| Gold price today: How much 22K, 24K gold costs in your city? Dec 23rd 2025, 09:39 by TOI BUSINESS DESK Gold and silver prices reached unprecedented highs on Tuesday, driven by investor demand for safe-haven assets amidst geopolitical tensions and anticipated US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Both domestic and international markets saw significant surges, with gold futures on MCX and Comex hitting record levels. | | Watch: Moment 'Call Of Duty' creator's Ferrari crashes in California; bursts in flame Dec 23rd 2025, 09:39 by TOI WORLD DESK Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella tragically died in a high-speed Ferrari crash on Sunday. Disturbing video footage of the final moments before the fatal accident has surfaced online, sparking widespread shock and concern. Zampella, a visionary game developer, co-founded Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on the gaming industry. | | Sam Altman says OpenAI would have been in a really bad place if Google had… Dec 23rd 2025, 09:28 by TOI TECH DESK OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed his company narrowly escaped being crushed by Google in the AI race, crediting Google's delayed response to ChatGPT for crucial breathing room. Altman argued Google's lucrative business model hinders its AI pivot, suggesting future success lies in AI-native products, not retrofitting existing ones. OpenAI recently issued a 'code red' alert following Google's Gemini 3 launch. | | World record: Five wickets in an over! Indonesia bowler scripts T20I history Dec 23rd 2025, 09:21 by TOI SPORTS DESK History was etched in T20 Internationals as Indonesian pacer Gede Priandana achieved an unprecedented feat, claiming five wickets in a single over during the match against Cambodia. This remarkable performance, which included a hat-trick, saw Cambodia collapse and secured a significant victory for Indonesia. Priandana's achievement surpasses previous records held by renowned bowlers. | | Vijay Hazare: Virat Kohli's Chinnaswamy comeback delayed; matches move to CoE Dec 23rd 2025, 09:15 by MANUJA VEERAPPA Virat Kohli's highly anticipated return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for the Vijay Hazare Trophy has been postponed. Bengaluru police denied permission due to inadequate facilities, citing safety concerns. The matches, including Delhi vs. Andhra and Delhi vs. Gujarat, will now be held behind closed doors at the KSCA Centre of Excellence. | | Exclusive: Gill to play in Vijay Hazare Trophy; Ranji Trophy appearance on the cards too Dec 23rd 2025, 09:04 by SAHIL MALHOTRA Shubman Gill will represent Punjab in two Vijay Hazare Trophy fixtures on January 3 and 6 before joining the ODI squad against New Zealand. He has also expressed his desire to participate in the remaining Ranji Trophy matches for Punjab. This domestic stint precedes his involvement in the IPL, having been axed from the T20I World Cup squad. | | Gold price jump record high of $4,467; US- Venezuela oil tensions fuel the rally Dec 23rd 2025, 08:52 by TOI BUSINESS DESK Gold prices hit a new record high Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions as the US seized Venezuelan oil tankers. Silver also neared historic peaks, extending a strong rally in precious metals. Expectations of lower US interest rates and a weaker dollar further fueled this surge, making gold an attractive safe haven for investors. | | 'Dhurandhar' box office: Film inches towards Rs 580 cr, beats 'Kantara' Dec 23rd 2025, 08:42 by etimes.in Released on December 5, 'Dhurandhar' has dominated the box office, becoming the biggest second-weekend grosser of all time. The film achieved a rare feat by surpassing its first-week collection in its second week and has now entered the Rs 900 crore club globally within 18 days, making it the highest grosser of 2025. | | Free homes for loyal staff: Chinese tech firm's 5-year reward; post goes viral Dec 23rd 2025, 07:54 by TOI TECH DESK Zhejiang Guosheng Automotive Technology Co. Ltd is gifting 18 renovated flats to employees who commit to five years of service. This initiative aims to attract and retain skilled technical and managerial personnel, with five flats already distributed this year. The company believes this will lower operational costs and enhance quality management. | | Tata Motors to launch 5 new electric cars, set up 1 million charging points by FY30 Dec 23rd 2025, 07:54 by YASH SHARMA Tata Motors is accelerating its electric vehicle ambitions, planning five new EV launches by FY2030, starting with the Sierra EV next year. The company will invest up to Rs 18,000 crore to bolster its EV lineup and charging infrastructure, aiming for one million charging points nationwide. This aggressive expansion follows their milestone of selling 250,000 electric cars. | | Vijay Hazare trophy: No fans for Kohli's domestic return; match behind closed doors - Report Dec 23rd 2025, 07:46 by TOI SPORTS DESK Bengaluru fans will miss Virat Kohli's Vijay Hazare Trophy return as the Karnataka government plans to hold the match behind closed doors due to security concerns. A previous stampede incident has made authorities cautious, leading to the decision to bar spectators from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, despite initial proposals for limited public access. | | Ashes: Mitchell Starc creates history; shatters Waqar Younis' 30-year-old Test record Dec 23rd 2025, 07:26 by TOI SPORTS DESK Mitchell Starc delivered a match-winning all-round performance to help Australia clinch the Ashes, securing an unassailable 3-0 series lead. Starc's 3 wickets in the second innings and a crucial half-century capped a historic year, making him the only bowler to take 50 Test wickets in 2025 with an exceptional strike-rate of 28.7, surpassing Waqar Younis's long-standing record. | | Electoral might: BJP shows Rs 6,900cr bank balance, BSP an astounding 580cr; Cong Rs 53cr Dec 22nd 2025, 23:34 by PRADEEP THAKUR Post-Delhi assembly election disclosures to the Election Commission show BJP holding over Rs 6,900 crore in bank balances, far ahead of rival parties. Congress has about Rs 53 crore, while the BSP holds Rs 580 crore despite limited presence. Congress had reported Rs 517 crore in large donations in 2024–25. | |
