News Update : 'You have 5 years': Rajnath's 'challenge' for DRDO to develop 5th & 6th gen aero-engines - TOI NEWS DESK

​Speaking at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru, defence minister Rajnath Singh said the establishment, functioning under the DRDO, has become "the foundation of India's strategic capability," crediting its scientists for consistently delivering successful tests and strengthening the country's defence preparedness. Rajnath Singh acknowledged the deadline as a challenge; however, he said it should not come "as a shock or a surprise."​​ ​Speaking at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru, defence minister Rajnath Singh said the establishment, functioning under the DRDO, has become "the foundation of India's strategic capability," crediting its scientists for consistently delivering successful tests and strengthening the country's defence preparedness. Rajnath Singh acknowledged the deadline as a challenge; however, he said it should not come "as a shock or a surprise."​​ Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/you-have-5-years-rajnaths-challenge-for-drdo-to-develop-5th-6th-gen-aero-engines/articleshow/128419617.cms Date: 2026-02-16T11:20:33.000Z

News Update : Navalny poisoned? US says won't 'dispute' report, stops short of blaming Russia - TOI WORLD DESK

US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated Washington is not disputing a report by five European nations concluding Alexei Navalny was fatally poisoned. The report identified a rare toxin from a dart frog, with Russia identified as the prime suspect. Navalny's widow declared his murder a "science-proven fact" after his death in a Russian penal colony. US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated Washington is not disputing a report by five European nations concluding Alexei Navalny was fatally poisoned. The report identified a rare toxin from a dart frog, with Russia identified as the prime suspect. Navalny's widow declared his murder a "science-proven fact" after his death in a Russian penal colony. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/marco-rubio-says-us-not-disputing-european-report-blaming-russia-for-navalny-poisoning/articleshow/128384522.cms Date: 2026-02-15T14:10:53.000Z

News Update : 'Eat well and go to sleep': Surya, Agha sidestep handshake chatter pre India-Pakistan WC clash - TOI SPORTS DESK

Captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained non-committal on whether India and Pakistan players would shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash. Both leaders suggested waiting until match day for a decision, emphasizing their focus on playing good cricket. This follows a history where India did not shake hands with Pakistan in previous encounters. Captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained non-committal on whether India and Pakistan players would shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash. Both leaders suggested waiting until match day for a decision, emphasizing their focus on playing good cricket. This follows a history where India did not shake hands with Pakistan in previous encounters. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/eat-well-and-go-to-sleep-suryakumar-yadav-salman-ali-agha-deflect-handshake-questions-ahead-of-india-pakistan-clash/articleshow/128349267.cms Date: 2026-02-14T13:52:05.000Z

News Update : 'Eroded public confidence': DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 cr for flying Airbus without permit - SAURABH SINHA

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/dgca-fines-air-india-rs-1-crore-for-flying-plane-with-lapsed-airworthiness-certificate-orders-some-post-holders-to-be-removed/articleshow/128308948.cms Date: 2026-02-13T13:42:44.000Z

News Update : 'Serious lapses by cops': Why Lambo crash accused Shivam Mishra got bail within hours - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/kanpur-lambo-crash-court-cites-serious-procedural-lapses-by-cops-why-tobacco-tycoons-son-shivam-mishra-got-bail/articleshow/128255920.cms Date: 2026-02-12T11:55:59.000Z