California loses $160M for delaying revocation of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

California will lose $160 million for delaying the revocations of 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants, federal transportation officials announced Wednesday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy already withheld $40 million in federal funding because he said California isn’t enforcing English proficiency requirements for truckers. The state notified these drivers in the fall that they would lose…

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Smart home meets stock market: Bengaluru techie makes lights turn red when Zerodha portfolio falls; viral post amuses netizens

Photos shared by @the2ndfloorguy on X In a quirky twist of technology and trading, an X user has shared photos showing how their Zerodha stock portfolio now controls their bedroom lights. The images show the lights turn red whenever the portfolio suffers a loss, offering a literal—and visually striking—signal of market swings.The innovation was shared…

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Union Budget 2026: Health outlay raised 10%, government plans 5 regional medical hubs, boost for AHPs

PTI file photo Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Union Budget on Sunday, announced a new scheme to support states in setting up five regional medical hubs in partnership with the private sector. These hubs will function as integrated healthcare complexes, combining medical care, education, and research, and aim to position India as a leading…

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Star Air announces new year sale with fares from Rs 1,799

MUMBAI: Bengaluru-based regional carrier Star Air has announced a New Year promotional fare sale offering all-inclusive one-way tickets starting at Rs 1,799 on select routes, according to a press release issued by the airline.The limited-period offer, branded “New Year, New Horizons with Star”, is open for bookings from December 24 to December 31, 2025, with…

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EY and Microsoft launch AI skills passport: Free program to train youth in AI; focus on career growth

EY and Microsoft on Saturday launched the AI Skills Passport, a free online learning initiative aimed at equipping Indian students and early-career professionals with essential artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The program targets individuals aged 16 and above and is designed to bridge the country’s growing AI skills gap, according to an EY statement, ANI reported.Part…

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Adani Enterprises Q2 results: Profit jumps 84% on one-time gains; core earnings fall on coal slump, revenue dips 6% YoY

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), the flagship company of the Adani Group, reported an 84% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,199 crore for the September quarter, boosted by a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in AWL Agri Business Ltd (formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd).However, excluding the exceptional gain of Rs 3,583…

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