News Update : Limited success? US strikes destroyed one-third of Iran’s missile arsenal - what intel reveals - TOI WORLD DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/limited-success-us-strikes-destroyed-one-third-of-irans-missile-arsenal-what-intel-reveals/articleshow/129849611.cms Date: 2026-03-27T14:10:06.000Z

News Update : 'Ludicrous': US defence expert ridicules Pak's mediation role in Iran war, pitches India - TOI WORLD DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/ludicrous-nonsense-us-defence-expert-ridicules-pakistans-mediation-push-in-iran-war/articleshow/129826626.cms Date: 2026-03-26T13:38:09.000Z

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