Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rebuffs claims of AI chip competitors by stressing the need for more computational power in AI. He unveiled Nvidia's next-generation Blackwell Ultra GPU, set for release this year, with increased memory for larger AI models. Future chips include the Vera Rubin system in 2026 and Feynman in 2028 for faster AI processing.
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Tollywood actor Allu Arjun, on interim bail, is summoned by Chikadpally police regarding a fatal stampede at Sandhya Theatre, which occurred despite the police denying permission to the event. The incident led to one woman's death, while her son remains hospitalized.
18-year-old Indian chess prodigy Gukesh D. defeated Ding Liren to become the World Chess Champion. He achieved this historic feat in Singapore, becoming the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to claim the title. Even Elon Musk congratulated Gukesh on his victory. Gukesh called it the "best moment of his life.
Kailash Nagare, a 2020 Young Farmer Award recipient, died by suicide, citing government negligence in a note he left behind. His death, attributed to unaddressed irrigation issues, led to significant unrest among farmers in his village, with demands for immediate government response. He is survived by his family.
Actor Allu Arjun was granted interim bail after being arrested in connection with a fatal stampede at a Hyderabad theatre during the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2'. One woman died and her son was critically injured. Police blamed Arjun's actions for inciting the crowd, while the actor expressed condolences and pledged cooperation with authorities.
Chief coach Gautam Gambhir faces obstacles aligning with selectors and the team amid India's transition during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Communication issues, handling senior players' futures, and selection clarity are being questioned. Performance reviews of Gambhir and his support staff are set post the tour of Australia, which ends on January 7.
Ravichandran Ashwin addressed his retirement from international cricket, stating that a farewell game wasn't necessary. He retired after the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, feeling his creativity on the field had ended. Ashwin emphasised the importance of ending his career on his terms and expressed his intention to continue playing cricket elsewhere.
In Pune, veteran leader Sharad Pawar and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar appeared together at the Vasantdada Sugar Institute meeting, marking their second joint appearance in a week. Previously seen at the '2025 Agriculture Festival', their public presence hints at reconciliation despite past political rifts. Ajit visited Sharad's Delhi residence recently to celebrate his birthday.
After Bollywood actor Preity Zinta slammed Kerala Congress for spreading fake news that the actor got a Rs 19 crore loan written off and for that depositors are on the streets for their money, the party asked the actor to clear the air with proof. "We are glad to accept mistakes if we have made any," the Congress Kerala handle said.
Arshdeep Singh playfully sought blessings from Abhishek Sharma's parents after the SRH batter's explosive 141 against his team. Sharma's father, previously superstitious about watching live, witnessed his son's remarkable innings, spurred by his mother's presence at the match. Yuvraj Singh humorously acknowledged Sharma's newfound maturity in taking singles to reach his century, marking a significant shift in his approach to batting.