The national cyber-security agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-severity alert for users of the popular web browsers Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, warning that outdated versions of these applications could allow hackers to gain full control of users’ devices. The advisory urges all desktop users—especially those on Windows, macOS and Linux—to update immediately to the latest...
In a high-profile legal development, Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola Electric founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of 38-year-old engineer K Aravind. The deceased, who worked with the company since 2022, allegedly left behind a detailed 28-page note accusing senior...
In a dramatic statement that has reignited debate over past India-Pakistan tensions, US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he averted a major conflict between the two South Asian neighbours. Speaking during a recent interaction, Trump asserted that “seven planes were shot down” during the escalation and credited his intervention for preventing what...
In a significant geopolitical statement, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive tariffs” on exports to the United States if it does not halt its oil imports from Russia. Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would refrain from purchasing Russian crude, though New...
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again found himself at the centre of controversy following a statement he made during the Joy Forum event in Riyadh. The actor mentioned “people from Balochistan, people from Afghanistan, people from Pakistan” in a single sentence — a remark that has gone viral and sparked widespread debate online. What...
As India gears up to celebrate Diwali — the festival of lights, sweets, and togetherness — health experts are cautioning people, especially those with diabetes or high blood sugar, to be mindful while indulging in festive delicacies. While it’s nearly impossible to imagine Diwali without laddoos, barfis, and jalebis, doctors insist that moderation, smarter ingredient...
In an unprecedented display of collective purchasing power, members of the Jain community, under the banner of the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), have purchased 186 luxury cars in a single coordinated move, collectively saving nearly ₹21 crore through bulk negotiations with leading automobile manufacturers. The large-scale purchase, valued at approximately ₹149 crore, involved premium...
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India for his alleged role in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, told a London court that there will soon be “sensational developments” in his extradition case. The remark has sparked fresh curiosity about the next phase of the high-profile legal battle that has been ongoing for...
A new international study has raised serious concerns about food safety after finding microplastics in a majority of dairy products, including milk and cheese. The research reveals that plastic particles — commonly used in packaging and processing — are making their way into everyday foods, potentially posing long-term health risks. Study Findings The study, conducted...
Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev has escalated his call for Indians to embrace swadeshi (made-in-India) goods ahead of Diwali, issuing a stern warning to foreign entities he accused of trying to exploit the Indian market. In unusually forceful language, he said that “whoever dares challenge Bharat, we will gouge out their eyes,” signalling...