Pakistan-based cybercriminals behind Airtel data hack

New Delhi (IANS) The recent data leak of at least 26 lakh Airtel users from Jammu and Kashmir was the handiwork of Pakistan-based hackers, who created new accounts to put data in the public forum and sell them for $3500 in Bitcoin, a security expert…

India compares violence over farm reforms to Capitol Hill rioting

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) In response to the US remarks, the government on Thursday compared the violent protests against its farm reforms to the rioting by the supporters of former President Donald Trump at the Capitol Hill last month.

A…

SC says not condoning R-Day violence, cites PM statement

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that law will take its own course, as it declined to entertain a PIL urging it to issue directions to register FIR against persons or organisation responsible…

Maha: Sharjeel Usmani booked for fanning 'communal hatred'

Pune (Maharashtra) (IANS) Amid a political uproar, the Maharashtra Police has booked students' leader Sharjeel Usmani for his controversial anti-Hindu and other comments and inciting communal passions, officials said here on Wednesday.

The…

India faces threats from multiple fronts, we're prepared: Rajnath

Bengaluru (IANS) India faces threats and challenges on multiple fronts but is vigilant and prepared to counter and defeat any misadventure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.

India is also a "victim of state-sponsored and state-inflicted…

India plans to spend $130 bln on military modernisation: Rajnath

Bengaluru (IANS) India plans to spend 130 billion dollars on military modernisation in the next 7-8 years to strengthen its security apparatus, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.

Speaking at the 'Aero India' show here,…

Foreign celebrities attack India, govt calls them out

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) In a clear attempt to polarise India, US Vice President Kamala Harris' niece Meena Harris and some international celebrities with hardly any expertise on Indian affairs, on Wednesday extended their support to the Indian…

Govt warns Twitter over non-removal of accounts talking of 'farmer genocide'

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian government has sent a notice to Twitter, warning the social media platform of penal action over non-compliance of its order to remove accounts and tweets which alleged "farmer genocide" in the country, sources said.

Praveen Sinha named interim CBI Director

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Wednesday appointed the Central Bureau of Investigation's Additional Director Praveen Sinha as the agency's interim chief until a new Director is appointed.

In an order, the Department of Personnel…

Delhi Police file 4 cases against social media accounts for spreading fake news

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi Police have registered four cases against different social media accounts and sent requests for the removal of offensive and unlawful posts regarding the farmers' protest.

The police have said that they have observed…