James Marquand

A blast near Amritsar's Khasa cantonment and a scooter fire in Jalandhar have sparked political outcry against the Punjab government. While no casualties were reported in Amritsar, opposition parties criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for alleged governance failures and deteriorating law and order, especially given Punjab's sensitive border status.

Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst

Delhi Capitals' IPL 2026 playoff hopes are fading fast after a string of losses, exposing critical issues in their batting, tactical confusion, and pressure handling. With only four games left and a negative net run rate, they face a daunting task to reach the required points. Their upcoming fixtures against strong opponents further complicate their precarious position.

Defeat has exposed in TMC a rot that runs deep. Plus, like Pawars & Yadavs, Banerjees will see intra-family strains testing political bonds. BJP will be relentless. Mamata’s first test, and a tough one, will be upcoming municipal & panchayat polls

AI pioneer Yann LeCun urges students to disregard alarmist CEO pronouncements and fears of AI-driven job losses and extinction. He emphasizes that higher education, particularly in fields like physics and electrical engineering, will become more valuable as AI tools require human oversight and strategic direction, leading to job evolution rather than elimination.