| Ex-India cricketer calls Gill snub 'damage control'; says selectors 'got carried away' Dec 21st 2025, 05:39 by TOI SPORTS DESK Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup 2026 squad omission is seen as a strategic correction, not a snub. Experts suggest selectors are prioritizing defined roles and recent T20 form over past Test heroics. This shift emphasizes specialists for specific game phases, reflecting a pragmatic approach to team composition for the tournament. | | 'Dhurandhar' beats 'Baahubali 2' to record the highest 3rd Saturday collection Dec 21st 2025, 05:09 by JIGAR SHAH Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' continues its record-breaking streak, surpassing 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' and 'Baahubali 2' with a massive Rs 33.50 crore collection on its third Saturday. The film has now amassed Rs 516.50 crore, solidifying its position as a powerful box office performer and inching towards USD 11 million in North America. | | 'Prepare for street movement': Imran Khan calls for protests after 17 yrs sentence Dec 21st 2025, 04:52 by TOI WORLD DESK Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi received a 17-year prison sentence in the Toshakhana-II corruption case. Khan, through his legal team, has called for nationwide protests and plans to challenge the conviction, alleging the verdict was delivered hastily and without evidence. | | Watch: Mumbai BJP MLA slaps auto-rickshaw driver; Congress hits out Dec 21st 2025, 04:44 by TNN A video shows BJP MLA Parag Shah slapping a rickshaw driver in Ghatkopar East. The MLA stated the driver was violating traffic rules and residents had complained about such incidents. The incident occurred during a protest against traffic violations. Police are investigating the matter. The opposition criticized the MLA's actions. | | SC regularises BDS degrees of Rajasthan students; private dental colleges penalised Dec 21st 2025, 04:34 by TOI Education The Supreme Court has regularised Bachelor of Dental Surgery degrees for students admitted to Rajasthan private dental colleges with relaxed NEET criteria. The court held colleges and the state government accountable for violating admission rules. Affected students will provide pro-bono services. Private colleges must deposit Rs 10 crore each, and the Rajasthan government Rs 10 lakh. | | US visa delays: Indian H-1B workers stranded as Trump admin starts social media checks Dec 21st 2025, 04:30 by TOI BUSINESS DESK US companies are grappling with significant disruptions as tighter social media checks by the Trump administration have led to prolonged visa stamping delays for Indian professionals. Many H-1B visa holders are stranded in India, forcing employers to explore remote work options or expedite travel back to the US to avoid visa expiry. | | Nora Fatehi opens up about car crash: 'Saw my life flash before my eyes' Dec 21st 2025, 04:17 by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK In a recent update following a serious car crash, Nora Fatehi shared that she is safe and sound despite enduring minor injuries and a concussion. The incident, triggered by a reckless drunk driver, left her rattled and thrown about in her car. | | From heritage lanes to high-tech hubs: How Hyderabad Metro is changing the city Dec 21st 2025, 04:04 by ANJALI SINGH The Telangana government is taking over Phase-I of the Hyderabad Metro Rail from Larsen & Toubro for Rs 2,000 crore, aiming to improve public transport and bridge the city's socio-economic divide. This move is part of a larger plan to expand the Metro network, with Phase-II proposals submitted to the Centre for funding and approval. | | How much Omega-3 do you really need each day? A new global review breaks it down Dec 21st 2025, 03:07 by TOI LIFESTYLE DESK A global review reveals significant inconsistencies in omega-3 fatty acid recommendations worldwide, leaving many individuals short of essential nutrients for lifelong wellness. While the importance of DHA and EPA is recognized, guidelines vary widely, impacting intake targets for adults, teens, and special populations like pregnant women. | | Man opposes daughter's relationship, 17-yr-old sedates parents, gets father killed by boyfriend Dec 21st 2025, 02:40 by SACHIN SHARMA A 17-year-old girl allegedly orchestrated her father's murder with her lover after he persistently opposed their relationship and confined her. The girl, who had previously attempted to sedate her parents, succeeded on December 18, allowing her boyfriend and his accomplice to fatally stab her father. | | Airbus plans cloud shift: Company moves away from AWS, Google, Microsoft Dec 20th 2025, 19:30 by TOI TECH DESK Airbus is reportedly planning to migrate sensitive workloads to a European cloud, moving away from Google and Microsoft services. This move is driven by concerns over digital sovereignty and the US CLOUD Act, which allows US authorities to access data held by American companies abroad. The aerospace giant aims to ensure European control over its critical data and operations. | |
