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The project has a dual mandate: enabling the development of 100 new chip designs and training 5,000 students in advanced semiconductor design skills annually.

E-mail received by Chief Minister’s Office reportedly claimed that RDX explosives have been planted by a group involving LTTE and a Karachi-based Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) cell. Police launch extensive checks

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described ChatGPT's launch as a 'scientific windfall' and a defining moment, attributing its success to scaling laws for language models. The company is now making an aggressive infrastructure bet, partnering with industry giants like Nvidia and Oracle to build massive computing capacity, aiming to become 'people's personal AI subscription'.

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell from 59.2 in October to 56.6 in November, highlighting the slowest improvement in operating conditions since February

LoP Kharge brought up the “completely unexpected and sudden exit” of Jagdeep Dhankhar from the office of the Chair of Rajya Sabha

CPI(M) Kerala secretary says ED ‘routinely issues notices during every election’

December ushers in a calmer rhythm for schools across India as exams wind down and winter break approaches. With holidays typically falling between December 20 and 31, students look forward to Christmas festivities, year-end events and a brief pause before the new academic rush begins in January. The month brings a mix of festive charm, rest and school-level transitions.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi, it will be his first visit to India since the Ukraine war began. As the two old partners Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin meet again, the news will be about missiles and credit cards, fighter jets, and oil flows. But the real story behind may be far more complicated.

Gold and silver futures opened strongly on Monday, buoyed by a weakening dollar, anticipated US Federal Reserve rate cuts, and a depreciating rupee. Silver futures reached a new peak, with analysts expecting continued strong momentum driven by global economic factors and currency fluctuations.

India's economy is reportedly growing at an impressive 8.2%, yet the IMF has assigned its national accounts a 'C' grade due to methodological weaknesses. This rating highlights concerns about outdated base years, price deflators, and data granularity, sparking a debate over the accuracy of the reported growth figures.

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn lauded Virat Kohli's enduring ODI relevance, highlighting his "mentally young, fresh, and hungry" approach after a match-winning 135. Steyn emphasised Kohli's vast experience and unwavering self-belief, noting the star batter's palpable excitement for playing for India, even at 37. This stellar performance powered India to a 17-run victory.

Japanese singer Maki Otsuki's Shanghai concert was abruptly halted mid-performance due to rising diplomatic tensions between China and Japan. The incident follows remarks by Japan's prime minister regarding Taiwan, leading to Beijing's strong reaction and a wave of cultural exchange cancellations, including other Japanese artists' shows.

Minister tells officials to complete all local area development work on time

Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan said Anganwadi workers were under “severe pressure” to attain “targets” in the distribution of enumeration forms for the SIR

A man murdered his estranged wife in a women's hostel after receiving an intimate photo of her with her lover. He then took a selfie with her body and posted it as his WhatsApp status. The accused was arrested at the scene and remanded to judicial custody.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan to the Rajya Sabha on the first day of Winter Session, highlighting his dedication to social service and his connection with tribal communities in Jharkhand. PM Modi assured the House's cooperation, emphasizing decorum and policy over slogans, while also urging the opposition to move past recent election defeats.

Special MCOCA court judge V.G. Mohite ruled that the entire chain of evidence suffered from major legal and procedural lapses

The arrested were suspected to be related to unknown insurgent groups, the police added

Harpreet Singh Gulati, who is in the liquor trade, was arrested on Saturday, they said. During the probe, the Bureau detected a transaction of ₹10 crore between Gulati's companies and firms run by the Majithia family

PM Modi said the session must not become a stage for political theatrics but a platform for constructive and result-driven debate