Since April, India has faced an intense five-phase cyber assault by Pakistan-based hacker groups like APT36 and Team Insane PK, targeting finance, telecom, energy, and public services. Attacks ranged from website defacements to ransomware and data breaches. Experts warn of foreign-backed threats involving groups from China and North Korea, stressing the need for stronger cyber preparedness and public vigilance.
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Following a brief interruption, the IPL is set to resume on May 17, with Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants vying for the final playoff spot. MI and DC are in a strong position, while KKR and LSG face an uphill battle. Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been eliminated from contention.
In Bareilly, two women, Asha (Golu) and Jyoti, both deceived about their husbands' religious identities, have forged an unconventional bond. Estranged from family and societal norms, they found solace in shared experiences and decided to "marry" in a temple ceremony.
Kuldeep Yadav's frustration boiled over after an umpire's call denied him an early wicket against Gujarat Titans. Sai Sudharsan, the beneficiary of the call, went on to score a century, leading the Titans to a dominant 10-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals.
An AIIMS Bhopal student was discovered dead in an AFMC hostel washroom in Pune, with a stab wound. He was attending a cultural festival and had missed his bus back home. Police are investigating the possibility of suicide, noting the student's history of depression and a message indicating he was 'fed up with life'. A knife was found near the body, and authorities are awaiting further investigation.
Raj Mishra, originally from a remote village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, has been elected as the mayor of Wellingborough in North Northamptonshire, England. This victory is particularly significant as he represents a small Indian population in the town.
Sunita, a 43-year-old Nagpur woman, has crossed the Line of Control into Pakistan, baffling Indian security agencies. Driven by a desire to meet a Pakistani pastor she met online, this was her third attempt to cross the border. She left her son in Kargil before crossing over and is now believed to be in Pakistani custody.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has issued eviction notices to 232 final-year students, requiring them to vacate hostel rooms by May 31, raising concerns about thesis submissions and final exams.
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In a surprising turn, the US and China have agreed to de-escalate their trade war, with the US significantly reducing tariffs on Chinese goods. Beijing responded by lowering its tariffs on US products. This truce, reached in Geneva, has stunned markets and analysts, as it appears China secured its objectives without major economic reforms.