What happens in Nvidia, will not stay in Nvidia | Number Theory

The alleged affair involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Alice Huang, described as a Chinese spy, carries potential political and business consequences beyond the personal sphere, because Huang leads a company central to the AI boom and intensifying great-power competition. A two-part data-journalism series will examine Nvidia’s business and geo-economic significance, providing context for why the allegations matter.

Ladakh impasse must be resolved quickly

Ladakh’s council elections face boycotts and a shutdown after officials announced December 4 polling, exposing disputes over constituency boundaries, timing and autonomy. Officials must consult stakeholders and address demographic concerns, while civil society groups should safeguard residents’ democratic right to elect representatives. Polls are vital to stability and governance in a sensitive Union Territory.

Correct count of farm fires needed

Farm fires in Punjab and Haryana peaked around Diwali, but satellite counts understate burning as fires increasingly occur after NASA’s afternoon overpasses: INSAT-3DS detections rose 12.5-fold in the week to November 9, against 2.4-fold in NASA data. Though counted fires fell 95% since 2020, burned area declined a fifth, amid a paddy-straw clearing window.

To judge health claims, build scientific literacy

Online fights over Theranos, Goyal’s Temple wearable and Singh’s Protocol32 show platforms reward certainty and outrage over nuance. Innovation needs room to test ideas, but health claims demand clinical evidence, transparency and scrutiny; plausibility is not proof. Scientific literacy—asking what was tested, on whom and with whose funding—helps distinguish exploration from deception.

Even after the elections, Israel waits for change

Israel’s election produced no clear winner, leaving opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot reliant on Arab parties to form a government or face another vote within six months. Their support could break a longstanding political taboo, as Arab leaders seek action on crime, racism and underfunding. The impasse reflects deep divisions after years of unstable coalitions and repeated elections.

Sidharth Malhotra was aware The Vvaan was being written off before its box office success

Sidharth Malhotra says The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest’s success reflects interest in films rooted in Indian culture and folklore, despite doubts about its box-office prospects. Appearing with Kiara Advani on Koffee With Karan, he urged industry peers to support colleagues. The film earned ₹91.49 crore and streams on Prime Video.

Emraan Hashmi blames Aditya Datt for his ‘serial kisser’ image at Gunmaaster G9 trailer launch

Emraan Hashmi’s *Gunmaaster G9* trailer debuted Wednesday, as the actor joked at its Pune launch that director Aditya Datt left him coping for 20 years with his “serial kisser” image. Reuniting with Datt and composer Himesh Reshammiya after *Aashiq Banaya Aapne*, Hashmi describes the film as an immersive big-screen entertainer. Shot across Uttarakhand, it opens worldwide November 27, 2026.

Reading US politics through an Indian lens

Democrats’ midterm victory reflects Republican alienation of voters, especially Indian-Americans, more than broad approval of progressive policies, argues Vivek Wadhwa. Republicans’ anti-immigrant rhetoric drove potential allies away, while proposals for wealth taxes, state-directed investment, grocery stores and rent controls risk repeating India’s failed socialist experiments. Both parties, he says, must rediscover pragmatism and economic growth.

Stand-Up India, Mudra Yojana extended by Union Cabinet for 5 more years

Cabinet extended two credit-guarantee schemes for five years, allocating ₹4,111 crore to Stand-Up India and ₹5,000 crore to PMMY’s Micro Units fund to expand collateral-free credit. Stand-Up India covers ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore loans for women and SC/ST greenfield entrepreneurs, with 85% coverage and a 0.5% annual fee; PMMY’s 0.75% fee supports eligible Mudra, overdraft and self-help-group lending.

Delhi’s AQI woes: Are your indoor plants enough to combat pollution? Read on to know the reality

Delhi nurseries report a two- to threefold demand surge for air-purifying plants as pollution worsens, with palms, snake plants, money plants, fiddle-leaf figs and ferns proving popular. Experts caution that greenery cannot replace air purifiers against severe smog and PM2.5, recommending both. To keep plants healthy through Delhi’s dusty winters, they advise weekly leaf-cleaning, indirect sunlight and careful watering.

King Charles marks 50 years of his youth charity with Elton John on radio show

King Charles and Elton John mark The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary in an Apple Music episode airing Saturday, Charles’s 78th birthday. The program spotlights musicians who backed the charity and artists it helped launch. Charles founded the Trust in 1976 to help disadvantaged youth find work or start businesses; it has supported over one million.

Democrat Scott Colom becomes Mississippi’s first Black US senator since Civil War Reconstruction

Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, becoming Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction and dealing President Donald Trump’s party a major midterm setback. The AP called the close race after several days of counting; Hyde-Smith conceded. Colom’s historic victory reflected Black turnout and voter discontent amid longstanding racial divisions.

Sensex storms back with fastest 10,000-point gain

Sensex posted its fastest-ever 10,000-point rise, adding 10,286 points from October 8 to November 11 in 23 trading sessions and closing at 81,879 points, as foreign investors returned. Most gains came in a seven-session streak, lifting the index 7,782 points. The rebound followed months of FII selling amid West Asia conflict and global AI investment shifts.

Nvidia shares sink 9% amid reports of possible CEO Jensen Huang ouster

Nvidia shares fell 9% in after-hours trading Wednesday as reports of CEO Jensen Huang’s alleged relationships with a direct report and an alleged Chinese spy raised questions about his future; the board reportedly prepares to oust him. Analysts warned a leadership change could disrupt execution and unsettle clients, while investors question AI demand. Nvidia reports quarterly results Nov. 17.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces congressional subpoena threat over spy allegations

Three House Republicans are unlikely to let Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang send company counsel to answer questions about allegations he was close to a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing, and could subpoena him if he refuses their requested closed-door briefing. The inquiry reflects concern about China’s access to AI chips and export controls.

Nvidia preparing to remove CEO Jensen Huang amid affair probe: Report

WSJ reports Nvidia’s board is preparing to consider CEO Jensen Huang’s future, potentially removing him, amid claims about his relationships, including an alleged affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Directors were expected to meet as soon as Wednesday. The deliberations come as Nvidia faces leadership scrutiny and an investigation into whether foreign intelligence targeted Huang.

Jensen Huang had affair with Nvidia VP who reports directly to him: Report

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over an alleged affair with vice president Kimberly Powell and reported ties to Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang, whom US intelligence reportedly links to Beijing’s intelligence service. The board has opened an independent inquiry, while federal agencies investigate related matters; Nvidia says no sensitive information was compromised. Huang apologized for infidelity and pledged cooperation.

'Maintain silence': Soldier reprimands Pete Hegseth's entourage at US war memorial

The Pentagon defended a sentry who reminded Secretary Pete Hegseth and his entourage to remain silent and respectful at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after Veterans Day photographs. Spokesman Sean Parnell said the correction was appropriate for the occasion. Democrats criticized Hegseth; the memorial honors unidentified service members and has had a guard since 1948.

Ihor Demianenko identified as driver in deadly LA metro station crash

Police arrested Ihor Demianenko, 61, on suspicion of DUI and three counts of murder after his minivan struck pedestrians near a North Hollywood metro station Tuesday evening, killing three women and critically injuring two. Investigators say the vehicle traveled at unsafe speed and will review video. California law allows murder charges when impaired drivers consciously disregard life.

Francesca Albanese: “Standing for what is right is contagious”

Scholar says genocide in Palestine has transformed her, deepening her commitment to justice, while warning that praise for Palestinian and Indigenous resilience can obscure systems denying basic rights. She urges journalists to verify claims, challenge propaganda and foreground facts and context, seeing Palestine as a lens connecting environmental struggles; her report critiques legacy media.

One dead, several injured in NYC building collapse

A mixed-use building partially collapsed Wednesday afternoon, November 11, in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood, near Bedford and Flatbush Avenues, according to PIX11. Video shared by Citizen showed the building’s interior exposed to the outdoors, with what appeared to be apartment units visible from the roof down to the first floor. No other details were provided.

Iran security chief threatens to strike US military bases in Europe if used for attacks

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned Tehran would strike US bases beyond the Middle East, including Europe, if used to attack Iran. The threat comes as diplomacy seeks to end a war launched by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, while Tehran ties reopening the Strait of Hormuz to concessions. Earlier officials threatened the Indian Ocean, including Diego Garcia.

S.Sudan, UN failed to heed massacre warnings: Amnesty

South Sudan’s authorities and UN peacekeepers failed to act on warnings before a March massacre in Abiemnom that killed over 200 people, Amnesty International said. Both had alerts two weeks beforehand, but attackers killed residents fleeing to a UN base, including seven outside the gates. South Sudan, since 2011, has faced conflict and intercommunal violence.

White House warns Democrats against probes into Trump administration

The White House warned Democrats that planned investigations of President Donald Trump’s administration could constitute “blatant criminality,” prompting oversight committee Democrat Robert Garcia to say Trump appears to have something to hide. The warning comes as Democrats have won 255 House seats and could reach 56 in the Senate, though races remain undecided; lawmakers rejected impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while Bernie Sanders urged new party leadership.

Israeli settler representative turned back after arriving in France

France turned back Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, in Paris last week, citing a ban over his role in implementing West Bank settlement policy, which France says violates international law and undermines a two-state solution. Israel called it “unacceptable” and demanded an explanation. The incident comes amid rising settlement-related tensions and violence.

Irma P. Hall, 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers' actor who found fame at 60, dies at 91

Irma P. Hall, acclaimed actor whose matriarchal roles anchored “Soul Food” and whose performance opposite Tom Hanks in “The Ladykillers” won a Cannes jury prize, died Tuesday in Dallas at 91, her family announced Wednesday; no cause was disclosed. Her career flourished after a breakthrough at 60, following decades teaching in Dallas public schools.

Yemen security sources report strikes on Aden

Yemeni security sources said Houthi missiles and a drone targeted camps in government-held Aden on Wednesday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three cruise missiles aimed at Riyadh, intensifying hostilities. The developments came as mourners in Sanaa buried dozens reportedly killed in Saudi strikes last week. Yemen’s war began in 2014, and the 2022 truce collapsed in July.

Nikki Haley rules out 2028 presidential bid

Nikki Haley ruled out a 2028 presidential bid, blaming Republicans’ midterm losses on inflation and voters’ cost-of-living concerns, not Israel. She faulted Trump’s advisers, tariffs, Iran policy and immigration “overreach,” while urging the GOP to find its post-Trump direction and criticizing JD Vance’s analysis. Haley, a former UN ambassador, lost her 2024 Republican nomination bid.

Tankers burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation

Despite apparent de-escalation and falling oil prices, attacks in the Strait of Hormuz continue, with tankers burning, oil washing ashore and strikes damaging infrastructure. At least 10 ships were hit in November’s first 10 days, after October’s 37 attacks; since the conflict began in February, the IMO has recorded 133 incidents and 25 seafarer deaths.

Teen arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old Ghanaian student in NYC

A 17-year-old was arrested Wednesday on murder charges in the Oct. 29 fatal shooting of Javits Frimpong, 15, as he walked to school in the Bronx, police said. Investigators have not disclosed a motive but are examining bullying or robbery. The killing sparked protests. Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant, came last year to join his father.