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From IIT Madras to UC Berkeley, Saketh’s academic journey embodied the aspirations of many Indian students overseas. His sudden death has sent shockwaves across two continents.

Veteran Hollywood star Robert Duvall, known for his iconic performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. His death on Sunday was confirmed by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on Monday.

The Attari-Wagah border ceremony has seen a significant drop in visitor numbers, nearly halving after Operation Sindoor. Changes implemented post-operation, including the removal of the customary handshake and restricted gate openings, have altered the visitor experience. While footfall has improved since the ceremony's resumption, it has not yet returned to pre-operation levels.

A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored leadership transition. While legislators claim the trip is routine, insiders view it as a tactic to counter Shivakumar's push for a CLP meeting to discuss a change in leadership.

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

Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat cautions against unchecked AI adoption, warning of wasted investments due to 'FOMO'. He advocates for a balanced approach, emphasizing gradual progress and experimentation over hasty implementation. Ezzat stresses that AI should drive significant business disruption, not just operational efficiency, and highlights the crucial need for human-AI integration and trust.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregularities. The decision came after opposition members demanded an inquiry into how these certificates were issued so quickly after the death of then-deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

The Pentagon is reportedly considering ending its partnership with AI firm Anthropic over restrictions on military use of its technology. Anthropic refuses to allow its AI for mass surveillance of citizens or fully autonomous weapons, frustrating defense officials. While other companies are more accommodating, Anthropic's firm stance on ethical guardrails could lead to a complete termination of their collaboration.

Far from home comforts and craving Afghan food, Afghanistan’s cricketers are learning to cope with emotional and on-field pressure. A team dinner of Peshawari food helped them process the heartbreak of a double Super Over loss against South Africa, while growing resilience in crunch moments powered them over the line vs UAE, keeping their slim T20 World Cup Super Eight hopes alive.