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

News Update : Air India sends 'wrong' Boeing 777 to Canada from Delhi - SAURABH SINHA

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/no-entry-air-india-sends-wrong-boeing-777-to-canada-from-delhi-asks-it-to-return-from-over-china/articleshow/129696996.cms Date: 2026-03-20T09:25:08.000Z

News Update : From 'freedom' to 'fury': 23 years on, how US is caught in costly war loop in Middle East - VIVEK DUBEY

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/us-iran-israel-war-iraq-2003-invasion-operation-epic-fury-how-us-is-caught-in-costly-war-loop-in-middle-east/articleshow/129679458.cms Date: 2026-03-19T12:46:21.000Z

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