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Nvidia builds location verification tech that could help fight chip smuggling
Nvidia has built location verification technology that could indicate which country its chips are operating in, according to sources familiar with the matter
NUPPLs Ghatampur plant Unit-2 begins commercial operations
Youth arrested for robbing a woman in Chennais CMBT
Kapture CX Reports Sustained Profitability, 80% YoY Growth; Eyes 2.5 Expansion Over Next 12 Months
iQIYI Scream Night 2025 Spotlights Creative Excellenceand Industry Momentum
A book to help you mend your broken heart
Milan Vohra, Indias first Mills & Boon author, on her new book, Heartbreak Unfiltered: Things nobody told you about love, loss and letting go, a genre-defying collection of real-life heartbreak narratives
Bangkoks Fah Beer brings her inventive cocktails inspired by the bustling citys streets, to Chennai
At The Park, Chennai, Fah Beer of Bangkok bar Lost in Thaislation will whip up vibrant cocktails inspired by the city and bring her behind-the-counter zero-waste philosophy rooted in respect
Sunny Joseph says Adoor Prakashs statement created confusion, prompting him to clarify the partys position that Congress firmly stands with the survivor
Apple previewed its 5th retail store in India, opens Dec 11 for public
The U.S. based tech giant is also expected to open its 6th and the second store in Mumbai in the early 2026
He (Samson) is like an elder brother to me. I think that because of healthy competition, your talent comes out, said Jitesh Sharma after India defeated South Africa in the first T20I
65 electric buses flagged off in Hyderabad by Telangana Transport Minister
Mr. Nadella has announced an investment of $17.5 billion by 2030 to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for India's AI-first future, marking the third major AI-driven investment in the country in past two months
Lava Agni 4 Review | Pushing boundaries and gets a lot right
While it still proudly carries the Made in India badge, the Agni 4 takes a very different path in design and identity, choosing to stand apart rather than build on its predecessors character
Google launches AI Plus subscription plan in India with access to latest Gemini tools and features
Available for Rs. 399 per month from today, new subscribers can avail the plan for Rs. 199 for the first six months
It added the company was extending all possible assistance to the family members of the deceased and missing crew member
Turkish student who criticised Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules
Rmeysa ztrk, a PhD student studying children's relationship to social media who was involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy, has been out of a Louisiana immigrant detention centre since May and back on the Tufts campus
Pakistan economy regains short-term stability; still burdened by high debt, weak investment: IMF
Pakistans population also continues to grow at a high pace, with mid-2025 official figures citing 2.55%, while World Bank data points to 1.8-1.9%
Prosecution tells court that it requires more time to process and forensically examine incriminating social media posts attributed by the complainant to Sandeep Varier. However, it is unclear whether the judge stayed Variers arrest till the next hearing
The first such legislation in the country, the Bill not only expands the scope those eligible for leave, but also proposes setting up Karnataka Women Well Being Authority
Chinese financial firm's former top official executed in $157 million corruption case
Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings Limited, was executed after he was convicted for illegally accepting bribes
India's new flight duty norms appear more restrictive compared to other jurisdictions: IATA DG
The second phase of the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms have restricted the number of night landings a pilot can make, among other aspects
Mexico will send more water to U.S. but not immediately: Mexican President
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that the country is behind water deliveries to the United States from the Rio Grande River because of drought and pipeline limitations
Tata Sierra review The icon returns with purpose, poise and personality
Every once in a while, a new car arrives that does more than shuffle the marketit changes shifts the mood of an entire segment. The Tata Sierra is one of those rare launches. The name itself carries emotional weight, especially for those who grew up dreaming of that distinctive, glassy silhouette from the nineties. But the 2025 Sierra is not a tribute act. It is a rebirth one that draws from its heritage but refuses to be bound by it
OpenAI, Anthropic form new group under Linux Foundation to standardise AI agents
Other members that have donated to the AAIF include Google, Microsoft, AWS, Bloomberg, and Cloudflare
Health Ministry launches awareness campaign in Delhi metro on women's health, well-being
The campaign will deliver messages on women's safety, mental health support, digital inclusion, Pre-Conception and Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) and tuberculosis awareness across metro trains and select stations
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT defers recording Ramesh Chennithalas statement
SIT was slated to record Chennithalas statement at Kerala Police Crime Branch office at 11 a.m. The MLAs office said SIT contacted them at 10 a.m. and informed that investigating officer was indisposed without citing any reason
One Heung Kong Eye of the Future Unveiled, Crafting a New Global Landmark for Cultural Dialogue
Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list
India currently has 15 elements inscribed on the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Asia Pacific Defies Global Headwinds:Mastercard Economics Institute 2026 Outlook
Cision Appoints Amy Jones as Chief Marketing Officer
Accomplished SaaS and technology marketing leader to accelerate global brand and demand strategy
Donald Trump says he will make a phone call on Cambodia-Thailand clashes
During a rally speech to supporters in the northeastern U.S. State of Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump listed various conflicts he has become involved with diplomatically
Watch: My favourite word is tariff: Trump claims duties are working, insists farmers are happy
Kerala local body polls: As Kochi Corporation awaits new council, experts flag core urban challenges
Peoples opinions range from outright criticism to cautious optimism, and concerns about the lack of clarity on the direction Kochi city should adopt for future development
2025 one of deadliest for the people of Ukraine, says top U.N. official
Four constables killed as their vehicle collides with truck in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar
The police registered a case, and a search was on for the truck driver. The bodies were sent for post-mortem, the police said
U.R. Ananthamurthy memorial lecture in Bengaluru on December 14
The lecture will be delivered by Frederick M. Smith, Professor Emeritus of Sanskrit and Classical Indian Religions, University of Iowa
Sound of Falling trailer: Mascha Schilinskis ambitious multi-generational drama
MUBI has released the first trailer for Sound of Falling, Germanys official submission for the 2026 Best International Feature Oscar and one of the years most decorated festival titles
Wikipedia operator taps former U.S. Ambassador to Chile for CEO role
Wikimedia Foundation, the operator of Wikipedia, on Tuesday named Bernadette Meehan its chief executive officer, tapping an administrator with deep policy expertise and federal government experience
SpaceX to pursue 2026 IPO raising above $30 billion: Report
Elon Musks SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported
Anurag Kashyaps Kennedy to stream on Letterboxds video store
The neo-noir thriller ignited global buzz after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023
Rupee falls 20 paise to 90.07 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said all eyes will be on the U.S.-India trade talks which could give some positivity to the rupee in the coming days
Stock markets rebound in early trade after two days of slump
Among the Sensex constituents, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers
5th Global Capability Centers Summit in Bengaluru on December 12 and 13
Industry leaders, finance professionals, and technology experts are expected to participate, sharing insights on emerging trends and best practices shaping the GCC landscape
Gaza war: Bolivia, Israel to restore diplomatic relations
The Bolivian Foreign Ministry said its top diplomat would meet his Israeli counterpart in Washington to discuss the revival of bilateral ties
Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar wrote to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, demanding an investigation under the direct supervision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu to track down the end beneficiaries in the drug money trail
Samsung SDI's U.S. unit signs $1.4 billion LFP battery deal for U.S. customer
Samsung SDI said on Wednesday that its unit Samsung SDI America has signed a deal to supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to a U.S. company
Meta stake in Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica 'at least 3%', board director says
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which let wearers take photos, stream content and talk to an AI assistant, have boosted EssilorLuxotticas sales this year
U.S. bank executives say AI will boost productivity, cut jobs
JPMorgan Chase's consumer and community banking chief Marianne Lake said at the Goldman Sachs financial services conference the bank has doubled productivity to 6% with AI, from a previous 3% without it
Indian AI royalty proposal targets data practices of OpenAI, Google
The step comes as governments worldwide are fast developing regulations to resolve AI-related copyright disputes, as AI companies say they are making fair use of material generated by content owners
Spinny: Redefining the Pre-Owned Car Market in India
OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit
OpenAI has appointed Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its first chief of revenue
Disney nominates former Apple COO to its board
Jeff Williams retired as Apples COO earlier this year, having held the position since 2015
Spotify expands music videos access to premium users in U.S., Canada to take on YouTube
Spotify said on Tuesday it is making music videos available to premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada
Tragedy at Singshore: Uttarey Food Godown In-Charge Loses Life as Vehicle Plunges 400 Feet
Gangtok, Dec 10 : In a tragic incident reported from West Sikkim, Lilen Subba, the The post Tragedy at Singshore: Uttarey Food Godown In-Charge Loses Life as Vehicle Plunges 400 Feet appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Delhi court grants bail to 10 accused in protest against air pollution near India Gate
Nothing has been discovered against the accused protesters qua their membership in radical organisations related to Naxalites, the court said
Oracle's OpenAI reliance faces scrutiny as debt-fueled AI buildout raises worries
Oracle this year staked claim as one of the bigger providers of the rented computing power essential for generative AI thanks to its tie-up with ChatGPT-creator OpenAI
Everyone should register themselves as Hindus in upcoming census, asks VHP president
The VHPs request came in response to demands from various sections of society, like Adivasis, to include a separate religion code for them
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb childrens social media access
Australia leads the world in banning social media for children under 16; heres a summary of actions taken by other countries and tech companies regarding social media access
Meta says Australia pushing teens to 'less regulated' platforms
Lesser known chat and image sharing apps Lemon8 and yope, which are not currently listed in the social media ban, have shot up the download charts in Australia
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
T.N. School Education Minister unveils logo for CIBF 2026
The fourth edition of CIBF will be held from January 16 to January 18, 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai
Inaugural Total World Chess Championship announced
The tour will be played across the three formats: classical, rapid and blitz. But the classical format has been reduced to a shorter time control of 45 minutes, though.
Anupam Rasayan to acquire U.S. firm Jayhawk for $150 million
The purchase consideration accounts for payment against the equity value of Jayhawk and existing loans payable to the exiting shareholders.
BlackRock unit agrees to invest 3,000 crore in Aditya Birla Renewables for minority stake
The GIP investment translates into an enterprise value of 14,600 crore for ABREN.
Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League
Dominik Szoboszlai's late penalty gave the Reds a huge win at the San Siro in the absence of Egypt star Salah, who was left in England after publicly criticising manager Arne Slot at the weekend
Fifty years ago | Delhi superbazar as model institution
Kejriwal says Gujarat govt stopped him from meeting jailed farmers
He charged that the current administration had behaved in a manner far harsher than what our freedom fighters could have imagined from an independent Indian government.
A hundred years ago | Indian tea
AAP makes fun of Rekha Gupta over 'AQI as temperature' gaffe; BJP responds
Delhiites want to ask these 'AAP' leaders that if they are ridiculing the Chief Minister over one small error, then they should first respond to the serious mistakes made by Arvind Kejriwal in the past years as CM, says Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor
Puig attributed the lack of consistency to Spains hockey ecosystem which remains constrained by finances.
Same number of ATP Challengers, but different prize pools
As per the revised ATP calendar released on December 4, the 2026 season for the second tier of mens tennis will open in Bengaluru on January 5. The event will offer 125 ranking points and more prize money ($225,000) this time.
Bow your head: Mamata demands PMs apology over Bankim da remark
Track them down: Punjab BJP chief demands probe into drug money trail
No scope for fire-safety lapses: Gupta; MCD initiates compliance survey
Inspection of major events, commercial spaces vital to avert Goa-like tragedy:CM; asks Chief Secretary, fire dept. officials to review current mechanism, frame new guidelines if necessary; civic body panel chair seeks compliance report in five days
Release goats into forest to curb leopard attacks: Maharashtra Forest Minister
CM vows to hand over 7,400 EWS flats in Bhalswato slum dwellers
EC officials organise SIR camps to assist sex workers in Kolkata
Honduran leader alleges interference in vote tally
The final votes are still being counted after the November 30 election, with Trump-backed conservative candidate Nasry Asfura holding a slim lead.
Nearly 100 students take part in IIT Delhis STEM mentorship programme for girls
Three arrested in road rage case that killed DTC driver
Lok Nayak Hospital opens centre for Hepatitis treatment
Letters to The Editor December 10, 2025
Bangladesh secures intangible cultural heritage tag for Tangail saree at UNESCO meet
The development comes a year after India gave GI tag to Tangail Saree of Bengal
Note of harmony: on the debate on Vande Mataram
India must uphold social cohesion with a rejuvenated national purpose
Care as disability justice, dignity in mental health
Mental health care must be radically reimagined as the primary pursuit of dignity and disability justice that gives importance to equity, inclusion and diversity
Stalin to launch the second phase of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme on December 12
Fronts meet their match in Twenty20 in Kizhakkambalam
Wanton negligence: on the Goa blaze
Regulatory failure was a contributory factor in the Goa blaze
