News Update : 'Lured with games & gifts': UP couple gets death for sexually abusing 33 boys, selling their videos - ARINDAM GHOSH AND PATHIKRIT CHAKRABORTY

A Pocso court in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a former government engineer and his wife to death for sexually abusing 33 boys over a decade. The couple also sold videos and pictures of their torture on the dark web. The court deemed the crimes "rarest of rare" due to the extreme trauma inflicted on the young victims. A Pocso court in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a former government engineer and his wife to death for sexually abusing 33 boys over a decade. The couple also sold videos and pictures of their torture on the dark web. The court deemed the crimes "rarest of rare" due to the extreme trauma inflicted on the young victims. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/ex-up-jr-engr-his-wife-getdeath-for-sexually-abusing33-boys-selling-their-videos/articleshow/128618220.cms Date: 2026-02-20T18:08:00.000Z

News Update : 'Not a negotiated document': India clarifies on signing UN statement condemning Israel - TOI NEWS DESK

​​India was among more than 100 countries and international organisations that condemned Israel's ongoing efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank in a joint statement at the UN, saying such measures violated international law and undermined the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region. India endorsed the statement late on Wednesday, just before the deadline for joint condemnation lapsed. ​​India was among more than 100 countries and international organisations that condemned Israel's ongoing efforts to consolidate control over the West Bank in a joint statement at the UN, saying such measures violated international law and undermined the ongoing efforts for peace and stability in the region. India endorsed the statement late on Wednesday, just before the deadline for joint condemnation lapsed. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/not-a-negotiated-document-india-clarifies-on-signing-un-statement-condemning-israels-west-bank-expansion/articleshow/128602601.cms Date: 2026-02-20T12:21:21.000Z

News Update : 'Makes your country stronger': French President Macron on criticism over Rafale deal in India - TOI NEWS DESK

French President Emmanuel Macron defended the Rafale deal, stating it strengthens India's defense capabilities and strategic coordination. He emphasized France's commitment to increasing Indian components and manufacturing critical devices in India, including co-production of combat aircraft and maintenance. This comes as India's Defence Acquisition Council cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets. French President Emmanuel Macron defended the Rafale deal, stating it strengthens India's defense capabilities and strategic coordination. He emphasized France's commitment to increasing Indian components and manufacturing critical devices in India, including co-production of combat aircraft and maintenance. This comes as India's Defence Acquisition Council cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/makes-your-country-stronger-french-president-emmanuel-macron-criticism-over-rafale-deal-in-india/articleshow/128559401.cms Date: 2026-02-19T13:31:47.000Z

News Update : ‘Kya karoge jaan ke’: Murdered MBA student’s boyfriend shows no remorse, smirks at reporters - KARISHMA KOTWAL

Accused in the murder of an MBA student displayed striking indifference during a crime scene reconstruction, brushing aside reporters' questions. Police described his demeanor as unusually calm and detached, noting his claims of wanting to communicate with the victim's spirit and his consumption of occult content. Accused in the murder of an MBA student displayed striking indifference during a crime scene reconstruction, brushing aside reporters' questions. Police described his demeanor as unusually calm and detached, noting his claims of wanting to communicate with the victim's spirit and his consumption of occult content. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/kya-karoge-jaan-ke-murdered-indore-mba-students-boyfriend-shows-no-remorse-smirks-at-reporters/articleshow/128491700.cms Date: 2026-02-18T04:34:17.000Z

News Update : 'War room set up': Vaishnaw apologises for 'issues' at AI Summit; what he said on absent top techies - TOI NEWS DESK

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/we-are-open-minded-ashwini-vaishnaw-apologises-for-inconvenience-at-ai-impact-summit-sets-up-war-room/articleshow/128463756.cms Date: 2026-02-17T12:16:12.000Z