News Update : Tamil Nadu polls: How delimitation storm added a new edge to high-stakes electoral battle - ROHITASHWA RANJAN

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tamil-nadu-polls-how-delimitation-storm-added-a-new-edge-to-high-stakes-electoral-battle/articleshow/130416739.cms Date: 2026-04-21T11:54:54.000Z

News Update : 'Can't let politician ...': Delhi HC Judge rejects Kejriwal's recusal plea in excise case - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cant-let-politician-judge-judicial-competence-delhi-hcs-justice-swarana-kanta-rejects-kejriwals-recusal-plea-in-excise-case/articleshow/130393163.cms Date: 2026-04-20T14:21:03.000Z

News Update : Delimitation decoded: What the Centre tried to do, why oppn shot it down & what happens next - MAHENDRA YADAV

A government bill linking women's reservation to a landmark seat expansion in the parliament and state assemblies was defeated on the floor of the Lok Sabha. The opposition called it a victory against delimitation "by the backdoor." Here is what the bill sought to do, why it collapsed, and what the constitutional fight over representation will look like next. A government bill linking women's reservation to a landmark seat expansion in the parliament and state assemblies was defeated on the floor of the Lok Sabha. The opposition called it a victory against delimitation "by the backdoor." Here is what the bill sought to do, why it collapsed, and what the constitutional fight over representation will look like next. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/delimitation-decoded-what-the-centre-tied-to-do-why-opposition-shot-it-down-what-happens-next/articleshow/130369096.cms Date: 2026-04-19T11:39:58.000Z

News Update : Hormuz firing row: India summons Iranian envoy, lodges strong protest - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/hormuz-firing-row-india-summons-iranian-envoy-lodges-strong-protest/articleshow/130356344.cms Date: 2026-04-18T14:40:38.000Z

News Update : 'Ready for business': Trump says Hormuz open but US blockade on Iran continues - TOI WORLD DESK

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for the remaining truce period on a coordinated route. Previously, Iran had restricted passage to certain vessels. A separate US-Iran ceasefire is also nearing its end. Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for the remaining truce period on a coordinated route. Previously, Iran had restricted passage to certain vessels. A separate US-Iran ceasefire is also nearing its end. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/ready-for-business-trump-says-hormuz-open-but-us-blockade-on-iran-continues/articleshow/130334422.cms Date: 2026-04-17T13:23:10.000Z

News Update : 'Women can tell when they're being misled': Priyanka targets PM over quota bill - TOI NEWS DESK

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's women's reservation and delimitation bills in Lok Sabha, calling them an "open attack" on democracy. She questioned the delay in implementation and alleged the government is diverting from the core issue of women's reservation, while reaffirming Congress's support. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the government's women's reservation and delimitation bills in Lok Sabha, calling them an "open attack" on democracy. She questioned the delay in implementation and alleged the government is diverting from the core issue of women's reservation, while reaffirming Congress's support. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/smells-of-politics-priyanka-gandhi-targets-pm-modi-over-womens-quota-bill-says-delimitation-plan-attack-on-democracy/articleshow/130310174.cms Date: 2026-04-16T14:26:10.000Z

News Update : 'Xi will give me big, fat hug': Trump says he opened Hormuz for China ... 'and also the world' - TOI WORLD DESK

President Trump claims China is pleased with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, stating he's acting for their benefit and the world's. He asserts China has agreed to cease weapon shipments to Iran and anticipates a warm reception from President Xi during an upcoming visit, highlighting smart cooperation over conflict. President Trump claims China is pleased with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, stating he's acting for their benefit and the world's. He asserts China has agreed to cease weapon shipments to Iran and anticipates a warm reception from President Xi during an upcoming visit, highlighting smart cooperation over conflict. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/xi-will-give-me-big-fat-hug-trump-says-he-opened-hormuz-for-china-and-the-world/articleshow/130284475.cms Date: 2026-04-15T12:46:56.000Z

News Update : Nine workers killed, 15 injured in boiler blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nine-workers-killed-15-injured-in-boiler-blast-at-vedanta-power-plant-in-chhattisgarh/articleshow/130260881.cms Date: 2026-04-14T13:47:04.000Z

News Update : Out of missiles: US allies in Gulf turn to Asia for more ammo - TOI WORLD DESK

Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Gulf nations, facing depleted air defence stockpiles due to sustained air bombardment, are urgently seeking alternative weapons suppliers beyond the US. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar are exploring options from South Korea, Ukraine, and Britain, driven by Iranian retaliatory attacks and US delivery delays. This diversification highlights global arms production strains and a shifting defence landscape. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/international/what-can-you-deliver-in-30-days-us-allies-in-gulf-turn-to-uk-south-korea-for-fresh-armor/articleshow/130231353.cms Date: 2026-04-13T09:36:33.000Z

News Update : 'I'm shy of my achievements ...': When Asha Bhosle reflected on her glorious legacy - TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92, leaving behind a profound musical legacy. Known for her prolific career and adaptability, she remained a constant through every era of Indian music. Her words, "I am not done yet," now resonate deeply, reflecting a life dedicated to artistic exploration and a humble spirit despite immense global acclaim. Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at 92, leaving behind a profound musical legacy. Known for her prolific career and adaptability, she remained a constant through every era of Indian music. Her words, "I am not done yet," now resonate deeply, reflecting a life dedicated to artistic exploration and a humble spirit despite immense global acclaim. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/i-am-shy-of-my-achievements-because-i-have-so-much-more-to-learn-when-asha-bhosle-reflected-on-her-glorious-legacy/articleshow/130208518.cms Date: 2026-04-12T13:03:20.000Z

News Update : ‘Praise be to Allah’: Trump goes on social media spree as peace talks with Iran begin in Pakistan - TOI WORLD DESK

Amidst US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan following a ceasefire, President Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and asserted Iran is losing its war. He also boasted about US oil reserves and vowed to prevent fertilizer price gouging, stating American farmers have his support. Amidst US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan following a ceasefire, President Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and asserted Iran is losing its war. He also boasted about US oil reserves and vowed to prevent fertilizer price gouging, stating American farmers have his support. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/praise-be-to-allah-trump-goes-on-social-media-spree-as-peace-talks-with-iran-begin-in-pakistan/articleshow/130192948.cms Date: 2026-04-11T13:37:20.000Z

News Update : Iran's new regime more hardline: Israel's big warning ahead of truce talks - TOI WORLD DESK

Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel's IDF warns of a more extreme Iranian leadership under Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and a joint US-Israeli offensive. Peace talks are set to begin in Islamabad amidst ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/irans-new-regime-more-hardline-under-military-control-israels-big-warning-ahead-of-truce-talks/articleshow/130172160.cms Date: 2026-04-10T14:30:09.000Z

News Update : Shock 40-day blackout: China seals off skies twice the size of Taiwan without warning - TOI WORLD DESK

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific. China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/no-possible-use-other-than-military-china-closes-huge-airspace-zone-off-shanghai-for-40-days-offers-no-explanation/articleshow/130144133.cms Date: 2026-04-09T13:20:08.000Z

News Update : 'Iran begged for this ceasefire': US war secretary Pete Hegseth hails 'victory' over Iran - TOI WORLD DESK

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserted that Iran "begged for ceasefire" following the "decimating" Operation Epic Fury, which rendered their military combat-ineffective. Hegseth credited President Trump for this moment and warned of forceful action to secure Iran's enriched uranium if necessary, signaling a continued hardline US stance. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserted that Iran "begged for ceasefire" following the "decimating" Operation Epic Fury, which rendered their military combat-ineffective. Hegseth credited President Trump for this moment and warned of forceful action to secure Iran's enriched uranium if necessary, signaling a continued hardline US stance. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/iran-begged-for-this-ceasefire-us-war-secretary-pete-hegseth-hails-victory-over-iran/articleshow/130115277.cms Date: 2026-04-08T13:20:59.000Z

News Update : 'Standards should not be lowered': How Tharoor reacted to Kharge's Gujarat remark - TOI NEWS DESK

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks about Kerala voters being "educated and clever" and unlike those in Gujarat have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP. Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor responded by urging a higher standard of political discourse, stating that "our standards should not be lowered to that of those who use bad language." Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks about Kerala voters being "educated and clever" and unlike those in Gujarat have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP. Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor responded by urging a higher standard of political discourse, stating that "our standards should not be lowered to that of those who use bad language." Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/standards-should-not-be-lowered-how-tharoor-reacted-to-kharges-people-illiterate-in-gujarat-remark/articleshow/130088311.cms Date: 2026-04-07T13:29:14.000Z

News Update : 9 cops get death penalty in Sathankulam custodial torture case - KAUSHIK KANNAN

Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died of injuries at the Kovilpatti govt hospital on June 22, 2020, while his father Jeyaraj died on June 23, 2020. Jeyaraj and Beniks were taken to the Sathankulam police in Tuticorin district late in the evening of June 19, 2020, on charges of having kept their shop open beyond the deadline during the Covid-19 lockdown. They were brutally assaulted by the policemen at night and were lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail the next day. Beniks died of injuries at the Kovilpatti govt hospital on June 22, 2020, while his father Jeyaraj died on June 23, 2020. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/sathankulam-custodial-deaths-nine-cops-sentenced-to-death/articleshow/130061312.cms Date: 2026-04-06T12:34:22.000Z

News Update : 'Open the f****** strait or ...': Furious Trump warns Iran of 'hell' in expletive-laced rant - TOI WORLD DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/open-hormuz-or-youll-be-living-in-hell-trumps-expletive-laced-rant-at-iran-threatens-attack-on-tuesday/articleshow/130039019.cms Date: 2026-04-05T12:48:30.000Z

News Update : 'All they care about is politics and power': PM Modi slams Cong for 'endangering' Indians in Gulf - TOI NEWS DESK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress leaders of endangering Indians in the Middle East with their remarks amid the US-Iran conflict. He stated that Congress's statements risk angering Gulf countries, potentially jeopardizing the safety of lakhs of Keralites working there. Modi emphasized his commitment to their security, highlighting India's strong relations with Gulf governments who consider Indians as family. Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress leaders of endangering Indians in the Middle East with their remarks amid the US-Iran conflict. He stated that Congress's statements risk angering Gulf countries, potentially jeopardizing the safety of lakhs of Keralites working there. Modi emphasized his commitment to their security, highlighting India's strong relations with Gulf governments who consider Indians as family. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/all-they-care-about-is-politics-and-power-pm-modi-slams-congress-for-endangering-indians-in-gulf/articleshow/130018534.cms Date: 2026-04-04T11:36:08.000Z

News Update : US pilot captured? Iran claims stealth jet shot down; videos surface of search ops - TOI WORLD DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/us-pilot-captured-iran-claims-stealth-jet-shot-down-videos-surface-of-search-ops/articleshow/130001569.cms Date: 2026-04-03T12:56:54.000Z

News Update : Evil eye emoji: Raghav Chadha fires silent shot on social media after AAP snub - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/evil-eye-emoji-raghav-chadhas-cryptic-tweet-after-being-sidelined-by-aap-posts-video-of-issues-raised-by-him-in-rajya-sabha/articleshow/129981635.cms Date: 2026-04-02T14:15:23.000Z

News Update : How a desi attorney is fighting Trump's order on birthright citizenship - CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/the-ghosh-who-talks-indian-american-attorney-challenges-trump-order-on-birthright-citizenship/articleshow/129953063.cms Date: 2026-04-01T13:13:41.000Z