Now, A Case Like Sonam's In Alwar!
IIn an echo of the Sonam Raghuvanshi case in Meghalaya, the Alwar police in Rajasthan has arrested a woman for allegedly killing her husband in league with her lover.
Rajasthan Man Killed By Wife, Her Lover; Rs 2 Lakh Offered To Hitmen For Crime
A man named was murdered in Alwar, Rajasthan, allegedly by his wife and her lover, who hired contract killers for Rs 2 lakh. The crime was exposed by the couple's minor son.
ICC World Test Championship: England skipper and all-rounder Ben Stokes heaped praises on talismanic batter Virat Kohli, saying India will miss his fighting spirit when the two teams face-off in a five-match Test series, starting from June 20, adding that he will feel weird not seeing a number 18 jersey on the field. Team India is taking up the big challenge of a five-Test tour without players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom have announced their retirement from Test cricket just before the tour. The Indian team will be led by a new face, Shubman Gill, after the India stalwarts announced their retirement from Test cricket last month. In a video released by England Cricket on their Instagram, Stokes said, I think what India will miss will be his fighting spirit out in the game, his competitiveness, desire to win. He has made number 18 his, hasnt he? Itll be a bit weird not seeing number 18 on the back of anyone of any Indian shirt, but he has been class for them for a long period of time. Kohil ended his 14-year career worth 9,230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries. He hung up his spikes as the fourth-most successful Test captain overall, behind Graeme Smith (53 wins), Ricky Ponting (48 wins), and Steve Waugh (41 wins). Stokes further revealed that he texted Kohli after the Indian ace announced to draw curtains to his illustrious red ball career. I did text him, saying its going to be a shame not to play against him because I love playing against Virat. We both love playing against each other because we have that same mindset when we are out in the field that its a battle, he said. He has been incredible and he deserves sort of Im sure no doubt theres been a lot of praise for him over in India. Theres definitely been praise from players over here and you know hes done really well against England so yeah, he has been a class player. Stokes added. The England tour also signals the start of a new era for Indian cricket, under the new captain Gill. This five-match seroes also marks the beginning of the 202527 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both teams. India will face England in the first Test of the five-match series at the Headingley Cricket Ground from June 20. The second Test will be played at Edgbaston from July 2 while the third Test will be held at the iconic Lords beginning on July 10. Both India and England will later travel to Manchester for the fourth Test to be played at Old Trafford from July 23, before concluding the Test series at the Kennington Oval in London starting on July 31. India will face England in the first Test of the five-match series at the Headingley Cricket Ground from June 20. The second Test will be played at Edgbaston from July 2 while the third Test will be held at the iconic Lords beginning on July 10. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Richard Johnson departs role as Middlesex first-team coach
Club stalwart pays price for underwhelming start to season in Championship and Blast competitions
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Absence Of Rohit, Virat Gives England Mental Boost, Could Galvanise Indian Team Too, Says Harmison
World Test Championship: With the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the five-match Test series against England undoubtedly marks a new era for the Indian team led by Shubman Gill. Ironically, when India begins their new World Test Championship cycle against England in Leeds on June 20, it coincides with the day Kohli made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2011. Steve Harmison, the former England fast bowler, has suggested that the Ben Stokes-led side gains a significant mental edge from the retirement of Rohit and Virat. At the same time, Harmison feels that the stalwart duos absence might similarly galvanise the Indian team and push them to play with increased intensity and cohesion. I think it gives (England) a mental boost to have no Rohit Sharma and no Virat Kohli. I think even though the two great players possibly weren't the great players they were five to ten years ago, the sight of Virat and Rohit being on a team sheet still holds a lot of weight. So with no great players as those two in the starting eleven, that also sometimes galvanises the team. When great players go out of the team, sometimes it makes the dressing room a little bit easier to be in because you've now got somebody that's going to go out there and score all the runs for you. You're going to have to take some responsibility yourself. So that'll be the challenge from the India team's point of view. From an England point of view, they're not seeing those great players. Yes, it will give them a boost, but it's still going to be a very, very strong India side to play against. I'm expecting a close series, but I think England are favourites because this series is in England, said Harmison in an exclusive conversation with IANS, organised by talkSPORT. While India have the experience of K.L. Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, as well as the brilliance of Jasprit Bumrah and the excitement that Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant bring to the table, England are also sporting a youthful look through cricketers like Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, along with Ollie Pope. They also have the experience of Joe Root and the world-class skipper Ben Stokes on the table. Another factor that has been the talk of the town in England has been the increasingly ongoing dry weather this summer. At Headingley in Leeds, the venue for the series opener, there has hardly been rainy weather this year. Headingley has traditionally been a pacers' paradise, and the choice to bowl first to fully exploit the conditions seems prudent. Harmison, who picked 226 wickets in 63 Tests for England, offers a thorough explanation of the ideal lines and lengths to stick to in England, especially in the face of increasingly flat pitches and weather playing more of peek-a-boo. Well, the ideal lengths to bowl in England will differ from venue to venue its such a unique place to come and play where sometimes you look at the sky rather than look at the pitch to see whether the ball's going to deviate either way laterally or have bounce. There are a lot of times when you've seen during the World Test Championship final when the clouds came in, and the skill level of the bowlers in that game became frightening. Then, when the sunshine came and there was not a cloud in the sky, the same bowlers looked very, very flat and the pitch became very good for batting. So I think both sides are going to have to be patient when the clouds come over because it's inevitable that will happen in England. It's going to be about what you can do in batting or how aggressive you can play. When it becomes tough and the elements like the weather come in, then you're going to have to soak the pressure up and realise that the bowler will have passages of play to be on top. But, more often than not, in England, the lengths that you bowl are a little bit fuller. You risk being driven, especially if you've got the ball when it's newer and especially now with the way the modern-day player plays, try and keep the stumps in play, try and challenge the top of the off stump because if you do that and the ball moves, you've got every chance of creating pressure and hooping it from a bowler's point of view so that the batsman cracks, he elaborated. Though Harmison anticipates the upcoming series to be a spectacle of batting teams filled with breathtaking performances, he signed off by desiring for a bowler to win the Player of the Series honour. Though it will be a great series, and showcase a great spectacle of batting units who will play very aggressively and look to entertain, I think the bowler that stands up on either side will be the one who wins the series. So it wouldn't surprise me if Man of the Series is a bowler because they will be the difference between the two sides, who have very, very aggressive batting units and want to score. But I think the class of bowlers will stand out - whether it's Woakes, Carse, Bashir in the first Test match or my eyes, Thakur, Bumrah, Krishna, and Siraj, they're the Indian bowling unit for me - the ones that are going to try and win that first Test match to get either side off to a good start, he said. Though it will be a great series, and showcase a great spectacle of batting units who will play very aggressively and look to entertain, I think the bowler that stands up on either side will be the one who wins the series. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Chandrapur Burglar Arrested in Nagpur, Linked to 5 House Break-Ins
Nagpur: In a significant breakthrough, Nagpurs Dhantoli Police have arrested a serial house-breaker from Chandrapur, successfully cracking five burglary cases registered across different police jurisdictions in the city, including Dhantoli, Sonegaon, and Ajni. The investigation began after a complaint was filed by Sheetal Naresh Chittalwar (24), a resident of Flat No. 201, Samyak Apartment, Vikas [] The post Chandrapur Burglar Arrested in Nagpur, Linked to 5 House Break-Ins appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Kohli and I traded dominance, didnt feel like that with Sachin: Anderson
London, June 16: England fast bowling great James Anderson enjoyed his battles against Indian stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli over the course of his 21-year long career but he found bowling to the latter a tad tougher. Anderson, who made his Test debut in 2003, retired only last season to cap off a special [] The post Kohli and I traded dominance, didnt feel like that with Sachin: Anderson appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Rajasthan BJP ex-pradhan alleges assault by family over live-in relationship
JAIPUR: A former BJP pradhan from Rajasthans Deeg district, Rachna Jatav, has alleged that she was assaulted by her own family members after they opposed her live-in relationship with a former deputy pradhan from the same party. The 28-year-old woman, who belongs to the Dalit community, is currently undergoing treatment at RBM Hospital in Bharatpur. In an interaction with the media, Rachna asserted that she had served as the pradhan from the BJP in the Kama Panchayat Samiti between 2017 and 2020. She said she left her family in 2021 and moved to Alwar, where she began living with former deputy pradhan Budhram Yadav (30). About a year and a half ago, the couple shifted to Kaman town and began living in a rented accommodation on Kosi Road. Rachna claims she is also continuing her studies. In her statement to the media, she said, On Sunday, my father, mother, and four brothers suddenly came to my residence. I was alone at the time. They asked me to come home with them, and when I refused, they started beating me. They hit my head against the wall and struck my leg with a stone. My family wants me to return and get married. Neighbours reportedly intervened upon hearing the commotion and later informed Budhram, who took Rachna to the hospital. Meanwhile, her father Girraj Jatav has lodged a separate complaint, claiming that he was en route to a condolence meeting in Uttar Pradesh when he saw his daughter with Budhram Yadav near a marriage home. He said he questioned her presence there, as she was supposed to be in Alwar for her studies. Girraj alleged that Budhram attacked him and hurled casteist slurs during the confrontation. Despite the incident, Rachna Jatav has not yet filed an official police complaint in the matter.
'7 Careers Ruined, Dhoni To Be Sacked...': Yograj Exposes Ex-BCCI Selectors
The high-profile Test series whitewashes to England and Australia in 2011 and 2012 saw the phasing out of several stalwarts of Team India.
England Tests Great Chance For Young Indian Team To Settle And Challenge Any Side: Venkatapathy Raju
World Test Championship: Former India left-arm spinner Venkatapathy Raju stated that the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting in Leeds on June 20, present a valuable chance for a young Indian team to find their footing and then confidently compete against any team in the world. With stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli moving on from Tests, it means the inexperienced Indian batting unit is set up for a daunting challenge in England, which also kickstarts their 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. In terms of the current squad, only KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja have hit Test centuries in England. That's what people are always saying - that you always should take advantage of your home conditions. But then if you see, there have been a lot of upsets this time like, India losing to New Zealand. Nobody expected that (would happen) in India. So, like that, anything can change at any time. This is a very young team Indian team with good balance. If you see the England team, even their bowling attack is also relatively very new. You don't have those experienced fast bowlers after James Anderson retired and then a couple of players getting injured. So, I think we got a couple of experienced batters in the Indian team who can handle that bowling and it's going to be very evenly matched. So far, England have never come into the finals of the World Test Championship and they are also willing to win more games. Five Test matches is quite a long time, but it gives a very good opportunity for this young Indian team to settle down into a team where they can challenge any team in the world and then try to make it to the next version of the World Test Championship, Raju told IANS in an exclusive interaction organised by Sony Sports Network on Sunday. With Yashasvi Jaiswal, B Sai Sudharsan, and Dhruv Jurel coming on their first tour of England while someone like Karun Nair is making a comeback to the Test team and skipper Shubman Gill is yet to prove himself as a dependable batter in overseas conditions, India have their task cut out to ensure the transition era is managed well. We should give enough time for a team to settle down, right? We were all so used to seeing all the senior players like Rohit, Virat or Ashwin - guys who have served India for more than 15 years. Naturally, any team will miss players with so much experience. But then, the other players now get a chance. We all dream about playing for the country and all these guys. You ask anyone, they always want to play Test cricket, right? Test cricket is the ultimate cricket. So, it's up to somebody like Sai Sudharsan, if he gets an opportunity, to just establish himself, because talent-wise, people are already talking so high about Sai Sudharsan. Then you have got Karun Nair - he scored a 300, but then lost out his way and now did very well in domestic cricket. So, we should appreciate and congratulate the selection committee for showing faith in him, and for him on performing well in domestic cricket to make a comeback. So, that way, I think the competition in the team itself looks very healthy. It's up to them just to go and utilize this opportunity and become good Test cricketers, added Raju. He also seemed pleased with a very good combination of youth and experience in the bowling line-up. You have got Jasprit, Siraj and Shardul Thakur have been quite successful in England on the last tour. So, he (Thakur) fits in as an all-rounder. Then you have got Nitish Reddy who also can become a good all-rounder because he has shown what he is capable of batting. But bowling, he has to take a little more workload. Then you have got somebody like Arshdeep, which means the variety is there in our bowling, added Raju. He further believes England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir can turn out to be a surprise package who can trouble the Indian batters. Bashir picked career-best figures of 6-81 in the second innings, which took his match haul to nine wickets, as England thrashed Zimbabwe by an innings and 45 runs in the one-off Test at Trent Bridge. Bashir, who made his Test debut against India at Visakhapatnam last year, has now taken four five-wicket hauls in 16 matches, with his overall wickets tally at 58. India have not been tested by any (England Lions) spinner in those four-day games they have played so far. Then, in that context, Bashir's height and his consistency has been so good. He knows the conditions so well. He has been a genuine match-winner for England when it comes to spin-bowling because there are no other spinners in that particular England team who can trouble other batters. But then, he has been showing that consistency. The best part about him is the control that he has - the field placements have been brilliant, and then, he gets that extra bounce and that nagging line like Nathan Lyon. So, I think he can be a surprise package for the England team, as Indian batters have been quite vulnerable when playing against good quality spin-bowling nowadays. They (Indian batters) hardly play domestic cricket, and it is not played on turners because of the restrictions or play more on green tops in India. So England players might struggle against Kuldeep and Ravindra Jadeja. But we should not forget about Bashir, as he can be a surprise element for the England team against India, concluded Raju. The best part about him is the control that he has - the field placements have been brilliant, and then, he gets that extra bounce and that nagging line like Nathan Lyon. So, I think he can be a surprise package for the England team, as Indian batters have been quite vulnerable when playing against good quality spin-bowling nowadays. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
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VirtualMacOSX.com user data exposed in breach
Macworld Cybersecurity researchers SafetyDetectives reported on Friday about a data breach involving VirtualMacOSX.com, an online provider of cloud services targeted at Mac users. The breach involves data that belongs to 10,000 of its customers. SafetyDetectives states that it found a post publicizing a VirtualMacOSX.com database in a forum known for data leaks, cracks, and more. Access to the data was given to those who replied to or liked the post. The data included sensitive information, including full names, financial data, contact info, and passwords. Analysis by SafetyDetectives led them to believe the data is genuine, but the researchers refrained from testing the exposed credentials to verify the data due to ethical concerns. VirtualMacOSX.com describes itself as an affordable, Mac-based home on the web.We offer Mac OS X server plans hosted from our state of the art datacenters in Western Canada (Serving the Americas and Pacific Rim) and Eastern Canada (Serving the Americas and Middle East/Europe). Plans start at $12.75 per month for an hour of use a day and 2GB of storage. According to Trustpilot , Canada-based VirtualMacOSX.com averages a rating of 2.5 out of 5 in Trustpilot reviews, with 48 percent of the reviews rated as 1 star. SafetyDetectives calls itself a pro-bono publishing group of cybersecurity experts, privacy researchers, and technical product reviewers. Macworld contacted VirtualMacOSX.com via email for comment on the report. How to protect yourself from data breaches The breach covered here doesnt involve a macOS vulnerability, but one at a service provider. It is not known how an outside party accessed VirtualMacOSX.coms database and whether the data was encrypted or not. If it was encrypted, it appears that the threat agent had the keys to decrypt the data. In an instance where you believe your data was exposed in a data breach, there are a few steps to take to protect yourself: If you continue to use the service that was breached, change your password and enable two-factor verification. Check your credit report and freeze it. This will help block unauthorized approvals to financial services that are being made in your name. If you need to sign up for a service (such as a loan or credit card), you can temporarily unfreeze your account so a credit check can be performed. Check your records for all of your financial institutions. If you access them online, change your passwords and enable two-factor verification. Some institutions also provide alerts when attempts are made to access your account. Use a service such as Have I Benn Pwned to see if your email address was involved in a data breach. Apple releases security patches through OS updates, so installing them as soon as possible is important. Macworld has several guides to help, including a guide on whether or not you need antivirus software , a list of Mac viruses, malware, and trojans , and a comparison of Mac security software .
Coal India board approves uniform dress code for employees; effective July
Coal India Ltd. will implement a uniform dress code for its 2.25 lakh employees starting in July 2025. Male employees will wear navy blue pants and sky blue shirts, while female employees will wear light sky blue kurtas with navy blue salwars/dupattas or light sky blue sarees with navy blue borders. Each employee will receive 12,500 for three uniform sets.
Nee Pathiya?, a horror-comedy play to be staged this weekend
THEATRE plays generally begin in a dark room, then a focus light draws the audiences attention to the character on the stage; then, a voice describes the characters. But, can you imagine an opening with a disclaimer? Not the ones that say that the characters are fictional or the play is not intended to hurt any living or dead. It is a request, stating, Kooda pei edhana kutitu vandha, thonga venda nu sollidunga. Marakama kaal oda kutitu poidunga (If you have brought any ghost with you, ask them not to hang around. Dont forget to take them back). Upon hearing this, one would assume they are in for an eerie play. But this horror-comedy play a first by Theatre Genie group is all for clean, good entertainment. The 90-minute play, titled Nee Paathiya? , is set to take the audience to a different reality. Our motto is to bring humour out of any serious situation, states the director, Girish Kumar. A theatre artiste for eight years, Girish writes his plays influenced by the Broadway production, The Play That Goes Wrong . Explaining this idea, Girish shares, We take different plots and perform them with a twist. And for the first time, I wanted to try the horror-comedy genre. The twist in the upcoming play is that the plot is set in todays world, but in a different reality. Ghosts and giggles Set in an old haunted palace called Rathinam Mahal, a YouTuber and ghost hunter plans his next expedition this time accompanied by budding content creators and police personnel, who end up making the hunt more difficult for him, with twists and revelations at the Mahals every entry and exit point. Debutant artiste, Sowmya Baskaran, says, We have a lot of script reading sessions and individual workshops, where the director discusses the character arc. Then we are asked to bring our own element to it. From clothes to makeup, the artiste is given the freedom to bring in their own element to it. How a character takes shape is a very conversational, give-and-take process. It is important because in a live play, the artiste needs to feel confident and own the character, to be able to perform it convincingly, she adds. This is even more important in a comedy genre because, For comedy to work, every dialogue has to land on time to work. This genre is especially challenging, notes Sowmya, an academic researcher by profession. The jokes, when combined with original background music, stunning visual effects, lights, and interactive performance, make Nee Paathiya? , an immersive experience. The audience is also a part of the play. With the artistes, they are also uncovering secrets, understanding truths and plotting the next move making this an unconventional play because first it combines horror and comedy, secondly we use minimal lighting and a 5.1 surround music system and a different reality, says Girish. Of art and its revival For the cast and crew, theatre is an intimate place where important messages are delivered to a wider audience. This plays intention, as Sowmya puts across, is not everything has to be about the message. Sometimes its just about having fun. The message is that you can be entertained without having to do unnecessary gimmicks. Everyone can come and have a good time. With this show, the Theatre Genie group believes that there is a revival of the theatre scene in the city now. You would have heard about all the old theatre groups like (one led by) Crazy Mohan, and The Madras Players. But after that, in this generation, a lot of young, talented, and fresh voices are coming up. I think the city needs to embrace the culture, and its going to be amazing, concludes Sowmya. Nee Paathiya? will be staged on June 14 and 15 at Medai, Alwarpet at 6.30 pm. Tickets are priced at Rs 349 and available on Kyn and BookMyShow: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/nee-paathiya-by-theatre-genie/ET00440500
Patch your Windows PC now before bootkit malware takes it over - here's how
The flaw is able to skirt past your usual security protection and evade detection, but Microsoft has a patch.
Install this Windows patch ASAP before bootkit malware takes over your PC - here's how
The flaw is able to skirt past your usual security protection and evade detection, but Microsoft has a patch.
This is how long Macs and MacBooks last
Macworld Macs have a high price so its understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to last? You may also be considering buying a secondhand Mac and wondering how old is too old? For example, is that 2018 MacBook Pro for $300/300 a good deal, or would you be better off spending a bit more on a newer model? One factor to consider is the age at which most Macs start to experience issues, such as random shutdowns and degraded batteries that no longer hold their charge. Unfortunately, at one point repairing your Mac or MacBook will no longer be a viable option and you will need to look for a replacement. Another issue with aging Macs is that the software you need may not run on it. You may also find that Apple no longer supports the operating system software that runs on that Mac which could leave you open to malware and security vulnerabilities. In this article, we will address the above, as well as give advice about which Macs are still supported by Apple, the Macs that can still be repaired if required (Apple stops providing the required parts after a number of years), and the Macs that Apple considers obsolete and vintage. Being Vintage means Apple may have the parts available if you wanted to fix the Mac, but once Obsolete Apple will not provide parts if you want to try and fix the machine. When do I need to replace my Mac? There are a few indicators that your Mac has reached the end of its useful life: Apple no longer supports the latest version of the software it runs (which could leave you vulnerable). The apps you need to use no longer run on it. The Mac struggles to perform the tasks you need it to especially if you cant update the RAM or any other components. Something breaks and is too expensive to fix, or the parts arent available. The Mac is becoming unreliable. Unexpected shutdowns are becoming commonplace and youve tried everything to fix the problem to no avail. Which Macs are supported by macOS updates? Only the most recent version of macOS gets feature updates, but Apple usually maintains the last three versions of the macOS with bug fixes and important security updates, ensuring that the latest version of Safari will run, and that Apple Services, such as iCloud, are fully supported This means that Apple currently provides support for these versions of macOS : macOS Sequoia , macOS Sonoma (macOS 14), and macOS Ventura (macOS 13). Prior to the arrival of Sequoia in September 2024, Monterey (macOS 12) was also supported, but now Monterey has fallen off that list and with it Macs from before 2017, and in some cases, 2018. Later in 2025 Apple will introduce the next version of macOS: macOS 26 Tahoe. At that point it is likely to drop support for macOS Ventura and with it the MacBooks and MacBook Pro from 2017. If your Mac is running Sequoia, Sonoma, or Ventura you should be able to be confident that Apple will keep an eye on any security vulnerabilities and other problems with these operating systems. (Indeed, Apple issued a security update for Sonoma and Ventura on the day that Sequoia arrived, and has issued further since that date). However, if your Mac is running an older version of the operating system, such as macOS Big Sur, macOS Catalina or older, you will find yourself out in the cold when it comes to essential security updates to Apples software. If the software is too old you may also find that your other Apple products arent compatible with your Mac. Without the latest security update, you may no longer be able to use Apple Pay or other means to pay for services online, for example. And if you want to sync your iPad or iPhone with your Mac (rather than using iCloud) you will need a recent version of macOS. Since Catalina, syncing is done via the Finder, rather than iTunes. If you cant run Catalina you will need at least iTunes 12.8.2.3 and at least Mac OS X 10.11.6 (El Capitan) or your Mac will not recognize your iPhone or iPad. Its not just a case of updating your Mac to the latest version of macOS though. Each time Apple updates the Mac operating system more Macs fall off the list of those supported. Read: The latest version of macOS your Mac can run . If your Macs isnt in the list of supported Macs below, it wont receive important security updates: Macs supported by macOS Tahoe macOS Tahoe is due to launch in fall 2025 MacBookAirM1 and later MacBookPro16-inch from 2019 and later MacBook Pro 12-inch from 2018 and later MacminiM1 and later iMacfrom mid 2020 and later MacProfrom 2019 and later MacStudio(all models) Macs supported by macOS Sequoia 2024s Sequoia supports the following Macs. MacBookAirfrom 2020 and later MacBookProfrom 2018 and later Macminifrom 2018 and later iMacfrom 2019 and later iMacProfrom 2017 MacProfrom 2019 and later MacStudio(all models) Read: Which Macs will run macOS Sequoia ? Macs supported by macOS Sonoma 2023s Sonoma supports the following Macs. MacBookAirfrom 2018 and later MacBookProfrom 2018 and later Macminifrom 2018 and later iMacfrom 2019 and later iMacProfrom 2017 MacProfrom 2019 and later MacStudio(all models) Read: Which Macs run Sonoma? Macs supported by macOS Ventura 2022s macOS Ventura supports the following Macs but expect support to end for some of these Macs in September 2025: MacBook models from 2017 or later MacBook Air models from 2018 or later MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later Mac mini models from 2018 or later iMac models from 2017 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2019 or later Mac Studio (all models) Read: Can my Mac run Ventura? This means that the oldest Macs supported right now are from 2017, and in some cases, 2018and come September 2025 those Macs will no longer be supported. A very good reason to avoid or replace any Macs made before 2019. Which Macs arent supported by macOS? macOS Monterey is no longer supported by Apple software updates Apple When Apple introduced Sequoia in 2023 it dropped support for macOS Monterey. These Macs no longer get security updates following the removal of support for Monterey: iMac (2015 and earlier) MacBook Air (2017 and earlier) MacBook Pro (2016 and earlier) Mac mini (2014 and earlier) Mac Pro (2013 and earlier) MacBook (2016 and earlier) This adds to the list of Macs that arent supported with security updates, which includes: the 12-inch MacBook introduced in early 2015, the mid-2013 MacBook Air and the early-2014 MacBook Air, late-2013 MacBook Pro and mid-2014 MacBook Pro, or the 2014 iMac. All other Macs that pre-date those mentioned above are no longer supported by Apples software updates. In September, when Apple introduces macOS Tahoe that list of supported Macs will change again and the following models wont be supported: iMac (2017 and earlier) MacBook Air (2017 and earlier) MacBook Pro (2017 and earlier) Mac mini (2014 and earlier) Mac Pro (2013 and earlier) MacBook (2017 and earlier) If your Mac is a decade old then you certainly wont get security updates for it. Does it matter if my Mac wont run a supported macOS? Once you cannot update your Mac to run a supported version of macOS you are vulnerable to security breaches, which should obviously be a concern. You may also find that you cant carry out transactions on the internet if you want to pay for things on your out-of-date Mac. Its also probably that the software you need wont run on your Mac. Apple and other companies stop supporting older versions of the applications they make, so there could be issues with the versions of the software you are running. If you are experiencing random shutdowns, for example, it could be due to problems with an app you are running problems that will not be addressed by the developer because that version of the app is no longer supported. If you want to run fully supported software then you will need to update to a newer version of macOS and that may mean that you need to update your Mac. Although, there are workarounds to install a new version of macOS on an old Mac if you need to. Once Apple no longer supports your Macs with operating system updates, its probably a good time to replace your Mac. When do Macs become obsolete? But its not just software updates that determine the lifespan of a Mac. Its also a question of whether it will be possible to fix your Mac should something go wrong with the hardware. Apple has two standards that indicate hardware support is waining: Obsolete or Vintage. The first stage is Vintage: you might be lucky enough to get parts for this Mac, the second is Obsolete: you are out on your own when it comes to any attempt to mend the Mac if it goes wrong. If you look at Apples list of Obsolete Macs those being the Macs that Apple will no longer provide spare parts for you will see that the company stops providing parts for Macs that it hasnt sold for more than seven years. In fact, the company may not even provide parts for Macs that havent been sold for more than five years (considered Vintage by the company). This could mean that you wont be able to get a faulty Mac fixed because the parts arent available. Obsolete Macs Obsolete Macs are generally Macs that Apple stopped selling more than seven years ago. Once a Mac is in Apples obsolete list you have little chance of getting it repaired if something does go wrong. You might be able to find spare parts yourself, but Apple wont provide them. Youll find more details about the exact models on Apples dedicated page , but the lists below will give you a general idea. Apple considers the following Macs and older Obsolete, with the 2014 iMacs (21.5-inch and 27-inch) added in the second half of 2024. 11-inch MacBook Air (early 2014 and older) 12-inch MacBook (2016 and older) 13-inch MacBook Air (early 2015 and older) 13-inch MacBook Pro (2016 and older) 15-inch MacBook Pro (2016 and older) 27-inch iMac (2015 and older) 21.5-inch iMac (2015 and older) Mac mini (2012 and older) Mac mini Server (2012 and older) Mac Pro (2010 and older) Anything predating the Intel switch, obviously. Vintage Macs Apple also has a list of Vintage Macs. These are Macs that Apple stopped selling between five and seven years ago. (If you live in France where a law means you can get support for spare parts for up to seven years after Apple stops selling a Mac). Apple Authorized Service Providers will repair vintage products for up to seven years, as long as parts are available. Apple lists the following products as being vintage: 11-inch MacBook Air (2015) 12-inch MacBook (2017) 13-inch MacBook Air (2018) 13-inch MacBook Pro (2017, 2018 & 2019) 15-inch MacBook Pro (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019) 21.5-inch iMac (2013 & 2017) 27-inch iMac (2015 & 2017) Mac Pro (2012, 2014 & 2018) Mac mini (2014) Based on the above, wed suggest that if your Mac is more than eight years old, its time to look for a new one. And, if you see a 2018 or earlier Mac on sale, its not wise to buy it. In fact you will note that there are even 2019 Macs on the vintage list. Read: Why you shouldnt buy a second hand Mac. See: Best Mac: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared Should I fix my Mac or buy a new one? If your Mac is in the Obsolete category above and something goes wrong with it then you are going to struggle to get the necessary parts if you wanted to attempt to get it fixed as Apple wont provide the parts. You might be able to buy an old Mac on eBay or similar and scrap if for the parts, but wed suggest that it really wouldnt be worth the effort. If your Mac is in the Vintage list then Apple might be able to provide the required parts, but there is no guarantee. If you are lucky enough to get the part an Apple service provider might even be able to fix the Mac for you but the cost of the work is likely to be prohibitive. You might find that the Mac was included in part of a recall due to the issue you are experiencing, in that case, it might be worth enlisting in a repair program . However, if the time period in which Apple was offering the repairs has passed (which is unfortunately likely) then you will still have to find the money for the repair, which again might be prohibitive. Apple repair programs If the Mac you own, or are considering buying would be affected by any of the problems listed below thats another reason to avoid it. Apples current Mac repair programs include: A recall for 15-inch MacBook Pro units due to a battery fault. September 2015 to February 2017 models affected. Service programs that have now ended: There was a keyboard services for some Mac laptops bought since 2016, but this is no longer running. A 13-inch MacBook Pro backlit service program for models from 2016-2018. A SSD service program for 13in MacBook Pro models from 2017-2018. A battery replacement program for 13in MacBook Pros from 2016-2017. We have more information about Apples product recalls and repair programs here . Plus, visit this page for more information on the above repair programs. Assuming your fault isnt one of those listed above, you may be faced with a pricy repair bill. We suggest that if your Mac is older than five years then repairing it will not be worth it unless of course there are important documents or photos on it that you want to retrieve in which case it might be worth looking at how to recover these files . Should I update my Mac or buy a new one? This is a similar question to the one above in as much as you will be weighing up whether spending money to improve your Mac might be more savvy than buying a new Mac. There are various ways you might be able to improve your existing Mac, including adding more RAM or changing from a hard drive to a SSD. If you can upgrade the components inside your Mac you may be able to speed it up and make it more capable of doing what you need. See How to upgrade a Mac . However, many Macs cant be upgraded at all. In recent years Apple has taken to soldering RAM in place and hiding components away to make access impossible (or at least impossible if you dont want to completely destroy your Mac attempting to get to them). With M-series Macs memory, GPU and CPU are all integrated onto the chip, so it is impossible to upgrade them. Nor can you update the SSD as it is soldered onto the motherboard. That said, there are ways to upgrade your Mac. Read: How to upgrade your Mac mini for ideas. If you decide to buy a new Mac check out our round-ups of the best Mac deals you can get: Best iMac deals Best Mac mini deals Best Mac Studio deals Best MacBook Pro deals Best MacBook Air deals Can I update the RAM in my Mac? If you have one of the following Macs you might be able to update the RAM: MacBook (2008 to 2011 models) MacBook Pro (2009-2012 13in, 2008-2012 15in, all 17-inch models) iMac: The RAM can be updated in the majority of iMacs except for the 21.5in models from Mid-2014 and Late-2015, which had their RAM soldered into place. Mac mini: (2010-2012 and the 2018 model) Mac Pro: (all models) iMac Pro: RAM isnt user-accessible, but can be updated at an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. You cant update the RAM in any MacBook Air models. We explain which Macs have accessible RAM in this article and also look at how to update the RAM. What can I update in my Mac? It may be possible to update other components, including the SSD, hard drive, battery, logic board, hard drive, but this is only possible for a few Macs and the process is only for the expert. If youd like to try read: How to upgrade a Mac . If you are up for pulling your Mac apart and attempting to upgrade its components then by all means try, but make sure you back it up first and be prepared to admit defeat if it doesnt go as planned. As for whether it is worth upgrading your Macs RAM or any other component assuming you can get the parts rather than buying a new Mac? Perhaps it will buy you a few more years of use. However, wed be inclined to suggest that if your Mac is older than seven years it really isnt worth it (and, youll notice, the MacBooks that can have their RAM upgraded tend to be older than that). How long do Macs last? So, in answer to the question: How long do Macs last? Wed say five to eight years, but beware that you may not be able to replace any faulty parts in a Mac when more than five years have passed since Apple last sold it. Before you buy a new Mac, read our article about the best time to buy a Mac or MacBook . You may also want to read our Best Mac Buying Guide for help deciding which Mac to buy. We also have a guide to the Best MacBook . Wondering how long Apple supports iPhones and iPads for? Read How long do iPhones last and how long Apple supports iPads for .
Bold move to trust a young leader: Vaughan on Gill
New Delhi, June 9: Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels that appointing the 25-year-old Shubman Gill as Indias Test captain, ahead of the five-Test series against England, is a bold move following the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the red-ball format. Gill will lead India in their first assignment of the [] The post Bold move to trust a young leader: Vaughan on Gill appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Looteri Dulhan cons Alwar family, decamps with cash, jewellery soon after wedding; 7 held
As South Africa prepares to play in their first-ever ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, former Proteas stalwart AB de Villiers gave valuable advice and tactical perspective ahead of the all-important clash against Australia. The final, scheduled to begin on June 11 at the iconic Lord's in London, marks a significant moment for South African cricket as they chase a maiden WTC title.
Panel to track dark patterns, e-commerce platforms told to conduct self-audits
NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority had issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to detect dark patterns and take necessary steps to ensure its resolution. In order to identify and eradicate dark patterns, the government has constituted a Joint Working Group (JWG) and advised e-commerce platforms to comply with Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023. The e-commerce platforms, based on the self-audit reports, have also encouraged to give self-declarations that their platform is not indulging in any dark patterns. The self-declarations by the platforms will enable fair digital ecosystem along with building trust between consumers and e-commerce platforms, a government release said. A dark pattern refers to a deceptive design technique employed in user interfaces that misleads users or coerces them into making unintended choices. This practice undermines consumer autonomy, decision-making, and overall choice. The government has so far specified 13 dark patterns, namely: false urgency, basket sneaking, confirm shaming, forced action, subscription trap, interface interference, bait and switch, drip pricing, disguised advertisements and nagging, trick wording, saas billing and rogue malwares. The Department of Consumers Affairs has constituted a JWG comprising representatives from concerned Ministries, regulators, voluntary consumer organisations and NLUs. The group shall update the department also suggest appropriate awareness programmes for awaring the consumers.
I Think It's The Right Move: Ponting on Gill's Test Captaincy
India will be without stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, who all retired recently, and pacer Mohammed Shami when they begin their five-Test tour of England on June 20.
Team India lands in UK for five-Test series against England
London, Jun 7: The Indian cricket team has arrived in the United Kingdom for its much-anticipated five-match Test series against England, starting later this month. The series is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Team India departed for the UK from Mumbai on Friday night. A new-look Indian side will be led by newly-appointed skipper Shubman Gill, marking the beginning of a new era following the recent retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Several Indian [] The post Team India lands in UK for five-Test series against England appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Female patient in ICU allegedly raped in Rajasthans Alwar; nursing staff under investigation
JAIPUR: A case of sexual assault has emerged from the ESIC Medical College Hospital in the MIA area of Alwar, where a female patient admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member. According to reports, the incident took place around 1:30 am on the night of June 4. The 32-year-old victim had been admitted to the hospital on June 2 for a tube operation and was shifted to the ICU following the procedure on June 4. Station House Officer (SHO) Ajit Badsara stated that the victims husband complained, alleging that after his wife was moved to the ICU, a security guard removed her from the room around 11 pm, after which a nursing staff member entered. The victim, who was semi-conscious due to the effects of anesthesia and medication, informed her husband the next dayJune 5that she had been sexually assaulted during the night. She alleged that the nursing staff drew the curtains and exploited her condition, leaving her unable to resist or call for help. On June 6, the victim reported the incident to Dr Deepika, a staff doctor at the hospital. The accused employee reportedly confessed when confronted. Dean of ESIC Medical College, Dr Asim Das, confirmed that an internal administrative inquiry committee has been constituted. We are cooperating fully with the police investigation. An internal probe is also underway, he said. An FIR has been registered at the MIA police station, and the matter is under investigation.
Kamal Haasan files papers for RS polls, declares Rs 305 crore assets
CHENNAI: Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has declared assets worth Rs 305.55 crore (Rs 245.86 crore worth of movable assets and Rs 59.69 crore in immovable assets) in his nomination papers filed for the Rajya Sabha polls on Friday. His overall liability, however, has remained the same at Rs 49 crore over the last four years. Kamals income as per his tax returns for 2023-2024 was Rs 78.9 crore, up from Rs 22.1 crore in 2019-2020. Value of his movable assets has gone up to Rs 59.69 crore, a rise of nearly Rs 15 crore from Rs 45.09 crore reported in 2021. The value of his immovable assets stands at Rs 245.86 crore, up from Rs 131.84 crore in 2021. He owns four commercial buildings two in Alwarpet, one in Uthandi, and another one in Sholinganallur - which have a combined approximate market value of Rs 111.1 crore. He also owns agricultural land in Vilpatti village in Dindigul valued at Rs 22.24 crore. He had also upgraded his BMW 730 LD car purchased in 2015 and Lexus Lx 570 Lanson in 2018 to newer vehicles from the same brand. He has also added a Mercedes Benz to his line-up of luxury cars in four years since 2021. Kamal continues to list his profession as an artist and his educational qualification as Class 8 from Sir M Ct. Muthiah Chettiar Boys Higher Secondary School, Purasawalkam. Kamal Hassan poised for Rajya Sabha role Senior advocate P Wilson, in his affidavit, declared movable assets worth Rs 12.58 crore and immovable assets of Rs 28.08 crore. His spouse had movable assets worth Rs 3.27 crore and immovable assets of Rs 11.72 crore. Both have joint bank loans amounting to Rs 1.15 crore. Salma declared movable assets worth Rs 90.09 lakh while her spouses wealth is Rs 55.42 lakh. The current market price of her immovable assets was pegged at Rs 1.95 crore. Her spouse has no immovable asset. SR Sivalingam declared movable assets worth Rs 76.04 lakh and immovable assets worth Rs 58.61 lakh. His spouse has movable assets of Rs 1.30 crore and immovable assets of Rs 1.64 crore. He has loans amounting to Rs 64.30 lakh and his spouse had loans amounting to Rs 2.05 crore. The AIADMK candidates, senior advocate IS Inbadurai and M Dhanapal, filed their papers in the presence of party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and other leaders. Inbadurai declared a total asset of Rs 5.21 crore. Of this, he and his family members have movable assets worth Rs 2.68 crore and immovable assets (land) worth Rs 2.54 crore. Inbadurai also declared loans of Rs 1.31 crore. M Dhanapal declared his total asset of Rs 26.33 crore. Of this, movable properties are worth Rs 9.99 crore. Agricultural and non-agricultural lands and commercial buildings, and residential buildings are worth Rs 16.34 crore. These include the properties of his spouse as well. He has declared liabilities including loans to the tune of Rs 3.32 crore.
Chennai gets its first 'trans boutique'
Ceiling fans spin. Fabric is shifted, touched, and refolded. The door opens and closes without fuss. Inside, there is order. Colours. Layers. Shelves holding salwars and saris, folded neatly. At the counter, a woman in navy kurta, steadily lifts a red cloth. She examines it, shows it to her customers, takes orders, and gives them their purchase with a smile. Outside, Chennai moves fast autos weaving, girls spilling out of school gates, dust on the breeze. But not here. Born2Win Trans Boutique sits in Saidapet, unassuming. The citys first visible trans-led boutique, according to Swetha Sudhakar, the founder-director and CEO of the Born2Win Social Welfare Trust, a trans community empowerment organisation. Born2win organisation has been conducting tailoring classes for 5-6 batches. So as a next step, we thought we would start a boutique, she says. But beginnings are never neat. Swetha and her team looked for a space. Some landlords went silent as soon as they heard the word trans. There have been instances where theyve taken the advance and then rejected us after, she says. It was part of the process. Finally, a space opened up in Saidapet. They bought stocks from Bengaluru, Erode, and Salem. They set up a few tables, a glass counter, and a determination to do more. The boutique was built with financial support from two IT companies CSR funds. Three trans women now work at the boutique one on a regular salary, two on piece-rate. Piece rate means workers are paid for each item they stitch, instead of a fixed salary, explains Swetha. A blouse earns `300, a churidhar `500. They cut, stitch, and sell. Every day, they earn `2,000`2,500. Enough to hold on, not enough yet to expand the business. The expenses press close rent, electricity, interiors, salaries. Totally, we spent almost `1112 lakh. Monthly, our expenses might come up to `25,000, adds Swetha. The boutique sells everything cotton, lehengas , readymade clothes, innerwear, materials for salwars and leggings. We are exclusively welcoming trans women to work here, Swetha shares. And yet, even this modest beginning is sometimes met with hostility. Their number, published online, began receiving abusive calls. Swetha says, We get so many rubbish calls. So for now, online orders are paused. We will go digital, but later. For now, we are building trust slowly. We wanted to reach out to more customers. We are planning to do the online marketing after threefour months. To ensure a safer space for communication, they now prefer to be contacted through Instagram. The boutique is a stepping stone. Born2Win has run tailoring classes for months five days a week, 15-20 trainees per batch. Some of those trained have set up on their own. But Swetha wanted something collective. A structure that stood for the organisation. Next, she dreams of exporting. A year from now. This boutique will be a backbone for that, she says. She visits the shop every two days, checks stock, calculates margins. And Pride Month? They arent just waiting for customers. Theyre organising the new edition of Kadhaipoma Vanga a talk show where people from the trans community share their lived experiences. We are also putting stalls in the show, she says. At this stage, the goal is simple keep the boutique running, attend to customers, and support the team. The next steps will take shape over time, Swetha concludes. Reach them on their Instagram page @born2winsocialtrust for enquiries or support.
Patient raped in ICU of Rajasthan hospital by nursing staffer
In Alwar, a shocking incident occurred at ESIC Medical College where a 32-year-old woman, recovering from a tubectomy in the surgical ICU, was allegedly raped by a nursing staff member. Following the husband's complaint and the woman's disclosure, police have registered a case, and the accused, Subhash Ghithala, has been barred from the hospital.
Lets Talk Data Breach: Real Risks and Simple Steps to Stay Safe Online
How infostealing malware can steal your login credentials and what you can do about it.
Rajasthan Shocker! Alwar man commits suicide over bank loan harassment
A 40-year-old man in Alwar district of Rajasthan took his own life by hanging himself allegedly due to harassment over a bank loan, police said.
Ismail, merchant of domestic swing
Another stalwart from the Mumbai teams of the 1970s bids goodbye. This time, it is a fine fast bowler who toiled for nine seasons in a row for his 198 Ranji Trophy wickets for the city
Man poses as govt officials online to extort money in Hyderabad; held
Hyderabad: A 19-year-old man has been arrested by Hyderabad cybercrime police on Wednesday, June 4, for allegedly impersonating top government officials online and defrauding people by soliciting money. The accused has been identified as Arbaj Khan from Alwar, Rajasthan. He allegedly created multiple fake Facebook and WhatsApp profiles using photographs of senior IAS, IPS, and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The 18 year long wait is over. The moment of reckoning for master batsman, RCB stalwart, mainstay and former skipper Virat Kohli has arrived for the Jersey No.18. The number is 18. The standing with RCB is 18 years. The wait ended in the 18th ...
Marala Mallige Day 2025: Pratibha Spandana A Grand Celebration of Kannada Language, Literature, and Culture by Kuwait Kannada Koota Kuwait: It was a vibrant and sunny day for the Kuwait Kannada Koota. During the recently held event, the venue buzzed with excitement as talents, literary stalwarts, artists, organizers, sponsors, guests, and children gathered [] The post Marala Mallige Day 2025: Pratibha Spandana A Grand Celebration of Kannada Language, Literature, and Culture by Kuwait Kannada Koota appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mockery: Defiant contractors continue road digging in Nagpur despite NMC ban
Nagpur: Just days after Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) Commissioner and Administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari imposed a strict ban on all road digging activities starting June 1, contractors and utility agencies appear to be flouting the order with impunity. On Monday, fresh excavation work was spotted near Old Katol Road Square in the Mangalwari zone, where a [] The post Mockery: Defiant contractors continue road digging in Nagpur despite NMC ban appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Joy as tigress at Sariska gives birth to four cubs
JAIPUR: To the delight of tiger lovers in Rajasthan, a tigress in Sariska National Park has given birth to four cubs. With this, the total number of tigers in the park has risen to 49. Nearly two decades ago, all tigers in Sariska had been poached and the park was left without a single big cat. This is now the third time in recent years that a tigress has given birth to four cubs. The tigress, known as ST-19, welcomed her four cubs in the Bareilly Badi area of Sariska Buffer Zone in Alwar. This marks the first time that four cubs have been born together in the buffer zone, which houses seven tigers and tigresses. Currently, there are a total of 11 tigers, tigresses and cubs in the buffer zone. The rise in number of tigers is also expected to boost tourism in the area, State Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma shared this information on social media. The reserve stretches over a core tiger habitat area of 881 km sq and 322.23 km sq of buffer area making it a total of 1203.34 km sq area of tiger reserve. After it was found in January 2005 that there were no tigers left in Sariska, the big cat was reintroduced through government efforts. New litter pushes count to 49 With this new addition, the total number of tigers in the park has risen to 49. This is now the third time in recent years that a tigress has given birth to a litter of four cubs.
HMWSSB Warns Citizens Against Fake WhatsApp Messages and Malware Scam
HMWSSB emphasized that all official communications are issued only through authorized and verified channels.
Sunil Bharti Mittal Wants CII To Get More Engaged With One Nation One Election
Telecom stalwart and Bharti Group Chairman Sunil Mittal on Thursday expressed his strong support for 'One Nation, One Election' as he asserted that frequent elections impact the economy and hinder decisions.
Plans to counter Dark Patterns used by online platforms soon
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Prahlad Joshi has instructed all e-commerce companies to conduct self-audits to analyse and eliminate Dark Patterns to comply with consumer protection regulations. This directive follows a stakeholder meeting held in Delhi. There has been a notable increase in consumer complaints regarding Dark Patterns reported on the National Consumer Helpline, which prompted the minister to take action. The stakeholder meeting aimed to develop more effective strategies to address manipulative design practices used by digital platforms. Joshi also proposed the formation of a joint working group to educate e-commerce companies about these issues. A Dark Pattern refers to a deceptive design technique employed in user interfaces (such as web pages) that misleads users or coerces them into making unintended choices. This practice undermines consumer autonomy, decision-making, and overall choice. Some examples of dark patterns include making it difficult for consumers to understand or cancel transactions, and employing features like infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, or constant notifications. Government has identified 13 specific dark patterns. The Department of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday convened the meeting representatives of all stakeholders, including major e-commerce companies such as Amazon, Swiggy, Flipkart, Zomato, MakeMyTrip, Meta, WhatsApp, Ola, and Apple, as well as industry associations, Voluntary Consumer Organisations, and National Law Universities, for a talk on eliminating deceptive online practices. The government has already developed detailed guidelines to address Dark Patterns. He urged all companies to fully comply with the guidelines and integrate them into their internal governance and consumer protection mechanisms. Recently, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a notice to taxi and bike aggregator companies Uber and Rapido for allegedly pressuring users to pay a tip in advance for faster service. Joshi stated that such practices are considered unfair trade and must be stopped. He emphasised that tipping should be optional, with consumers deciding the amount based on their service experience. After an online survey in 392 districts and consulting 2.30 lakh consumers, LocalCircles, which raises consumer awareness, reports that Edtech, Travel, Airlines, eCommerce, Quick Commerce, Online Banking & Payments, taxi Apps, and OTT platforms have reported highest number of Dark Patterns. Deceptive practices False Urgency Basket Sneaking Confirm Shaming Forced Action Nagging Bait and Switch Subscription Trap Hidden Cost Disguised Ads Interface Interferences SAAS billing Trick Questions Rogue Malware
This Day In 1996: AB Vajpayee Ends 13-Day Rule With Satta Ka Khel Speech
Exactly 29 years ago, on May 28, 1996, BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee resigned as Prime Minister after just 13 days in power when his government lost the majority in the Lok Sabha.
IPL LIVE: RCB's Out-Of-The-Box Strategy Works. Kohli's Reaction Says It All
Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Score, IPL 2025: RCB stalwart Virat Kohli is aiming to break two big records against LSG.
Gill pads up for captaincy innings
The Punjab batters first challenge is the tour of England without three stalwarts of the Test team; how he runs the ship when his side is in the field will provide some indication of what the future holds for India
Rohit, Virat and Ashwin Have Given Us Blueprint to Win Away Tests: Gill
The first assignment for the 25-year-old is a five-Test series in England starting next month where he won't have stalwarts like Kohli and Rohit in the line-up.
Not OTP or links, but hackers now use WhatsApp images for fraud; Check details here
A new WhatsApp image scam is targeting smartphone users. Hackers are hiding malware inside image files. Opening these images can lead to data theft and financial loss. A Jabalpur resident lost 2 lakh. The Department of Telecom has issued a warning. Experts advise caution and security measures. WhatsApp is planning updates to combat this threat.
Rohit, Virat and Ashwin have given us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill
Mumbai, May 25: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had very contrasting styles of leadership but the two iconic players along with spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have given the Indian team the blueprint to win Test series away from home, says new skipper Shubman Gill. Gill was on Saturday appointed Indias captain in Tests. The first assignment for the 25-year-old is a five-Test series England where he wont have stalwarts like Kohli and Rohit in the line-up. (The) guys like Rohit bhai, [] The post Rohit, Virat and Ashwin have given us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shoes are big to fill but an opportunity for others: Agarkar on retirements of Kohli, Rohit
Mumbai, May 24: Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar on Saturday conceded that the void left by the Test retirement of premier cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is tough to fill, but hoped that other players will step up during the upcoming tour of England. Rohit was the first to announce to retirement from Test cricket on May 7, while his long-time teammate Kohli followed the suit on May 12. When guys like that retire, they are stalwarts of cricketit [] The post Shoes are big to fill but an opportunity for others: Agarkar on retirements of Kohli, Rohit appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PAPs Indian-origin stalwarts retain crucial ministries in Singapores new cabinet
SINGAPORE, May 21: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday named his new cabinet, with Indian-origin Peoples Action Party (PAP) stalwarts continuing to hold crucial ministries in critical positions. Wongs PAP scored a landslide win in the May 3 general elections held in the global-tariff hit and tense trade environment. The new cabinet marks a significant reshuffle, which includes three coordinating ministers and confirms Gan Kim Yong as the sole deputy prime minister. It also features 15 full ministers and [] The post PAPs Indian-origin stalwarts retain crucial ministries in Singapores new cabinet appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Comparing Gauravs Pak visit with that of BJP stalwarts like equating apples with oranges: Himanta
DERGAON, May 21: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said Congress MP Gaurav Gogois comparison of his visit to Pakistan with that of BJP stalwarts like L K Advani was like equating apples with oranges. Countering Sarmas remarks against his visit to Pakistan, Gogoi had said on Tuesday that many senior BJP leaders, too, []
What is Lumma Stealer? The malware that infected over 394,000 Windows PCs worldwide
Microsoft, in collaboration with international law enforcement, dismantled Lumma Stealer, a potent malware that compromised over 394,000 Windows computers. The operation seized 1,300 malicious domains and disrupted the malware's command structure. Lumma Stealer, sold on underground forums, was favored for its ease of use and data theft capabilities, posing a significant threat to global digital infrastructure.
Malware remains the top attack type since 2021, phishing rises to second and ransomware drops to third.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticises Gaurav Gogois Pakistan visit, alleging links to ISI, vows to reveal evidence on September 10
How Pak spy 'Sejal Kapoor' scored 98 Indian targets
Jyoti Malhotra's arrest highlights ISI's honeytrap tactics. 'Sejal Kapoor' compromised many targets using a fake identity. She used malware to access officials' computers. A BrahMos engineer, Nishant Agarwal, was also a victim. He shared classified information with ISI. These incidents reveal a larger intelligence operation. ISI uses social media to trap individuals. This poses a significant security threat to India.
Chhagan Bhujbal, OBC stalwart who kept himself relevant amid changes in Maharashtra politics
Chhagan Bhujbal, a veteran Maharashtra politician, has navigated a long and controversial career, from his early days in the Shiv Sena to becoming a prominent OBC leader in the NCP. Despite facing corruption allegations and jail time, he has remained relevant by shifting allegiances and advocating for OBC reservations.
Srinagar Diary | L-G reconstitutes shrine boards in J&K
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reconstituted the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and nominated nine eminent luminaries from various walks of life as members for three years. The members are: Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj, Kailash Mehra Sadhu, KK Sharma, KNRai, Mukesh Garg, Shailesh Raina, Simridhi Bindroo, Suresh Haware and Vishwamurti Shastri. The L-G also reestablished the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and nominated nine distinguished personalities from different fields as members for the same period of three years. Sudha Murty, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vishveshvaranand Giriji Maharaj, Ashok Bhan, IPS (Retd.), Baleshwar Rai, IAS (Retd.), Gunjan Rana, KK Talwar, Kulbhushan Ahuja, Lalit Bhasin and Suresh Kumar Sharma are the nominated people. Army destroying unexploded shells After the recent Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor, the Army has launched an operation to clear the unexploded shells from the border areas of Poonch and Rajouri. The Army in close coordination with local police authorities, conducted a controlled operation for the safe destruction of 42 unexploded shells in the border areas of Jhullas, Salotri, Dharati and Salani of Poonch district, a defence spokesman said. The remnants of the shells posed a serious threat to the lives and safety of local residents. Govt focussed on peaceful Amarnath yatra In the light of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack significantly affecting the tourism sector, the J&K government is working diligently towards ensuring a peaceful Amarnath yatra beginning on July 3. Expressing concern over the reduced tourist footfall, CM Omar Abdullah said that the tourism has been severely impacted. The summer season is almost over, we are hardly seeing any tourists, he noted. He emphasised that the governments priority is to ensure the Amarnath yatra is incident-free, allowing all pilgrims to return home safely. The yatra will culminate on Raksha Bandhan, which falls on August 9. Fayaz wani Our correspondent in Jammu and Kashmir fayazwani123@gmail.com
Karunbithil Shibira to celebrate silver jubilee for six days at Nidle from May 20
The annual classical music camps held at Nidle village, near Dharmasthala, have been attracting stalwarts of Carnatic music since its inception in theyear 2000
Operation GHOST SIM: Assam police bust fake SIM card racket with links to Pakistan; seven held
GUWAHATI: Assam Police busted a fake SIM card racket with links to Pakistan and arrested seven persons three from Rajasthan, two from Assam and one each from Telangana and Delhi. During the investigation, the police found that WhatsApp accounts were created by using fraudulent SIM cards with OTPs for activation routed to Pakistan. The SIM cards were used for cybercrimes and anti-India activities. Tipped off by military intelligence about a racket involving fake SIM cards operating with bases in Assam, Rajasthan and Telangana, Assam Police registered a case with the Special Task Force and launched an operation codenamed Operation GHOST SIM. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Assams Director General of Police, Harmeet Singh said a simultaneous operation was planned in two districts of Assam, one district of Telangana, and two districts of Rajasthan. He said a team was sent to Rajasthan and Telangana while dedicated action teams were formed for Assams Dhubri and Morigaon districts. The operations led to the arrest of seven persons. They were identified as Saddik (47) of Bela of Bharatpur district, Rajasthan; Arif Khan (20) of Sahori Alwar, Rajasthan; Sajid (21) of Sahodi Ka Bar, Sahori, Alwar, Rajasthan; Akeek (25) of Rojki of Bharatpur district, Rajasthan (arrested from Guwahati airport); Arsad Khan (34) of Pendka of Bharatpur, Rajasthan (arrested from New Delhi airport); Mofijul Islam (19) of Bilasipara in Dhubri district, Assam (arrested from Gollapally in Sangareddy district of Telangana) and Jakariya Ahmad (24) of Bilasipara in Dhubri district of Assam. The DGP said 14 others were picked up from different places of Dhubri, and necessary lawful action would be taken after proper interrogation. Altogether, 948 fake SIM cards were also seized. The police advised people against responding to unknown WhatsApp calls.
Nothing stands above nation: Kanpur University terminates MoU with Istanbul University
KANPUR: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) has announced the immediate termination of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Istanbul University, Turkiye, officials said. The decision stems from Turkiye's perceived alignment with nations overtly hostile to India's sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to CSJMU authorities. CSJMU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Vinay Pathak confirmed he has sent a letter to Zulfikar, the Rector of Istanbul University, informing him of the termination. We have informed Istanbul University in writing of the unfortunate but necessary circumstances that the CSJMU formally terminates the MoU recently executed, Pathak stated. Pathak further elaborated, The decision stems directly from the grave geopolitical stance adopted by Turkiye in aligning itself with a nation that is overtly hostile to India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He asserted, It is our firm belief that an institution associated, directly or tacitly, with a strategic ally of Pakistan cannot continue to be regarded as a credible academic collaborator. The vice-chancellor emphasised that while academic excellence is crucial, othing stands above the nation. Interacting with media persons, the VC explained that the MoU signed in November last year aimed to promote academic and research collaboration as well as faculty exchange. Under the agreement, students were expected to benefit from exposure to international academic standards, joint research initiatives, and innovation-driven programmes. In his letter, Pathak made it clear that CSJMU's international partnerships must align with India's sovereign and strategic interests. MANUU cancels academic MoU with Turkish university over Turkiye's alleged support for Pakistan In his capacity as president of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Vinay Pathak has also issued an appeal to all fellow VCs and academic leaders across India. He urged them o rise above traditional academic boundaries and take a principled and patriotic stand. Pathak called for an immediate review and, if necessary, suspension or termination of any partnerships, MoUs, exchange programmes, or research ties with universities or institutions in Pakistan, Turkiye, and Bangladesh where there is clear evidence of support for anti-India views or terrorist propaganda. Let us send a resolute and dignified message to the world: India's academic institutions stand united in condemnation of terrorism and in defence of the nation's sovereignty. We will not cooperate with any entity that undermines the integrity of our country or endangers the lives of its people, Pathak said. India's trade relations with Turkiye are also expected to come under strain due to Ankara backing Islamabad and condemning Indian Armed Forces' Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack . Indians are also boycotting Turkish goods and cancelling their trips to the West Asian country with online travel platforms, such as EaseMyTrip and Ixigo, issuing advisories against visiting these nations. Turkish apples off the shelves in Alwar's fruit markets as traders join Turkiye boycott call
Turkish Apples Off Shelves In Alwar's Fruit Markets As Traders Join Turkiye Boycott Call
Traders said the decision reflects public sentiment and is aimed at hurting Turkiye's economic interests.
Turkish apples off the shelves in Alwar's fruit markets as traders join Turkiye boycott call
Traders in Alwar, Rajasthan, have joined a nationwide boycott of Turkish products, particularly Turkish apples, in response to Turkiye's support for Pakistan during India's military strikes on terror camps. The Fruit Mandi Union in Alwar has stopped selling Turkish apples, which typically arrive in Rajasthan in large quantities between March and June.
There'll Be Few Fans Concerned, But Let's Not Panic: Manjrekar on Ro-Ko Test Exit
Within the span of a week, two modern-day stalwarts-- Kohli and Rohit have bid adieu to Test cricket, prompting concerns about India's red-ball future.
No need to panic after Ro-Ko retirement, says Manjrekar
New Delhi, May 15: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels there is no need to panic following the twin retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, drawing parallels with how Indian cricket bounced back after the legendary Fab Four stepped away from the longest format. Within the span of a week, two modern-day stalwarts Kohli and Rohit have bid adieu to Test cricket, prompting concerns about Indias red-ball future. Manjrekar drew comparison to the time when Indian cricket saw the exits [] The post No need to panic after Ro-Ko retirement, says Manjrekar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
15L cyber attacks on key locations by Pakistan hackers
NEW DELHI: Indian cyber agencies have identified seven Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups responsible for launching over 15 lakh cyber attacks, targeting critical infrastructure websites across the country in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Tuesday. They added that a few Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) were found to be targeting mobile phones used by defence personnel and journalists in India through malwares codenamed as Dance Of Hillary and Calls From Military. The officials said that of 15 lakh cyber attack attempts, only 150 could be successful, as these attacks emerged from Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Middle Eastern region. However, a senior official said, Our probe has found that cyber attacks on government websites in India decreased after India-Pakistan reached an agreement on no fire from either side, but have not fully stopped. These attacks continue from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco and Middle Eastern countries. Giving details of the nature of the attacks, officials said attackers used malware campaigns, which included Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks and GPS spoofing, as cases of defacement of Indian websites were also reported. But many such attacks were thwarted and critical infrastructure of the country was saved, they added. Malware campaigns Describing the nature of these attacks, officials said the attackers used malware campaigns such as Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks and GPS spoofing.
Mundra port drug haul: SC dismisses bail plea of Delhi-based businessman
The Bench termed the allegation of terror financing against Talwar as premature and directed the special court to list the matter twice in a month for expeditious conclusion of trial in the case.
Pakistan-allied hackers launched 15 lakh cyber attacks on Indian websites; only 150 successful
Following the Pahalgam terror strike, Maharashtra Cyber identified seven APT groups launching over 1.5 million cyber attacks on Indian critical infrastructure, with 150 succeeding. These attacks, originating from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Middle East, involved malware, DDoS, and website defacement. A report, Road of Sindoor, details Pakistan-allied groups' hybrid warfare, including misinformation, prompting warnings against spreading fake news.
Your old router could be a security threat - here's why and what to do
The FBI is alerting people with older, unsupported routers that they could be targeted by malware.
Punjab Police issues advisory against malware spread by Pakistan-based hackers
Amidst India-Pakistan tensions, Punjab Police cautioned citizens about the 'Dance of the Hillary' malware, allegedly spread by Pakistani hackers. This malicious software targets Indian users through WhatsApp, Facebook, and email, aiming to steal banking details, passwords, and personal data. The police advised vigilance, urging people to avoid clicking on unknown links or downloading suspicious files to safeguard their information.
Dressed in a bright yellow salwar suit and red dupatta, the young girl dances inside her home with poise and joy.
Surge in cyber attacks, Maharashtra cyber department warns to stay vigilant
Maharashtra Cyber Police has warned people about malware-infected files targeting individual user devices
32 Airports Shut For Civilian Flight Operations Till May 15: DGCA
The airports include Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, and Jammu.
Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit
Amid heightened security concerns, Indias booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives. S Lalitha takes a look at the situation: What triggered disruption? It stems from the closure of operations at several civilian airports many of which double as military airfields after India conducted precision strikes in Pakistan and PoK on May 7 and 8. India suspended operations at critical airports in the North, Northwest, and Central regions of the country. Affected airports The closure impacts airports in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR. Notable ones include: J&K & Ladakh: Leh, Thoise, Srinagar, Jammu Punjab: Amritsar, Pathankot, Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda, Halwara HP: Dharamshala, Shimla, Bhuntar, Gaggal Rajasthan: Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh, Bikaner Gujarat: Bhuj, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Mundra, Kandla, Keshod Others: Hindon (Delhi NCR), Gwalior (MP) and Chandigarh Airlines response Major airlines have rolled out cancellations and passengers holding valid tickets have been offered full refunds: IndiGo: Suspended 165 daily flights, including those from Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Leh, and Srinagar Air India: Cancelled flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot SpiceJet: Stopped operations in Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamshala, Kandla, and Amritsar Akasa Air: Cancelled flights from Srinagar Impact on flyers Travellers are experiencing severe stress due to cancellations, particularly those with connecting flights. Social media platforms of airlines have been flooded with distress calls. Whats next? Airlines and airport authorities are monitoring developments, but flyers should be prepared for ongoing disruptions beyond May 10.
Rohits aim is to win the 2027 ODI World Cup: Childhood coach Dinesh Lad
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma has quietly drawn the curtain on his Test career, but his story in Indian cricket is far from over. In what could be the final chapter of a glittering career, the batting stalwart is now fully focused on the 50-over format and bringing glory to the country in the 2027 ODI Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Veteran Actress who was originally in the song, recreated 'Koi Sehri Babu', 52 years later in a video that has now gone viral. Adorned in a floral salwar suit, she grooved with some 'thumkas' in the cutest way possible, making the Internet go into awe.
Cold River, a name used to track hacking campaigns previously linked to Russia's Federal Security Service, is primarily known for stealing login credentials for high-profile targets.
The tale ofBharatha Matha temple, a pet project ofC.R.DasandSubramaniaSiva
Congress stalwarts C.R.DasandSubramaniaSiva initiated the Bharatha Mathatemple atPaparapattiinDharmapuri.After Siva died, it went out of public discourse. In June 2018, Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami of theAIADMKannounced that the temple would be built at an estimated cost of 1.5crore. It was declared open in August 2021
Punjab all set for mock drills in 20 towns as nation ramps up defence preparedness
CHANDIGARH: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, civil defence mock drills will be held at 20 places in Punjab, besides several locations in Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Wednesday, as per instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In Punjab, the mock drills will be held in Amritsar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Batala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Adampur, Halwara, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala, Mohali, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Rupnagar, Bhakra Nangal, Sangrur and Abohar. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, The civil defence teams and Punjab Police, along with the Home Ministry, will conduct mock drills tomorrow, adding that the state government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is closely monitoring the exercise to ensure the safety of citizens. Preparations are almost complete for conducting the mock drills. The objective of the drills is to create awareness among the public and take necessary precautions in the event of any attack, he added. Cheema said the directions of the Home Ministry will be followed during the mock drills. Sources said that public announcements will be made before the drills. As per the guidelines issued by MHA, the drills will include activation of air raid warning sirens, training of civilians, students and others in civil defence procedures to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack, implementation of crash blackout measures, early camouflaging of vital plants and installations, updating and rehearsing of evacuation plans. The ministry had asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence. In the meeting today, the issue of sirens was raised as for many years these have not been tested thus many might be dysfunctional for that we need to first check the working of all the civil and defence siren systems and these will be tested. Thus people should not panic, said a senior functionary who took part in the meeting. MHA conducts key review meeting ahead of massive civil defence mock drill, identifies 19 'top priority' sites Meanwhile, Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma said as part of the mock drill preparations, six civil defence sirens will be sounded in the city and the Ferozepur Cantonment area from 7 to 7.15 pm on Tuesday. These sirens will be sounded for the preparation of the May 7 mock drill, she said, adding that there was no need to worry. A senior police official in Ferozepur said a blackout rehearsal will be carried out from 9 to 9.30 pm on Wednesday and police patrolling teams will be deployed. In Haryana too, mock drills will be conducted at many places, including Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Panchkula, Panipat and Rohtak. In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and administrators of Union Territories, the MHA stated that the measures to be taken during the mock drills include the operationalisation of air-raid warning sirens, training civilians on civil-defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack and cleaning bunkers and trenches. The other measures are provisions for crash-blackout measures, early camouflaging of vital plants and installations and updating and rehearsing evacuation plans. The mock drills also include the operationalisation of hotline and radio-communication links with the Indian Air Force (IAF), testing the functionality of control rooms and shadow control rooms. It said the active participation of the district controllers, various district authorities, civil-defence wardens, volunteers, home guards (active and reservists volunteers), National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), college and school students is envisaged in the exercise. Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
Code of war: India and Pakistan take their battle to the (web)front
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India and Pakistan's tensions have escalated into cyberspace, marked by intensified cyberattacks from both sides. Pakistan-sponsored hacker groups target Indian military websites and databases, employing tactics like website defacement and phishing malware.
It has been found that a major security flaw in Apple might grant access to hackers to spread malware across multiple devices. Here's how you can stay away from the vulnerabilities and the attacks, which have been called 'AirBorne'.
'What a picture': Shah Rukh Khan's unseen black-and-white photos from 1990 go viral
Shah Rukh Khan's unseen pictures were shared by veteran actor Amar Talwar on Instagram.
Nagarjuna Announces Postage Stamps Honouring Guru Dutt, Ritwik Ghatak, Other Indian Stalwarts
Thanks Prime Minister Narendra Modi For 'Preserving and Honouring' the Legacy of Indian Cinema at Waves Summit 2025
Six dead in Rajasthans Alwar, spurious liquor suspected; villagers to hold mahapanchayat
Deaths reported from two villages over three days; Opposition seeks arrests, compensation
Shruti Haasan Talks About Working With Rajnikanth In Coolie
Also featuring stalwarts Nagarjuna and Sathyaraj, the film has fans thrilled about the star-studded lineup and the fresh collaborations it promises.
Transferred 57 times, IAS officer Ashok Khemka to retire Today
New Delhi: Ashok Khemka, an eminent Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, celebrated for his integrity and principles, prepares to bid farewell to public service on April 30. His illustrious career, spanning 34 years and 57 transfers, stands as a testament to his resilience. A stalwart of the 1991 batch, Khemka shall retire as the Additional Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
To have spyware isn't wrong; against whom you're using is the question: SC on Pegasus snooping row
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday wondered what was wrong in using the spyware against terrorists and said any report which touched upon the country's security and sovereignty won't be made public. A bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice N Kotiswar Singh indicated it may address individual apprehensions of privacy breach but the report of the technical committee was no document to discuss on the streets. The bench said, Any report which touches the security and sovereignty of the country will not be touched. But individuals who want to know whether they are included, that can be informed. Yes, individual apprehension must be addressed but it cannot be made a document for discussion on the streets. The top court added it will examine the extent to which the technical panel report could be shared in public. Advocate Dinesh Dwivedi, appearing for one of the petitioners, said the question was whether the government had the spyware and used it. If they have it, there is nothing to prevent them from using it continuously even today, he added. The bench responded, Please make submissions with regard to disclosure regarding individuals. The kind of scenario we are facing nowadays, let us be slightly responsible... We will see to what extent the report can be shared. The top court went on, What is wrong if the country is using the spyware against the terrorists? To have spyware is not wrong, against whom you are using is the question. You can't compromise with the security of nation. Private civil individual who has right to privacy will be protected under the Constitution, the bench said. No place for Centre to hide on Pegasus snoopgate Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, referred to a US district court judgment. WhatsApp itself has disclosed here. Not a third party. WhatsApp itself has disclosed that there was a hack. That time your lordships had not indicated whether hacking took place. Even experts didn't say so. Now you have evidence. Evidence by WhatsApp. We will circulate the judgment. The redacted portion should be given to concerned individuals so they know, Sibal said. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, however, suggested against any oving enquiry. There was nothing wrong, Mehta said, in using the spyware against terrorists and they cannot have right to privacy. Senior advocate Shyam Divan, for one of the petitioners, said the report of the technical committee should be disclosed without any redaction. The apex court then posted the hearing on July 30. On August 25, 2022, the technical panel appointed by the top court to probe the unauthorised use of Pegasus found malware in five of the 29 examined cell phones but it couldn't conclude Pegasus was used. Following the report by former apex court Justice R V Raveendran, the top court recorded the Centre did not cooperate with the Pegasus probe. The top court ordered the probe in 2021 into the allegations of the use of the Israeli spyware by government agencies for targeted surveillance of politicians, journalists, and activists and appointed technical and supervisory committees to examine the matter. The overseeing panel submitted a lengthy three-part report, one of which suggested amending the law to protect citizens' right to privacy and ensure the nation's cyber security. The technical panel, which included three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks, and hardware, was asked by the top court to inquire, investigate and determine whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by Raveendran. The panel members were Naveen Kumar Chaudhary, Prabaharan P, and Ashwin Anil Gumaste. Justice Raveendran, who headed the panel, was assisted by former IPS officer Alok Joshi and cyber security expert Sundeep Oberoi in monitoring the inquiry of the technical panel. The apex court order said the probe panel would be empowered to enquire and investigate the steps or actions taken by the Centre after reports in 2019 claimed the hacking of WhatsApp accounts of Indian citizens using the Pegasus suite of spyware. It also directed the panel to ascertain if any Pegasus suite was acquired by the union of India, or any state government, or any central or state agency for use against the citizens of India. An international media consortium reported over 300 verified Indian cell phone numbers were on the list of potential targets for surveillance using the Pegasus spyware.
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Ever connected your device to public Wi-Fi? Here's why the government is worried about it
To safeguard your online privacy, always use a VPN and verify network credentials. Be cautious of fake VPN software distributed through look-alike websites containing malicious download links. Protect yourself by downloading apps from official sources, avoiding suspicious links, and keeping your antivirus and software updated to prevent malware infections.
ISRO stalwart to educationist: Kasturirangan's legacy to live in space missions, education reforms
K Kasturirangan, the former ISRO chief, has died in Bengaluru. He was 84. Kasturirangan led India's space program for over nine years. He directed key satellite projects. He also contributed to the PSLV and GSLV development. Kasturirangan received Padma awards. He served as a Rajya Sabha MP and Planning Commission member. He headed the committee for the National Education Policy.
DOGE-themed malware mocks Elon Musk, demands $1 trillion in ransom
A new round of Fog ransomware group-linked malware attacks has surfaced, taunting victims with DOGE-themed messages referencing Elon Musk. The newest strain asks for an outrageous $1 trillion and invites victims to share the malware. Humour notwithstanding, the attacks are serious, focusing on critical sectors and using phishing emails for entry. Regulators have alerted organisations not to underestimate the threat.
Received a Random Photo on WhatsApp? It Could be Malware in Disguise
Explaining WhatsApp scam where downloading an image from an unknown sender installs malware on your device
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday in the Supreme Court opposed the bail plea of a Delhi-based businessman held in the Rs 21,000 crore Mundra port drug haul case and said the proceeds of sale were used for funding terror activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh reserved its verdict on the bail plea of Harpreet Singh Talwar alias Kabir Talwar, who ran popular clubs in the national capital and was arrested by the agency in August 2022, in what is termed as the biggest drug haul in the country. These are front people of the organisation but the blood of innocent people who lost their lives in terror attacks is also on their hands, additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati said. Bhati, appearing for the NIA, said it was a test case of sending narco consignment (heroin) to India, disguised as legal imports in the form of semi-processed talc stones (a raw material having wide range of applications). The said semi-processed talc stones were heroin laden stones, which were imported to India in the name of newly opened proprietor firms and shell companies, which showed these heroin laden semi-processed talc stones as a business commodity, the NIA said in an affidavit. On September 12, 2021, some containers arrived at Mundra Port from Afghanistan via Iran, filled with bags full of semi-processed talc stones. Based on intelligence inputs, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence checked the containers on September 13, 2021 and some of the bags were found to contain heroin, eventually leading to the recovery of 2988. 21 kilograms of heroin worth Rs 21,000 crore. Investigators later found that it was the sixth and last consignment which was intercepted. Several people, including Afghan nationals, were arrested in connection with the case. The anti-terror agency said after succeeding in importing heroin laden semi-processed talc stones in India through the legal import channel, the narcotrafficker located in Afghanistan, through the help of Pakistan-based intelligence agency ISI and an Iranian middlemen imported a large consignment of 2988. 21 kilogram of heroin, through the same modus operandi which was used to sent the consignment from Afghanistan via Bandar Abbas, Iran and then imported in India concealed as talc powder in the name of importing Company namely M/s Aashi Trading Company. The proceeds of this sale for all these consignments, was to be used for funding terror activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba, it alleged. The agency referred to the offence's seriousness, trans-national ramifications, involvement of Intelligence agencies of countries having interest inimical to the country and the progress in investigation and said the court already dismissed the bail application of several co-accused in the case. Investigations have already revealed that the mastermind of the instant 'narco-terror' is Pakistan's ISI and Pakistan backed banned terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba. As such considering the totality of the matter in the respectful submission of the petitioner bail ought not be granted in the instant matter so as to prevent miscarriage of justice and obfuscation of the trial of instant international conspiracy of heinous nature, the NIA said. The present case was pointed out to be largest intercepted consignment of narco-substance being brought to India through illicit means. Bhati called Talwar a habitual offender who was previously booked in several cases of smuggling, raising apprehensions of witnesses being either influences or killed if he was enlarged on bail. She referred to the case of a retired custom official, who acted as facilitator at Kolkata port for first consignment dated November 9, 2020 (pertaining to Talwar) but when he wanted to join the investigation, he was found dead (suspected suicide) in a hotel at Jungpura, New Delhi. Senior advocate A Sundaram, appearing for Talwar, argued there was no evidence to pin the charges of smuggling on his client and all he did was importing talc stones to India from Afghanistan. He said none of the witnesses named him to be involved in the conspiracy and the high court erred in not granting him bail. Security forces ignoring threat by terrorist few days before attack led to Pahalgam tragedy, say sources
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