bill-says-delimitation-plan-attack-on-democracy/articleshow/130310174.cms Date: 2026-04-16T14:26:10.000Z

News Update : 'Xi will give me big, fat hug': Trump says he opened Hormuz for China ... 'and also the world' - TOI WORLD DESK

President Trump claims China is pleased with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, stating he's acting for their benefit and the world's. He asserts China has agreed to cease weapon shipments to Iran and anticipates a warm reception from President Xi during an upcoming visit, highlighting smart cooperation over conflict. President Trump claims China is pleased with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, stating he's acting for their benefit and the world's. He asserts China has agreed to cease weapon shipments to Iran and anticipates a warm reception from President Xi during an upcoming visit, highlighting smart cooperation over conflict. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/xi-will-give-me-big-fat-hug-trump-says-he-opened-hormuz-for-china-and-the-world/articleshow/130284475.cms Date: 2026-04-15T12:46:56.000Z

News Update : Nine workers killed, 15 injured in boiler blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nine-workers-killed-15-injured-in-boiler-blast-at-vedanta-power-plant-in-chhattisgarh/articleshow/130260881.cms Date: 2026-04-14T13:47:04.000Z

News Update : Out of missiles: US allies in Gulf turn to Asia for more ammo - TOI WORLD DESK

Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/what-can-you-deliver-in-30-days-us-allies-in-gulf-turn-to-uk-south-korea-for-fresh-armor/articleshow/130231353.cms Date: 2026-04-13T09:36:33.000Z