News Update : All-party meet on Middle East: Opposition backs govt steps in crisis, says Rijiju - TOI NEWS DESK

Opposition parties pledged full support to the government on the Middle East crisis following an all-party meeting. Ministers addressed concerns regarding the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on India, including energy supplies and citizen safety. While most parties expressed satisfaction, some, like the TMC, skipped the meeting, and a few voiced lingering concerns about parliamentary debate. Opposition parties pledged full support to the government on the Middle East crisis following an all-party meeting. Ministers addressed concerns regarding the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on India, including energy supplies and citizen safety. While most parties expressed satisfaction, some, like the TMC, skipped the meeting, and a few voiced lingering concerns about parliamentary debate. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/all-party-meet-on-middle-east-opposition-backs-government-steps-in-crisis-says-kiren-rijiju-after-briefing/articleshow/129804178.cms Date: 2026-03-25T14:34:06.000Z

News Update : Is Saudi Arabia calling the shots? Crown Prince MBS urging Trump to keep Iran war alive - report - TOI WORLD DESK

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly urging US President Trump to escalate military action against Iran, viewing it as a chance to reshape the Middle East. He believes removing Iran's current government is key to addressing the threat to Gulf nations. However, Riyadh officially denies pushing for war, emphasizing a peaceful resolution and self-defense against Iranian attacks. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly urging US President Trump to escalate military action against Iran, viewing it as a chance to reshape the Middle East. He believes removing Iran's current government is key to addressing the threat to Gulf nations. However, Riyadh officially denies pushing for war, emphasizing a peaceful resolution and self-defense against Iranian attacks. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/is-saudi-arabia-calling-the-shots-crown-prince-mbs-urging-trump-to-keep-iran-war-alive-report/articleshow/129779129.cms Date: 2026-03-24T14:21:16.000Z

News Update : Fragile footing: How India, China face sizeable economic damage from US-Iran war - SMRITI JAIN

What does this latest disruption mean for the growth prospects of Asian economies that are in large part dependent on oil and energy imports. Since the start of the Middle East conflict, passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has been curtailed. What does this latest disruption mean for the growth prospects of Asian economies that are in large part dependent on oil and energy imports. Since the start of the Middle East conflict, passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has been curtailed. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/fragile-footing-how-india-china-face-sizeable-economic-damage-prospects-from-us-iran-war-outlook-has-grown-more-daunting/articleshow/129753757.cms Date: 2026-03-23T13:27:44.000Z

News Update : As INDIA bloc blocks Congress in states, why grand old party should quit alliance - KUNAL VARMA AND PALLAVI

The INDIA bloc faces internal strife post-Rajya Sabha elections, with allies like SP, CPM, and CPI(ML) criticising Congress. Cross-voting and state-level rivalries, particularly in Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, have frayed the alliance. Regional parties question Congress's leadership, suggesting a need for independent rebuilding before any grand coalition. The INDIA bloc faces internal strife post-Rajya Sabha elections, with allies like SP, CPM, and CPI(ML) criticising Congress. Cross-voting and state-level rivalries, particularly in Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, have frayed the alliance. Regional parties question Congress's leadership, suggesting a need for independent rebuilding before any grand coalition. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/allies-in-delhi-rivals-in-states-why-congress-should-quit-india-bloc-fight-regional-parties-assembly-elections-20206/articleshow/129731064.cms Date: 2026-03-22T09:40:32.000Z

News Update : Israeli F-16 hit? IRGC claims jet struck over central Iran; IDF says aircraft not damaged - TOI WORLD DESK

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have downed an Israeli F-16 over central Iran, a charge Israel denies, stating only that one of its aircraft faced missile fire without sustaining damage. This incident follows Iran's earlier assertion of damaging a US F-35. Independent verification of any aircraft being hit remains elusive. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have downed an Israeli F-16 over central Iran, a charge Israel denies, stating only that one of its aircraft faced missile fire without sustaining damage. This incident follows Iran's earlier assertion of damaging a US F-35. Independent verification of any aircraft being hit remains elusive. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/israeli-f-16-hit-irgc-claims-jet-struck-over-central-iran-idf-says-aircraft-not-damaged/articleshow/129720773.cms Date: 2026-03-21T14:40:20.000Z