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US President Donald Trump ally Alina Habba resigned as US attorney for New Jersey after an appeals court ruled she had been serving unlawfully. She called the decision political but said she stepped down to protect the office’s stability. Habba will remain a senior adviser as legal battles over Trump-era appointments continue.
US President Trump announced that Nvidia will be permitted to ship H200 chips to approved customers in China and other locations, under conditions aimed at safeguarding national security. He mentioned that AMD, Intel, and other American companies will adhere to the same framework. The Commerce Department is in the process of finalizing the export guidelines.
The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and 13 others under the PMLA for alleged corruption in awarding Delhi Jal Board sewage treatment plant tenders. The probe found involvement in concealing and using ₹17.70 crore proceeds of crime. The complaint was submitted to a Delhi court on December 6.
Starlink clarified that its India pricing displayed online was a “config glitch” showing dummy data and does not reflect actual costs. The service isn’t live, orders aren’t being taken, and final pricing awaits government approvals. The company highlighted high-speed, plug-and-play internet with 99.9% uptime and is hiring in Bengaluru ahead of its India launch.
Regions in southern and western Russia issued warnings about possible drone attacks. Four airports in Vladikavkaz, Grozny, and Magas halt arrivals and departures. Rosaviatsia said the temporary flight restrictions were implemented for safety concerns before normal schedules could resume across the region without major disruptions reported.
Veteran social activist Dr. Baba Adhav died in Pune at 95 after a prolonged illness. A key leader of Maharashtra’s labour movements, he founded the Hamal Panchayat to organise headloaders. Hospitalised 12 days earlier, he died of cardiac arrest. He also championed equality through the influential ‘Ek Gaon Ek Panwatha’ anti-caste campaign.
IBM is buying data-streaming platform Confluent for about $9.3 billion, in one of its biggest acquisitions yet, to enhance real-time software needed for AI. IBM will pay $31 per share, valuing the deal at $11 billion including debt, with an expected closing by mid-2026. Analysts say the move could strengthen IBM’s AI and software growth […]
A 7.5-magnitude offshore earthquake struck northeastern Japan, injuring at least 30 people and triggering evacuations for about 90,000 residents. Tsunami warnings up to three meters were issued for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate before being lifted after smaller waves were confirmed. Officials urged vigilance, as aftershocks remain possible this week.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook Oakland at 2:55 PM today, with its epicentre north of Montclair. San Ramon also experienced continued tremors, including quakes of 2.9 and 2.6 earlier in the afternoon. UC Berkeley seismologist Roland Burgmann said the activity is a “flare-up” of November’s swarm, noting these quakes come and go without a major […]
Kerala will hold the first phase of local body elections tomorrow in 11,168 wards across 595 local bodies, with heavy security. The second phase is on December 11, and votes will be counted on December 13. Over 36,000 candidates are contesting, and the state has more than 2.84 crore voters for the 2025 polls.
A new study warns that extreme floods in the Central Himalayas may become up to 80% stronger by 2100 due to high greenhouse gas emissions. The Karnali River simulation shows such major floods could occur every 5–10 years. Researchers say rainfall, not melting snow, will cause most of the increase, urging urgent emission cuts.
The Telangana government has approved the holiday list for 2026. Government employees will get 27 general holidays and 26 optional holidays next year. Banks will have 23 holidays. The official order was issued by Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao. These holidays will apply to all government offices and banks across the state.
The Golden Globe Awards 2026 nominations are out, with ‘One Battle After Another’ leading with nine nods, including Best Film, Director and Actor. The 83rd Golden Globes will take place on January 11, 2026, hosted by Nikki Glaser. The full list includes top films, TV shows and performances across drama, comedy, and international categories.
A Delhi court has delayed the bail decision for the Kartavya Path protest accused to December 9 because the judge is unwell. Parents expressed frustration over repeated delays. Lawyers said students have exams soon. Police arrested 23 people for protests over air pollution, involving slogans, a scuffle, and pepper spray incidents.
Indian Railways has banned employees from vlogging, making videos, or live streaming while on duty or inside railway areas. The South Eastern Railway said filming in stations, cabins or workshops is unsafe and breaks rules. Staff using phones for non-essential work will face action. Other zones may issue similar orders soon.