| 'Second killing of Gandhi': Chidambaram hits out at Centre over VB-G RAM G bill, calls it fraud Dec 21st 2025, 13:58 by TOI NEWS DESK Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram strongly criticized the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA, calling it the "second killing of Mahatma Gandhi." He stated the party will oppose the new VB-G RAM G bill until the original employment guarantee framework is restored, vowing to expose the alleged fraud. | | IND vs PAK Final: Naqvi presents trophy to U19 Asia Cup champs - Watch Dec 21st 2025, 13:54 by TOI SPORTS DESK Pakistan's U19 team secured a dominant 191-run victory over India in the Asia Cup final, preventing a repeat of the senior tournament's trophy presentation drama. A stellar 172 by Sameer Minhas powered Pakistan to 347, a target India couldn't approach, falling for 156. Indian players collected medals separately, avoiding the ACC chairman. | | BJP won 2-0 in 2025 elections, can opposition bounce back in 2026? Dec 21st 2025, 13:24 by PRIYANKA MUKHERJEE Following BJP's 2025 victories in Delhi and Bihar, 2026 presents a crucial comeback opportunity for the opposition. Key contests in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry will test incumbent governments and emerging political forces, with updated electoral rolls adding another layer of intrigue to these significant state elections. | | Watch: What RSS chief said on live-in relationships & how many children to have Dec 21st 2025, 13:07 by TOI NEWS DESK RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking in Kolkata, voiced concerns about live-in relationships, deeming them an unwillingness to accept responsibility. He suggested renunciation for those avoiding marriage. Bhagwat also shared insights from experts, recommending early marriage (19-25) and three children for health and ego management, while acknowledging his personal lack of experience in these matters. | | 'Might change name': Cong taunts BJP over rlys fare hike; slams increasing travel prices Dec 21st 2025, 13:07 by TOI NEWS DESK Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan criticized the Union government's recent railway fare hike, stating it will burden the middle and lower middle class before the Union budget. She slammed the increase of Rs 10 per 500 km, impacting long-distance travel costs significantly. | | Exports to US rebound in Nov amid supply-chain shifts & holiday restocking: GTRI Dec 21st 2025, 13:04 by TOI BUSINESS DESK India's exports to the US rebounded in November after two months of continuous decline. growing by 22.61% to reach $6.98 billion. This was largely driven by upply-chain adjustments and pre-holiday season inventory restocking, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The trade data shows imports from the US also grew significantly, jumping 38.29 per cent to $5.25 billion during the month. | | 3-state crime spree: How gang used Google maps to plan burglaries Dec 21st 2025, 12:45 by B SRIDHAR Police in Jamshedpur have arrested a gang of thieves who utilized Google Maps to scout and target homes for burglaries across Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar. The trio, apprehended after a break-in in Golmuri, were found with stolen gold, a firearm, and tools used for their crimes. They have been placed in judicial custody. | | U19 Asia Cup: India fold for 156; Pakistan win final by 191 runs to lift trophy Dec 21st 2025, 12:22 by TOI SPORTS DESK India suffered a crushing 191-run defeat to Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup final. Chasing a daunting 348, India collapsed to 156 all out. Pakistan bowlers didn't give away and bowled tight lines from the beginning. Fast bowler Ali Raza took 4 wickets, including Ayush Mhatre, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. While Mohammad Sayyam, Abdul Subhan, Huzaifa Ahsan took 2 wickets each. | | 'Chilling message': Cong slams Bihar guv for defending Nitish; hijab row intensifies Dec 21st 2025, 12:12 by TOI NEWS DESK Congress criticizes Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for allegedly violating a young woman's bodily autonomy during an appointment letter distribution event. A video showed Kumar questioning a doctor's naqab, which the Congress leader described as an attempt to normalize unwanted touch from influential men. The doctor has since not reported for duty. | | 'I don't wanna be alive': Tom Brady's post sparks mental health concerns Dec 21st 2025, 10:46 by BARSHA DUTTA Following news of Gisele Bündchen's marriage to Joaquim Valente, Tom Brady shared a song on Instagram with lyrics about mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts, sparking fan concern. The couple, who welcomed a baby earlier this year, reportedly began dating in June 2023. Brady's song choice, Logic's '1-800-273-8255', has raised questions about his state of mind. | | Bezos' ex-wife's charity: Biggest annual donation of $7.1B in 2025; Amazon stake halved Dec 21st 2025, 09:40 by TOI TECH DESK MacKenzie Scott donated over $7.1 billion in 2025 to 186 organizations globally, including universities and environmental nonprofits. This marks her largest annual giveaway, with significant contributions to diversity and equity initiatives like Howard University and college access programs. Scott has also reduced her Amazon stake by $12.6 billion. | |
