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

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