Cyber war: Pakistan hackers step up multi-phase attacks

Since April, India has faced an intense five-phase cyber assault by Pakistan-based hacker groups like APT36 and Team Insane PK, targeting finance, telecom, energy, and public services. Attacks ranged from website defacements to ransomware and data breaches. Experts warn of foreign-backed threats involving groups from China and North Korea, stressing the need for stronger cyber preparedness and public vigilance.

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has mandated the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against state minister Vijay Shah following his contentious remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The army officer was involved in briefing the media on "Operation Sindoor," under which the Indian armed forces targeted terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

HC orders case against BJP minister over remark on Col Sofiya Qureshi

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has mandated the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against state minister Vijay Shah following his contentious remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The army officer was involved in briefing the media on "Operation Sindoor," under which the Indian armed forces targeted terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Pune police took action after a video surfaced. The video showed cops serving biryani to gangster Gaja Marne in a police van. This happened while he was being moved to Sangli jail. City police commissioner Amitesh Kumar suspended an assistant inspector and four constables. Marne was arrested earlier for assaulting a software engineer and was booked under MCOCA.

Biryani served to gangster Gaja Marne in police van; 5 Pune cops suspended

Pune police took action after a video surfaced. The video showed cops serving biryani to gangster Gaja Marne in a police van. This happened while he was being moved to Sangli jail. City police commissioner Amitesh Kumar suspended an assistant inspector and four constables. Marne was arrested earlier for assaulting a software engineer and was booked under MCOCA.

As Pakistan launched drones, its allies fired cyber missiles at India

In a tragic incident at the First Balloon Festival in Zacatecas, Mexico, Luicio N, a 40-year-old man, died a hero after saving two passengers from a burning hot air balloon. He helped them escape, but became entangled in a rope as the balloon ascended. Despite clinging on, he fell to his death.

Man saves two from burning hot air balloon at Mexican festival, then falls to death

In a tragic incident at the First Balloon Festival in Zacatecas, Mexico, Luicio N, a 40-year-old man, died a hero after saving two passengers from a burning hot air balloon. He helped them escape, but became entangled in a rope as the balloon ascended. Despite clinging on, he fell to his death.

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Known for his significant judgments on constitutional rights, free speech, and environmental protection, Justice Gavai was part of key decisions, including upholding the revocation of Article 370 and striking down the electoral bonds scheme.

From Article 370 to demonetisation, new CJI BR Gavai behind landmark verdicts

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. Known for his significant judgments on constitutional rights, free speech, and environmental protection, Justice Gavai was part of key decisions, including upholding the revocation of Article 370 and striking down the electoral bonds scheme.

An Israeli air strike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis resulted in 28 fatalities and numerous injuries, according to Hamas-run civil defence officials. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, asserting it targeted a Hamas command centre beneath the hospital, though this claim remains unverified.

48 dead in Israeli air strike on Khan Younis hospital

An Israeli air strike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis resulted in 28 fatalities and numerous injuries, according to Hamas-run civil defence officials. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, asserting it targeted a Hamas command centre beneath the hospital, though this claim remains unverified.

In Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon, a sweets shop owner, Rajesh Saini, was fatally shot after refusing to deliver a samosa. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after an argument with the accused, Pankaj, who allegedly threatened Saini. Following the shooting, local traders protested police inaction, blocking the Farrukhnagar-Jhajjar Road. Senior police officers assured the family that action would be taken, with 10 Crime Branch teams working to apprehend the suspects.

Refused to deliver samosa, sweet shop owner shot dead by group of 4 in Haryana

In Farrukhnagar, Gurgaon, a sweets shop owner, Rajesh Saini, was fatally shot after refusing to deliver a samosa. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after an argument with the accused, Pankaj, who allegedly threatened Saini. Following the shooting, local traders protested police inaction, blocking the Farrukhnagar-Jhajjar Road. Senior police officers assured the family that action would be taken, with 10 Crime Branch teams working to apprehend the suspects.

Chaos erupted at B N College in Patna when crude bombs exploded during a Certified Internal Auditor examination, severely injuring a student. The blasts, stemming from a prior dispute between student groups, triggered protests against alleged administrative apathy. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and a forensic team is collecting samples.

Bombs hurled at Patna college after clash between 2 student groups

Chaos erupted at B N College in Patna when crude bombs exploded during a Certified Internal Auditor examination, severely injuring a student. The blasts, stemming from a prior dispute between student groups, triggered protests against alleged administrative apathy. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and a forensic team is collecting samples.

Since April, India has faced an intense five-phase cyber assault by Pakistan-based hacker groups like APT36 and Team Insane PK, targeting finance, telecom, energy, and public services. Attacks ranged from website defacements to ransomware and data breaches. Experts warn of foreign-backed threats involving groups from China and North Korea, stressing the need for stronger cyber preparedness and public vigilance.

Cyber war: Pakistan hackers step up multi-phase attacks

Since April, India has faced an intense five-phase cyber assault by Pakistan-based hacker groups like APT36 and Team Insane PK, targeting finance, telecom, energy, and public services. Attacks ranged from website defacements to ransomware and data breaches. Experts warn of foreign-backed threats involving groups from China and North Korea, stressing the need for stronger cyber preparedness and public vigilance.

With no tax deduction for life insurance under the new tax regime, it may be time to dump policies you bought only to save tax.

Bought life insurance to save tax? Why it may be time to get rid of it

With no tax deduction for life insurance under the new tax regime, it may be time to dump policies you bought only to save tax.

Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week of unexpected events. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders to restart the league. Mumbai Indians have resumed training, including Rohit Sharma. The team will face Delhi Capitals on May 21. Gujarat Titans and RCB currently lead the points table.

Watch: Rohit hits the nets as MI resume training ahead of IPL restart

Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week of unexpected events. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders to restart the league. Mumbai Indians have resumed training, including Rohit Sharma. The team will face Delhi Capitals on May 21. Gujarat Titans and RCB currently lead the points table.

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Microsoft’s layoff : Layoffs are increasing stress and anxiety. Job loss impacts mental health. It affects families and relationships. People need support and understanding. Companies should provide better offboarding. They must offer mental health resources. Open communication is important. Society needs to stop judging the unemployed. A layoff is a personal experience. Let us talk about it more. Find out all about the mental health effects of layoffs.

Microsoft layoff : How corporate downsizing is sparking mental health epidemic

Microsoft’s layoff : Layoffs are increasing stress and anxiety. Job loss impacts mental health. It affects families and relationships. People need support and understanding. Companies should provide better offboarding. They must offer mental health resources. Open communication is important. Society needs to stop judging the unemployed. A layoff is a personal experience. Let us talk about it more. Find out all about the mental health effects of layoffs.

Venues in Kolkata and Hyderabad been removed from the responsibility of hosting the IPL Playoffs and final. While six venues have been named to host the remaining 17 games in the competition, a set of reasons have forced BCCI to consider alternatives for the final act. The tournament resumes on the 17th.

Why IPL playoffs have been moved out of Kolkata’s Eden Gardens?

Venues in Kolkata and Hyderabad been removed from the responsibility of hosting the IPL Playoffs and final. While six venues have been named to host the remaining 17 games in the competition, a set of reasons have forced BCCI to consider alternatives for the final act. The tournament resumes on the 17th.