News Update : Pakistan, China pose biggest nuclear threat to US, says Tulsi Gabbard - TOI WORLD DESK

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard identified Pakistan as a major nuclear threat, alongside Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea. These nations are developing advanced missile systems capable of reaching the US homeland. Gabbard also noted North Korea's growing ties with Russia and China, while stating Iran's nuclear program was effectively halted last June. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard identified Pakistan as a major nuclear threat, alongside Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea. These nations are developing advanced missile systems capable of reaching the US homeland. Gabbard also noted North Korea's growing ties with Russia and China, while stating Iran's nuclear program was effectively halted last June. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/pakistan-china-pose-biggest-nuclear-threat-to-us-says-tulsi-gabbard/articleshow/129659027.cms Date: 2026-03-18T14:24:21.000Z

News Update : 'Iran posed no threat': Trump's counterterror chief resigns, cites Israel 'pressure' - TOI WORLD DESK

A top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the US-Iran conflict was driven by Israeli pressure and misinformation. Kent, a veteran and Gold Star husband, cited his personal losses and the deceptive tactics used to push for war, echoing the Iraq War's origins. He urged President Trump to reconsider the current path. A top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the US-Iran conflict was driven by Israeli pressure and misinformation. Kent, a veteran and Gold Star husband, cited his personal losses and the deceptive tactics used to push for war, echoing the Iraq War's origins. He urged President Trump to reconsider the current path. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/iran-posed-no-threat-trumps-counterterror-chief-resigns-cites-israel-pressure/articleshow/129634610.cms Date: 2026-03-17T13:58:56.000Z

News Update : Iran asks India to return 3 seized tankers amid Strait of Hormuz talks: Report - TOI WORLD DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/gulf-crisis-iran-seeks-return-of-3-tankers-seized-by-india-in-return-for-hormuz-safe-passage-says-report/articleshow/129610205.cms Date: 2026-03-16T13:34:58.000Z

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