Chinese hackers breached the US Treasury by exploiting a third-party software service, accessing unclassified documents and workstations. The investigation, led by the FBI and other agencies, links the attack to state-sponsored activities by China. The Treasury is enhancing its cybersecurity measures and collaborating with partners to safeguard their systems.
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A 15-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a teacher and a fellow student before taking her own life. Six others were injured. Police responded swiftly, and the community is reeling from the tragedy just days before Christmas break. This marks the 322nd school shooting in the US this year.
Virat Kohli's persistent dismissals outside off-stump in Australia raise concerns for India's Test aspirations. His weakness, particularly early in his innings, has been exploited by bowlers. Drawing inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241 in Sydney (2003-04), where he eschewed cover drives, Kohli could regain form. Tendulkar's patience and adaptability offer a valuable lesson for Kohli to overcome this challenge.
A police rescue operation in Mauganj, MP turned fatal when a mob lynched both the hostage and an ASI. The incident occurred in Gadra, sparking violence linked to an earlier accident. Despite police efforts to mediate, the hostage was found dead, triggering the attack. Several suspects have been detained following the incident.
After announcing plans to take control of Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said he would deny Palestinians the right to return. He said it's because he is offering them better housing elsewhere. A day earlier, he reiterated his commitment to capture Gaza describing the war-torn enclave as a "big real estate site."
The Reserve Bank of India expressed concerns over states' rising spending on subsidies like farm loan waivers and freebies, impacting funds for infrastructure and development. State subsidies have surged, with revenue expenditure exceeding capital outlay in several states. While overall fiscal consolidation efforts are positive, RBI emphasizes the need for prioritizing capital expenditure for long-term growth.
In Etawah, police arrested two individuals for the murder of a woman who had invested in a property through one of the accused. When she requested her money back, the property dealer and his accomplice allegedly lured her, intoxicated her, and strangled her. The perpetrators disposed of the body in the Yamuna River and destroyed her scooter.
Sebi's investigation reveals Gensol Engineering promoters, Anmol and Puneet Jaggi, diverted company funds for personal enrichment, including luxury purchases and stock manipulation. They misused loans, forged documents, and misled regulators. Funds were used to buy a luxury flat and inflate Gensol's stock price through artificial trading.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, at a Kumbh event, spoke about the reopening of a Sambhal temple locked since 1978 after communal riots. He questioned the delayed justice for the incident's perpetrators and criticised those downplaying cultural events. He also condemned the opposition for challenging institutions like the Election Commission and Rajya Sabha Chairman.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathi and Minister Byrathi Suresh were summoned by the ED for questioning in a land allotment case, but the Dharwad bench of the High Court stayed the summons until February 10. The court reserved judgment on transferring the probe to the CBI, with arguments highlighting the potential disruption to ongoing proceedings.