Times of India The Times of India: Breaking news, views, reviews, cricket from across India
- 'Yet another act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistanby TOI NEWS DESK on March 14, 2026 at 3:46 pm
India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, labeling them an "act of aggression" and emphasizing the need to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty. The strikes, which reportedly caused civilian casualties, follow accusations by the Afghan Taliban government against Pakistan. Pakistan claims its operations target Pakistani Taliban militants and their support networks.
- 'That's all you need': Ponting reveals 'big decision' behind India's T20 WC titleby TOI SPORTS DESK on March 14, 2026 at 3:12 pm
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praised India’s decision to back Sanju Samson as opener in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Samson recovered from a slow start to score 321 runs, including key knocks against the West Indies national cricket team, England national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team. Ponting credited captain Suryakumar Yadav and the team management for showing faith in him and guiding India to the title.
- India’s Goldilocks under threat? How war, crude oil above $100 may deal a blow to growth storyby SMRITI JAIN on March 14, 2026 at 3:05 pm
What do rising crude oil prices spell for India’s GDP growth, inflation, current account deficit, rupee, and fiscal deficit? Economists say that the answer lies in the length of the war.
- Inside Iran’s ‘Mosaic defence’: Why killing top commanders may not break Tehran’s war machineby TOI WORLD DESK on March 14, 2026 at 2:39 pm
Iran's "mosaic defence" strategy ensures the nation can fight on even after devastating attacks. This decentralized model distributes command across multiple nodes, making it resilient to leadership decapitation and infrastructure destruction. It aims to prolong conflicts, turning them into exhausting wars of attrition rather than quick, decisive campaigns, a lesson learned from past regional conflicts.
- Punjab: Shah rules out Akali alliance revival, says BJP will fight 2027 polls to form own govtby TOI NEWS DESK on March 14, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently, aiming to form its own government. He asserted the party's growing vote share and criticized the AAP government's performance on law and order, drugs, and corruption. Shah also pledged to enact a law against religious conversions if the BJP wins.
- Puranik, Aronyak clinch Blitz and Rapid titles at National Chess C'shipby TOI SPORTS DESK on March 14, 2026 at 2:02 pm
The National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship at Sarla Birla University in Ranchi saw over 400 players compete. Abhimanyu Puranik won the Blitz title with 9 points, beating Sayantan Das on tie-break, while Madhavan N B finished third. In Rapid, Aronyak Ghosh remained unbeaten with 9.5/11 to claim the championship.
- 'Surprise attack': Can Iran hit California with kamikaze drones?by TOI WORLD DESK on March 14, 2026 at 1:44 pm
The FBI issued an alert about a potential Iranian drone attack on California, launched from a vessel off the US coast. Officials emphasize this warning is based on unverified intelligence and does not indicate an imminent threat, circulating the information out of caution.
- Ranveer Allahbadia says Karan Johar first to call after ‘India’s Got Latent’ rowby TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK on March 14, 2026 at 1:44 pm
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia revealed filmmaker Karan Johar offered support during his 2025 controversy on 'India's Got Latent'. Johar advised him to focus on mental health, which proved crucial. Allahbadia shared the incident deeply affected him and his mother, who was physically attacked, highlighting the trauma of online outrage and cancel culture.
- Iran crisis: MEA says five Indians killed, one missing in conflictby TOI NEWS DESK on March 14, 2026 at 1:44 pm
Tragedy strikes as five Indians lose their lives and one remains missing amid escalating Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, two Indian LPG carriers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, en route to India with vital fuel supplies. Missions are working tirelessly to aid affected nationals and ensure repatriation.
- Pak, Venezuela & now Iran: How China has become laughingstock of the global stageby TOI WORLD DESK on March 14, 2026 at 1:35 pm
- Queen Elizabeth’s Statue Controversy Sparks Social Media Uproar – Live Updates
In a development that’s captured widespread attention, a newly unveiled statue of Queen Elizabeth II has ignited a significant social… Read more: Queen Elizabeth’s Statue Controversy Sparks Social Media Uproar – Live Updates - Latest Trending News: Narayana Murthy Faces Backlash Over Parenting Remarks – Live Updates
In today’s news, Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys and a prominent figure in India’s tech industry, has sparked a… Read more: Latest Trending News: Narayana Murthy Faces Backlash Over Parenting Remarks – Live Updates - Schoolchildren Caught in Crossfire as Anti-Mosque Protesters Clash with Police in Himachal’s Sanjauli
In a troubling incident in Sanjauli, Himachal Pradesh, schoolchildren were caught in the middle of a violent clash between anti-mosque… Read more: Schoolchildren Caught in Crossfire as Anti-Mosque Protesters Clash with Police in Himachal’s Sanjauli
