News Update : Pakistan still a base for terrorists targeting India, says US report - TOI WORLD DESK

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks. Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-still-a-base-for-terrorists-targeting-india-says-us-report/articleshow/129866259.cms Date: 2026-03-28T14:05:33.000Z

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