News Update : Operation Sindoor: China admits it provided support to Pakistan last year - TOI NEWS DESK

China has for the first time publicly acknowledged providing on-ground technical assistance to Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor last year. Chinese engineers from AVIC's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute were involved in ensuring Pakistani aircraft operated at full combat capability. This marks the first official indication of direct Chinese personnel involvement in supporting Pakistani military operations during the conflict. China has for the first time publicly acknowledged providing on-ground technical assistance to Pakistan during India's Operation Sindoor last year. Chinese engineers from AVIC's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute were involved in ensuring Pakistani aircraft operated at full combat capability. This marks the first official indication of direct Chinese personnel involvement in supporting Pakistani military operations during the conflict. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/operation-sindoor-china-admits-it-provided-support-to-pakistan-last-year/articleshow/130961248.cms Date: 2026-05-08T13:17:31.000Z

News Update : 'He should lead': BJP state vice president backs TVK chief Vijay for CM - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/he-should-lead-bjp-state-vice-president-khushbu-sundar-backs-tvk-chief-vijay-for-cm/articleshow/130901867.cms Date: 2026-05-07T14:24:48.000Z

News Update : 'More important ...': SC rebukes Centre, refuses to adjourn hearing on EC appointments law - TOI NEWS DESK

The Supreme Court refused to postpone hearings on petitions challenging the 2023 law for appointing election commissioners, deeming the matter "more important than any other matter." The court allowed petitioners to begin arguments, emphasizing the significance of the case over other ongoing constitutional benches. The Supreme Court refused to postpone hearings on petitions challenging the 2023 law for appointing election commissioners, deeming the matter "more important than any other matter." The court allowed petitioners to begin arguments, emphasizing the significance of the case over other ongoing constitutional benches. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/more-important-than-any-other-matter-sc-refuses-to-defer-hearing-on-ec-appointments-law/articleshow/130857855.cms Date: 2026-05-06T14:16:58.000Z

News Update : TVK's Vijay to take oath as CM on May 7 - short of majority, how will he form govt? - TOI NEWS DESK

TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing commitment to public welfare and state progress. TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing commitment to public welfare and state progress. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tamil-nadu-cm-swearing-in-short-of-majority-by-just-10-seats-tvk-chief-vijay-to-take-oath-on-may-7-but-how-will-it-form-government/articleshow/130829724.cms Date: 2026-05-05T12:57:37.000Z

News Update : From Bengal shock to Tamil Nadu surprise: Time for exit polls to exit? - ABHISHEK MISHRA

Exit polls for five assembly elections proved indicative, not definitive, as results day revealed surprising outcomes. While some projections accurately predicted trends in Kerala and Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu witnessed dramatic shifts, with unexpected victories and significant political realignments challenging pre-election forecasts. Exit polls for five assembly elections proved indicative, not definitive, as results day revealed surprising outcomes. While some projections accurately predicted trends in Kerala and Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu witnessed dramatic shifts, with unexpected victories and significant political realignments challenging pre-election forecasts. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/from-bengal-shock-to-tamil-nadu-surprise-time-for-exit-polls-to-exit/articleshow/130802801.cms Date: 2026-05-04T14:20:56.000Z