The Times of India TikTok ban looms in US: What it means for users and creators

A US appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban. TikTok plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. While President-elect Trump previously supported a ban, he now aims to "save TikTok," adding complexity to the situation. ByteDance opposes selling TikTok, and a sale without its core algorithm is unlikely.

The Times of India Told to focus on studies, boy stabs 2 teachers in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari

A Class XI student in Chhattisgarh stabbed two teachers after being scolded about his studies and mobile phone use. One teacher, Junaid Ahmed, is critically injured with multiple stab wounds, while the other, Kulpreet Singh, received minor injuries. The student, who had recently transferred schools, had reportedly been planning the attack and is currently on the run.

The Times of India Convoy attacked in Bihar; driver shot, drives 5km to protect 15 passengers

In Hematpur, jeep driver Santosh Singh is fighting for his life after being shot in the stomach while protecting 15 passengers. Despite his severe injury, Singh bravely ensured the safety of his passengers before seeking medical help. Police are investigating the incident, which also involved two other vehicles being targeted. A mentally unstable individual is suspected, and investigations are ongoing.

The Times of India 'Sorry for anxiety': South Korea's President on declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for declaring martial law, acknowledging public anxiety. Facing an impeachment vote, he expressed remorse but stopped short of resigning, leaving his future to his party. Yoon assured the nation there would be no further martial law declarations and accepted accountability for his actions.

The Times of India Ayodhya verdict did not uphold secularism: Ex- SC judge RF Nariman

The Times of India Amit Shah blames Kerala for relief delay, Priyanka Gandhi slams ‘excuses’

Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Kerala government for delaying the assessment memo on the Wayanad landslide. Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other MPs requested central funds for victim rehabilitation. Shah stated the memo, estimating Rs 2,219 crore for recovery, was submitted recently. A central team will investigate, and aid will be provided.

The Times of India ‘Leaderless’ Bangladesh in mafia’s grip, says Mamata Banerjee

The Times of India Dalit woman shot, 3 hurt in Madhya Pradesh caste attack

The Times of India Techie trying to save waiter from assault stabbed to death by 3 men

A 28-year-old software engineer, Santosh Raju Petti, was fatally stabbed while intervening in a dispute at a Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar eatery at Jhalta Phata. Three men assaulted a waiter over a soft drink bill, and Petti, mistaken for the owner, was attacked. Two suspects are in custody, while the third remains at large.

The Times of India 'Farmers' produce to be purchased at MSP': Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured farmers of guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) purchases for all marketable surplus produce. This follows Rahul Gandhi's call for immediate implementation of farmers' demands, including a legal MSP guarantee. Chouhan emphasized the government's commitment to setting MSP at over 50% of production costs and expanding procurement beyond key crops like paddy and wheat.

The Times of India 519 Indians staying illegally in US deported in a year: Govt in LS

The Indian government revealed that 519 of its citizens were deported from the US between November 2023 and October 2024. The US government carried out these deportations via commercial and chartered flights because the individuals were deemed unauthorized to stay by US authorities.

The Times of India Love vs law: Is Telangana opening Pandora's Box?

Fifteen children, allegedly victims of a child trafficking ring, face a potential reunion with the couples who paid for their illegal adoptions. A "bonding session" under surveillance will determine if the children, aged seven months to four years, will return to the homes they were removed from six months ago.

The Times of India Pushpa 2 movie crosses Rs 400 crore mark worldwide

Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2: The Rule" continues its box office reign, earning ₹90.10 crore net in India on its second day, reaching a total of ₹265 crore net domestically and crossing ₹400 crore gross worldwide. The film's pan-India release saw high occupancy rates across multiple languages, setting the stage for a record-breaking weekend.

The Times of India Obtaining bail is a right, monk's plea must be heard, religious heads tell Yunus

Minority religious leaders in Bangladesh have appealed to interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus to consider the bail plea of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, facing sedition charges. A bail hearing is rescheduled for January 2nd. Two individuals were remanded in Chittagong concerning the death of Saiful Islam Alif, who died in clashes following the denial of Das's bail.

The Times of India 5.4% GDP growth doesn't indicate systemic slowdown: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted that the slower second-quarter growth doesn't signal a systemic slowdown, attributing it to reduced public spending during the election season. She anticipates a rebound in the third quarter and maintains India's position as the fastest-growing major economy for the coming years, despite global economic challenges and climate change impacts.