| SHANTI, but not quiet: How India is rewriting rules of nuclear energy Dec 19th 2025, 15:28 by ABHISHEK MISHRA Parliament has passed the SHANTI Bill, 2025, opening India's civil nuclear sector to private and foreign investment for the first time. This landmark law aims to boost clean energy, enabling a significant increase in nuclear capacity and attracting substantial investment. The bill overhauls governance, redefining liability and establishing the AERB as an independent safety regulator. | | IND vs SA: Hardik Pandya goes full throttle in 5th T20I; hits 16-ball fifty Dec 19th 2025, 15:23 by TOI SPORTS DESK Hardik Pandya made an immediate impact in Ahmedabad. He hit a six off his first ball, which struck a cameraman. Pandya then smashed three sixes and two fours in one over. He reached his half-century in just 16 balls. Pandya was dismissed after scoring 63 runs off 25 balls. India won the match. | | 'Bat him at No. 3': Former India batter makes strong case for Sanju Samson ahead of T20 World Cup Dec 19th 2025, 15:07 by PRANAV SHUKLA With the T20 World Cup approaching, India's batting dominance has waned, marked by a drop in strike rate and uncertainty in the opening combination. While past success was built on aggressive intent, recent struggles from key players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill raise concerns about team balance and leadership form. | | US' BlueBird satellite launch on December 24: Isro Dec 19th 2025, 14:45 by CHETHAN KUMAR India's space agency ISRO is set to launch a US commercial satellite, 'BlueBird Block-2', on December 24th using its LVM-3 rocket. This mission highlights India's growing prowess in space, capable of launching large satellites for global leaders. The advanced satellite aims to provide high-speed cellular broadband to smartphones worldwide. | | IND vs SA: Umpire down! Sanju Samson's rocket shot hits official – Watch Dec 19th 2025, 14:45 by TOI SPORTS DESK In the match between India and South Africa, there was a concerning moment that saw umpire Rohan Pandit getting struck on the knee by a powerful Sanju Samson shot. Play paused as medical staff attended to the official. India were in a dominant position at 95/1 in the ninth over when the incident occurred. | | Trump and the art of adding your name next to Kennedy Dec 19th 2025, 14:26 by TOI WORLD DESK Donald Trump has never been a president comfortable with abstraction. His idea of power is tactile. You can walk through it, host a dinner in it, point to it from across the street. This is why his second term has been accompanied not just by policy reversals but by an unusual fixation on physical space. | | SIR in Gujarat: Nearly 74 lakh names deleted from rolls; EC opens window for objections Dec 19th 2025, 14:11 by TOI NEWS DESK Gujarat has removed nearly 74 lakh names from its electoral rolls, reducing the total voter count from 5.08 crore to 4.34 crore. This extensive clean-up, part of the Special Intensive Revision exercise, targeted deceased, absent, and duplicate voters. The updated draft rolls are now public, with a deadline of January 18 for objections and claims. | | Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma to play in first 2 matches Dec 19th 2025, 14:04 by GAURAV GUPTA Rohit Sharma will play Mumbai's first two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, while Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shivam Dube are absent. Shardul Thakur will captain the squad, which also includes Sarfaraz Khan and his brother Musheer. Ajinkya Rahane will rest due to a hamstring issue. | | Arber Xhekaj, Adam Engstrom shine as Canadiens beat Blackhawks Dec 19th 2025, 13:58 by GLOBAL SPORTS DESK The Montreal Canadiens secured a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, with Zachary Bolduc scoring twice. The team's defense showed promising chemistry, particularly the Arber Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom pairing, which fans are advocating to keep. This defensive adjustment, alongside Bolduc's offensive surge, provides a potential solution for the Canadiens as they face a challenging upcoming road trip. | | What is Bravo Eugenia? Jerry Jones' $250mn superyacht named after his wife Dec 19th 2025, 13:15 by DR. ARATI KULKARNI SRIVASTAVA Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones commissioned the $250 million superyacht, Bravo Eugenia, a stunning tribute to his wife, Eugenia. This opulent vessel, designed by Nuvolari Lenard and Reymond Langton Design, reflects a deep love and family involvement in its creation. Jones envisions exploring the world from its decks, creating lasting memories. | | Wikipedia founder doubts Grokipedia; warns LLMs not good enough Dec 19th 2025, 11:59 by TOI TECH DESK Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales expressed skepticism about Elon Musk's AI-powered Grokipedia, citing concerns over AI "hallucinations" and potential bias. Wales questioned the credibility of an encyclopedia influenced by Musk's views, contrasting it with Wikipedia's collaborative approach to content. | | Bret Hart & Stephanie Washington net worth 2025: Wrestling legacy and assets Dec 18th 2025, 19:55 by GLOBAL SPORTS DESK Bret Hart, known as "The Hitman," has amassed a net worth of $7 million through his successful wrestling career with WCW and WWE, merchandise, and royalties. He married his third wife, Stephanie, in 2010, and their joint assets include their Alberta home. Despite a significant age gap, Stephanie has supported Hart through his health challenges. | | Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: 'I often think men don't understand…' Dec 18th 2025, 14:30 by TOI LIFESTYLE DESK Leo Tolstoy, a renowned author and philosopher, explored profound themes of personal transformation and societal hypocrisy. His timeless quotes, like "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself," emphasize the importance of inner change. | |
