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Agriculture Director says steady supplies have eased shortage concerns and instructs districts to maintain a three-week buffer while intensifying farmer awareness on balanced urea use

BJP workers accuse transgender voters of bogus voting, prompting a confrontation with CPI(M) cadre. Incidents of violence also reported in Karumam and Nedumangad

Drake London has missed three straight games with a PCL sprain and opened Week 15 as a non-participant on Atlanta’s injury report. With the Falcons on a short week and already out of playoff contention, London’s chances of returning against the Buccaneers look slim. Here’s the latest timeline, reporting, and what it means for Atlanta and fantasy managers.

Around 28.6 lakh voters will cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. In six grama panchayats near Tamil Nadu, ballot labels will feature candidates’ names in Tamil, reflecting the region’s linguistic diversity.

Aviation authorities have slashed IndiGo's winter flight schedule by 10% following widespread passenger disruptions. The airline, which previously faced a 5% cut, will now operate significantly fewer flights due to internal mismanagement of crew rosters and inadequate communication. This move aims to stabilize operations and reduce cancellations, with IndiGo submitting a revised schedule soon.

Microsoft is investing $17.5 billion in India, its largest investment in Asia, to bolster the nation's digital infrastructure and AI capabilities. CEO Satya Nadella announced the commitment following a discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming to support India's "AI first future" by developing essential infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities.

US authorities have busted a major smuggling ring exporting over $160 million in advanced Nvidia AI chips to China. Operation Gatekeeper revealed a scheme using fake documents and shell companies. Executives face charges for illegally shipping high-end GPUs, crucial for AI and potentially military use, to restricted destinations. Several arrests and guilty pleas have been made.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared Apple its ultimate rival, shifting focus from AGI to device-centric AI. A 'code red' memo halts moonshot projects to boost ChatGPT's performance, driven by aggressive talent raids from Apple. Meanwhile, Google's Gemini surges, forcing OpenAI to prioritize mass-market appeal and user feedback to regain dominance.

India's middle class is embracing SIPs, with record contributions flowing into mutual funds. However, this financial sophistication masks a growing reliance on debt, as liabilities outpace asset growth. Many families are using credit to fund lifestyles and investments, creating a fragile financial situation despite the SIP boom.

Interpol has issued a Blue Corner notice against Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, according to the Goa Chief Minister's Office

A total of 20 districts in the State recorded below 10°C between December 8 and 9 morning

The Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also quoted Tagore, who said he found "no difficulty" in dissociating the first two stanzas of the poem with the rest of the song