Ter Stegen OUT? Hansi Flick Drops Stalwart GK Ahead Of UCL Semi-Final vs Inter

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Venkatesh-Trivikram collaborate for family entertainer: Report

Telugu film industry stalwart Venkatesh is all set to collaborate with ace director Trivikram Srinivas for a new project, reported OTTPlay.

Beware of Pahalgam push bombing, warn Bengaluru cyber police

BENGALURU: Bengaluru police have warned of a new cyber threat involving malware that abuses multi-factor authentication (MFA) systems, hidden inside images and videos shared in the name of Pahalgam attack . The malware is disguised as content such as emotional posts urging users to set this as your DP or watch this tourists final message. Once downloaded, it triggers a tactic known as MFA fatigue, where repeated login prompts are sent to the victims device in the hope that they will accidentally approve one, unknowingly granting attackers access to data. Cyber police said the technique also called push bombing has been used in corporate breaches before, but this is the first time its being deployed widely using emotionally charged content. MFA typically works by asking for an extra verification step such as a one-time password sent via SMS or an approval prompt on the users device after the correct password is entered. But attackers have found a way to manipulate this system. Once a user downloads the malware-infected file, it begins sending repeated login approval requests and relies on the victim to unknowingly press approve, thinking its a routine notification. This effectively bypasses the security that MFA was supposed to provide. Cyber police told TNIE that in these cases, the attackers already have access to users passwords, likely leaked from older data breaches and hence they aim to get past the second step multi factor authentication by pushing users into approving access themselves. Once attackers crack MFA, the consequences can be far-reaching, a police official said, explaining that if they gain access to a users email, fraudsters can take over communications, impersonate the victim, or use it to reset passwords for other linked accounts including for online banking apps. After cracking MFA, fraudsters can even escalate their activities and install spyware to monitor user activity or hijacking accounts to steal money or manipulate the victims online presence, the official added. What makes this attack even more alarming is how difficult it is for users to recognize they have been compromised. MFA, considered to be the ultimate defence, becomes a tool for hackers when paired with social engineering techniques and human error. Social engineering techniques and human error play a crucial role in the success of cyberattacks that target MFA, a senior police officer said. In the case of MFA fatigue, attackers use emotionally charged content, such as images or videos related to tragic events, to create a sense of urgency or empathy. This manipulation taps into a users instincts people are more likely to let their guard down when they believe they are engaging with something emotionally significant or urgent. Once the user is drawn in by the content, they are more likely to act impulsively, approving a login request or downloading malicious files without thinking critically about the consequences, the officer added.

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.

iPhone users, Apple devices might be at risk due to this major security flaw; check all about AirBorne 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'.

Shah Rukh Khans Vintage College Pictures Go Viral, Fans React With Nostalgia | See Here

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Fake E-Challan Scam: Here's How an APK File Can Hijack Your Phone

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WAVES Summit 2025: Saif Ali, Sara Ali Khan's Classy Presence Has Our Attention

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'Past is Gone, You Have to Move On,' says Kapil Dev in Bengaluru

As a country whose lifeblood is cricket, India has had a long list of cricketers who have made the country proud. The pantheon is too big and too glittered such is the immensity of quality, that cricketers in the country seem to suffer daily from good not being good enough. In the long list, many stand out; from the master blaster on the West coast to dada in the East. However, among these stalwarts, few have had a legacy as enduring in the public imagination as Kapil Dev. The 1983 World Cup winner dons a different attire now that of a golfers. Dev, currently the president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), was in the city to inaugurate the Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational (KDGTI) tournament. The legendary all-rounder, who is all in on this new chapter, seems to have little room for anything besides his current, enthused preoccupation. The past is gone, you have to move on. Today is the most important day and we should want to grow from here, strand by strand. You dont have to talk about your success, what you did in your younger days. Thats the way I live my life, he remarks. Interestingly, the KDGTI is the first Indian tournament of its kind to have men and women compete jointly, establishing a landmark moment for the sport in the country. Dev cannot help but point out the very special circumstances of the sport that allows such a format, it being an inclusive system for most ages and body types. As he says, This is the first time we are doing something like this. Kapil Dev bowling at the 1983 World Cup in which he captained the Indian team to its first World Cup victory We have a few mind sports where people [of various genders] come out and play. But as far as physical sports are concerned, this is the only game in this world where men and women can compete from the same point. Dev, who knows all too well the importance of self-motivation, continues, Beyond each other, on the course, you are playing against yourself playing against the course; and thats the beauty of this game. Coming from a different, distant generation, Dev enjoys a great contextual vantage point from which to survey the growth of the culture of sports in India. While it may seem like every second parent centres their childs life around academics, things were indubitably worse. Dev, who was amongst the ones more fortunate, recalls, Those times were different. I come from a joint family; my parents didnt have much time. We were seven brothers and sisters who looked after each other. My parents only said one thing, Baba, if you cant study, go and play, become something. I think the challenges in India today are different. When asked about the parallels to his successes in the two fields, Dev is succinct, focusing on the psychological aspect. Commitment, dedication and discipline. Doesnt matter what you do, that is the mantra of life. You have to be committed to the cause. Rest, you leave it to the almighty, he asserts. When it comes to golfs inaccessibility as a sport to the middle class, he is more hopeful than not. Cricket was once inaccessible too, and only the royalty were able to play. Today, everybody is playing. It is the same thing with golf. Give it 10 years time, every city will have a golf course, Dev concludes with confidence.

Six dead in Rajasthans Alwar, spurious liquor suspected; villagers to hold mahapanchayat

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The AirPlay device connected to your iPhone or Mac may be a target for hackers

Macworld Apples AirPlay technology makes it easy to stream media from an Apple device to a device such as a speaker or a television. But the wireless connection that AirPlay uses has vulnerabilities that hackers can use to gain control of those devices. Cybersecurity firm Oligo posted a report today that covers vulnerabilities it discovered in the AirPlay protocol and the AirPlay Software Development Kit. The vulnerabilities, dubbed AirBorne, have been patched in the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple devices through security updates , but third-party products that implement AirPlay likely contain the flaws since its up to those third parties to provide software patches for their devices. Oligo states in its report that the number of third-party audio devices that support AirPlay can be estimated in the 10s [stet] of millions. To take advantage of the AirPlay vulnerabilities, the hacker must have access to the local Wi-FI network that the AirPlay devices are connected to. While that isnt a trivial task with a home or business network, it can be if the network is a publicly shared one, such as in a coffee shop. For example, a coffee shop may put AirPlay speakers or a TV on the same network as the one open to its customers. If an AirPlay device is equipped with microphones or cameras, AirBorne can be used by a hacker to spy on users. Airborne allows for a variety of attacks. In one video example, Oligo shows a Remote Code Execution (RCE), where a MacBook is hacked using AirBourne so that whenever the Music app is launched, an AirBourne image opens. Watch the demo below. Oligio also states that CarPlay devices are affected by AirBorne. In the video below, AirBorne is used to gain access to a CarPlay unit and display the AirBorne image. However, because the hacker needs to able to connect to the CarPlay unit by accessing the cars Bluetooth or USB connection, the risk is low. How to protect yourself from AirBorne Apple has patched the AirBorne vulnerabilities in its devices through OS updates and firmware updates for devices such as the HomePod and Apple TV. Users can update iPhones, iPads, and Macs through Software Update in System Settings. Firmware updates cannot be triggered by the user; they are usually done automatically. Apple releases security patches through OS updates, so installing them as soon as possible is important. As for third-party AirPlay devices, it is up to the manufacturer to provide a driver update. Wired points out that the market is filled with uncertified AirPlay support, which could mean that the manufacturer may not be attentive in updating the software for its device. Macworld has several guides to help keep your Mac secure, 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 .

Four murders in Nellai in six days, suspects arrested

TIRUNELVELI: Four murders have taken place in Tirunelveli district and two in Tenkasi district in the last six weeks. Police have arrested the accused in all the cases. The latest is the murder of a 49-year-old man who was attacked by two youngsters during a drunken brawl in Kudankulam on Saturday. He succumbed in the hospital on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Sekar, a resident of Kudankulam. Police arrested Esakki Muthu (23) and his brother Vainava Perumal (26), both residents of Avudaiyapuram. Sources said, Sekar had asked for a lift from the two on their two-wheeler after all three had purchased liquor from a Tasmac outlet in Kudankulam. Later, after the trio consumed alcohol, the accused allegedly attempted to rob Sekar. When Sekar resisted, they pushed him and threw a rock at his head. Sekar, who was undergoing treatment at Kanniyakumari Government Medical College Hospital, died on Tuesday, making it the fourth murder over the past six days. On April 24, Thisayanvilai police arrested a woman and her three paramours for allegedly murdering her two-year-old daughter and for providing false information to conceal the crime. On Sunday, a 19-year-old polytechnic student allegedly hacked a 35-year-old brick kiln worker to death in Pazhavoor following a financial dispute. On Monday, Arunachalam (48) of Vadakku Ponnakudi was allegedly beaten to death with an iron rod by his nephew, M Esakkimuthu (24), over a land dispute. On Tuesday, Munneerpallam police arrested the accused along with his mother, M Subbulakshmi (50). Meanwhile, in Tenkasi, two murders were reported in the last four days. On Tuesday evening, L Marimuthu (29), a resident of Adachani working in a private microfinance company, was allegedly beaten to death with a liquor bottle by a three-member gang at a Tasmac outlet in Thuppakudi village. The Alwarkurichi police have arrested R Pattusamy (25), M Velmurugan (27), and M Rajapandi (25), who allegedly murdered Marimuthu for refusing to purchase cigarettes and liquor for the trio. On Saturday, R Amos (26), a construction worker, was hacked to death in Nalankattalai village by a mason, Anthony Denis (35). Kadayam police arrested Denis and the victims wife, A Nandhini (23), with whom Denis was allegedly having an extramarital affair.

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 .

Shiromani Akali Dals assembly bypoll candidate Parupkar Singh Ghumman asks Aam Aadmi Party and Congress to end politics of deceit over Halwara airport approval in Punjabs Ludhiana.

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.

Chennai Metro crosses milestone as Poonamallee-Porur trial begins

CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail has commenced trial operations along the 9.1km stretch from Poonamallee to Porur, part of its Rs 63,246 crore ($7.6bn) Phase II expansion, on Monday evening. The launch of the testing on the entire stretch follows initial trials conducted in March on a shorter segment between Poonamallee and Mullaithottam. Speaking after the latest tests, MA Siddique, managing director of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), hailed the development as a major breakthrough. CMRL officials acknowledge that ridership on the new stretch may initially be subdued. True network effects, they argue, will only materialise once connectivity is extended eastward to Kodambakkam Power House - where it will interlink with the Vadapalani station on the operational Green Line - creating a passenger corridor from the suburban west to the heart of Chennai. This remains one of our most challenging engineering tasks, Siddique said, referring specifically to the construction of a complex 4km double-decker viaduct between Alapakkam and Alwarthirunagar. That portion will take longer. Our target is to commission it by mid-next year, while simultaneously connecting Koyambedu and the Chennai Trade Centre by mid-June. Siddique, however, stopped short of offering concrete deadlines. We are trying to accelerate the works of the stretch from Porur to Vadapalani, but it is too early to commit. A clearer picture should emerge within two to three months, he said. The Poonamallee-Porur section not only connects residential and commercial zones but also provides vital logistical support via the Poonamallee Metro Depot, designed to be the operational nerve centre for train testing, maintenance, and future expansions westward. In operational terms, CMRL is adopting a phased commissioning strategy. Initial trials have been conducted at speeds between 15km/h and 20km/h, with higher speeds expected as tests advance. Station construction along the corridor is nearing completion, with work scheduled to conclude over the next two to three months. Siddique noted that while the stretch is built to accommodate six-coach trains, initial operations will commence with three-coach formations, with scope for scaling capacity based on ridership growth. This flexible model reflects lessons learnt from Phase I, where capacity planning and passenger adoption patterns offered insights into Chennais evolving commuting behaviours.

Tuning into 75 years: The story of All India Radio Thiruvananthapuram

Sreekumar Mukhathala was busy organising an outreach programme as part of All India Radio (AIR) when it dawned on him: the national broadcaster, whose Thiruvananthapuram chapter is now celebrating its 75th year, can never be spoken of in the past tense. That may be the common perception. But this is far from true. The reach and the prospect of the medium, and the potential of our content to address the needs and concerns of the masses, have always stood out. The tech advances have only led us to adapt our content in tandem with the changing times, says the assistant director (programmes), who is set to retire on April 30 after three decades of service. As part of the anniversary, AIR Thiruvananthapuram has been organising outreach programmes across the district. On April 22, it was set to travel to Amaravila for a workshop for children on local and folk arts. Such programmes, reflecting the culture and life of the masses, have always been AIRs hallmark unlike the heavily cinema-based content visual media doles out, he adds. The years spent at AIR have been monumental, working with greats and emerging talents. This has been another hallmark since its inception on April 1, 1950, when Travancore Radio established by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal in 1943 merged with AIR. Travancore Radios first transmitter was located at Kulathoor, with the studio at Palayam, where the MLA quarters now stand. Initially, broadcasts were limited to Tuesdays to Fridays, from 7pm to 9.30pm. The focus was on music and theatre, later adding a news bulletin in English read by Indira Joseph. Team AIR, (Centre) Sreekumar Mukhathala AIR evolved by merging the Indian State Broadcasting Service with regional services and was given the name Akashvani coined by Rabindranath Tagore. Akashvani was also the name of Indias first private radio station, founded by professor M V Gopalaswami in Mysore in 1936. The merger made Thiruvananthapuram the first AIR station in Kerala, followed shortly by Kozhikode. Bhakthi Vilasom at Vazhuthacaud the former office residence of Diwan Sir C P Ramaswami Iyer became our operational hub. GPS Nair, who worked tirelessly towards it, was the first director. We still function from that sprawling, campus, Sreekumar says. Over the decades, AIR Thiruvananthapuram has seen many artists who later rose to prominence serve in permanent and honorary roles. After Indias independence, AIR drew up a uniform pattern of broadcast and content, including news, education, and socially relevant programming, evolving with time. Modernism guided content creation, but it always kept the working class and rural listeners at its heart. In Malayalam, AIR covered agriculture, literature, theatre, music, and education topics deeply rooted in the lives of common people. The radio occupied a prominent place in homes. Our mornings would start with its signature tune, recalls Karunakara Kurup, a retired banker, fondly remembering Vividh Bharati and Lalitha Ganangal, which offered a refreshing contrast to the purely classical perception of music. In fact, AIRs declassification of music remains one of its biggest cultural contributions. The Lalitha Sangeetam concept received a big push from AIR. It started in the north as Sugam Sangeet, Mellisai in Tamil, and then Lalitha Sangeetam in Malayalam, says Dileep M K, a transmission executive. School kids visiting AIR Thiruvananthapuram It was K Raghavan, transferred from Delhi to Kozhikode AIR, who, alongside P Bhaskaran, popularised light music in Kerala. Since then, AIRs light music team has only grown stronger, producing compositions that have become cultural staples. The teamwork of stalwarts like Kavalam Narayana Panicker and M G Radhakrishnan at AIR led to classics such as Ghanashyama Sandhya Hridayam sung by K J Yesudas, Odakuzhalvili Ozhuki Ozhuki Varum sung by Sujatha, and Shararanthal Velichathil Shayana Muriyil Njan by Kamukara Purushothaman. Among those still serving are S R Mahadeva Sharma, Manjula Mrinalini (violin), Mavelikkara R V Rajesh (mridangam), and Nanchil Arul. Neyyattinkara Vasudevan was once our tanpura artist, recalls Dileep. Many staffers rose to fame outside. Even now, we have a panel of about 400 composers and artists, including Perumbavur G Ravindranath, an A-Top artist. AIRs artist grading system remains a sought-after benchmark. Despite the many courses available now, AIR grading is still treated like a certification, says Manjula Mrinalini. Prominent singers such as K S Chithra, G Venugopal, Kallara Gopan, and G Sriram are among those who have earned the A-grade, with regional panels for light music and central panels for classical music. While the highest is A-Top, famous singers often dont return for further grading. We have seven A-Toppers linked with AIR Thiruvananthapuram, Dileep notes. Workshops on grading were recently conducted at NSS College, Niramankara, and Government Womens College, Thiruvananthapuram. While other avenues for ratings exist today, the AIR tag remains valuable, Manjula says. Storytelling session being recorded However, the ongoing recruitment freeze poses a serious threat to maintaining quality. There have been no recruitments for ten years now. We were the last batch, in 2015, says Aishwarya Nair, who handles womens and childrens programmes. The current team is strong, but to sustain the institution, we need quality hands regularly, she adds, during a break from recording an Aithihyamala storytelling session. Ruby Babu, a transmission executive for plays, says her section has embraced modern techniques. We record playsand simultaneously live-video them for social media promotions. The visual now complements sound, she says. AIR is also actively organising theatre workshops for university students. Programmes are finding new life online too. For instance, Nervazhi, a Saturday morning show for the visually impaired, once aired a session highlighting the challenges blind commuters face while boarding buses. Inspired by this, students at Chinmaya Vidyalaya developed an app, also called Nervazhi, to assist the visually impaired. AIR Thiruvananthapurams complex now boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure composite rooms dedicated to drama, talks, storytelling, light music, instrumental, and classical music. As I said, people mistakenly view AIR as a relic of the past. The truth is very different we are adapting swiftly, Sreekumar says, sipping lemonade with younger colleagues. They are the young face of this institution. We are exploring podcasting next, to tap the modern listener who consumes audio content while working or commuting, he says. Our programmes remain free of cliches and glamour yet are creative, critical, and entertaining be it documentaries, literature sessions, or talks. Even as a government-run entity, we have consistently upheld journalistic ethics, he adds further. What AIR Thiruvananthapuram now needs is more permanent hands to steer the ship forward, Sreekumar and his younger colleagues point out a team evidently in love with their work, the calm interiors, and the serene expanse of Bhakthi Vilasom, a cornerstone of Indias flagship radio network.

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Ever connected your device to public Wi-Fi? Here's why the government is worried about it

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Chandigarh education department implements first-ever dress code for government school teachers

The Chandigarh Education Department has introduced a dress code for teachers in government schools, mandating formal attire such as sarees or salwar kameez for women and formal shirts and trousers for men. The initiative, aimed at promoting professionalism and unity among staff, is the first of its kind in India. It will be implemented across all schools by the 2025 summer vacation.

Charging your phone at the airport? Security expert says you might be inviting hackers in

A security expert has warned travelers against using public charging stations at airports, citing major risks like malware installation, data theft through a method called juice jacking, and unintentional data exposure. Even untampered ports can compromise sensitive information, which could later be used for identity theft or sold on the dark web. The FBI has also issued a public warning urging people to avoid free charging stations in airports, hotels, and shopping centers.

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.

Best antivirus for Mac: 13 security apps you can trust

Macworld Many people think Macs dont need antivirus, but they are not immune from viruses and malware dont wait until its too late to protect your Apple computer from threats. Our experts have tested multiple security suites, and in this article outline only the best Mac antivirus programs. These are the security apps they would install on their own Mac or MacBook. Not everyone knows how to check their Mac for viruses , but you dont need to be a security expert to keep your Mac safe. Apple includes basic built-in antivirus protection in macOS, but a good Mac antivirus product adds an extra layer of protection, keeping your Mac safe from new and known malware , blocking ransomware , and protecting older systems from security vulnerabilities caused by outdated software. Check out our winner, the Best Mac Antivirus : Intego Mac Internet Security The most difficult decision for you is deciding which of the many Mac antivirus programs is going to do the best job of keeping you and your data safe, and which ultimately offers the best value. Our Macworld experts are here to help, and no-one is better placed to guide you on which antivirus to choose for your Mac than the leading authority on Mac products and products built for Mac (the clue is in our name). We thoroughly test all Mac antivirus products from a usability and functionality perspective and use a combination of our own testing data and AV Comparatives/AV-Test lab data to ascertain which is the most reliable and trustworthy security product for your Mac. Our top pick right now is Intego Mac Internet Security . But depending on the type and number of devices you want to protect, and your budget, you may prefer one of the other Mac antivirus programs in our list below. Some cover more than Macs, so you can also use them to protect your iPhone , iPad and other devices. You wont find every Mac antivirus product weve tested here, because not all of it makes the grade. We wouldnt advise installing any program without first checking our antivirus software reviews . And while you will find some free options below, if value for money is your most important criteria you should also check out our best Mac antivirus deals . (For PCs, see our sister site PCWorlds guide to the best Windows antivirus .) Best Mac Antivirus 2025: Reviewed and Ranked 1. Intego Mac Internet Security X9 Our top Mac antivirus Pros Built for Mac Easy set up Good performance Cons Mac-specific (no Windows/Android protection) Price When Reviewed: From $24.99 for first year, usually $49.99 a year (1 Mac) Using our link Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Intego $24.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS Integos Mac Internet Security X9 combines the companys VirusBarrier and NetBarrier applications to provide both antiviral protection and network traffic filtering programs.Theres also an Intego Premium Bundle X9 that includes five apps: VirusBarrier and NetBarrier as well as Mac Washing Machine (a Mac cleaner), ContentBarrier (Parental controls) and Personal Backup (a bootable backup). The Mac Internet Security X9 is easy to download, install, and configure. It checks for the latest viral definitions and sets up real-time scanning features and intuitive network monitoring, allowing users to see and work with both incoming and outgoing Internet connections on their Mac. Mac Security X9 offers impressive configuration and customization for the VirusBarrier and NetBarrier tools. VirusBarrier performs well in protecting users from viruses, while NetBarrier acts as a firewall that protects connections. The application allows users to create settings for home, work, or public connections, and allows or deny connections as needed. There are some issues to address, wed like to see a running counter tracking the number of files processed in a VirusBarrier scan and we were disappointed that it allowed traffic to questionable websites linked to spam messages. Mac Internet Security X9 doesnt try to upsell users to Integos other suites and services. The tools in place are effective, work well, and make this utility worth considering. Best of all, Intego Mac Internet Security is built for Mac and is easy to set up and easy to use. Use our link to get the best deal: You can get Intego Mac Internet Security X9 and Mac Premium Bundle here . AV Comparatives, June 2024: 99% Mac Malware Protection, 93% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection. Read our full Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review 2. Surfshark One Great Mac antivirus combined with VPN Pros Good speed and performance Impressive anti-virus/anti-malware shielding Identity alert and protection Cons Multi-year contracts Occasional trouble accessing Google services Price When Reviewed: Surfshark One, 24 months at $2.49 a month with 3 free months (Total for 27 months: $67.23); 12 months at $3.39 a month with 3 free months (Total for 15 months: $50.85); or $17.95/month. Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Surfshark $50.85 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS , Android, Windows Moving beyond its VPN roots, Surfshark has added additional tools to its package and the result is this combination VPN/anti-malware/alert/private search/identity protection suite. The VPN module (reviewed here: Surfshark VPN review ) includes the usual tools such as geolocation and IP address hiding with more complicated tools such as IP configuration, an Internet kill switch, rotating IP addresses, and Invisible on LAN features. Surfshark Ones real-time protection tool was able to catch dozens of malware installers. Efforts to install malware were stopped with the application quickly quarantining them. While I was able to get a false Adobe Flash Player installation through, Surfshark One was able to isolate the vast majority of everything that was thrown at it. Surfshark Privacy tools include a Search feature that hooks into a private server so that your search history cant be tracked, and the company offers an Alternative ID tool so you can create aprivate identity. A beta identity protection feature can also be used, which can generate a virtual phone number. Theres also email monitoring, credit card monitoring, and ID monitoring with customizable settings to control the frequency at which you receive email updates. Perhaps the biggest hurdle is the VPN style monthly pricing structure which can tie you in for a couple of years. Read our full Surfshark One review 3. AVG Internet Security for Mac Easy to use and effective Pros Caught an impressive number of questionable apps Long trial Easy to use Cons Missed a fake Flash player No indication that scans are happening Price When Reviewed: $3.89 a month for 1 Mac ($46.68 for the first year, then $77.99 a year), or $4.99 a month for 10 devices ($59.88 for the first year, then $99.99 a year). Best Prices Today: Retailer Price AVG $46.68 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS AVG Internet Security for Mac is available as a 60-day trial period before billing begins, which is a good reason to try it out. AVG Internet Security offers Computer Protection, Web & Email Protection, Hacks Attacks, and Payment Protection. A Smart Scan feature checks your virus definitions to make sure theyre up to date and scans for viruses and malware. A Ransomware Shield, Network Inspector, and Fake Website Shield features look things over to see where you stand in terms of your overall online presence and security. The set of whitelists and exceptions can be customized to hone in on files you want to scan and leave out areas you want to leave alone. Scans on external drives and specific folders are easy to set up and execute, the scheduling feature works well, the software can set up location configurations, and there are customization options for network security. A quick antiviral scan took a few minutes while a full scan of an entire NVME drive with 821GB of data on it took just over 5.5 hours to complete. Our tests with malware and phishing-based websites went well. The software, combined with macOSs Gatekeeper functionality to stop the vast majority of malware installations, quarantining them quickly and preventing installation. The software also prevented questionable external code from being loaded on suspect websites and blocked phishing sites from loading. AVG Internet Security for Mac caught an impressive amount of viral, phishing, and malware activity and did its job well, all while wrapped in a bright, friendly user interface thats easy to navigate. There are a few places for improvement with AVG Internet Security for Mac. One criticism is that the scheduled scan feature doesnt readily display that the scan is taking place. Also, during testing, the software allowed a fake version of Adobe Flash Player to be installed. If you do override the macOS Gatekeeper and AVG security features and install malware, AVG Internet Security does a good job of removing it. Have a look at its 60-day trial to see what works for you. Alternatively try out the free AVG AntiVirus for the Mac which covers all the bases: blocking viruses and malware from websites, downloads, and email attachments. AV Test, December 2024: 100% AV Comparatives, AV Comparatives, June 2024: 100% Mac Malware Protection, 98% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection. Get AVG Internet Security or AVG AntiVirus for the Mac . Read our full AVG Internet Security for Mac review 4. Avast Premium Security Great suite of tools at a good price Pros Doesnt impact performance Caught problem test files Cons Slow manual scanning No option for single device license Price When Reviewed: From $34.68 for first year, usually $77.99 a year (1 Mac). Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Avast Software $34.68 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: Mac, PC, iOS and Android There are four Mac antivirus products from Avast. The paid for Avast Premium Security and Avast One , and the free Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential . Avast Free Antivirus is a free version of Avast Premium Security, while Avast One Essential offers additional features like ransomware protection, privacy protection, and data leak detection. Avast Premium Security is a well-featured suite that protects your Mac from various threats, including browser script hacks, ransomware, and remote attack activity. It includes modules such as Virus Scans, Core Shields, Traffic Monitor, Network Inspector, Email Guardian, Ransomware Shield, and Quarantine, all easily accessible from the home screen. Virus scan options include Smart Scan, Deep Scan, Targeted Scan, or External Storage Scan. The Traffic Monitor shows data usage and bandwidth usage, while Network Inspector scans the network for safety and alerts users when unfamiliar devices join the network. Core Shields prevents fake websites from loading and triggering software. The main frustration with Avast Premium Security is its subscription-based model, but that tends to be standard these days. Some features are only available on the Avast Ultimate subscription tier. Those looking to save money can try the two free Antivirus for Mac solutions, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential . If you want just a virus scanner, we recommend Avasts Free Antivirus, which is the free version of Avast Premium Security. Avast One offers some additional functions and a different interface, but and annoys with intensive advertising for paid functions. You can get Avast Premium Security for Mac here . Also consider Avast One , Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential . AV Test, December 2024: 100% AV Comparatives, June 2024: Approved, 100% Mac Malware Protection, 98% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection. Read our full Avast Premium Security review 5. McAfee Total Protection Good protection for up to five devices Pros Good, customizable set of security tools Background scanning feature is handy Cons Laggy when initially launched McAfee demands payment info to use trial Price When Reviewed: Single: $29.99 (1 device) for first year, usually $89.99; Essential: $39.99 (5 devices) for first year, usually $119.99 a year Best Prices Today: Retailer Price McAfee Total Protection (first year, 1 device) $29.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android , ChromeOS McAfee Total Protection continues to be steadily updated and offers a good suite of anti-viral, anti-malware, identity protection, VPN, and scheduling tools. It is simple to use; once youve walked through the guided steps for assigning permissions to work behind the scenes you can just leave it to get on with its job. The software can perform a full scan of your hard drive as well as scan custom locations such as external volumes, and schedule scan times. You can control what Total Protection does when it finds suspect files, such as notifying you, quarantining them, or deleting the files. During our tests, it located and quarantined two suspected virus files I didnt know about, thereby earning its keep. Other features include an ID Protection tool that compares your email address to known data and password breaches, a firewall, and a Secure VPN feature that lets you quickly set up a Virtual Private Network (VPN). McAfees Total Protection package extends up to five devices on one account, so its easy to add the app to other Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Android-based phones and tablets as needed. Its worth noting that the Windows version offers features that you dont get in the Mac app. We noted some occasional performance impacts as it ran in the background, but it was largely unobtrusive in its efforts. Our only other grumble is the lack of simplicity in ending the trial. You can get McAfee Total Protection here . Read our full McAfee Total Protection review 6. Norton 360 Good value antivirus Pros Easy-to-use & effective Multiple device cover Minimal performance impact Cons No backup on macOS Didnt spot threats in zip files Price When Reviewed: Standard (3 devices): $39.99 for first year, usually $94.99 a year; Deluxe (5 devices): $49.99 for first year, usually $119.99 a year Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Norton Security (first year, 1 device) $39.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android Norton 360 is easy to download and install, and works fairly well. It provides protection in Mac OS X 10.10 or later. The Standard package protects one device. For more devices (including Macs, iPhones or PCs), the Deluxe or Select package are required. The software offers 110GB of cloud-based backup, a password manager, a basic VPN client, and Dark Web monitoring. Within Norton 360 for Mac youll find a Startup Manager module, File Cleanup module, and Dark Web protection module. With antiviral monitoring and scanning its easy to create white lists and exceptions as well as schedule scans, including of external volumes like USB thumb drives. However, the application still cant perform scans on .zip files, I had to decompress the text drive of sample infections before it could see them. The VPN is basic but easy to configure your preferred country of origin and initiate a connection. The password manager is reliable and includes a downloadable recovery key. There is an admirable level of possible customization on the firewall, although technical knowledge is needed. In our tests, the software was successful in catching a good amount of viral activity, with 25 individual infections detected on a test drive after scanning it. However, Norton 360 for Mac missed the OSX.Proton malware. Extensions for web browsers and Norton Private Browser are included. These warn about spam and phishing-based websites, but still allowed us to travel to questionable websites from spam email links. There are bugs, for example, when using Cloud Backup were we were unable to successfully click the Get Started with Backup button and create an initial backup set for the cloud. AV Test, December 2024: 100% You can get Norton 360 here . Read our full Norton 360 review 7. Avira Prime Well designed antivirus allrounder Pros Easy to use Full VPN Wont slow down your Mac Cons No fine-tuning scan options Price When Reviewed: From $59.99 for first year, then $109.99 a year. Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Avira Prime (first year, 5 devices) $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android Avira Prime, the paid version of Aviras free antiviral software Avira Free Security (see our review) , provides several tools.Avira Prime is designed around several modules (Virus Scans, Protection Options, Quarantine, VPN, Passwords, Cookie Cleaner, Identity Assistant, Junk Cleaner, Uninstaller, and Startup Apps). Each module can be customized and configured as needed. The software installs cleanly and requests permission to fully access the hard drive. The Quick Scan can take less than 10 seconds, while a Full Scan took over six hours to look over 800+ gigabytes of files on a one terabyte SSD. The Custom Scan feature allows files and folders to be dropped in for quick scanning as well as external volumes to be scanned through as needed. There is a scheduler so you can program scans in advance. You can minimize Avira Prime and work with other applications as the scan continues which is lucky because the Full Scan took over six hours to complete. Avira Prime located and quarantined several minor worm files, but missed suspect files such as the Wave web browser, which has been implicated in assorted phishing scams. Cookie Cleaner module allows you to view and clean up cookie data, helpfully grouping cookies into different categories to make it easy to remove tracking and ads-based items in different browsers. Junk Cleaner reclaimed a decent 55GB of space when we tried it. Theres also an uninstaller manager for cleaning up deleted apps and managing those that start automatically. Identity Assistant can track your email addresses, phone numbers, credit cards, bank accounts, physical addresses, drivers license, and so on, to check for any illicit activity.The included Password Manager is a combination of local system and browser extensionsplus a web-based management console with its own master password. The password manager and junk files cleaner are included in both free and paid-for versions of Avira. Where Prime differs from the Free Security version is that you get full, use of the VPN service instead of a 500MB per month limit. The VPN can also block malicious website content. You can get Avira Prime here. Also consider Avira Free Security for Mac . Read our full Avira Free Security for Mac review . AV Test, December 2024: 99.5% Read our full Avira Prime review 8. Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac Pros High malware detection rate Cons Didnt detect some malware Fewer extra features Price When Reviewed: $29.95 for first year, usually $39.95 a year (1 Mac) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Trend Micro (first year, 1 device) $29.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS Trend Micro Antivirus isnt too challenging to use, but looks almost old-fashioned compared to many competitors. The range of functions seems quite limited compared to competitors such as Norton and Avast. For example, there is no anti-phishing function and no VPN application included in the package. There are five menu items: Overview, Web, Scans, Folder Shield, and Logs. Overview is the at-a-glance dashboard forTrend Micro Antivirus that shows that the various protections are active, the last time the app was updated and the last time a scan was run. Trend Micro offers a smart scan, custom scan, and full scan. In our tests Trend Micro had no trouble detecting most threats; however, in a few cases, it didnt detect all the malware contained in a folder until a scan had been run. Folder Shield is Trend Micros approach to ransomware protection. If an unknown program tries to change anything in certain folders, such as Documents, Music, Pictures, Movies, and Mobile Documents, Trend Micro will alert you. Trend Micros web extension boasts a privacy scanner that is supposed to check your privacy settings on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. AV Test, March 2024: 100% Read our full Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review 9. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac Pros Doesnt slow down your Mac Effective real-time protection Unobtrusive browsing protection Cons No password manager Limited VPN No identity protection Price When Reviewed: $24.99 per year for 1 device (usually $39.99), $29.99 per year for 3 devices (usually $59.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Bitdefender (first year, 1 device) $24.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac covers: macOS, Bitdefender Total Security covers: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android Bitdefender has a number of solutions for the Mac, including a free option. Theres Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac , which offers basic protection for up to three Macs, Bitdefender Total Security , which protects up to five devices (macOS, iOS, Windows and Android), and Bitdefenders free Virus Scanner for Mac , which we review here: Bitdefenders free Virus Scanner Review. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac is easy to download, install, and assign full drive permissions. It offers a speedy Quick Scan mode that performs a quick overview and locate, quarantine, and remove viral candidates within a few minutes as well as a Full Scan mode which runs in the background so you can continue to work. External volumes such as USB flash drives can be scanned. There isnt much in the way of malware that gets by it. However, we found the applications ability to locate and neutralize malware that was already on the system mixed it missed four significant pieces of malware. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers anti-phishing protection in the form of web browser extensions for the Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox web browsers. These offered varying degrees of success. Under Safari, Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offered no prominent phishing protection, allowing us to visit questionable websites with no warning whatsoever. Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers an anti-tracker for web browsers and access to a VPN with basic functionality and a limit of 200MB a day. It encourages you to update to the full version, there are better VPNs for Mac out there. There is a 30-day trial available.There is also the more expensive Bitdefender Total Security which includes Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac as well as coverage for iOS, Android and Windows which offers a license that covers five devices, including Macs, Windows, Android and iOS and has a 30-day trial available. AV Test, December 2024: 100% AV Comparatives, AV Comparatives, June 2024: 100% Mac Malware Protection, 99% Mac PUA Protection, 100% Windows Malware Detection. Read our full Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review 10. CleanMyMac Pros Easy to use and a nice interface Subscription or one-time purchase available Cons Left some adware and malware behind Price When Reviewed: $39.95/a year for 1 Mac, $119.95 for 1 Mac (one time purchase) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price MacPaw (first year, 1 device) $39.95 View Deal MacPaw (one time purchase) $117.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS The thing about CleanMyMac is that it is a Mac Cleaner and optimizer first and an antivirus second, but the fact that CleanMyMacs antivirus protection is built into the suite of tools makes it worth assessing as an antivirus solution. The question is whether if you use CleanMyMac for its primary purpose, will it also protect you from malware? Looking at CleanMyMac as an antivirus tool, we found that the software offers a good level of customization, and its easy to choose between the three scan modes (Quick Scan, Balanced Scan, and Deep Scan), each of them offering quick performance as CleanMyMac scans your hard drive and external drives. Its also easy to configure scan behaviors, such as whether or not to include external drives in your scans or target .DMG files, and whitelists can also be created to exclude specific volumes and folders from the scans. In our tests results were mixed though. The software teamed up well with macOS GateKeeper feature, stopping questionable software that hasnt been signed as safe by Apple from being installed, but it was still possible to get a fair amount of malware past these systems and on to our Mac. The Quick Scan feature caught two elements from CrossRat and a threat in the form of the infamous AdWind malware. The Balanced Scan function was able to root out most of the Elite Keylogger malware. The Deep Scan feature found the remnants of the AdWind malware, but we had to dig that out with a third-party utility. CleanMyMac was able to catch some elements of malware as they were being opened for the first time, but there were questionable chunks of software that remained even after theyd purportedly been removed and the Mac had been rebooted. CleanMyMac also offered no tangible warning against visiting questionable websites and allowed us to click on every questionable link to be found in Gmails Spam folder without warning. The interface is excellent, and MacPaw makes good use of its potentially great MoonLock antiviral engine to catch a fair amount of viral activity, but it still left adware and malware behind. Read our full CleanMyMac review 11. BitMedic Pro Antivirus Pros Fast, simple to use. One-time $10/10 payment. Good external drive scanning and scheduling tools. Cons Clunky user interface. Buggy, occasional application crashes. Price When Reviewed: $9.99 (single payment) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Mac App Store (one off payment) $9.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS BitMedic Pro Antivirus is a good antiviral program, albeit with some shortcomings that need to be worked through, not least the fact that this hasnt been updated since 2020. The program, which retails for $9.99/9.99/CA$9.99 on the Mac App Store , which is a real bonus. It features a nice complement of tools, including an Antivirus Scan module, an Adware Cleaner module, a Result Log, a Custom Scan module, a Browser Privacy module, and a System Settings module that allows you to schedule deep scans, customize system behaviors, and create a whitelist of files not to scan. Initial tests with the Antivirus Scan modules quick scan and deep scan went well and BitMedic Pro Antivirus was able to find several phishing-based emails. The application crashed twice during testing though. Frustratingly, there was a lack of specific descriptions as to what the infected files were and their full location, even after a drop-down arrow was clicked. The inclusion of an Adware Cleaner module is a nice touch it performs well, and runs quickly. The Browser Privacy module functions as a quick and easy way to clean up your history, auto logins, bookmarks, remove all extensions, and reset the preferences on your browser, but this is an all-or-nothing option and wed prefer to disable or delete individual extensions. The price point, is very appealing, but there are a few elements that let it down. Read our full BitMedic Pro Antivirus review 12. Sophos Home Premium for Mac Pros Reasonable protection. Reasonably priced for 10 devices. Cons Awkward web-based dashboard interface. Difficulties scanning an external or network volume. Price When Reviewed: $59.99 first year year, $99.99 for two years, and $139.99 for three years (10 devices) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Sophos (first year, 10 device) $44.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS Sophos Home Premium is a well-rounded anti-piracy/anti-malware suite, its core modules centering around antivirus protection, web protection, ransomeware protection, and malicious traffic detection. The software is available for a good price to protect up to 10 devices. In the past Sophos offered a free version of its Home product with just the antivirus protection and website protection. That was discontinued in late 2021. There is a free 30-day trial. We had some issues installing and getting the software set up. Everything is controlled via the Menu Bar icon and a web-based dashboard and its not always clear it is running. Once youve signed in, its easy enough to customize and configure core elements such as actions that occur when malware is found, scan scheduling, and web filtering, and elements such as accessible scan logs and network file scanning. You can choose between quick scans and full scans, which can take several hours and cover the full extent of the hard drive. While the scan scheduling feature worked well, it only allows you to set schedule times set to every 30 minutes (11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, etc). Scanning an external volume such as a thumb drive or network volume feels is harder than it should. You can configure Web Filtering options to allow blocking for certain categories, such as adult content. The filters work reasonably well and its easy enough to create a whitelist to provide exceptions. Theres room for improvement. Although Sophos Home Premium functions well with macOSs GateKeeper feature and caught and filtered a respectable amount of test malware, it allowed the AdWind malware and an infected copy of Adobe Flash Player to be installed. We had to use another utility to remove the AdWind malware. Read our full Sophos Home Premium for Mac review 13. Malwarebytes Premium Security Pros Friendly user interface. Impressive scan speed. Reliable malware removal. Cons Left some malware. Lacks custom scan feature. Features from the Windows version not included. Price When Reviewed: Standard: $44.99 a year for one device; Plus (inc VPN): $59.99 a year; Total: $94.99 a year (usually $189.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Malwarebytes (first year, 1 devices) $44.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Covers: macOS Malwarebytes Premium Security for Mac offers antiviral, VPN, and Real-Time Protection features. There is also a free antivirus from Malwarebytes which we look at here: Malwarebytes Free Antivirus Review. Malwarebytes Premium builds on the free version of Malwarebytes , which is reasonably good at hunting down and removing some of the peskiest viruses and malware, but was thwart with bugs and crashes when we tested it. The paid-for version sports a bright, friendly user interface and a good array of features. It includes quick viral scans, functional scheduling for scans, decent customization elements including whitelist creation, a good VPN client, and Real-Time protection that keeps an eye on whats attempting to be installed. The software performed well, offering speedy scans. Malwarebytes was able to quarantine and remove almost all the malware I installed, although it left elements behind such as the controversial Wave web browser, an incompatible version of MacSecurity, and a fake Adobe Album application. The VPN isnt as customizable as a dedicated VPN client, but it performs well and gets the job done.See our review of the Malwarebytes VPN . There doesnt seem to be a custom scan element that allows you to easily scan an external volume such as a thumb drive, and the Real-Time Protection feature doesnt kick in and scan an external volume once its mounted, nor can you drag and drop a volume into Malwarebytes for it to scan which you can do in the Windows version of Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes offers no warnings against questionable websites and links either. Read our full Malwarebytes Premium Security review Best Free Mac Antivirus Looking for a free antivirus for Mac? Here are our top recommendations that we have reviewed: Avast Security for Mac (read our review) offers a free option alongside the Premium plan. Get it here . Avira Free Antivirus for Mac (read our review) is free and also includes a VPN. Get it here . AVG Antivirus For Mac (read our review) free version offers basic features. Get it here . Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac (read our review) is free to use. Get it here . Intego VirusBarrier Scanner (read our review) free virus scanner. Get it here . Malwarebytes Antivirus for Mac (read our review) has a free version as well as a paid version. Get it here . Other antivirus for Mac software tested We test lots of Mac antivirus apps but not all of them make the cut and appear in our round up of the Best Mac Antivirus. We have also reviewed the following: Total AV Antivirus Pro Eset Home Security Total Defense Antivirus for Mac ClamXav F-Secure Total for Mac How we test Mac Antivirus We thoroughly test all Mac antivirus products from a usability and functionality perspective and use a combination of our own testing data and AV Comparatives/AV-Test lab data to ascertain which is the most reliable and trustworthy security product for your Mac. We consider the strength of protection against threats (online and offline), and how well it addresses the ever-expanding types of attacks. We spend time using the software. Ease of use and user interface is important because if the software is too complicated people will not use it, it should be easy to find the tools users need, and alerts should make sense and be relevant. Equally performance really matters because if an app slows down your Mac you are likely to turn that app off. We also look at the features on offer. The best antivirus suites go beyond the basics of real-time protection and deeper scans, adding features like password managers and firewalls, some incorporate a VPN. However, we do assess whether these extras are helpful, or just unnecessary additions. We also evaluate pricing, which more often than not comes in the form of an annual subscription with different tiers of features. We advice on the best options based on value for money. We also track the best Antivirus for Mac deals. Why you can trust Macworlds antivirus experts Macworld has been here testing Mac software since our conception alongside the launch of the Mac in 1984, so we know Macs better than anyone. When it comes to antivirus apps we recognise that despite Apples built-in systems to combat the threat of malware, in the current climate there is value in adding an extra layer of protection, to that end we continually evaluate the best Mac antivirus software. Our Mac antivirus software reviewers have worked in the industry for decades and have experience working with clients and fixing their problems. How to choose the best Antivirus for Mac There are a lot of Mac antivirus programs to choose from. What you want is one that offers a familiar and easy to use interface that works well on a Mac which is one reason why we recommend Integos antivirus. You should also look for antivirus with a good detection rate not just for Mac viruses, but crucially for PC viruses, unless you want to be passing viruses onto Windows using friends and clients. Other things that make one antivirus better than another is the low use of systen resorces especially if your Mac isnt the most powerful model out there. Another factor is the type and number of devices you want to protect are you looking for an app to cover one Mac, or Mac, iPhone, iPad and even a PC? Your budget will also be a factor. Do you want to tie into a subscription model or would you prefer a one-time payment? Some antivirus apps do still offer this. Best Mac Antivirus: Specs Comparison Developer Product name USB scan Ransomware protection Adware prevention Anti phishing protection Email protection Firewall VPN iOS version Parental Controls Support Trial Price Intego Internet Security X9 Y Y N Y N Y N Y Y Y 7 days $49.99/49.99/ ye ($24.99/20.99 /yr deal) AVG AntiVirus for Mac N N N N Y N N Y N N 60 days Free (Paid for version is $2.49 per month for one year / $2.39 a month for two-years / $2.29 a month for three-years) Norton 360 Deluxe Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 30 days $39.99/34.99/yr McAfee Total Protection Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 30 days $34.99/34.99/yr Avast Premium Security Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y 60 days $44.99/39.99/yr Bitdefender Total Security Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 30 days $39.97/34.99/yr Eset Cyber Security Pro Y Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y 30 days $49.95/39.95/yr Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 30 days $39.99/49.95 Avira Prime Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y 30 days $99.99/85.99 Best Mac Antivirus: Buying Advice FAQ 1. Do Macs need antivirus software? Plenty of Mac users will tell you that Apple computers are inherently secure and dont require protection. Wed argue that they are wrong, or at very least overconfident. Macs are generally more secure than their Windows brethren because macOS is a Unix-based operating system, which means it is sandboxed. This is like having a series of fire doors: even if malware gains access to your Mac, it is unable to spread to other areasof the machine. But while they are more difficult to exploit than Windows PCs, it is not impossible. The Silver Sparrow malware was detected on Macs powered by the M1 processor and infected hundreds of thousands of Macs. And its just one example there have been many more since. You can read more about this topic in our article do Macs need antivirus? More general advice can be found in our Mac security tips ; and those who have been hit by a malware attack should see how to remove a virus from a Mac . 2. What features should I look for in Mac antivirus? All Mac antivirus software packages find viruses using both on-demand- and always-on protection. The former examines individual files either during scheduled scans or when you decide to run one. This can take a long time, especially if you have a lot of files, and some antivirus products will hog your Macs processor power to prioritize the scan, so its worth selecting a convenient time. Always-on malware protection protects you when a scan is not currently active. If malware arrives perhaps via an email or a downloaded file your antivirus software should detect and quarantine it. Quarantining a file involves moving it to a safe folder, allowing you to decide what to do with it. Youll typically receive a notification of the discovered malware, but some Mac antivirus products can be more informative than others in these notifications (something we keep in mind in our testing). The effectiveness of this on-demand and always-on virus protection is absolutely the most important thing when it comes to choosing Mac antivirus, but additional features may also affect your choice. Many Mac security suites now include ransomware protection. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a fee to decrypt them. An anti-ransomware feature will typically block any app from writing to a users home folders, such as Documents or Photos, unless that app has been whitelisted. Some apps, such as Microsoft Word, are pre-approved, and you can whitelist any that you trust. Web protection via browser plugins or extensions is also a common component and aims to stop you (or your children) from visiting infected websites or handing over personal information when you shouldnt. Different vendors offer different add-ons, and it is certainly a case of you get what you pay for: free products will have fewer bells and whistles, but the most comprehensive Mac security suites will include password managers, parental controls, cloud storage and more. The underlying antimalware engine will usually be the same for all security products from a particular company, so you can save money if you dont need all those extra features. 3. Should my Mac antivirus include a VPN? One of the add-ons you might find with Mac security products, although also commonly sold separately, is Mac VPN (virtual private network). For many users, these are of interest because they can mask your location and allow you to view things (like streaming series) that are otherwise off-limits in your location. But they also have a very real benefit for security, protecting your internet connection by encrypting it, which is especially useful when using public Wi-Fi networks. In this day and age we should all be using VPNs and, while wed recommend buying a dedicated Mac VPN product, one built into your antivirus software is better than nothing just be prepared to be nagged to upgrade to the full product. 4. What is the best value Mac antivirus? Value is perceived differently by all users: for some the best value Mac antivirus is the free one, and for others, it is the one that is affordable but includes the most useful add-ons. We prefer to consider value in terms of which is the best all-round offering, rather than the budget deal. That said, there are ways you can save money even on the more expensive products. Bear in mind that all antivirus for Mac apps are sold as yearly subscriptions, and often the first year has a hefty discount. When that first year is up, theres nothing stopping you switching to another product and benefiting from that discount again. Alternatively, opt for a three- or even five-year subscription to save even more money and why not: its not like viruses are going to disappear in the meantime and you wont need it. Some of the best Mac antivirus products can also cater to your other devices and not just iPads and iPhones, but also Windows and Android devices. If you have multiple devices in your household, this can present a huge saving. Take a look at our recommendations of the Best Mac Antivirus deals , which includes the cheapest options. 5. How to spot fake Mac antivirus software? Because many of us are waking up to the idea that malware is a threat to the Mac, malware writers have made it their business to play on that fear. There have been cases of malware writers disguising their viruses as antivirus apps two notable examples are Mac Auto Fixer and MacDefender. Its important to always read reviews on reputable sites such as Macworld before installing any software on your Mac or MacBook. At the same time, dont believe everything you read. MacKeeper is a great example of an antivirus program that has got a bad rap, but its worked hard to repair its reputation. It has gained Apple Notarization, which means the software has been checked by Apple for malicious components, and the company has garnering certification from various bodies to prove it isnt a PUP (potentially unwanted program), including an AV-Test certificate. That said, we havent recommended it here, and thats simply because we feel that there are better options available. If you have already installed MacKeeper and wish to try one of our alternative recommendations, we explain How to uninstall MacKeeper . 6. What cant Mac antivirus protect from? Using a Mac antivirus product, especially one that includes tools to improve your online privacy, may lull you into believing youre completely safe from personal and private information leaking out and that you no longer need to keep your wits about you. Thats not quite the case. While theres no reason to panic, you should still practice caution and there are a few more issues you should consider when using Mac antivirus, too. First, an antivirus for Mac product may upload the complete text of files flagged to the cloud, where it can be analyzed by separate tools hosted there. This practice is normal and sensible: some malware can detect when a running process may examine it, and will then engage in subterfuge. Antivirus software makers also can access their massive databases to examine files with characteristics that trigger their algorithms certain elements that match known malware. As a result, security researchers discover new viruses, worms, Trojans horses, and the like. However, helping the greater good means youll have to be comfortable with trusting a third-party with your file contents. Where appropriate, we noted privacy policy issues in individual reviews. Second, this software may also rely partly or entirely on cloud-based checks of URLs, malware, and the like. Accordingly, an antivirus package might upload every URL you visit, metadata about files, signatures of files, information about your computers hardware, a list of running or installed applications, and more. Companies vary on their disclosure of such policies, and may not let you opt out of this kind of sharing. We note issues in each review as appropriate. Third, antivirus software makers also get a sense of what behavior is happening on your computer thats being monitored or blocked, and may use that information for their own purposes. In some cases, you can opt out of this information gathering. 7. How we test Mac antivirus software Each software package is evaluated by creating a clean installation of macOS, cloning it for each antivirus product, and then booting separately into each one to install a different package. This is to ensure that previous app installations dont interfere with new ones sometimes antivirus software treats other antivirus software as an infection. In addition to visiting malicious websites, downloading known malicious software, and even running said malware on our Mac, we also reference the most recent reports from two labs that regularly cover macOS malware: AV Comparatives and AV-TEST . These laboratories test antivirus software against sets of known malware as well as products that are grouped as potentially unwanted applications (like adware). The latter doesnt damage or expose your computer or its files but may consume power and CPU cycles. Because the testing effectively looks at a combination of virus databases and behavior, they remain good gauges even after many months. When an antivirus for Mac software package lacks a rating from a known security research lab, we do more extensive testing with real malware. Finally, while we gave props for a lot of different features and behaviors, we mark down products if they lack any or all of the following: A nearly perfect score on macOS malware detection Ransomware monitoring Native browser plug-in or system-level Web proxy A high score on Windows malware detection

Turn showstopper at the next summer wedding you attend, taking inspo from Priyanka Chopra, the groom's sister

Highlights : Delving into the desi looks served by the sister of the groom, Priyanka Chopra A rendition of style, elegance, and tradition An Inspo of Sharara, Chandbalis, corset lehenga, fishtail skirt, and more Well, Summer is here, and so is the wedding season. You must be wondering what to opt for next. Your present fashion inspo comes from the very own sister of the groom, our 'desi girl'. Priyanka Chopra looked breathtaking in all the outfits that she chose for her brother Siddharth Chopra and Neelam Upadhyays wedding this year on 7th February 2025. Here is your inspo, all that you can steal from Priyankas wardrobe for a summer wedding. She chose some really incredible ensembles that were glamorous and, at the same time, very approachable. Keeping it elegant, easy breezy, and chic at the same time. Here is a look at what Priyanka wore and when: Salmon pink suit for pre-wedding function Priyanka Chopra in a chic orange kurta set with golden embroidery, keeping it all elegant, effortless, and minimal (Image source: Instagram) Priyanka opted for an easy breezy outfit, a salmon pink suit for the pre-wedding function by One Not Twos BLOOM Summer Festive 23 collection. The pink suit had a golden sequin hand-done floral embroidered A-line kurta with short slits, Modal satin palazzo pants, and a similar matching pink organza dupatta [1] . She finished her look with vintage glasses, embroidered jutis, bracelets, a watch, a Louis Vuitton bag, and loose tresses. She kept her look subtle and soothing with minimal pink makeup. Rust orange sharara for Mata ki chowki View this post on Instagram A post shared by re- ceremonial (@re_ceremonial) Priyanka was spotted dressed in a rusty orange or terracotta sleeveless cotton-silk kurti with gold tissue salwar, along with a silk organza dupatta featuring delicate hand embroidery [2] . This dusty orange ensemble by Re-ceremonial captured in warm light depicts a glam and sustainable look of PCJ. For the accessories, she opted for statement Chandbalis and glass coral bangles and her wedding mangalsutra (a three-diamond creation of Sabyasachi). Golden heels completed her look for the second pre-wedding function. The vibrant hues of Haldi Radiant and fuss-free Haldi look of Priyanka (Image source: Priyanka Chopras Instagram) Priyanka Chopra was Miss Sunshine at the Haldi ceremony. She was spotted in a short, thin-strap mulmul kurti with silver embellishments and a billowing skirt in yellow hues by Anita Dongre. It was all things easy breezy, giving early summer romance vibes. Styled with a yellow sheer dupatta on the charming corset blouse, bangles, and kohl eyes. The tresses were tied in a half-up hairdo, and makeup kept minimal. The Chandbalis again gave a statement [3] . Floral Vibes at Mehendi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Priyanka was breathtakingly gorgeous in a Floral corset lehenga that she wore for the Mehendi function. As always, being the showstopper. The stunning corset lehenga with resham-embroidered floral patterns, sequins, and crystal adornments was designed by Rahul Mishra from his Couture Spring Festive 2025 Collection. The Mehendi ensemble had a corset blouse and a floor-length A-line skirt [4] . Again, the look was minimal, with loose tresses and a rare pink diamond necklace that was enough for a statement. Stunning with royalty at the Sangeet Royal and sparkling at Sangeet! Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas pose with daughter Malti Mary (Image source: Priyanka Chopras Instagram) Priyanka stole the show, making a grand, stunning entrance at the Sangeet ceremony. She opted for an embellished fishtail skirt with a short trail, pairing it with a bralette-style blouse and a tulle dupatta, sparking royalty. The midnight blue Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga was embellished with Swarovski crystals, beads, and sequins. For the jewelry, Priyanka decked the lehenga with Bvlgari high jewelry necklace and bracelet, matching earrings, along with rings [5] . A game for the big day An aqua blue lehenga thats modern yet traditional for the wedding ceremony (Image source: PCs Instagram) After the pre-wedding festivities come the big day. And Priyanka brought her A-game to the mandap as the grooms elder sister walked him down the aisle. She was simply stunning in an Ice aqua blue lehenga, designed by Manish Malhotra. The lehenga was a combination of traditional elegance with a modern touch to it, a contemporary edge with a one-shoulder embroidered blouse, and a matching net dupatta [6] . The ensemble was styled with a Bulgari emerald Eden necklace and rings. Her hair was put together in a messy bun, adorned with floral hairpins. The look was subtle, with minimal makeup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shiksha Bollygirl Mahtani ???? (@iambollygirl) Priyankas looks are indeed an inspiration, whether you are the grooms sister, a bridesmaid, or a showstopper friend at the wedding. As mentioned above, the looks are all glamorous yet so approachable. So, take your inspo or steal from the Desi girls wardrobe and be your fashionable self at the next wedding you go to!

Best Mac Cleaner software: Reclaim disk space with a Mac cleaner app

Macworld Is your Mac slowing down, frequently freezing, regularly running out of RAM or just not behaving like it used to? Are you short of space on your Mac? Have you spotted the immense amount of room taken up by System Data and are now looking for a safe way to delete some of that data? What you need is a Mac cleaner app that will delete the clutter and digital debris from your system and free your RAM from memory hogs. What is the Best Mac Cleaner? The Best Mac Cleaner for you depends on what you want to use it for. Just looking for a quick and easy way to free up some space so that the latest version of macOS will install? You probably want something that doesnt cost a lot for a one off use. Looking for something that wont just clear space, but will also help you free up memory/RAM, diagnose problems, and even check for viruses, we have the solutions below. We like CleanMyMac because there is the choice of a yearly subscription or a one time purchase price if you think you might want to keep it for the long haul. Another option we really like is Parallels Toolbox which offers a bundle of handy tools for just about everything. There are also some cheaper options including Cleaner One Pro and Nektonys App Cleaner & Uninstaller and free options such as Onyx and CCleaner. Read on to find out why we rate these options so highly. PROMOTION Boost your Mac performance with CleanMyMac Featuring six key modules, a smart assistant, and over 25 powerful tools, this CleanMyMac efficiently removes junk files, boosts your Mac performance, and replaces multiple utility tools. It frees up storage, boosts performance, and simplifies maintenance, making it an efficient tool for system optimization. Try 7 days free For more information about why a Mac cleaner app could be useful read: Why your Mac needs a cleaner app. We also discuss Tips for cleaning up your Mac . Best Mac Cleaner 2025 1. MacPaw CleanMyMac The most comprehensive Mac cleaner Pros Improved interface and ease of use Wide range of cleaning tools Subscription or one-time purchase Cons Limited malware features Some technical knowledge still needed Price When Reviewed: $39.95/a year for 1 Mac, $119.95 for 1 Mac (one time purchase) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price MacPaw (first year, 1 device) $39.95 View Deal MacPaw (one time purchase) $117.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Few cleanup apps are as comprehensive as CleanMyMac from MacPaw, which has been updated to version 5.0 (and dropped the X from its name). Version 5.0 sports a redesigned interface that simplifies things by displaying the results of its scans as a series of tiles that give you a quick summary of each scan. CleanMyMacs tools fall into five main categories that focus on different tasks: Cleanup, Protection, Performance, Applications and My Clutter. A new Smart Care feature gives your Mac a quick check-up and summarises the result of its scans for all five categories. The Cleanup tools focus on deleting junk. The Protection tools can scan for malware, detecting and quarantining threats. CleanMyMac isnt a dedicated antivirus program like those featured in our Best Antivirus for Mac round-up, but its a nice addition. The Performance tools help with routine maintenance, such as clearing out DNS cache, or re-indexing Spotlight and Mail to speed up search results. The Applications tools help you delete unwanted applications and left over installation files. My Clutter can scan either individual folders or your entire Mac drive to locate old files. Version 5 adds the ability to identify duplicate files, or photos that look very similar, so that you can delete them. There are also some new diagnostic tools, including the ability to identify apps that are using a lot of battery power. You can buy CleanMyMac from MacPaws ownwebsite, or from theMac App Store, although the version sold on the Mac App Store omits a few features. You can choose from an annual subscription, or you can buy it for a one-time fee. Its not the cheapest cleanup app, but it provides dozens of different tools for deleting old files and data. Theres a free version available to download and a free trial version available on MacPaws website , but it restricts the app to only remove files up to a maximum of 500MB and in the middle of deleting files it will demand you pay the license fee for the app. You can download that limited version and scan your Mac to see just now much space you can save before committing to buying the app. MacPaw is currently running a 30% discount for students submit your university email address and receive a download code here . You can get CleanMyMac here . Read our full CleanMyMac review 2. Parallels Toolbox Everything you could need in one app Pros Full suite of Mac tools including excellent cleaners Fully featured free trial Cons May be more than you require Price When Reviewed: $24.99 per year Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Parallels Toolbox Free 14-day Trial Free View Deal Parallels (1 year, 1 Mac) $24.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Parallels Toolbox offers more than 50 tools and among them are some real gems like the Clipboard History and video download tools, but in this round up of Mac Cleaners, we are most interested in the tools to free memory and the drive cleaner, among other utilities. Mac cleaning tools provided in Parallels Toolbox include Clean Drive, Uninstall Apps, Find Duplicates, and Free Memory. The Clean Drive tool can locate unnecessary files that are taking up space on your Mac, and also find duplicate files that you may no longer need. It offers easy notifications and access as to whats eating drive space (i.e., log files, cache files, trash, browser data, mail cache, mobile apps, iTunes temp files, iOS device backups, and old updates) and offers a nice level of control as to clearing them out. Clean Drive also offers quick access to the macOS Storage pane, which tends to be overlooked, and allows you to adjust your storage preferences on the fly. The Free Memory tool notifies you as to where your Macs RAM/Unified Memory is going, which applications are using the majority of it, and allows you to mark the amount of free memory in macOS Menu Bar. The Uninstall tool can fully uninstall Mac apps, along with any related files that may be scattered around your Macs drive. You can go through a list of installed applications on your Mac, pick and choose what to remove, and reliably strip out both the app and its support files. It can also highlight large files that are taking up a lot of space, such as games that you may not need anymore. You can also run Find Duplicates to dig out any identical files even ones that have different file names. Parallels Toolbox is included free of charge along with Parallels Desktop but you can also purchase it as a standalone product for both Mac and Windows, with an annual subscription fee. Theres also a free 7-day trial that will actually delete files, free memory and do all those other useful things without you buying the app! You can get Parallels Toolbox here . Read our full Parallels Toolbox review 3. Cleaner One Pro for Mac A good cleaner at a good price Pros Quick, stable performance Excellent Dropbox Scanner utility Good value Cons The Menu Baris a bit awkward Some UI elements could be tightened and improved Price When Reviewed: $19.99 a year for 1 device (usually $24.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Trend Micro (1 year, 1 Mac) $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Cleaner One Pro for Mac is easy to download and install. The software requires is available in both free and paid subscription-based tiers. For the free tier, the software offers basic scanning and no user limits while requiring no credit or debit card to be stored with Trend Micro. The Basic tier, requires a payment method to be stored with Trend Micro, offers support for one device, access to additional tools, and easy uninstallation if desired. The Advanced tier requires a payment method to be stored with Trend Micro, and offers support for five devices, macOS and Windows support, quick uninstallation, and access to additional tools. Cleaner One Pro is designed around an assortment of modules including Smart Scan, which looks over your storage, diagnostics, and applications, Junk Files, Big Files, Disk Map, Startup Manager, Duplicate Files, Similar Photos, App Manager, and File Shredder. The modules performed well during testing, and were able to locate large files and duplicates to be disposed of. The Smart Scan, as expected, goes through a general overview of storage, diagnostics, and applications to suss out garbage files and make recommendations as to what tools to use. The Junk Files module found a variety of unused disk images and installers. The Disk Map module worked as expected, offering a nice layout and concise display of whats eating up your Macs hard drive. The Startup Manager offered an excellent peek under your Macs hood, especially in terms of launch agents, the module allowing you to activate or deactivate individual components File Shredder allows you to drop in files and folders to be securely deleting. The Dropbox Scanner tool, which hooked into my Dropbox account, compared files and file sizes, and offered a quick means of cleaning up larger files, which helped clear dozens of gigabytes of space and proved to be pretty unique as a feature. Cleaner One Pro is useful, lives up to its description, and offers an elegant and easy to navigate user interface that lets you prune your Mac down effectively. This useful set of Mac cleaning tools comes at a good price, and if youre looking for something reliable in this field, its worth your consideration. Theres also an iOS version on the iOS App Store. Read our full Cleaner One Pro for Mac review 4. MacCleaner Pro Impressive tools at a good price Pros Impressive set of tools Good tutorials Good configuration Cons Occasionally awkward user interface Price When Reviewed: $29.95/a year for 1 Mac, or $74.95 for 1 Mac (one time purchase) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Nektony (1 year, 1 Mac) $29.95 View Deal Nektony (one time purchase, 1 Mac) $74.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket MacCleaner Pro from Nektonyis divided into a core app and several module apps, namely App Cleaner & Uninstaller, Disk Space Analyzer, Duplicate File Finder, Memory Cleaner, and Funter.The core app can perform an overall disk cleaning and help free up storage space by eliminating extraneous files. The App Cleaner & Uninstaller module works well, and allows you to see the app youre removing as well as its support files. This module has been improved compared to version 3, and now offers you easier access to startup programs and extension files, allowing you to enable, disable, or remove them. A Remaining Files feature allows you to chase down loose files, while an Open With feature lets you assign applications to open certain file types. With Duplicate File Finder its easy to specify file types to look for, such as audio and photo files, with an impressive level of precise control. Memory Cleaner module offers an easy interface to show which applications and processes are consuming the most RAM. Funter module finds hidden files within your operating system. The Fast Cleanup option was able to clear up 11.4GB of drive space, most of these being application cache files, while the Deep Cleanup feature helped reclaim 65.4GB of drive space. We did have some peculiar instances in which a reminder poped up advising us to clear disk space for a macOS Sonoma (which was already installed).On another occasion when we paused scanning after half an hour we saw a request for full access to the hard drive. MacCleaner Pro is easy to install, runs well and has a good feature base. You can buy it on an annual or monthly subscription or as a one-time purchase. The free trial version is fully functioning for two days and will actually perform some of the tasks you need to do, rather than ask you to buy the full version. Read our full Nektony MacCleaner Pro review 5. Avast Cleanup Premium Generous trial Pros Reasonable price Speedy performance 60-day trial Good level of customization for each module Cons Cleanup functions can be somewhat destructive Price When Reviewed: $29.88 a year for 1 Mac (usually $65.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Avast (first year, 1 device) $29.88 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac provides a range of utilities to clean your Mac and remove unwanted files. Some modules go beyond expectations. However, care and customisation is needed to avoid accidentally deleting important files. Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac is divided into modules: Quick Clean, Clean Clutter, Clean Browser, Find Duplicates, Analyse Photos, Uninstall Apps, Startup Manager, System Monitor, and Statistics. The Quick Clean module is the most generic and helps reclaim hard drive space by cleaning app cache, log files, trash, cookies, and web cache files. The Find Duplicates feature finds and organises duplicates on your system, giving you control over the process. The Analyse Photos module scans local and external photo libraries and volumes, identifying rough copies of old photos and offering to delete them. The Uninstall Apps, Startup Manager, System Monitor, and Statistics modules are unexpected gems. The Startup Manager module easily located 51 startup items that could be toggled on or off. The System Monitor offered a good user interface and layout, monitoring system sensors like fan speed, power usage, and battery condition. However, Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac has some issues. Setting up took an extra day due to a server-side error. The software automatically opts into third-party product offers unless you disable this option in the Privacy tab, which is annoying. But more concerning, is how powerful and broad the modules are: using the generic cleanup function without specifying what you want to clean up can be risky, especially when the browser cleaner removes generic cookies and autofill items, which can be useful later. Be cautious when using these tools, as they can accidentally remove files you might need. Avasts utilities are effective and stand on their own. Theres something worth trying here. The software, especially with its 60-day free trial, is worth considering. A free version with a scan function is also available. Read our full Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac review 6. CCleaner Pro Pros Fast and effective Good price Dug out malware others missed Cons No quick access to tutorials Duplicate Finder interface isnt straightforward Price When Reviewed: Free; Pro version: $39.95 a year Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Piriform Software (annually) $39.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Piriform Softwares CCleaner offers some useful tools in a friendly, appealing package. It retails for $39.95/39.95 for CCleaner Pro, which covers one device for one year. Theres also a free version: CCleaner. CCleaner centers itself around several modules, which consist of Quick Clean, Clean Clutter, Clean Browser, Find Duplicates, Analyze Photos, Uninstall Apps, Manage Startups, System Monitor, and Statistics. Uninstall Apps tool worked well and the Manage Startups tool dug up a chunk of files and and offered an easy way to remove them. The Clean Browser tool was able to locate and remove 2.01GB of cache files and cookies and Find Duplicates found 106.45GB of duplicate files. The Quick Clean tool was able to locate app cache files, log files, trash, cookies, web cache, and duplicate files offered to clear 6.5GB of cache files. System Monitor offered system specs, access to sensors, and information such as fan usage, disk usage, battery cycles and temperature. The scheduling tool worked well, CCleaner offering a good level of customization. Theres a good set of tutorial videos for CCleaners various versions, but you have to go looking for them. Piriform should offer quick links to these tutorial videos theyve already produced and published. Theres an excellent collection of tools to be found in CCleaner. The interface is clean, it runs well, and it doesnt make the mistake of trying to perform every task under the sun. Read our full CCleaner Pro review 7. Onyx Pros Excellent utility Good customization Reliable bug fixes and updates Cons Scheduling feature needs refinement Intimidating Price When Reviewed: Free Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Titanium Software (Donationware) Free View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Onyx , which presently stands at version 4.7.1, is one of the best utilities on the market, and its free! OnyX is Donationware, with users asked to send along whatever they believe the program is worth. It provides easy access to the powerful underlying tools within the macOS operating system. You can run powerful sets of customizable scripts to perform functions such as checking volume structures, getting low-level system specifications, repairing permissions, cleaning up system databases, and sorting out under-the-hood level system details. its easy to access complex system functions such as security, login options, Display Calibrator, Keychain Access and so on., Our only criticism would be that the Scheduling feature is a bit vague and seems to only function around specific days, hours, and minutes. And a set of tutorial videos would be useful. Users have complained that support is slow in getting back to them but this is donationware, so, to be fair, its understandable. Read our full Onyx review 8. Daisy Disk Nice one off price Pros Quickly scans storage and finds large files Graphical representation File name previews Can check cloud storage Cons Some user-interface quirks Price When Reviewed: $9.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Software Ambience (One time purchase) $9.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket DaisyDisk incorporates a clean, fun, interesting user interface via which it sets out to help you visualize the data on your Mac and its local, network, and cloud-based volumes, map it out, see which files are taking up the most space, and help you free up gigabytes of drive space. DaisyDisk supports a number of file formats and file systems, as well as network volumes, virtual elements and disk images, and can mount and scan just about anything as long as the volume itself is operational. It can also mount cloud-based services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and Box so you can find ancient files to be deleted. I was able to clear up dozens of gigabytes of space in the process. See our round-up of the best cloud backups for Mac . We did have some difficulties with Google Drive, which refused to allow DaisyDisk access, stating that the app was blocked and tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account. To keep your account safe, Google blocked this access. This appears to be a conflict between DaisyDisks developers and Google and hopefully it will be sorted out soon. DaisyDisk users are also currently unable to add and sort through Apples iCloud Drive accounts given Apples sandboxing of the environment. You can scan a local copy of your iCloud Drive contents using the Scan Folder button but not the web-based data, which is frustrating. In addition to being able to scan entire volumes at once, you can click the Select Folder button and navigate to a custom folder. With DaisyDisk its entirely up to your own discretion as to which files and folders to delete, with nothing more than a five-second countdown clock and time period in which to cancel the decision. Apples Disk Utility app can be accessed from the Menu bar to perform disk repairs on the fly. Unlike so many apps you dont have to sign up for a subscription package: the app retails for a one off fee of $9.99/9.99, which is excellent value. Read our full Daisy Disk review 9. MacPaw Gemini Pros Capable of finding multiple duplicate types Excellent search customization Handy preferences and options Cons Lack of additional filters makes sorting located duplicates tedious Needs a scheduling feature Price When Reviewed: From $19.95 for 1 Mac, annually Best Prices Today: Retailer Price MacPaw (1 year, 1 Mac) $19.95 View Deal MacPaw (one time purchase, 1 Mac) $44.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Though not strictly a Mac cleaner, like other apps in this round-up, MacPaws Gemini 2 can certainly help you get back some disc space. It is a duplicate removal tool that focuses specifically on reducing the thousands of duplicate photos in your Photos library. It also hunts down duplicate files within Apple Music and across the macOS operating system. The app is available through Apples App Store and MacPaws SetApp application, which grants access to Gemini and other apps for $9.99 (7.60) a month. It is easy to install and offers a seven-day free trial in exchange for either your credit or debit card information. The app includes scripts for easy scanning of the Photos library and your Music library, as well as custom folders and external volumes that can be chosen from a menu or dragged, dropped, and quickly scanned. Other features include Menu Bar elements, whitelists that can be created that are exempt from being scanned, and a Duplicate Monitor feature that helps compare files and heads off duplicates before they begin to pile up. In testing, Gemini 2 quickly sought out duplicates, offered the option to remove them, and eradicated them from our hard drive. This also applies to music files and other document types, and the Duplicate Monitor warns you about possible duplicates that have been carried over to your hard drive. However, there are some caveats, such as confusion about account registration and permissions after downloading and installing Gemini 2 from the App Store. MacPaw is urging its clients towards SetApp subscriptions, which offer full access to the companys apps for a given rate per month. While Gemini 2 runs well, a scheduling feature for folder or volume scans would not go amiss. An improved filter for locating duplicate items would be more helpful. Despite some minor hurdles, Gemini 2 is well-written, sharp, helpful, fast, works well with all kinds of duplicates, and lends a good feature set to the macOS operating system without being overbearing. It hones in on its tasks and performs them well enough to earn the trust of users. Read our full MacPaw Gemini review 10. Intego Washing Machine Pros Reclaim drive space and remove duplicate files Good customization, filters, and settings Cons Annoying pop-ups Installation difficult Price When Reviewed: $19.99 for one Mac for first year (usually $49.99) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Intego (1 year, 1 Mac, 60% off) $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Integos Washing Machine X9 is a handy cleaning utility for the Mac that focuses on reclaiming disk space via the Reclaim tool, removing duplicate files on your Macs hard drive with the Duplicates tool, and organizing folders using the Organize tool. As is standard, the software (compatible with macOS 13 High Sierra or later) requires that you grant it full access to your hard drive though your Macs Privacy and Security settings. Less standard was that we had to locate the Intego Washing Machine X9 app in the Applications folder and drag it into Full Disk Access in Privacy and Security settings to get it to function. It is more common that an installer will add an easy icon that can be dragged into the macOS Full Disk Access pane to complete the installation. Theres a good level of customization. Like similar applications, the Reclaim tool can chase after caches, downloads, language files, logs, and trash files to help clean up disk space. The initial run cleared approximately 24GB of drive space from my M2 MacBook Pros SSD. The Duplicates tool took about five hours to create an initial index for my 1TB SSD. It offered control over duplicates that can be selected and specific options and naming filters. The Organize feature can help organize messy folders into a Snapshot folder for reorganization later. This tool can work with specific folders such as the ever-messy Desktop folder, your Home folder, and macOS Smart Folders, and help pull things into order. This Organize feature does feel like slapping a band-aid on the larger problem of a folders disorganization though. The Scheduling option only allows for a specific week or month to be chosen, and it would have been nice to be able to schedule a process for a few minutes from now, as is common with similar software. While its nice to be able to reclaim a few dozen gigabytes of drive space and have control over the duplicate files on your Mac, Washing Machine offers nothing groundbreaking. With the current discounts and its attractive user interface its worth a look though. Alternatively, Integos Washing Machine X9 is bundled with Integos larger security suite so you could take advantage of that and get a Mac Cleaner with Integos Antivirus solution. The Mac Premium Bundle includes VirusBarrier, NetBarrier, Content Barrier, and Personal Backup solutions. Read our full Intego Washing Machine X9 review 11. Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller Pros Friendly interface, good performance Cheap option Cons Mediocre update utility Problems with Remaining Files module Price When Reviewed: $14.95 a year for 1 Mac Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Nektony (1 year, 1 Mac) $14.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket App Cleaner & Uninstaller simplifies the process of removing unwanted applications, startup programs, extensions, remaining files, and updates. The Applications module indexes all applications and allows users to easily find and remove even the remnants of software. The Startup Programs module provides a convenient list of startup applications, categorised into All Programs, Active, and Disabled, and lets users select which to remove. The Extensions module categorises Mac extensions into Installation Files, Web Browser Extensions, Screen Savers, Settings Panes, Internet Plugins, and Widgets, making it easy to locate and remove specific extensions. Unfortunately, App Cleaner & Uninstallers Remaining Files and Updater elements are problematic. The Remaining Files module, though useful, offers a generalised Remove feature that can remove critical system elements like the App Store, affecting your Macs functionality. During testing, it targeted Adobe Creative Cloud applications and files, removing file systems and requiring reinstallation of several Adobe applications. While a generalised cleanup is possible, the Remaining Files module should be used carefully to avoid removing critical elements. The Updates feature missed major updates like ff-Works, Slack, and Microsoft Office. Read our full Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller review You may also like to consider: Disk Doctor , $2.99/2.99 a year. Tuneup for Mac , $65.99/54.99 a year. We have also looked at MacBooster, find out why we dont recommend it here: MacBooster Review: its no surprise people think its malware. How we test Mac Cleaning software We tested the Mac cleaning software for this article by scanning our test system for junk files, caches, temporary files and more that could be removed. We then evaluated success depending not only on the amount of space freed up, but also whether there were issues related to data loss or performance slowdowns. We also evaluating the various modules in each app, such as the effectiveness of app uninstallers and the management of RAM. We also looked at ease of use and value for money. Why you should trust Macworld Macworlds Mac cleaner app reviewer, Chris Barylick, is an Apple-Certified Macintosh Technician with more than twenty years of experience fixing Macs and in this time has seen just about every scenario that can be conceived of. You can trust the unbiassed recommendations and buying advice of Macworlds team of experts because we use the products ourselves, running real-world tests to accurately assess how the software will perform in typical use. How to choose the best Mac Cleaner The best Mac Cleaner for you will depend on your requirements. Some of the options here do so much more than remove obsolete files from your Mac to free up space. Others promise to uninstall app completely, some will help you free up RAM, and some will even double up as antivirus software. The Mac Cleaner that meets your needs within you budget is the one that will best suit you and you can rest assumed that any app mentioned in this round up that fits your criteria comes with our recommendation. FAQ 1. Can you clean your Mac without using a Mac Cleaner? macOS doesnt have a built-in system cleaner, but with a little knowhow you can do the job yourself. It is possible to clean your Mac for free, however there are risks involved. Theres a reason why Apple doesnt let you access the contents of System Data: if you delete the wrong thing it could bring down your whole Mac! However you can follow the steps in this tutorial to free up space without spending anything: How to delete System Data on a Mac . 2. Is it worth paying for a Mac Cleaner or can I clean my Mac for free? There are several options available that offer free trials or are completely free. Free Trials: Some Mac cleaner apps, such as CleanMyMac, DaisyDisk, Parallels ToolBox and MacCleaner Pro featured above, offer free trial versions that allow users to clean their Mac for free for a limited period. Free Versions: CCleaner has a free version with useful cleaning features. OnyX is a free utility that provides access to powerful tools for cleaning and maintenance of the macOS operating system Some of these trials will merely show you how much space you can free up, but several are essentially free Mac Cleaners that will allow you to clean your Mac for free, albeit for a limited period. While some of these options may have limitations or time restrictions, they provide a way to clean your Mac without immediate cost. 3. Is there a totally free Mac cleaner? CCleaner and OnyX are the best options if you are looking for a free Mac cleaner. Related Articles How to clear cache on a Mac How to clear RAM on a Mac How to speed up a slow Mac How to clean install macOS on your Mac How to check a Macs free hard drive space How to clear disk space on a Mac How to find and delete duplicate files on Mac

Mundra port drug haul case: NIA opposes bail plea of accused businessman, says funds used in terror activities of LeT

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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Guj Drug Haul: NIA Opposes Accused Bail Plea, Says Funds Used In Terror Attacks By LeT

New Delhi, Apr 23: The National Investigation Agency 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 [] The post Guj Drug Haul: NIA Opposes Accused Bail Plea, Says Funds Used In Terror Attacks By LeT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Guwahati Diary: CM Sarma leading from the front, says actor Mithun

CM Sarma leading from the front: Mithun While in Silchar to attend a cultural festival organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad last week, veteran actor and BJP stalwart Mithun Chakraborty delivered a strong endorsement of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The actor-turned-politician described Sarma as a leader with a spine. Assam has got a strong chief minister who is leading the state from the front, he said. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient also took potshots at the West Bengal government, saying, While appeasement politics exists in many places to some extent, in West Bengal, it has spiralled out of control. Bhutanese Kings day out in Assam The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, recently paid a visit to Indias first-ever international multi-modal logistics park in Assam being constructed as part of the Bharatmala Project. The park being developed by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd will integrate road, rail, air and waterways. Spread across 317 acres on the banks of the Brahmaputra, the project is set to unlock immense economic potential for Assam by facilitating trade with Bhutan and Bangladesh. The strategic proximity of Bhutans urban development initiative The Gelephu Mindfulness City will contribute to its success. Record: 169 mn kg of tea sold in 202425 The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has set a new record by selling 169.13 million kg of tea in the financial year 202425 at an average price of Rs 227.7 per kg. This marked an increase from 166.34 million kg sold in the previous financial year at an average price of Rs 183.2 per kg a notable rise of Rs 44.50 per kg. Dinesh Bihani, secretary, Guwahati Tea Auction Buyers Association, said, The total sales turnover for the fiscal year is estimated to be around Rs 3,851 crore. He said Bought Leaf Factories also enjoyed strong and remunerative pricing throughout the year, with a line of Bejopathar teas being sold at Rs 471 per kg. Prasanta mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@newindianexpress.com

Plot to attack Shah in pro-Amritpal WA group busted, 2 held

CHANDIGARH: After alleged screenshots of a WhatsApp group conversation in support of jailed pro-Khalistan leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh was leaked on social media, the Punjab Police on Monday registered a case and arrested two persons in the matter. The group reportedly discussed plans to target Union home minister Amit Shah, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia in retaliation to the one-year extension granted for Amritpals detention under the National Security Act (NSA). An FIR was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Moga under various sections of the BNS, UAPA and the IT Act. The accused have been identified as Lakhdeep Singh Sardargarh from Bathinda, Balkar Singh from New Model Town in Khanna, and Pawandeep Singh from Khote, Moga. Among them, Balkar and Pawandeep have been arrested. DIG (Faridkot Range) Ashwani Kapoor said, A case has been registered by Moga police and two accused have been arrested while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other unidentified persons. The alleged screenshots and audio recordings related to the matter have already been shared with security agencies, police added. Police sources claimed the WhatsApp group, which has over 600 members, discussed plans of targeted strikes to avenge the extension of Amitpal Singhs detention. The group conversation allegedly included details on foreign funding, arms procurement, and circulation of inflammatory content online, they added. Sources claimed the leaked chats have revealed that certain members were willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause provided their families are assured protection. According to the sources, the pro-Khalistan group accused Union ministers Shah and Bittu, Akali dal elder Bikram Majithia, and Parminder Singh Talwara, an aide to the late Waris Punjab De founder Deep Sidhu, for their assumed role in keeping the Waris Punjab De chief in jail.

Punjab cops arrest two people over alleged plot by Amritpals outfit to target Amit Shah, Ravneet Singh

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police on Monday registered a case and arrested two individuals in connection with a WhatsApp group chat that allegedly expressed support for jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh and detailed plans to target senior political leaders. Screenshots of the chat, which surfaced on social media, reportedly included discussions about attacking Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, in response to the one-year extension of Amritpals detention under the National Security Act (NSA). A First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Moga under Sections 61(2)(a), 113(3), 152, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the Information Technology Act. The accused have been identified as Lakhdeep Singh Sardargarh from Bathinda, Balkar Singh from New Model Town, Khanna, and Pawandeep Singh from Khote, Moga. Of the three, Balkar and Pawandeep have been arrested. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Faridkot Range) Ashwani Kapoor said, A case has been registered by Moga Police at the Cyber Station and two accused have been arrested. Other unidentified persons, once they are identified, will be arrested. Sources claimed that the WhatsApp group, which has more than 600 members, reportedly discussed plans to strike and take revenge against Shah, Bittu, Majithia, and Parminder Singh Talwara, an aide to the late Deep Sidhu, founder of Waris Punjab De . The group blamed them for playing a key role in keeping Amritpal in jail. Screenshots and audio recordings from the group chat have been shared with security agencies. The discussions on this group allegedly took place in the background of the extension of Amritpal's detention under the NSA. Police sources claim the group chat included discussions on foreign funding, arms procurement, and the circulation of inflammatory content online. They added that the leaked chats revealed some members of the group were willing to sacrifice their lives for the cause if their families were assured protection. Now security agencies are reportedly investigating these threats, as there are fears of potential violence in the state. These kinds of threats are taken seriously, whether they appear in the public sphere or otherwise, said a senior police officer on condition of anonymity. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that some pro-Khalistan elements linked to the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit - whose chief is radical preacher Amritpal Singh - were plotting to assassinate him and other political leaders in Punjab. The conspiracy has been exposed through leaked screenshots of a chat on social media platforms, he claimed. Warning that the activities of such groups were pushing the state towards instability reminiscent of its dark past, Bittu said the central government has also taken serious note of the plot hatched by the leaders of 'Waris Punjab De'. The Centre will not allow anti-national forces to destabilise Punjab. My grandfather (Beant Singh) laid down his life for peace in Punjab. I come from a family of martyrs and I am not intimidated by extremist threats. I will not allow Punjab to descend into darkness again. Those behind this conspiracy will face the consequences, he asserted. Bittu also criticised the AAP government for what he described as a lenient stance towards criminal elements masquerading as political activists. Meanwhile, senior SAD leader Majithia demanded the immediate arrest of all members of the WhatsApp group linked with the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De party and Amritpal who were planning the execution of high-profile politicians. He demanded a NIA probe into the matter. Majithia announced that he would forward all the evidence in his possession to the Centre, stating that the Punjab Police had become politicised and could not be trusted to investigate Amritpal and his associates. He also questioned why Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was silent on such a crucial matter. Are the Punjab Police, which have all the evidence in their possession, and the Chief Minister waiting for someone to die? he asked. Majithia also released details of the WhatsApp conversations on the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De Team Moga page, in which team members asserted that they were ready to become martyrs and asked if their families would be looked after in the event they carried out political assassinations of leaders including Ravneet Bittu, Bikram Singh Majithia, and Amit Shah. He also released an audio clip in which a woman is allegedly heard instigating members to become suicide bombers. The Punjab government has extended Amritpal's detention by one more year. He is currently lodged in Central Jail at Dibrugarh in Assam. He was detained under the NSA after his arrest on 23 April 2023. Amritpal's father, Tarsem Singh, on Sunday criticised the AAP government for extending his son's detention under the NSA. Amritpal, who styled himself after slain Khalistani militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, was arrested in Rode village in Moga district on 23 April 2023, following a more than month-long manhunt.

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'World of creators and their economy is going through a fundamental change': Ashwini Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI: With the advent of technology, world of creators and their economy is going through a fundamental change, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The old model is giving way to the new model, he said. He also said that gone are the days when a big studio was needed for creating content, and today, a creator from a remote village in Jharkhand or Kerala can create good-quality content and get millions of views. The minister was interacting with the media outlets ahead of the maiden World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) scheduled in Mumbai from May 1 to 4. The interaction was attended by about 20 national-level media houses and regional news media. The minister said that the shape of the media world is changing, and the change creates both opportunities and challenges. He further stressed the collective need as a country to respond to the new model. Vaishnaw also noted that the creator's economy is growing exponentially. Our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the work of the creators and their contribution in the economy by promoting Indias soft power globally. WAVES seeks to evolve itself as a global platform for media and entertainment, just as Davos serves as a global platform for economic policies, he added. About one lakh participants have registered for WAVES 2025. The top innovators will be honoured with Awards, celebrating their contributions to the evolving global media and entertainment landscape. WAVES is emerging as a global connector between creators, buyers, and markets for scalable creative solutions. Through WAVES, buyers and sellers are getting a platform, where creators can offer their content & firms can source quality creative work, the minister further stated. The heads of various media organisations attended the session and lauded the Government for conceptualising a novel concept in the form of WAVES to bring policy makers, creators, industry stalwarts, tech giants and start-ups in the media and entertainment sector on one platform. The secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, welcomed all the participants and dignitaries, highlighting the significance of collective dialogue in shaping the future of the media landscape. He emphasised the ministrys commitment to engaging with stakeholders across platforms and appreciated the active participation of media organisations in the lead-up to WAVES 2025.

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Jaipur Diary | A Rajput-Jat tussle brewing in BJP

Political circles are abuzz with rumours of a simmering tussle between two BJP leaders Jyoti Mirdha and Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar both of whom hail from Nagaur. Mirdha, the granddaughter of Congress stalwart and Jat leader Nathuram Mirdha, joined the saffron party just before the last Lok Sabha elections. And she is keen to carve out her own space in the region. However, Khimsar a heavyweight from the Rajput community isnt pleased about it. Insiders claim the rivalry isnt just about political turf but also the old Rajput-Jat conflict that has shaped Rajasthans power dynamics throughout history. HC turns up the heat on admn amid heatwave As Rajasthan reels under a brutal heatwave, the high court is turning up the heat on the authorities concerned for failing to formulate measures to tackle the situation. It has taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and ordered the registration of a PIL to address the issue. Coming down heavily on the lax attitude of the administration, the court said, Humans cant be treated like animals. And a lack of funds isnt an excuse to risk lives. Justice AK Dhand noted that some parts of the state are sizzling at 50.5 degrees Celsius. The court also ordered the Chief Secretary to form a coordination committee and issue a heatwave action plan. Congresss lacklustre protest over Herald chargesheet Congress workers across the country have been up in arms over the naming of senior party leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in a chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald case. But the Rajasthan Congress failure to lodge a strong protest in the matter has caused the grand old party much embarrassment. The protest in Jalore was a damp squib, as only 20 workers showed up. The rallies held in other districts werent any bigger. Critics pilloried the party for its failure to mobilise its own workers behind the Gandhis. After facing heavy trolling, the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee quietly deleted pics of the protests. Rajesh Asnani Our correspondent in Jaipur rajesh.asnani@newindianexpress.com

Jitu gave me some useful tips at camp before World Cup: Suruchi Singh

New Delhi, Apr 18 : Teen shooting sensation Suruchi Singhs fingers already had the talent to execute any shot when she met Jitu Rai at the national camp but the basic tips from the pistol stalwart proved decisive at the ISSF World Cups in South America where she struck gold more than once. Having won a flurry of medals at Indias top domestic competitions and exhibited unflappable temperament, the 18-year-old was touted as the next big thing in Indian shooting [] The post Jitu gave me some useful tips at camp before World Cup: Suruchi Singh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Will form govt alone: AIADMK leader after BJP tie-up

Senior AIADMK leader M Thambidurai has asserted that there will be no coalition government in Tamil Nadu in 2026, with party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami forming a government alone. He said this in response to reporters' queries on the possibility of a coalition government if the NDA wins the 2026 Assembly election. Thambidurai stated that Tamil Nadu has never had a coalition government, citing the examples of Congress leaders C Rajagopalachari and K Kamaraj, as well as Dravidian stalwarts M G Ramachandran and M Karunanidhi. He further clarified that Palaniswami's previous statement regarding a coalition government was misinterpreted by the media.

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ED raids Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas's residence in Jaipur; Congress cries political vendetta

JAIPUR: Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at 19 locations linked to former state minister and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas. The searches were reportedly carried out in connection with the Rs 48,000 crore Pearl Agrotech Corporation Limited (PACL) scam, a massive real estate investment fraud. As news of the ED action spread, hundreds of Khachariyawass supporters gathered outside his residence in Jaipur, raising slogans in his support. Senior Congress leaders, including Raghu Sharma, Pushpendra Bhardwaj, Sachin Pilot, and others, also reached his home in a show of solidarity. Reacting sharply, PCC Chief Govind Singh Dotasara, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully, and other Congress leaders condemned the raids, accusing the BJP-led central government of misusing investigative agencies to target opposition leaders. They termed the EDs action as politically motivated and an example of vindictive politics. Taking to social media, Congress state president Dotasara wrote on 'X' that Khachariyawas was being targeted because he questioned the Bhajan Lal government over the Rs 100 crore originally allocated for the Govind Dev Ji temple corridor, which was allegedly diverted for hosting the IIFA Awards in Jaipur. As the son of Jaipur Khachariyawas raised his voice about public funds, this vengeful action was taken against him. I strongly condemn it, Dotasara said. #IIFA 100 100 , Govind Singh Dotasra (@GovindDotasra) April 15, 2025 Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also condemned the raids, recalling that in August 2020, the ED interrogated Khachariyawas for 78 hours during the BJPs alleged bid to topple the Congress government. Because he was vocal against the BJP, ED is back again. Responding to the raids, Pratap Singh Khachariyawas maintained that neither he nor his family had any connection to the PACL case. The ED showed me a warrant and conducted searches. Only they can tell in which case this action was taken, he told reporters. Taking a dig at the BJPs governance, Khachariyawas said, Gravel scam, IIFA scam, mining scam those are theirs. The court will punish the guilty, but I am neither afraid nor will I ever be. To hell with it, even 400 times. I know how to respond to everyone. He accused the BJP of acting out of political vendetta and warned that when the Congress government returns to power under Rahul Gandhis leadership, BJP leaders would also face similar scrutiny. Pratap Singh Khachariyawas is the nephew of the late former Chief Minister and BJP stalwart Bhairon Singh Shekhawat. Once a BJP member, he switched to the Congress and has since emerged as one of the most vocal and prominent leaders of the Grand Old Party in Jaipur.

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Raj Thackeray commemorated B.R. Ambedkar's pivotal role in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, highlighting his residence as a central meeting place and his unwavering support. Ambedkar advocated for a unified Maharashtra, countering arguments against Mumbai's inclusion and emphasizing its Marathi-speaking identity. Thackeray urged Marathi speakers to remember this history amid current challenges to their language and status in Mumbai.

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NEW DELHI: The ruling party and Opposition leaders came together on 'one stage' to pay homage to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, cutting across party lines. In the function held at 'Prerna Sthal' within the premises of 'Samvidhan Sadan' (Old Parliament House), dignitaries and political stalwarts gathered, setting aside their usual ideological divides. Among those who paid floral tributes were President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi along with several others. Both the ruling party and the Opposition leadres interacted cordially with their political differences momentarily disappearing in the shared spirit of 'reverence'. In a rare display of camaraderie, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju was seen engaging warmly with Sonia Gandhi, while Law Minister Arjun Meghwal held a conversation with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, presenting a scene of cross-party bonhomie. What particularly drew everyone's attention was a cheerful conversation between Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on the stage, which soon went viral on social media platforms. After offering his tributes, Rahul Gandhi was seen talking to Delhi CM in a light-hearted manner. The interaction stood out for its warmth and the natural ease with which it unfolded, reflecting a brief but refreshing pause from the usual political discord. Amid nationwide celebrations on the Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti, President Drpouadi Murmu in a message said that Dr Ambedkar was an ardent advocate of an egalitarian society, and he waged a lifelong struggle for economic and social rights of women and deprived classes. She said that Dr Ambedkar considered education as a tool for social change and empowerment of downtrodden. She urged the countrymen to take a pledge to adopt the ideals of Dr Ambedkar in lives and works to build a nation that embodies the spirit of social harmony and equality. In the same way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, It is due to his inspiration that the country is dedicatedly engaged in realising the dream of social justice. His principles and ideals will give strength and, momentum to the creation of a self-reliant and developed India, he said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in a post on the occasion, quoted a line of Dr Ambedkar,We are Indians, firstly and lastly. Rahul Gandhi said that Dr Ambedkars struggle and contribution for strengthening the democracy of the country for equal rights of every Indian, for participation of every section, will always guide us in the light of protect the Constitution.

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The Congress on Tuesday had accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and demanded an apology from its top leadership after a party leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Alwar to purify it following Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there.

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AHMEDABAD: Alleging that the BJP won the Maharashtra assembly polls through a 'fraud' like never before , Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday made a strong pitch for having elections on ballot paper. Addressing the AICC session here, Kharge also accused the Modi government of 'selling off' government assets to benefit crony capitalists and finishing democracy slowly. The whole world is moving from EVMs to ballot paper but we are using EVMs. This is all fraud. They ask us to prove it. You have devised such techniques that benefit the ruling party and put the opposition at a disadvantage, Kharge said. But the youngsters of this country will rise and 'say we want ballot paper', he said in his inaugural address at the session being held here on the banks of the Sabarmati river. What happened in Maharashtra. We raised the issue everywhere, Rahul Gandhi raised the issue strongly. What kind of voter list they made? Maharashtra election was a fraud. The same thing happened in Haryana, the Congress president said. EVM EVM , EVM , , pic.twitter.com/wwlfib0w0o Congress (@INCIndia) April 9, 2025 Kharge pointed out that the BJP won 90 per cent of the seats and said this had never happened before. There has never been a fraud like the one that happened in Maharashtra polls, which was aimed at destroying democracy, Kharge charged. We will find out about it. The thief always gets caught. Our lawyers and leaders are working for it. We are trying that, he said. Kharge said in the last 11 years, the ruling party has been attacking the Constitution. Constitutional institutions and principles are being attacked and we have to fight to protect them, Kharge said. He alleged that the government ran Parliament's Budget session according to their whims and fancies. The Speaker took the Leader of Oposition's name but did not let him speak. This is shameful in a democracy. If you do not allow LoP to speak how will you let people to raise their voice, Kharge said. Maharashtra polls: ECI denies EVM discrepancies as Opposition continues to question election integrity Instead of debating issues of the people, the government conducted debate till late night for its agenda of communal polarisation, Kharge said in an apparent reference to the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. He pointed out that the debate on Manipur took place at 4 am and he requested that it be held the next day but the government did not agree, Kharge said and alleged that it seems the government wants to hide something. Democracy is being finished slowly, slowly, slowly, Kharge alleged. He said the opposition was not allowed to raise in Parliament the issue of imposition of tariffs by the US. He said monopoly is being established with resources being handed to a few crony capitalists. Kharge also alleged that SC, ST and OBC reservation was being finished through privatization. If this continues, the Modi government and Modi will sell off the whole country and go, he alleged. This government is handing over resources to its crony capitalists friends that are even against national interests, he claimed. Kharge accused the BJP-RSS for raising 500 year-old issues to fan communalism. The RSS chief asked its people not to look for 'Shivlings' under mosques but they continue to do that and divide people. Prime Minister Modi starts a fire and the RSS people add fuel to it,he alleged. He also lashed out at the BJP for having an anti-Dalit mindset after its leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Rajasthan's Alwar to purify it following Congress' Tikaram Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. Kharge also made a strong pitch for a nationwide caste census and alleged that Prime Minister Modi uses OBC status for political gains but does not take steps for their welfare. 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Anti-Dalit mindset: Rahul slams BJP after leader purifies Rajasthan temple

Ahmedabad, Apr 9: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the BJP of having an anti-Dalit mindset after its leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Rajasthans Alwar to purify it following Congress Tikaram Jullys participation in the consecration ceremony there. He also asserted that the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by Manusmriti which considers Bahujans as second class citizens. The Congress on Tuesday had accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and [] The post Anti-Dalit mindset: Rahul slams BJP after leader purifies Rajasthan temple appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Anti-Dalit mindset: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP after leader 'purifies' Rajasthan temple

AHMEDABAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the BJP of having an anti-Dalit mindset after its leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Rajasthan's Alwar to purify it following Congress' Tikaram Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. He also asserted that the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by 'Manusmriti' which considers Bahujans as second class citizens. The Congress on Tuesday had accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit and demanded an apology from its top leadership after a party leader sprinkled Ganga water at a Ram temple in Alwar to purify it following Jully's participation in the consecration ceremony there. Referring to the incident, Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X, Another example of BJP's anti-Dalit and Manuvadi thinking! BJP has been continuously insulting Dalits and attacking the Constitution. That is why it is important not just to respect the Constitution but also to protect it. Modi Ji, the country will be run by the Constitution and its ideals, not by Manusmriti which considers Bahujans as second class citizens, Gandhi, who is here to attend the AICC aession said. ! , , , https://t.co/ruEXJgPMcf Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 9, 2025 Congress leaders, including Jully and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot, have termed Gyandev Ahuja's act an insult to Dalits, but the BJP leader denied the charge. Maintaining that there was no caste angle to his act, Ahuja, however, defended his action, saying Congress leaders have o moral authority to attend such ceremonies as the party's leadership had questioned the existence of Lord Ram and oycotted the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya last year. The consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in a residential society of Alwar was held on Sunday on the occasion of Ram Navami and Jully was in attendance. On Monday, Ahuja said the consecration ceremony was a good programme, but there were some discrepancies. I went there today and sprinkled Ganga water to purify the temple premises, he told reporters in Alwar. The Congress' former president Sonia Gandhi had got affidavits submitted in court, calling Lord Ram mythical. Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi boycotted the historic Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. So the party leaders have no moral authority to attend such programmes, he said. When contacted, Ahuja told PTI that he took the step because of Congress leaders' view and approach towards Lord Ram and not because Jully is a Dalit. Jully, on the other hand, claimed that Ahuja's act was indicative of the BJP's mentality towards Dalits. He claimed it was not only an attack on his faith but also an effort to promote the crime of untouchability

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CWC meet: Kharge slams BJP's takeover of Gandhian institutions, vows to confront 'conspiracy' against national heroes

AHMEDABAD: The 84th Congress session kicked off today in Ahmedabad, marking the party's return to Gujarat after 64 years. The two-day event (April 8-9) holds significant historical weight, as the last Congress convention in Gujarat was held in Bhavnagar back in 1961 - the first such event in the state post-independence. Congress stalwarts Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi arrived in Ahmedabad around 10:30 AM, albeit slightly delayed by half an hour due to a bomb scare on an Air India flight to London. Following the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, the two leaders are scheduled to visit Sabarmati Ashram in the evening. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi has yet to arrive in Ahmedabad, though 80 other Congress leaders are expected to touch down today on two chartered flights. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting kicked off at the Sardar Patel Memorial in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge setting the tone. He began by marking the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's presidency in the Congress, a milestone from the 1924 Belagavi Congress in Karnataka, where Gandhi took charge. The Congress celebrated this historic moment on December 26 in Karnataka. Kharge pointed out how three monumental figures from Gujarat had globally elevated Congress: Dadabhai Naoroji, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - each a former Congress president. Gandhi, he emphasised, gifted the nation the potent weapons of truth and non-violence, philosophies that no power can ever subdue. Kharge pointed out how three monumental figures from Gujarat had globally elevated Congress: Dadabhai Naoroji, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - each a former Congress president. Today, however, Kharge lamented the diversion from critical national issues as communal divisions are sowed, and an oligarchic monopoly seeks to control the countrys resources. Drawing a parallel with the monumental success of the Champaran Satyagraha under Gandhi and the iconic Bardoli Satyagraha led by Sardar Patel, Kharge reminded the gathering of their lasting legacies in Indias freedom struggle. This year, on October 31st, the nation will celebrate Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary, a milestone Nehru once called he founder of Indias unity. Kharge underscored that the Congress will honor this anniversary nationwide, reflecting on Patel's pivotal role, particularly as president of the Congress and as the guiding force behind resolutions on fundamental rights passed during the Karachi Congress-principles embedded in India's Constitution. Patel's leadership didnt stop there; he also chaired the critical 'Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas' within the Constituent Assembly. Yet, Kharge pointed out, a deliberate conspiracy over the years has sought to malign national heroes, with some distorting Congress's proud 140-year legacy of service and sacrifice for the nation. Theres an attempt to sow discord between Patel and Nehru, Kharge warned. But the truth is they were inseparable allies, two sides of the same coin. He recalled Patels 1937 speech at Gujarat Vidyapeeth, where he expressed deep affection for Nehru, pledging to welcome him with open arms if Gujarat secured victory in the provincial elections. AICC president Kharge: Will send strong message from PMs home turf In 1949, Patel further expressed his admiration for Nehru's tireless service, acknowledging how the strain of his responsibilities had visibly aged him. The correspondence between Patel and Nehru was a daily affair, Kharge added, underscoring Nehrus respect for Patel, often seeking his counsel and even holding CWC meetings at Patels residence for his convenience. Kharge sharply criticised the irony that today, those aligned with the RSS - an organisation Patel had banned due to its ideological differences - are attempting to claim his legacy. He also highlighted the pivotal role Congress played in ensuring Dr BR Ambedkar's place in the Constituent Assembly, a point Dr Ambedkar himself acknowledged in his final speech in 1949. Kharge reminded the CWC of the hypocrisy in the RSS's historical stance, noting how, when the Constitution was finalised, the organisation fiercely opposed it, even burning effigies of key leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar. He pointed out how the Modi government insulted these great figures by relegating their statues to obscure corners of Parliament. Turning his focus to the present, Kharge condemned the BJP and Sangh Parivar's systematic takeover of institutions tied to Gandhis legacy, such as the Sarva Seva Sangh in Varanasi and Gujarat Vidyapeeth, sidelining Gandhian values and cooperative movements. People with such divisive ideologies might even steal Gandhis glasses and his walking stick, Kharge said, emphasising how Congress remains steadfast in its respect for both the Constitution and the visionaries behind it. In closing, Kharge reaffirmed the Congress Partys commitment to honoring Sardar Patel's legacy. The CWC meeting, held at the Sardar Patel Museum, was a tribute to his enduring influence, with the Congress vowing to carry forward his ideals, even as those with contrary views attempt to erase.

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Row erupts in Rajasthan after BJP leader sprinkles Gangajal at Ram temple following Dalit Congress leader's visit

JAIPUR: A fresh political storm has erupted in Rajasthan after senior BJP leader and former MLA Gyandev Ahuja allegedly had Gangajal sprinkled in a Ram temple following the visit of Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan assembly Tikaram Jully, who belongs to the Dalit community. The incident occurred after Jully attended the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav at a Ram temple in Alwar on Sunday. According to reports, Ahuja directed that Gangajal be sprinkled in the temple premises shortly after Jullys participation in the event, implying the need to purify the space. Given Jullys Dalit identity, this move has triggered sharp criticism and reignited the conversation around caste-based discrimination and untouchability. Taking to social media platform X, Tikaram Jully expressed outrage, stating that the action by a senior BJP leader reflected the party's deep-rooted prejudice towards Dalits. He wrote, The statement of senior BJP leader Shri Gyandev Ahuja reveals BJPs mindset towards Dalits. I have consistently raised the voice of Dalits in the Assembly and advocated for a campaign against untouchability. But BJPs mentality is such that they want to wash the temple with Gangajal simply because I, a Dalit, visited it. This is not just an attack on my personal faith but also an endorsement of an inhuman and illegal practice like untouchability. Jully further questioned, Does the BJP hate Dalits so much that they cannot tolerate us performing puja? Has God become the personal property of BJP leaders? The Chief Minister and BJP State President must clarify whether they support such casteist behaviour when Dalits visit temples. On the other hand, Gyandev Ahuja defended his stance by claiming that the organizers had invited people who once questioned the existence of Lord Ram and called him imaginary. He referred to such individuals as sinful and demonic, accusing the Congress of disrespecting religious sentiments. Ahuja said, I will not name them, as I do not want to defile myself again. That is why Gangajal had to be sprinkled. His remarks have sparked widespread outrage across political circles. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condemned the act, stating in a post on X, The act exposes BJPs deep-seated caste bias. Such regressive and hateful thinking has no place in a modern, democratic society. This incident must be strongly condemned. Gehlot also posed a direct question to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, asking whether the CM and BJP State President endorsed the actions of their senior leader and whether any disciplinary action would be taken. Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasra also joined the criticism, saying, Whether its Dalits, farmers, women, or labourerswhy does the BJP harbor such deep animosity? The people of Rajasthan will give a fitting reply to this mentality when the time comes. This is not the first time Gyandev Ahuja has stirred controversy. In the past, he has been widely criticised for inflammatory remarks, including statements such as If Muslims pick up one Hindu girl, we will pick up five Muslim girls and his infamous comments about condoms found in JNU. He has also been accused of encouraging cow vigilantes in Alwar, which reportedly led to mob violence. This latest controversy could have political ramifications for the BJP as dalits make up approximately 17% of Rajasthans populationaround 1.25 crore peopleand 34 of the states Assembly seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes. In the 2023 state elections, the BJP won 22 of these, Congress secured 11, and one went to an independent.

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HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, April 7: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal hoisted the party flag to commemorate the 46th Foundation Day (Sthapana Diwas) of the BJP at its office in Dibrugarh on Sunday. Today, on the auspicious occasion of our partys Sthapana Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to the stalwarts who []

Government does not want control over Waqf but to ensure it acts as per rule: Nadda on partys 45th foundation day

NEW DELHI: BJP National President JP Nadda on Sunday reiterated that the BJP is the worlds largest ideology-based political party, and one that has never compromised on its core principles. Speaking at an event to mark the party's 45th foundation day at its central office, which coincided with Ram Navami, Nadda said the BJP is deeply rooted in Indias traditions, culture and political ideology. Our goal is not to control Waqf Boards. The Centre aims to ensure they operate within the law, so their assets can be used to promote education, healthcare, and employment for the Muslim community on a large scale, Nadda asserted, referring to the recently passed Waqf Amendment Bill, which received presidential assent after clearing both Houses of Parliament. He also cited examples of how countries such as Turkey handle Waqf properties. Reaffirming the Modi governments position, Nadda said, We do not seek to control the Waqf Board. Our aim is to ensure that those managing it do so within legal boundaries and adhere to established rules. The properties and funds of the Waqf Board will be dedicated to promoting education, healthcare, and employment for the Muslim community. Recalling the BJPs evolution as a political force, Nadda noted that the party, which began as the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in 1951, has now become the worlds largest political party. We have never deviated from our ideological foundation for votes, unlike the Congress, which has suffered due to ideological dilution. Our founding stalwarts like Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and others made the party dedicated to the nation and the New Bharat, he remarked. Highlighting the BJPs current strength, Nadda said the party now has 240 members in the Lok Sabha, 98 in the Rajya Sabha, and over 1,600 MLAs across the country. Weve just concluded our membership drive, and the number of BJP members has surpassed 13.5 crore. We now have more than 10 lakh active party workers, he said, adding that the BJP is the only political party that has witnessed scientific growth. Expanding the organisation and winning elections is both an art and a science, he said. While our opponents criticise us in Parliament, they also acknowledge that we are the worlds largest party. Even they recognise our strength. He called on BJP workers to spend a day next week at every booth and engage with the partys oldest members. Defining the partys ideology, Nadda said the BJP always prioritises the nation and upholds Indias cultural and historical traditions. He said a magnificent Ram temple had been built in Ayodhya during the BJPs rule, fulfilling a long-standing promise. Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, Nadda accused it of appeasement politics in the Shah Bano case. He said that under then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the Congress bowed to pressure from certain Muslim groups, ignoring the Supreme Court's call for the emancipation of Muslim women. No one had the courage to take decisive action, he said. In contrast, Nadda praised the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for abolishing triple talaq to empower Muslim women. He also mentioned that the BJP-led NDA government had granted citizenship rights to those who migrated to India after facing religious persecution in Pakistan. We said we would move beyond the colonial mindset. Rajpath is now Kartavya Path, and a statue of Subhash Chandra Bose has been installed near India Gate. We also scrapped Article 370. We never compromised on our ideological foundation, he said. Nadda further claimed that the BJP is advancing with the ideological foundation laid by Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, while accusing the Congress of trying to undermine its soul. He urged BJP workers to engage with the public from April 14 to 25, during Ambedkar Jayanti, to expose how the Congress undermined the Constitutions fundamental spirit. He also asked them to visit at least one booth and interact with veteran party members from the Jan Sangh and early BJP days. Later in the day, Nadda visited 98-year-old Shakuntala Arya, a veteran BJP worker who had served as Delhi Mayor in 1997.

Gurugram-Alwar highway to make journey between 2 states faster, reduce travel time, will be completed in...

This new road will benefit around 50 villages on both sides of the highway and provide better connectivity for thousands of people.

BJP largest political party in world because of PM Modi, other stalwarts: Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis credited leaders like Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deendayal Upadhyaya, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and PM Modi for making BJP the worlds largest political party. Speaking at the foundation stone event for BJPs new Nagpur office, he recalled the partys rise from just two Lok Sabha seats in 1984 to national dominance, and urged workers to contribute towards the new office.

Having an incredible human being like Dravid sir is privilege in this era: Jaiswal

Mumbai, Apr 5: Finding a human being as empathetic and caring as former India head coach and Rajasthan Royals mentor Rahul Dravid is a privilege in this era, said rising opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been under his tutelage since his India U-19 days. Jaiswal, now Indias No. 1 Test opener, is also a marquee player for Rajasthan Royals and he spoke about the kind of influence, the former India stalwart has had on his career so far. He is [] The post Having an incredible human being like Dravid sir is privilege in this era: Jaiswal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

MHA scales down Manmohan Singhs wife Gursharan's security cover to Z category

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday decided to scale down the security cover provided to late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs wife Gursharan Kaur following a report by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on the threat assessment, officials said. They said the security cover has been downgraded from Z-plus to Z category on the basis of revised threat perception. The officials said that during a recent review of the threat perception following the report of the IB it was found that Gursharan Kaurs threat level was lower and thus it was decided to place her under Z category protection. Former Prime Minister Singh had passed away at the age of 92 on Dec 26, 2024. The CRPF will continue to provide security cover to Kaur with Z security detail, having a lesser number of personnel. Singh was given Z-plus CRPF cover with ASL protocol in 2019 after SPG protection was limited to five years post-tenure for former PMs and their kin, a senior security official said. Now under the Z category, 87-year-old Kaur will have the protection of about a dozen armed commandos of the CRPF for her personal safety as well as for her home. The new categorisation will also see a reduction in the number of Delhi Police personnel sanctioned for her protection. The VIP security cover under the central protection list begins from the highest Z-plus (ASL) to Z-plus, Z, Y, Y-plus and X. Singh, a Congress stalwart, served the country as the Prime Minister for two consecutive terms from 200414, but he is largely credited for the 1991 economic reforms when he was finance minister in the PV Narasimha Rao government.

Salman Khan thanks true legend Manoj Kumar for his unforgettable films

Mumbai: Bollywood hunk Salman Khan thanked late legend Manoj Kumar for his unforgettable films. Taking to his X (earlier known as Twitter) handle, Salman penned a heartfelt tribute to the yesteryear stalwart. Manoj Kumar Ji a true legend. Thank you for the unforgettable films and memories., Salman penned on the micro-blogging site. Manoj Kumar Ji 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 .

Student From Rajasthan Studying MBBS In Kazakhstan Dies Due To Heart Attack

Utkarsh Sharma, an MBBS student at SIM Cantt University, Kazakhstan, passed away from a heart attack. He was a promising student and athlete from Alwar, sent by his father, Dr. Shailendra Sharma

Spotlight on Rohit, Pant as Mumbai take on Lucknow

Lucknow, April 3: Two stalwarts of Indian cricket Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be hoping to overcome their lean patch when Mumbai Indians face Lucknow Super Giants in a clash between two struggling teams in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have not really clicked so far [] The post Spotlight on Rohit, Pant as Mumbai take on Lucknow appeared first on The Shillong Times .

Spotlight on Rohit, Pant as Mumbai Indians take on Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow: Two stalwarts of Indian cricket Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant will be hoping to overcome their lean patch when Mumbai Indians face Lucknow Super Giants in a clash between two struggling teams in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have not really clicked so far this season, 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 .

Poster war between RJD, JD(U) erupts in Bihar ahead of assembly elections

PATNA: Poster war between the main opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by Lalu Prasad and ruling Janata Dal (United) led by chief minister Nitish Kumar has begun ahead of the Bihar assembly elections due later this year. On Wednesday, posters erupted at different locations in the state capital, including Beerchand Patel Marg, where the offices of many political parties are located, drawing a parallel between two stalwarts, Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar. The posters claimed that the Lalu era was marked by communal clashes. At least 12 major incidents of communal violence occurred in Bihar between 1090 and 2005 in which a number of people lost their lives, and their property was damaged. Communal clashes took place at frequent intervals and fear was writ large on the face of people during Lalu era. On the other hand, there is communal peace and the rule of law prevails in the state during Nitish Kumars regime, the posters read. The posters contained the list of major communal incidents reported during the Lalu era. These include Sasaram riots in Rohtas district on March 30, 1990, communal flare-up in Sitamarhi on October 7,1992, which left 44 dead and communal riots in Bhagalpur, Araria, Samastipur and Darbhanga May 29-30, 1996. Similar incidents took place in Patna on January 1, 1997, Nalanda and Munger on October 1, 1998, Sasaram (Rohtas) and Biharsharif (Nalanda) on January 1, 2000, Nalanda on March 9, 2001, Darbhanga on January 2, 2003, Munger on January 16, 2003 and Ara (Bhojpur) on October 5, 2003, respectively. On the other hand, posters claimed that there was peace and harmony among members of different communities during Nitishs regime. Those involved in riots were brought to book and also prosecuted by the court for their offences. There is sushashan (good governance in Bihar), the posters read. Reacting to the latest posters put up on the Beerchand Patel Marg, JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar said that he had no knowledge about the individual or groups that put up the posters in the state capital. But there is truth in these posters. Communal riots had become an order of the day during Lalus era, he added.

N Thangaraja and Saptak share lead at Adani Invitational Golf Cship

GREATER NOIDA, Apr 1: Sri Lankan N Thangaraja and Greater Noidas Saptak Talwar, playing at his home course, produced a matching five-under 67 to share the lead after the opening round of the Rs 1.5 crore Adani Invitational Golf Championship here on Tuesday. Om Prakash Chouhan of Mhow, Delhi golfer Arjun Prasad, Gurugrams Sunhit Bishnoi and Bangladeshi Md Somrat Sikdar were bunched in tied third place with identical scores of four-under 68 at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort. [] The post N Thangaraja and Saptak share lead at Adani Invitational Golf Cship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Over 75 Power-Packed Sessions, More Than 100 Visionary Speakers | What To Expect At Rising Bharat Summit 2025

As the world acknowledges Bharats emerging power, the summit will bring together the biggest Indian leaders, global policymakers, industry stalwarts, tech innovators, and start-up revolutionaries to address the most urgent issues defining our future

Veteran forward Vandana Katariya retires from international hockey

New Delhi, Apr 1: Indian womens team stalwart Vandana Katariya bid farewell to international hockey on Tuesday, stating that she is stepping away at the zenith of her 15-year illustrious career. Katariya, the 32-year-old veteran striker with 320 international appearances and 158 goals to her name, leaves as the most capped player in the history of Indian womens hockey. Today, with a heavy yet grateful heart, I announce my retirement from international hockey a decision that feels both bittersweet [] The post Veteran forward Vandana Katariya retires from international hockey appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Computer Pioneer Microsoft Turns 50 In The Age Of AI

Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.

PM Modi Pays Tributes To RSS Stalwarts Keshav Hedgewar, M S Golwalkar In Nagpur

PM Modi's Tribute To RSS Stalwarts Keshav Hedgewar, MS Golwalkar In Nagpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Nagpur and paid tributes at memorials dedicated to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and second sarsanghchalak (chief) MS Golwalkar.

Embrace festive spirit with V-Marts vibrant new collection for Eid

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 28: Celebrate Eid in style with V-Marts fresh collection, offering a wide range of trendy outfits for women, men, and kids. This seasons collection includes stylish oversized t-shirts, cargos, and resort collar shirts for men, as well as embellished kurtas, salwar suits, and chic tops for women. A statement said V-Mart also introduces a special range for younger shoppers, ensuring everyone can find the perfect look for the occasion. To make your shopping experience even better, [] The post Embrace festive spirit with V-Marts vibrant new collection for Eid appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Fake Chat Apps: Malware That Targeted Indian Military Personnel Returns, Mimicking Messaging Platforms

Cybersecurity company Sophos has advised Android users to refrain from installing apps from links in emails, texts, or any unreliable communication.

How will Muslims react to BJP's Eid gift 'Saugat-e-Modi'? Is it politics of appeasement?

Each of the gift packets from BJP on Eid contains food items, clothing, vermicelli, dates, dry fruits, and sugar. The 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits also contains salwar-suit fabric for women, and kurta-pajama fabric for men. The estimated cost of each kit is around Rs 500-Rs 600.

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2 Empuraan full film leaked online hours after release

These pirated versions, available for free, pose a significant threat to the film's box office performance. Furthermore, these websites are notorious hotspots for malware, spyware, and ransomware, making them a risk to users' online security.

Eid 2025: How Farshi Salwar is making its mark in Hyderabad

Unless you have been living under a rock, you might have come across at least one Instagram reel talking about Farshi Salwar during your doomscrolling routine. It is the internets latest obsession with influencers, designers and actors alike, showcasing this dramatic floor-length silhouette. The trend, which can be partly credited to Anmol Balochs stunning outfits 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 .

Govt Plans 5 More Rebranded National Cyber Forensic Labs Across India

By enhancing the number of such labs, the authorities will be better able to deal with cyber fraud, financial crimes, malware attacks, and other cybercrimes, a senior government official told News18