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Trump praises Jensen Huang and suggests Apple's Tim Cook as his replacement at Nvidia. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

Trump says Tim Cook should replace Jensen Huang at Nvidia

Donald Trump said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had resigned and urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to replace him, calling the proposed handover “a Legend replaces a Legend” in a Truth Social post. He praised Huang’s work and described both executives as legends but offered no confirmation of Huang’s reported departure or any formal succession plan.

The first Quad leaders’ summit since September 2024 will be hosted by the US in Manila, with economic security and critical technologies high on the agenda.

US set to host Quad Leaders Summit in Manila next week

The Quad is expected to unveil economic-security and strategic-infrastructure initiatives at a leaders’ summit in Manila next week, while advancing cooperation on critical technologies and maritime awareness across the Indo-Pacific. Foreign ministers finalized the package and announced more than $85 million to expand access to trusted AI. The US-hosted meeting would be the leaders’ first gathering since September 2024.

Indian vegetarian curry recipes to try.

3 Indian vegetarian curries that offer more than the usual paneer dishes: Full recipe

Three vegetarian curries offer alternatives to familiar paneer dishes: Chef Nar Singh’s smoked pumpkin-makhana curry, anardana gobhi, and Kashmiri-style lotus stem with walnuts. Roasted vegetables, fox nuts, pomegranate’s sweet-tart lift, and creamy, aromatic walnut-yoghurt gravy create textures and regional character. Shared by a New Jersey-based chef, the recipes pair lesser-used Indian ingredients with modern techniques.

A controversy over Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s remarks on Lord Krishna has brought religious leaders, political rivalries and the BJP-SP contest in Uttar Pradesh into focus.

Keeping up with UP| In the Lord’s name: A religious row with a political twist

Preacher Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s disparaging contrast between “our” Ram and “your” Krishna has triggered outrage, political condemnation and Hindu-community divisions, forcing an apology while raising unease for the BJP. The dispute intersects with Mathura temple politics and an escalating Akhilesh Yadav–Raja Bhaiya feud; it also highlights politicians’ reliance on celebrity spiritual leaders to mobilize voters.

URERA has also decided to lay down a standard format for obtaining the consent of the allottees for proposed changes to the plans and specifications of a real estate project. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Homebuyers’ consent must for changes to approved project plans: UP RERA

UP RERA requires promoters to obtain written consent from at least two-thirds of homebuyers before seeking approval for sanctioned-plan changes. Developers must disclose modifications’ effects on units and common areas, submitting consent in a prescribed format with buyer details and revised plans. The rule counters blanket approvals, enforcing Section 14’s protection against unilateral changes.

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Ramayana: Rise of a Legend: Movie halls see a wave of devotion as viewers fold hands, ditch footwear

Audiences are treating Ranbir Kapoor-starrer *Ramayana: Rise of a Legend* as an act of devotion, with social media videos showing some removing slippers before entering cinemas or avoiding recliner seats so their feet do not point toward Lord Ram on screen. Others add humor, while the response recalls the temple-like reverence moviegoers showed for *Jai Santoshi Maa* in 1975.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath addresses the CNH Industrial Groundbreaking ceremony via video conference, in Lucknow on Thursday. (@myogiadityanath X/ANI Photo)

Mafia raj replaced by rule of law, bulldozer now UP’s brand: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called bulldozers a state brand, saying a tough-on-crime image and improved law and order attract investment, as CNH Industrial began building a Rs 1,200-crore tractor plant in YEIDA. The facility will create thousands of jobs and boost farm mechanisation, while Jewar’s rise as an industrial hub reflects wider growth.

Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead outside a gym in Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli in August 2026. (HT file)

Ankit Balyan murder accused to be produced in court on Nov 16 now

Production of Deepak alias Teetar and Yogesh alias Tunda, accused of murdering Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan, has been deferred to November 16 after they could not be brought from Tihar Jail to Shamli court. Fearing a fake encounter, they secured court-ordered bulletproof jackets and chain cuffs. Balyan’s August killing was allegedly linked to a song mocking gangster Gogi.

Aaliyah Kashyap loves cooking, baking and feeding people.

Get to know... Aaliyah Kashyap

The interviewee is working on an exciting YouTube project and says marriage to the love of their life was a life highlight, while fame brings both rewarding connections and unwanted opinions. They describe overcoming mental-health struggles through therapy after moving away for study, and regret dropping out because of homesickness. Their favorites include cooking, reality TV, psychology and Kolkata biryani.

For the next two weeks, the weather is expected to stay mostly dry across the state. (Pic for representation)

Winter knocking: Mercury likely to plunge by up to 3-5°C in UP

Uttar Pradesh is forecast to see temperatures drop 3–5°C in the second half of November, bringing the winter season’s first real chill, forecasters said. Mostly dry weather is expected November 13–26, with colder nights, especially in Terai, western plain and Vindhya regions. Rainfall was slightly above normal since October 1, despite none last week.

Moss’d in Space features whimsical tech and a second-chance Sapphic romance.

Listicle: 10 cosy sci-fi books to escape Earth’s harsh, cold gravity

Ten 2025–26 science-fiction releases reimagine spacefaring futures through cozy, hopeful stories about AI, community and what makes us human. Plots range from sentient moss-covered ships and robot noodle-makers to AI governance, reincarnation mysteries and a lunar café, while romance, disability, climate crisis and political resistance add depth. These books favor character and connection over spectacle.

Salman Khan sent his best wishes to the entire team of Eetha ahead of release.

Salman Khan sends best wishes for Shraddha Kapoor's Eetha ahead of box office clash with Maatrubhumi

Salman Khan wished Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha team well Thursday, sharing its poster and trailer on Instagram Stories as his Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace arrives December 4, setting up a box-office clash. Eetha is a biographical drama inspired by tamasha-lavani performer Vithabai Narayangaonkar, while Maatrubhumi depicts escalating border tensions between Indian and Chinese troops.

The board also gave initial approval for acquiring additional land from Prasar Bharati near the Gomti Nagar campus. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

RMLIMS plans liver, pancreas transplant services

RMLIMS will build a 350-bed trauma centre on Shaheed Path after state approval to acquire 16,603 square metres from the Lucknow Development Authority, expanding emergency care for accident victims and critically injured patients. The institute plans specialised liver and pancreas surgery, with transplants a future goal, and will allocate Rs 3.82 crore annually for student research.

SP leader Azam Khan is currently lodged in Dasna jail in Ghaziabad. (File)

ED gets four-day custody of Azam Khan in ₹426.46-crore money-laundering case

An ED court granted Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan four days’ custody in a money-laundering probe linked to Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, citing the need to trace an alleged ₹426.46-crore trail. The agency alleges public funds and land were diverted to the university. The probe began with 2019 complaints that farmers were coerced into transferring land.

Jay Shah, chairman of ICC.

ICC plans tighter T20 league rules, proposes four overseas player limit

The ICC weighs rules that could reshape global T20 leagues, including UAE’s ILT20 and US-based Major League Cricket, tightening control of player limits, approvals, sponsorship and integrity. Proposals would cap overseas players at four, allow review or withdrawal of sanctions, curb betting-linked sponsors and introduce fees. Executives debate changes in Bali; both leagues exceed the proposed cap.

In Epicentre of a Rupture (2019), Sarika Dandona captures the centuries-old ringed layers of a tree.

Drawing Room: Sankar Sridhar on Sarika Dandona’s otherworldly art

Photographer Sarika Dandona transforms ordinary materials—glass, ice, water, stone and concrete—into abstract worlds through macrophotography, using light and texture to blur recognition and invite interpretation. Works including *Cathedral of Shadows*, *Epicentre of a Rupture* and *Oceanic Veins* reveal architecture, tree rings and underwater currents in familiar objects. Her scientific background sparked this fascination.

Shivpal Yadav leaving after meeting Azam Khan in Dasna jail, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Azam confident SP will form govt in UP in 2027: Shivpal after Dasna jail meeting

After meeting Azam Khan at Dasna Jail, Shivpal Singh Yadav said the jailed Samajwadi Party leader expects the SP to win Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 assembly elections, citing growing public opposition to the BJP. Yadav condemned wire-mesh meetings as harassment and a breach of protocol. Khan is in custody in a money-laundering case linked to his Rampur university.

Jensen Huang during a keynote address at the Nvidia GTC in Berlin, Germany.

Nvidia without Jensen Huang, and what next for an industry that leaned on this ‘Bank of AI’?

Huang’s abrupt resignation as Nvidia CEO amid reports tying him to a suspected Chinese spy sent shares down 10.3%, unsettling AI markets. CFO Colette Kress is interim chief as the board seeks a successor; AMD, Alphabet and Broadcom may gain over time, although Nvidia’s chip dominance remains formidable. Huang led the company since 1993.

This new year, summon all your willpower and put a stop to procrastination altogether. (ADOBE STOCK)

Spectator by Seema Goswami: A mid-season reboot

On the Gujarati New Year, observed the day after Diwali, the writer resolves to curb procrastination, declutter her home and life, and prioritize mobility and flexibility alongside walks. She will discard unworn clothes and accessories, keep books worth rereading, and work toward squatting comfortably again. The celebration’s greeting, “Saal Mubarak,” wishes a blessed year.

Police are examining social media posts claiming responsibility for the November 10 murder of the 2007 Rampur CRPF camp attack accused Mohammad Sharif in Rampur district’s Khajuria area. (For Representation)

Rampur CRPF camp accused murder: J’khand based Rahul Singh, Bishnoi gangs’ links under scanner

Police are probing unverified posts claiming the Rahul Singh gang, possibly with Lawrence Bishnoi gang links, orchestrated Mohammad Sharif’s November 10 murder in Rampur; no gang role or rivalry is established. Investigators trace posters, shooters, motive and handlers. Sharif, accused in the 2007 CRPF camp attack, was acquitted of terror charges by the High Court.

Manchester United have sacked Michael Carrick

Carrick out: Dawn of a new era or same old, same old?

Manchester United sacked Carrick after a collapse left them in the relegation zone, with one win in 10 games, and are expected to appoint Pochettino, their third manager in three seasons. Carrick’s revival unraveled amid injuries, defensive errors and squad shortages; failed recruitment and unpopular leadership fuel supporters’ anger. Post-Ferguson decline leaves Pochettino facing a poisoned chalice.

Chef Davide Tamburella was sacked from La Costa in Brisbane for refusing to put pineapple on pizza. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Serving up a storm

An Australian restaurant fired Italian chef Davide Tamburella after he repeatedly refused pineapple on pizza, prompting debate over authenticity, customer demands and chefs’ freedom. The article argues chefs may reject off-menu “junk,” yet cuisine must evolve through thoughtful experimentation; poorer South Asian cooks often cannot resist bastardized dishes. Indian-style pizzas show global food change is irreversible.

A senior ED official said an ECIR was likely to be registered within the next 10 days. (For representation)

ED likely to register case in 10 days in SP-era livestock recruitment scam

ED may register an ECIR within 10 days over the alleged 2014 livestock-officer recruitment scam involving 1,198 posts, and question former minister Raj Kishore Singh, retired IAS officer Yogesh Kumar and others. EOW alleges rules were bypassed to manipulate OMR-based selection; 25 accused are charge-sheeted. ED will trace suspected payments and assets, following a 2017 SIT probe.

The Indian snack industry is taking big flavour risks – from air-fried bhindi crisps to chatpata edamame. (ILLUSTRATION CREATED USING GOOGLE GEMINI)

From pao bhaji makhana to meat chips: How India’s snack market is evolving

Snacking has become an all-day habit in India, intensifying competition as brands pair familiar flavours with adventurous formats, from masala chips to chicken jerky and imports. Success hinges on innovation, affordability, and balancing novelty with desi tastes, while quick-commerce, cafés, gyms and airports help brands reach buyers. Once a tea-time ritual, snacks now fill workdays.

Nvidia's journey to the top began in 1993, when Huang and two other engineers set out to improve computer graphics for video games and multimedia applications.

How Jensen Huang shaped Nvidia’s journey from graphics card maker to semiconductor leader

Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang’s resignation after 33 years closes a leadership era at the $4 trillion AI powerhouse, reporting $215.9 billion in revenue. His exit followed controversy over alleged affairs and reported national-security concerns; CFO Colette Kress is interim CEO. Founded in 1993 as a graphics-chip maker, Nvidia grew through GeForce, CUDA and AI data-center systems.

Congress MP Tanuj Punia at a press conference in Lucknow on November 12. (Sourced)

Amid alliance talks, UP Congress to hold poll preparedness meetings

Amid talks with the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Congress will begin election-preparedness meetings Friday, covering 403 constituencies, as leaders prepare district and city units to challenge the BJP and support INDIA bloc candidates. UPCC chief Aradhana Mishra and in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam will guide office-bearers, while media leaders conduct communication training. Seat-sharing remains still undecided.

Bunt India’s coffee tables double up as pet beds. (BUNT INDIA)

Fur finish: How pet furniture got chic and fit right into home decor

Pets are getting premium furniture that blends into homes, as owners treat them as family and seek solutions for smaller apartments. Indian brands offer teakwood beds, sculptural sofas, litter-box cabinets and scratchers, balancing décor with animals’ natural habits. Durable, climate-appropriate materials matter, with pieces costing ₹10,000–₹40,000, reflecting pets’ growing place in home design.

Some people find it easier to set time slots to check messages. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Pull a plug: How busy professionals find their own ways to log off

People are reclaiming time from smartphones with boundaries, muted notifications and emergency channels, though work and caregiving make disconnecting difficult. Some schedule phone checks or put devices aside, while creators and remote workers use focus modes; doctors route calls through hospital teams. Others turn to journals and nature, finding presence requires deliberate choices, not apps.

A romantic debut, a killer croc and a murderous mean girl. Shanaya Kapoor is keeping us guessing.

The Brunch round-up for November 14: The week and how it made us feel

Pop-culture brings surprises: Shanaya Kapoor moves from romance into thrillers, while Samuel Jackson displaces Kevin Bacon as Hollywood’s most connected actor by measures. Chicagoans fail to budge the Bean, Godzilla gets a sequel, and West Hollywood recognizes multi-partner domestic partnerships. Viral protest rap, a university content-creation degree, and the Met Gala’s everyday-fashion theme complete this snapshot.

Two adults and four juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the November 8 assault on a flower seller and two others in Hauz Khas.

Delhi Police apprehend 6, including 4 juveniles, over attack on flower seller in Hauz Khas

Delhi Police apprehended six people, including four juveniles, over the alleged attack on a 37-year-old flower seller, her brother-in-law and 15-year-old cousin in Hauz Khas, four days after November 8. Police said the attackers, who are relatives, acted over an old family dispute; a viral video helped locate the woman despite no initial complaint.