Patrick Baladi

Following their swearing-in, BJP MLAs Agnimitra Paul, Dilip Ghosh, and Tapas Roy organized a 'fish festival' across Kolkata to counter perceptions of the party's aversion to non-vegetarian food. The events, attended by numerous party workers and locals, featured traditional 'machh-bhat' lunches, aiming to reassure voters about preserving Bengali culinary identity.

Hello, Doctor — our first-of-its-kind digital clinic for TOI+ subscribers — went live recently and the response has been phenomenal. You too can send in your questions; our editorial team will get India’s leading doctors to respond with clear, evidence-based guidance in everyday language

Lucknow Police have arrested a 22-year-old man and detained his minor relative for the brutal murder of a 28-year-old sanitation worker. The accused allegedly killed the victim over his relationship with the accused's mother, a liaison that had reportedly lasted for three years. The police cracked the case within 24 hours by analyzing CCTV footage and electronic surveillance.

Mumbai Indians crashed out of the IPL after a loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, marking their sixth consecutive season without a trophy. Inconsistent performances from the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma and a lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah have plagued the team. Yet, Head coach Mahela Jayawardene continues to back the 'core group' despite the struggles.

A sleeper bus overturned on the Ganga Expressway near Budaun after a tyre burst, resulting in one passenger's death and over 30 injuries. The driver lost control, causing the bus to flip multiple times before landing on the opposite lane. Six passengers remain in critical condition and have been referred for advanced treatment.

The old-school handset, with no internet and no apps, is making a comeback as users tire of doomscrolling and constant pings, fear privacy breaches

OpenAI President Greg Brockman started typing a diary as a college student in 2010. Sixteen years later, Elon Musk's lawyers have it. Over two days in an Oakland federal courthouse, Brockman read his own private entries aloud to a jury, while 1,200 people watched on a YouTube livestream. Here's what's inside the diary now driving the Musk vs OpenAI trial.

India's nuclear journey began with the 1974 'Peaceful Nuclear Explosion' at Pokhran, making it the sixth nation to harness atomic power for defence. Driven by regional security concerns, India conducted the 'Operation Shakti' tests in 1998, solidifying its status as a nuclear power. These advancements underscore India's strategic capabilities and technological prowess.

Government sources indicate no immediate plans to hike gold and silver import duties, despite calls to curb non-essential gold purchases. Meanwhile, India anticipates US trade talks addressing pending issues, including a Section 301 probe, though a comprehensive deal remains distant. India has contested US allegations of structural overcapacity, urging the termination of the investigation.