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Japan blames Chinese hackers for cyber attacks on tech data
JAPAN on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyber attacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.
Stern warning to free all hostages before Don 2.0
Reiterates threat to Hamas that all hell will else break loose in Gulf
Generative AI Used in Blast Outside LA Hotel
The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, including ChatGPT, to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.
Trump Jr in Greenland for podcast shoot
PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump told residents of Greenland that 'we're going to treat you well' as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that's home to a large US military base, heightening speculation that the incoming US administration could seek to acquire it.
Pawar rules out merger with nephew's party
SENIOR Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday scotched all rumours that he and his nephew, Ajit Pawar, were ready to set aside their differences and come together.
Assam Cops Cross Border, Detained by Naga Villagers
THE members of an Assam police team were detained for several hours by Nagaland villagers after they had inadvertently crossed the inter-state border during an operation carried out on Tuesday night.
Elgar case: Bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale
THE Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted bail to researcher Rona Wilson and activist Sudhir Dhawale, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case in 2018, saying that the trial in the case is yet to start.
84 Pillars of Faith to Greet Devotees at Maha Kumbh
WITH Maha Kumbh just a few days away, 84 red sandstone pillars are engraved on the road to Prayagraj airport.
Maiyan Samman Yojana sparks Jharkhand protests
Soren faces heat as women say ₹1K transferred, not promised 2.5K
With new tiger pair, Dehradun zoo raking in moolah as visitors throng
THE recent arrival of a pair of tigers has turned the Dehradun Zoo into a treasure trove. Typically, the months of May and June see the highest number of visitors, but this winter, the allure of the tigers has drawn record crowds even in the biting cold.
AAP, Cong & SAD united, oppose post of chief secy in Chandigarh
AFTER 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab.
Prep for '26 polls, Didi moots plans for students to woo 1st-time voters
KEEPING in mind West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026, the Trinamool Congress has decided to announce more student-friendly schemes to woo first-time voters, party leaders said.
Airlines may have to share weather data with IMD
The government is considering making it mandatory for domestic airlines to share real-time weather data collected during take-off and landing with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to enhance high weather forecast efficiency capabilities.
India Steps Up Talks With Taliban Govt, Foreign Secy Meets Minister In Dubai
STEPPING up dialogue with the Taliban-led government in Kabul since they returned to power in 2021, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said.
WHO says no unusual outbreak pattern of HMPV cases in China
AMID HMPV scare in India, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said the Chinese authorities have confirmed that there are no \"unusual outbreak patterns\", and that the healthcare system is not overwhelmed due to the virus in the Asian country.
Govt to announce safety ratings for e-rickshaws
The humble electric rickshaw (e-rick) may be a boon for last-mile connectivity in Delhi, but not really trusted as a safe mode of public transport.
Court's opinion vs legislative power: SC to hear pleas on selection of CEC
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear on February 4 a batch of pleas challenging the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs) under the 2023 law, which dropped the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel.
200KM ROAD BUILT FOR 100KM RLY LINE
Alternate sources of water made available to people of over 20 villages dependent on Himalayan fountains
Rajnath assures India's assistance to Maldives in strengthening defence
DEFENCE minister Rajnath Singh has assured his Maldivian counterpart, Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon, that India is prepared to assist the island nation in strengthening its defence capabilities.
GROWING PLANTS IN SPACE KEY FOR FUTURE MISSIONS
THE Indian Space Research Organisation opened the new year by successfully germinating seeds in space.
DATA SAFETY MUST BE BALANCED WITH FREE FLOW OF INFO
THE mechanism for digital data protection-a matter of deep concern for both individuals and organisations— seems to be finally falling in place.
H-1B ANGST IS A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT
American visas for skilled workers are determined by market forces and legislated by the US Congress. Despite political posturing at times, the numbers never shrank
UGC'S RULES FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION DON'T SUIT ALL
“Education must not simply teach work; it must teach life.”
Freshwater fauna in Western Ghats at brink of extinction
A new report suggests that a quarter of Western Ghat's freshwater fauna are at high risk of extinction due to pollution from agriculture, forest depletion due to mining and river engineering projects and introduction of invasive species.
Last of Kerala Maoists surrender
SIX hardcore CPI-Maoist activists, including Jisha from Wayanad, surrendered before Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
ISRO's space docking postponed for second time
THE Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed the much awaited docking of two satellites under the Space Docking Experiment mission citing the drift of one satellite towards the other was \"more than expected\".
Modi Emphasises Andhra's Role in Nation's Progress
Naidu praises PM as a global icon, visionary
India has moved from 'chalta hai' to 'hoga kaise nahin': Jaishankar
Minister says younger generation has a key role to play in the endeavour for Viksit Bharat
HC allows lawyer to see, not hear, KTR questioning in Formula-E case
IN partial relief to former Municipal Administration Minister KT Rama Rao in Formula E-case, the Telangana High Court on Wednesday permitted an advocate to accompany the BRS MLA during his appearance at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) office on January 9, provided the lawyer remained out of earshot.
CEC meet on Jan 10 to pick 'clean' names
THE BJP is likely to convene a meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC) on January 10. This will be the first such meeting following the recent controversy triggered by remarks made by the BJP candidate from Kalkaji.