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07 Apr

Chinese hackers targeted the power sector in India

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In an apparent cyber-espionage campaign in recent months, suspected state-sponsored Chinese hackers have targeted India's power sector. This was stated in a report published by the intelligence agency Recorded Future Inc. The hackers targeted at least seven load dispatch centers in northern India. In areas near the disputed India-China border in Ladakh, they focused on conducting real-time operations for grid control and power distribution. One of the seven load dispatch centers previously targeted by Radeco. It was another hacking group. According to Recorded Future, a hacking group called TAG-38 used a type of software called ShadowPad. It was previously affiliated…

07 Apr

KKR celebrates Pat Cummins’ fastest fifty

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Cricketer Pat Cummins has left the cricket world speechless. He played such a spectacular innings. The match was surprising as well as mind-blowing at the same time. He hits 50 runs off 14 balls. It is the fastest fifty in the history of IPL. It was matching the record of KL Rahul. KL Rahul achieved this feat in 2018 against DC in Mohali. Pat Cummins was playing his first innings in the tournaments. He performs a mesmerising performance in his first tournaments. After 13.1 overs Cummins came on the crease when his side was hanging there by a thread as…

06 Apr

Jaishankar’s statement on Ukraine-Russia conflict

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India is strongly against the Russia-Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said if New Delhi has chosen a side; it is the side of peace and for an immediate end to violence.Replying to the discussion in the Lok Sabha, Jaishankar said all members would agree that India's approach should be guided by its national beliefs and values, national interest and by its national strategy.He also added Jaishankar, "We are strongly against the conflict, and we believe that no solution can be arrived at by shedding blood and at the cost of innocent lives. In this day and age, dialogue…

04 Apr

Punjab AAP activist shot and injured

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Two men riding a motorcycle fired at an AAP activist and injured him in Phagwara district of Punjab on Monday, police said.He told reporters from his hospital bed that he was driving his car when the two unidentified men fired at him and fled away.Several activists of the state ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) assembled at the civil hospital and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits.

02 Apr

Gujarat Titans wins by 14 runs in IPL

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Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs in their IPL match here on Saturday.Brief Scores:Gujarat Titans: 171 for 6 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 84; Mustafizur Rahman 3/23).Delhi Capitals: 157 for 9 in 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 43, Lalit Yadav 25; Lockie Ferguson 4/28, Mohammed Shami 2/30).

02 Apr

Rijiju assures CBI for best lawyers

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Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Saturday assured the CBI that the department will be provided with services of best lawyers to meet its manpower requirement, officials said."The Minister also assured all help in meeting challenges of manpower including need of lawyers adding that, he would endeavour providing services of best lawyers to the organisation, CBI said in a statement.The minister also said that the ultimate goal of state institutions, including CBI, is to ensure justice to the people.Rijiju presented the Home Minister Medal for Excellence in Investigation' to 52 CBI officers for 2018, 2019, and 2020.

01 Apr

Punjab Assembly seeks immediate action of Chandigarh to state

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann passed a resolution in the state Assembly asking for immediate transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab.Earlier, the House has passed a number of resolutions urging the Central government to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab, he said."For maintaining harmony and taking the sentiments of people into account, this House once again recommends to the state government to raise the matter with Central government to immediately transfer Chandigarh to Punjab, according to the resolution moved by CM Mann in the House.Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.

30 Mar

Cong MP wants to restrict guests at marriage function

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Congress Lok Sabha member Jasbir Singh Gill on Wednesday asked the government to bring in a law to restrict the number of guests and also the lavish feasts served at marriage functions.Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Gill said that it is necessary to remove the wastage of money during weddings. He stressed that the government should frame a law that should restrict guests to 50 each from the groom's and the bride's side and food items served should not be more than 11.

30 Mar

PM Narendra Modi attend the BIMSTEC Summit

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The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is attending the 5th BIMSTEC Summit on 30th March. The 'Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)' is a regional multilateral organisation. PM Narendra Modi shared on the twitter that: https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1509057135728300035?s=20&t=YFfSkmxlRzO_jwzEo8VQNg The Summit Meeting is being held in virtual mode. It will be hosted by the current BIMSTEC chair Sri Lanka. Meetings of BIMSTEC Senior Officials took place on 28th March. It was followed by meetings of the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers (BMM) on 29th March to prepare for the Summit. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded a ‘productive and…

29 Mar

‘Vikrant Rona’ announce the release date with special teaser soon, starring Kichcha Sudeepa

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Baadshah Kichcha Sudeepa’s 3D action-adventure mystery thriller 'Vikrant Rona' is one of the most highly-anticipated films releasing this year. It is directed by Anup Bhandari. The makers launched a glimpse of the movie last year. They decided to release the film in 3D in all the theatres across the country. The film created huge excitement and curiosity especially amongst the Kichcha’s fans. They can’t wait to see the teaser and the trailer of the film. The makers have recently announced the launching of a special teaser with the release date of the film. The fans are can’t wait to see their…