| BMC polls: Congress decides to go solo; Uddhav–Raj bonhomie strains MVA Dec 20th 2025, 11:48 by TOI NEWS DESK The Congress party has announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently. This decision comes as Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS appear to be aligning, potentially to protect the Thackeray political legacy. The MVA alliance, which includes Congress, faced a significant defeat in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. | | 'Deshdrohis trying to protect infiltrators': PM Modi defends SIR at Assam rally Dec 20th 2025, 11:07 by TOI NEWS DESK Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticized the previous Congress government for neglecting Assam and the Northeast's development. He said Modi government is rectifying past mistakes and is committed to the region's progress. | | T20 World Cup squad: Captain Suryakumar speaks up on his form; remarks after Gill's omission Dec 20th 2025, 11:03 by TOI SPORTS DESK Ahead of the T20 World Cup, selectors dropped Shubman Gill, prioritizing impact players and quick starts. Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh return, while captain Suryakumar Yadav, despite recent lean form, expressed confidence in his batting resurgence. The team aims for stronger performances from its leader as they prepare to defend their title. | | 'I finish them,' says Elon Musk as Delaware Supreme Court restores Tesla pay deal Dec 20th 2025, 10:58 by TOI TECH DESK The Delaware Supreme Court has reinstated Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, overturning a lower court's decision. The court found that canceling the compensation was an inequitable remedy, leaving Musk uncompensated for his six years of work. This ruling affirms the enforceability of the deal, now valued at $139 billion. | | Jharkhand horror: Drunk army jawan 'rapes' woman inside train; accused arrested Dec 20th 2025, 10:47 by TOI CITY DESK An Army jawan on duty was arrested in Ranchi for allegedly raping a 22-year-old woman at Tatisilwai Railway Station. The 42-year-old soldier, reportedly inebriated, took the woman to an empty train coach and committed the assault. He was apprehended after bystanders raised an alarm. | | 'Attack on interests of poor': Sonia Gandhi slams PM Modi over VB-G RAM G Bill Dec 20th 2025, 10:31 by TOI NEWS DESK Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. She claims the new VB-G RAM G Bill replaces MGNREGA and harms the poor. The government states the new law improves upon MGNREGA, which it says was plagued by corruption. The opposition protested the bill's passage in Parliament. | | 'Mistaken for Bangladeshi national': Dalit man beaten to death in Kerala; probe under way Dec 20th 2025, 10:30 by PARTHA BEHERA A Dalit migrant worker from Chhattisgarh, Ramnarayan Baghel, was tragically beaten to death in Kerala's Palakkad district. Initial reports suggest he was mistaken for a Bangladeshi national and possibly a thief after a local incident. Five arrests have been made as police investigate the brutal mob violence that has left his family devastated and sparked fear among migrant communities. | | Augusta Westland deal: Christian Michel released in PMLA case; remains in CBI custody Dec 20th 2025, 10:12 by TOI NEWS DESK A Delhi court on Saturday ordered the release of Christian Michel James from custody in the Augusta Westland money laundering case, as he has served the maximum statutory sentence. While released from the PMLA case, Michel will remain in custody for the related CBI case. | | General degree vs. Honours degree: What matters more in today's job market? Dec 20th 2025, 08:39 by LAKSHIMA SAREEN Indian students often favour honours degrees, but the job market is shifting. Employers now prioritize practical skills, internships, and problem-solving over degree labels. While honours degrees offer depth for academic or specialized careers, general degrees provide flexibility. Ultimately, preparedness and demonstrable abilities, not just the degree title, determine employability in today's economy. | | Court will always lean towards animals who suffer silently: Supreme Court Dec 19th 2025, 21:20 by TNN The Supreme Court has signaled its strong inclination to protect elephants, stating it will always favor animals whose migration paths are obstructed by commercial tourism. This stance emerged during hearings concerning wildlife resorts in Tamil Nadu's Sigur Plateau elephant corridor. The court emphasized that any doubt regarding benefit should go to the silent victims of development. | | Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'A man should not strive to eliminate…' Dec 19th 2025, 14:12 by TOI LIFESTYLE DESK Famous Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud completely changed the way we look at the human mind by discovering psychoanalysis. It was a talking therapy for mental issues rooted in unconscious thoughts which people fail to realize and accept. His famous book "Interpretation of Dreams" said that dreams reveal hidden desires of human beings. | |
