N P Thapashwini

The Election Commission’s interference in these elections has muddied the waters and precludes any clear analysis of how people voted.

Punjab Kings' strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain in control of qualification mathematically. But unless they quickly clean up the details, they risk entering the playoffs - if they get there - carrying the form of a fading side rather than a genuine contender.

After a decisive electoral defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee faces her toughest political reset in decades. Can a leader forged in agitation rebuild a weakened organisation, reclaim public trust, and reposition herself against an entrenched Bharatiya Janata Party government?

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati testified that Sam Altman created distrust and confusion among senior leaders, describing his actions as "creating chaos" and deceptive. Her testimony came during Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. Murati also revealed her close contact with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during the company's leadership turmoil.

Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may continue to rise, with both precious metals exhibiting a bullish bias, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in a meticulously planned ambush near Kolkata airport. Multiple bike-borne shooters, possibly using sophisticated firearms and a vehicle with a fake number plate, intercepted Rath's SUV and fired at close range.