| Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for this week - check list Dec 22nd 2025, 04:12 by TOI BUSINESS DESK Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services has identified Astra Microwave Products and Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals as top stock picks for the week of December 22, 2025. Astra Microwave is poised for growth in defense electronics, while Crompton aims to expand its market share in consumer electricals, particularly with its acquisition of Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances. | | Stock market today: Nifty50 above 26,100; BSE Sensex up over 450 points Dec 22nd 2025, 04:04 by TOI BUSINESS DESK Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Monday. While Nifty50 was above 26,100, BSE Sensex surged over 450 points. | | Indonesia bus crash: Driver loses control, hits barrier; 15 killed Dec 22nd 2025, 03:24 by TOI WORLD DESK At least 15 people died when an inter-province passenger bus veered off a toll road on Java, Indonesia, early Monday. The bus, en route from Jakarta to Yogyakarta with 34 passengers, struck a barrier and overturned. The cause of the crash and the condition of the injured are still being investigated. | | 'Studied India's success': How can Pakistan's cricket be fixed? Selector reveals blueprint Dec 22nd 2025, 03:15 by TOI SPORTS DESK Pakistan's chief selector Aaqib Javed revealed he's studied India's white-ball success to improve Pakistan's cricket structure. He stressed that quality talent, fostered by robust infrastructure and competition, is key to sustained success, not just individual brilliance. Javed expressed optimism about Pakistan's current team, especially with the upcoming T20 World Cup in familiar conditions. | | 'India sees chaos': Hasina on 'reality of Yunus' Bangladesh'; blames interim govt Dec 22nd 2025, 02:48 by TOI WORLD DESK Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina reacted to the death of student leader Sharif Usman Hadi, highlighting the deteriorating law and order in what she called the reality of Yunus's Bangladesh. She accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of failing to protect minorities and allowing violence to escalate across the country. | | 'No energy left': Rohit Sharma makes candid revelations; opens up about 2023 World Cup final Dec 22nd 2025, 02:46 by TOI SPORTS DESK Former India captain Rohit Sharma revealed he considered quitting cricket after the 2023 ODI World Cup final loss to Australia. The emotional toll of the defeat, after investing heavily since becoming captain, left him feeling drained. It took months of recovery and self-reflection to regain his passion for the sport. | | Building Mars colonies with ice: How scientists plan to make it possible Dec 22nd 2025, 02:30 by TOI TECH DESK Mars' abundant ice offers a revolutionary solution for future human settlements. Scientists propose using this frozen water as a primary building material, providing crucial insulation against extreme temperatures and harmful radiation. This sustainable approach significantly reduces reliance on Earth-based supplies, making Mars colonization more practical and cost-effective, paving the way for a new era of space exploration. | | Gold price jumps record high to $4,383 — What's driving the rally? Dec 22nd 2025, 02:19 by TOI BUSINESS DESK Gold prices reached a record high, driven by expectations of further US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and a weaker dollar. The yellow metal's appeal as a safe haven has been bolstered by geopolitical tensions and central bank buying, with silver also experiencing significant gains. | | Delhi air pollution crisis: AQI remains very poor; 4 areas slip into 'severe' zone Dec 22nd 2025, 01:58 by TOI CITY DESK Delhi experienced hazy skies on Monday, with the overall air quality falling into the 'very poor' category. Four areas, including Narela and Bawana, recorded 'severe' AQI levels exceeding 400. This follows a similar trend from Sunday, when the city's AQI was also in the very poor range. | | Elephant toll in Assam rises to 8; Jharkhand cancels 8 trains Dec 22nd 2025, 01:06 by KANGKAN KALITA AND B SRIDHAR Elephant deaths in Assam tragically rose to eight after a Rajdhani Express collision, prompting a speed restriction for trains. Meanwhile, Jharkhand's railway division cancelled eight trains due to heightened wild elephant movement near tracks, marking the third consecutive cancellation to prioritize animal safety. | | How Trump Tariffs may make Zara and H&M's 'China problem' that of entire Europe Dec 21st 2025, 18:46 by TOI TECH DESK Chinese e-commerce giant Shein is rapidly dominating global markets, surpassing established players like Zara and H&M. This surge is fueled by a redirection of low-cost goods to Europe, bypassing US trade restrictions. European retailers face intense price competition, prompting French President Macron to threaten tariffs over the widening trade deficit. | |
