Chinese intelligence operatives are posing as job recruiters on professional networking and employment platforms to trick government employees, military personnel and other individuals with access to sensitive information into disclosing confidential details, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned.In a joint security bulletin issued by intelligence agencies from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada...
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India’s ‘Sudarshan Chakra’: Why a nationwide air defence shield is becoming a necessity
Photo credit: ANI The Ukrainian attack on the key Russian port city of St Petersburg has once again demonstrated the need for a robust air defence system. The attack carried out 800 km from Ukraine’s border took place just hours before the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, also known as the ‘Russian Davos’. The drones...
ENG vs NZ: Why England players are wearing black armbands at Lord’s
England players are wearing black armbands (Screengrab) England’s players are seen wearing black armbands on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s as part of a special tribute to former cricketers who have passed away since the team’s last home international fixture.Before the start of play on Thursday, a moment...
From bombers to oil terminals: How Zelenskyy brought the war to Putin’s backyard
Photo credit: Reuters Once considered untouchable, Russia’s strategic heartland has become a frequent target of Ukrainian long-range strikes. From bomber bases thousands of kilometres from the front line to energy facilities that help finance Moscow’s war efforts. Ukraine has sought to impose cost on Russia by taking the conflict far beyond the battlefield.The latest strike...
Europe raises ‘Kill Switch’ fears, makes all 27 countries to junk US, Chinese tech
Representative Image (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) The European Commission has proposed a sweeping new set of regulations, approved by its 27 member states, to abandon their reliance on American and Chinese technology. The push for “tech sovereignty” comes amid warnings that a foreign power could weaponise critical digital infrastructure against the countries in the region. According...
For first time, Russia admits oil production has declined amid Ukraine’s attacks on refineries
Russia, for the first time, has publicly acknowledged a dip in its oil production this year, even as it assured that the country was continuously stepping up its “export infrastructure to its maximum capacity.”Speaking to reporters at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday, deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that current output was...
Heavy rain brings relief in Delhi-NCR; IMD sounds ‘red alert’ for thunderstorm
NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR got relief from warm and humid conditions as light rain hit the region, even as the IMD issued a red alert forecasting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few hours. The weather office said gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are...
Rudram-II: How India’s hypersonic missile uses enemy radars to destroy them
The Rudram series of missiles are anti-radiation missiles that are designed and developed in India as radar busters. These missiles are designed to home-in to enemy radar systems and destroying them. The destruction of these radars will then give friendly aircraft the ability to conduct operations without worrying about being detected by either early warning...
ITR filing FY 2025-26: Top 10 points to check before submitting tax return
Selecting the correct ITR form is crucial for valid tax compliance. (AI image) It is that time of the year again, when focus shifts to Income Tax Return(‘ITR’) filing. The tax filing deadline for the Financial Year (‘FY’) 2025–26 is approaching and taxpayers have commenced to gather documents like Form No. 16, other tax deduction...
BJP counters Rahul’s ‘economic tsunami’ warning amid Iran war: ‘Stop selling panic’
Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday put up a strong counter against Rahul Gandhi’s warning of an “economic tsunami” for India, dismissing it as “classic fear-mongering.“The Lok Sabha leader of opposition had raised concerns over the escalating situation in the Middle East and its potential impact on India.Responding sharply, BJP IT...
