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

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