Times of India

A key suspect in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been identified through hostel CCTV footage. A flirtatious exchange with a female employee led to the unmasking. The suspect, seen talking on a phone before the shooting, purchased refreshments at a Starbucks afterward.

Moflin, an AI pet, offers comfort and companionship. It interacts through movements and sounds. Moflin learns and adapts to its owner. It provides a personalized connection. The AI pet reacts to touch and voice. It has a five-hour battery life. Moflin is available in Japan and a wider availability is planned.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying homage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Parliament House. Several dignitaries, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, also paid their respects. December 6th marks the anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar's death, the chief architect of India's Constitution and a champion of social justice.

Islamist rebels seized Hama, advancing closer to Damascus in Syria's ongoing civil war. The city holds historical significance due to the 1982 Hama Massacre, where Hafez al-Assad's forces killed thousands. Russia monitors the situation, while Hezbollah pledges support to the Syrian government against the rebels.

A 20-year-old Delhi man, Arjun Tanwar, has confessed to the brutal murders of his parents and sister. He allegedly used his father's army knife, pre-planning the attack and researching poisoning methods. Despite previous threats against his sister, neighbors described Arjun as quiet and disciplined, expressing shock at the horrific crime. He showed no remorse during the crime scene reconstruction.

Actress Amber Heard, 38, is expecting her second child, her representative confirmed to People magazine. The Aquaman star is already mom to three-year-old Oonagh Paige, born via surrogacy in 2021. While details about the pregnancy and how Heard plans to welcome her second child are scarce, the representative shared that Heard is "delighted.

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Northern California coast, triggering tsunami warnings but causing minimal damage. The quake, centered near the Mendocino Triple Junction, shook homes and stores, sending items tumbling from shelves. Widespread power outages occurred in Humboldt County, but schools resumed classes after evacuations. While the tremor was powerful, its remote location and horizontal fault movement mitigated the impact.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, is dedicating 95% of his time to the company's AI initiatives. He's collaborating with Anthropic to build a supercomputer, aiming to compete with Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Bezos remains executive chairman and actively supports CEO Andy Jassy, mirroring a trend of tech founders re-engaging with their companies amidst the AI boom.

Farmers in India are marching to Delhi to demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and other reforms. Security is heightened at the Ambala-Delhi border, with prohibitory orders in place. This follows a previous attempt by farmers to march on Parliament earlier this week and an ongoing hunger strike at the Khanauri border.

Moviegoers at a Mumbai screening of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' experienced respiratory distress and nausea after an unknown person released an irritant substance. The screening was paused for about 15-20 minutes while police investigated. Attendees reported coughing, throat irritation, and vomiting. This incident follows a fatal stampede at a Hyderabad premiere of the same film.

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have marked six months aboard the International Space Station after their initial week-long mission was extended due to issues with the Boeing Starliner capsule. Despite the unexpected extended stay until February, the seasoned astronauts remain positive, contributing to station duties and scientific experiments while awaiting their SpaceX return flight.

Maoists in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, murdered two former sarpanchs, Suklu Farsa and Sukhram Avalam, for their alleged ties with the BJP. The Maoists left leaflets on the bodies, warning other BJP workers to quit the party or face similar consequences. Eleven BJP and three Congress functionaries have been killed in Bastar division since February 2023. Police are investigating the murders.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India's abstention from a UN resolution on the Israel-Palestine conflict, citing concerns about the resolution's language and its lack of reference to terrorism and hostage-taking. He reiterated India's support for a two-state solution and condemned both terrorism and civilian casualties, urging a ceasefire and adherence to humanitarian law.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held talks, reaffirming the strong ties between their nations. They discussed Bhutan's development, including the Gelephu Mindfulness City project near the Indian border, with India pledging continued support for its success and regional benefit.

India and China held border talks, reaffirming their commitment to the October disengagement agreement that resolved the 2020 eastern Ladakh standoff. Both nations reviewed the situation, emphasizing peaceful border management and preparing for future meetings between special representatives to further solidify the de-escalation process.

A stampede at the Hyderabad premiere of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" resulted in the death of a 32-year-old mother and injuries to her son. Police filed charges against actor Allu Arjun, his security team, and Sandhya Theatre management for allegedly causing the chaos. The incident occurred after Allu Arjun's surprise appearance triggered a crowd surge.

The Chhattisgarh High Court granted a man divorce, citing his wife's repeated suicide threats as cruelty. The court acknowledged the husband's evidence of the wife's threats and a suicide attempt, stating such actions cause significant mental distress. While dismissing the wife's reconciliation plea, the court ordered the husband to pay her ₹5 lakh alimony.

Andhra Pradesh CID has issued a lookout notice against YSRCP MP Vijayasai Reddy, his son-in-law, and another individual, preventing them from leaving the country. They are accused of extorting shares worth Rs 3,600 crore from a businessman by threatening him with criminal cases and leveraging political influence during the previous YSRCP government.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the family of a soldier killed by a colleague during duty hours is entitled to a special family pension. The court overturned an Armed Forces Tribunal decision, stating the death had a "causal connection with military duty.

Delhi High Court granted interim bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, serving a life sentence for rape. The court cited medical grounds and ordered a comprehensive examination at AIIMS. Sengar suffers from diabetes, asthma, and other health issues. He must remain in Delhi and avoid contact with the survivor.