Day: April 11, 2024

“What is Mercenary Spyware? Apple Warns of Potential Attack, Indian iPhone Users Among Targets”

Manish Kumar

iPhone users in 92 countries are reportedly impacted by the spyware Apple is set to issue a warning to iPhone users in 92 countries, including India, that they could be victims of a mercenary spyware attack. “This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do. Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously,” states a threat notification mail sent to some users, as cited by The Economic…

“NSE Cautions Against Deepfake Videos of Its Chief Recommending Stocks”

Manish Kumar

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan giving stock recommendations. In a statement, the exchange said it has observed the use of the face or voice of Chauhan and NSE logo in a few investment and advisory audio and video clips falsely created using technology. Such videos seem to have been created using sophisticated technologies to imitate the voice and facial expressions of Chauhan, it added. “Investors are hereby cautioned not to believe in such audio and videos…

“‘Maidaan’ Review: The Film Honors Rahim Saab, His Legacy, and India’s Golden Not-So-Distant Past”

Manish Kumar

Director Amit Sharma’s Maidaan, starring Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, the Indian football team’s coach from 1950 to 1963, is not a perfect film by many measures. At 3.02 hours, it is way too long. Its story arc and plot are what they usually are in films about an underdog team’s impossible journey from ashes to glory, a la Lagaan and Chak De! India. The film generously uses sports film tropes we are all too familiar with— morally hideous and jealous men, smarmy officials, an apathetic minister, sports federations that are run like…

“Elon Musk to Meet PM Modi Later This Month; Set to Make Announcements About Investing in India”

Manish Kumar

Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be in India later this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Musk and Modi last met in New York in June. According to a Reuters report, Musk is expected to make an announcement on his plans to invest and open a new factory in India during his visit to the country. The billionaire businessman is likely to reveal his India plans soon, Reuters quoted sources as saying. He will be accompanied by other executives during his visit to the country. Neither Tesla, nor the…

“Congress Creating North-South Divide to Break India: Amit Shah”

Manish Kumar

Launching a blistering attack on the opposition INDIA bloc, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of creating a north-south divide to break the country. Addressing an election rally at Guraru block of Gaya district which falls under Aurangabad Lok Sabha seat, he also accused the Congress and the RJD of indulging in the politics of appeasement. The Congress party is creating a north-south divide to break the nation which the NDA-led Central government and people of the country will not allow. Their leader Rahul Gandhi is…

“Why India’s Decision to Have Defence Attaches in African Countries Makes Strategic Sense”

Manish Kumar

In continuation of its efforts to bolster relations with African countries, India, for the first time, will post defence attaches in Ethiopia, Mozambique and Ivory Coast. India will also appoint a new defence attache to the tiny African nation of Djibouti that serves as a major maritime gateway around the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and is considered as a prized location for military bases. The new defence attache in Djibouti will be the second one to hold the post in the island nation. India’s African outreach India’s ties…

“BJP MP Kisses Woman During Campaign in WB; She Defends Him After TMC Uproar”

Manish Kumar

BJP candidate Khagen Murmu, contesting in the Lok Sabha polls from Malda Uttar constituency in West Bengal, courted controversy when he kissed a woman on her cheeks during the campaign. Pictures of the incident went viral on Wednesday. According to media reports, the incident took place when the BJP candidate was campaigning in Srihipur village Chanchal. The incident was live-streamed on the Facebook page of Murmu. The streaming was deleted later. The TMC took to X to slam the BJP candidate and the party over the incident saying “BJP camp…

“Why Kejriwal’s Private Secretary Bibhav Kumar Was Sacked a Day After Meeting Him in Tihar”

Manish Kumar

The Directorate of Vigilance sacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary Bibhav Kumar, saying his appointment was illegal. Special Secretary (Vigilance) Y.V.V.J. Rajasekhar, in an order, stated that Kumar’s appointment violated Central Civil Service Rules regarding temporary appointment. “The Competent Authority hereby terminates the engagement of Bibhav Kumar, in terms of the provisions of Rule 5 of the Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965, with immediate effect,” the order reads. The development comes a day after Kumar and Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal met the Delhi CM at ‘mulakat…

“Odisha CM Forms Committee to Assist BJD in Preparing Manifesto”

Manish Kumar

Odisha Chief Minister and ruling BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday constituted a ‘manifesto committee’ for drafting the party’s poll document ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state. The 38-member panel, headed by Berhampur MP Chandrasekhar Sahu, will also seek public suggestions for preparing the manifesto. “The committee will have discussions with various sections of society… and prepare a manifesto that will lead to transformation towards a ‘New Odisha, Empowered Odisha’,” Patnaik said in an official notification. Senior party leader Amar Patnaik was appointed as…

Election FAQs: What is NOTA? How Does It Affect Poll Results?

Manish Kumar

NOTA, the commonly known acronym for ‘None of the above’, is one of the options displayed on the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), allowing voters to exercise the option of not voting for any poll candidate in the fray in their constituency. Since its introduction, NOTA has survived several political debates concerning its implications on poll results. Here we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding NOTA. What is NOTA? NOTA or None Of The Above option is available for people who do not wish to vote…