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

News Update : 'I'm shy of my achievements ...': When Asha Bhosle reflected on her glorious legacy - TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92, leaving behind a profound musical legacy. Known for her prolific career and adaptability, she remained a constant through every era of Indian music. Her words, "I am not done yet," now resonate deeply, reflecting a life dedicated to artistic exploration and a humble spirit despite immense global acclaim. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92, leaving behind a profound musical legacy. Known for her prolific career and adaptability, she remained a constant through every era of Indian music. Her words, "I am not done yet," now resonate deeply, reflecting a life dedicated to artistic exploration and a humble spirit despite immense global acclaim. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/i-am-shy-of-my-achievements-because-i-have-so-much-more-to-learn-when-asha-bhosle-reflected-on-her-glorious-legacy/articleshow/130208518.cms Date: 2026-04-12T13:03:20.000Z

News Update : ‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump goes on social media spree as peace talks with Iran begin in Pakistan - TOI WORLD DESK

Amidst US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan following a ceasefire, President Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and asserted Iran is losing its war. He also boasted about US oil reserves and vowed to prevent fertilizer price gouging, stating American farmers have his support. Amidst US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan following a ceasefire, President Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and asserted Iran is losing its war. He also boasted about US oil reserves and vowed to prevent fertilizer price gouging, stating American farmers have his support. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/praise-be-to-allah-trump-goes-on-social-media-spree-as-peace-talks-with-iran-begin-in-pakistan/articleshow/130192948.cms Date: 2026-04-11T13:37:20.000Z