News Update : Kerala, Assam & Puducherry vote on April 9, TN on April 23, 2-phase polling in WB; results May 4 - TOI NEWS DESK

The Election Commission has unveiled the assembly poll schedule for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Key political players like Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, and Himanta Biswa Sarma are gearing up for intense electoral battles across these states and the Union Territory. The Election Commission has unveiled the assembly poll schedule for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Key political players like Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, and Himanta Biswa Sarma are gearing up for intense electoral battles across these states and the Union Territory. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/assembly-election-2026-date-schedule-voting-phase-result-counting-polls-4-states-1-ut-full-details-election-commission/articleshow/129586874.cms Date: 2026-03-15T11:02:22.000Z

News Update : Pak employees face heat: Up to 30% salary cuts in state firms amid fuel crisis - TOI WORLD DESK

Pakistan's Prime Minister has approved significant salary cuts for state-owned enterprise employees, ranging from 5 to 30 percent, as part of a broad austerity drive. This move follows a sharp fuel price hike linked to the Middle East conflict. The government is also reducing fuel allocations for official vehicles and banning new purchases to fund public relief efforts. Pakistan's Prime Minister has approved significant salary cuts for state-owned enterprise employees, ranging from 5 to 30 percent, as part of a broad austerity drive. This move follows a sharp fuel price hike linked to the Middle East conflict. The government is also reducing fuel allocations for official vehicles and banning new purchases to fund public relief efforts. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-employees-face-the-heat-pm-shehbaz-sharif-approves-up-to-30-salary-cuts-in-state-firms-amid-fuel-crisis/articleshow/129575129.cms Date: 2026-03-14T13:21:29.000Z

News Update : 'Wounded and likely disfigured': How US reacted to Mojtaba Khamenei's first statement - TOI WORLD DESK

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and "likely disfigured" following an air strike. Hegseth cited the absence of a voice or video message from Khamenei as evidence of his condition and lack of legitimacy. Meanwhile, Iranian President's son stated Khamenei is "safe and sound." US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and "likely disfigured" following an air strike. Hegseth cited the absence of a voice or video message from Khamenei as evidence of his condition and lack of legitimacy. Meanwhile, Iranian President's son stated Khamenei is "safe and sound." Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/wounded-and-likely-disfigured-how-us-reacted-to-irans-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khameneis-first-statement/articleshow/129555051.cms Date: 2026-03-13T13:27:43.000Z

News Update : 'We make lot of money': Trump on rising oil prices amid US-Iran war - TOI BUSINESS DESK

President Donald Trump said that US gains from higher oil prices. However, his main focus is stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He described Iran as an "evil empire" whose nuclear ambitions threaten global stability. The conflict with Iran has entered its thirteenth day. The US has reportedly spent over $11. President Donald Trump said that US gains from higher oil prices. However, his main focus is stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He described Iran as an "evil empire" whose nuclear ambitions threaten global stability. The conflict with Iran has entered its thirteenth day. The US has reportedly spent over $11. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/we-make-lot-of-money-trump-on-rising-oil-prices-says-stopping-evil-empire-iran-is-of-greater-interest/articleshow/129510838.cms Date: 2026-03-12T14:10:37.000Z

News Update : RCB vs SRH to kick off IPL 2026 at Chinnaswamy on March 28 - Full schedule inside - TOI SPORTS DESK

IPL 2026 kicks off March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in a Bengaluru opener. The BCCI announced the first 20 days of the schedule, featuring 20 matches across 10 venues. Full schedule awaits state election dates. IPL 2026 kicks off March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in a Bengaluru opener. The BCCI announced the first 20 days of the schedule, featuring 20 matches across 10 venues. Full schedule awaits state election dates. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2026-schedule-announced-chinnaswamy-to-host-rcb-vs-srh-in-tournament-opener-on-march-28/articleshow/129463764.cms Date: 2026-03-11T14:03:08.000Z