| Parliament clears 'G Ram G' Bill: RS passes law hours after LS approval; oppn protests Dec 18th 2025, 19:52 by TOI NEWS DESK Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G Ram G Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA. The new law aims to enhance rural employment by focusing on durable asset creation and transparency, despite opposition protests over alleged removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name. | | Shilpa Shetty opens new restaurant amid Rs 60 crore fraud case reports Dec 18th 2025, 19:03 by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK Shilpa Shetty launches her new South Indian restaurant, Ammakai, in Bandra, marking an expansion of her culinary ventures. This comes as she and husband Raj Kundra face a Rs 60 crore fraud case, with police registering an FIR. Kundra denies the allegations, stating a quashing petition is pending in court. | | Yunus declares state mourning for Sharif Osman Hadi, supporters protest in Dhaka Dec 18th 2025, 18:30 by TOI WORLD DESK Bangladesh observes a day of state mourning following the assassination of youth leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi in Singapore. This comes amidst escalating anti-India protests in Dhaka, with demonstrators demanding an end to alleged conspiracies and the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. India has resumed visa services in Dhaka, though some centers remain closed due to security concerns. | | US govt blames EU for troubling Google, Apple, Meta and others Dec 18th 2025, 18:25 by TOI TECH DESK US officials, through the USTR, have accused the European Union of discriminating against American tech companies with ongoing lawsuits and regulations. The US threatens retaliatory measures against European tech firms operating in America if the EU does not cease these practices, citing a lack of reciprocal market access. | |
