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TOI Interview: ‘Rafale deal will toe Make-in-India line’

TOI Interview: ‘Rafale deal will toe Make-in-India line’

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to France next week for the G7 summit, French ambassador Thierry Mathou tells TOI in an exclusive interview that India’s involvement with the group of the world’s most advanced and industrialised nations has become indispensable. Mathou said India’s participation in a ‘defensive’ mission to secure Strait of Hormuz once the conflict is over would send a powerful signal.

Record runs, record sixes, modest final: Explaining IPL 2026's biggest contradiction

After a season that rewrote IPL batting records - 27,450 runs, 1,426 sixes, 65 scores of 200-plus and nine successful 220-plus chases - the 2026 final produced a modest aggregate of 316 runs. Was it an anomaly or part of a larger trend? The TOI Data Desk analysis of all 19 IPL finals reveals that the belief that finals are traditionally low-scoring is largely a myth. Yet recent seasons suggest title deciders may be gradually trending below the scoring pace set during the league stage.

Dehradun woman locked in toilet for 10 months, assaulted by in-laws after twins' birth

A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Dehradun. A 32-year-old woman endured 10 months of confinement in a toilet. Her in-laws allegedly subjected her to brutal assaults, including attacks on her private parts. She was also separated from her newborn twins shortly after birth. The woman was reportedly fed only plain rice and onions during her ordeal.

TOI's IPL team of the season: Sooryavanshi-Kohli at the top; Patidar named captain

In the sensational IPL-2026 season, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took the spotlight, smashing records left and right. Not to be outdone, the legendary Virat Kohli proved that age is just a number with his phenomenal performances on the field. Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar steered RCB to triumph, securing a remarkable second title.

Veteran singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89, fans pay tribute

Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, known for her voice similar to Lata Mangeshkar, passed away at 89. She enchanted listeners for decades with her versatile repertoire in Hindi, Marathi, and other regional languages. Her demise marks the end of a golden era in Indian music.

More muscle, less fat, same deadly swing: How Bhuvneshwar is defying age at 36

At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is still outrunning younger pacers. While generations of fast bowlers have come and gone since his IPL debut in 2011, the RCB veteran remains a constant. TOI traces the fitness transformation, meticulous preparation and daily discipline that have helped him stay relevant in cricket's most demanding format for more than a decade.

Train staff caught washing utensils in toilet; IRCTC gets notice - video

FSSAI has issued a statutory notice to IRCTC after a viral video showed catering staff washing utensils in a train toilet on the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Ernakulam Duronto Express. The food regulator called the act extremely unhygienic and a serious food safety concern, demanding an immediate action taken report and explanation.

TOI Sports Poll: Bumrah emerges top choice to lead MI; SKY least preferred

Following another disappointing IPL season, Mumbai Indians fans overwhelmingly favour pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to take over captaincy for IPL 2027. A poll revealed over 44% support for Bumrah, who has been a key player for the franchise. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma also received significant votes, while Suryakumar Yadav was least preferred.