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11 convicted in Cosmos Bank cyberattack case
Eleven people have been convicted in connection with a 2018 cyberattack on Cosmos Cooperative Bank in India, from which approximately INR944m ($12.9m) was siphoned off in seven hours through thousands of ATM transactions in India and 28 other countries. The conviction is the first of its kind for a hack of this scale. The attackers used malware to break into the bank?s payments switching system and cloned debit cards, which ultimately allowed them to fraudulently approve the transactions they made using the cloned cards.
ITR filing last date NOT extended: Income Tax Department debunks fake news
Income Tax Department firmly denies extending ITR filing deadline beyond September 15, 2025. Warns against fake social media claims of extension to September 30. Advises taxpayers to rely only on official sources for accurate information.
Truck worker abducted: Why former IAS trainee Puja Khedkar is in trouble again?
Puja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee, is under scrutiny after a truck helper was allegedly abducted and rescued from her Pune residence. Police are investigating the incident and her mother's involvement, following previous controversies about her UPSC candidature.
Heavy rain alert in Pune, Mumbai, IMD issues warning | Check weather forecast
IMD issues orange and yellow rain alerts for Pune, Mumbai, and surrounding areas. Expect heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds on Monday. Moderate to intense precipitation predicted, with potential waterlogging and localized disruptions.
Nano Banana trend: 10 tips and tricks to generate the best pics using Gemini AI
Nano Banana AI trend offers creative photo generation using Google Gemini. Tips include providing detailed prompts, using quality reference images, experimenting with styles, adding elements, specifying expressions, and maintaining facial consistency for realistic, personalized results.
Supreme Court to pronounce interim order on Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 today
Supreme Court to hear interim orders on Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, examining provisions related to property denotification, board composition, and government land status. Petitioners challenge law's constitutionality, while Centre defends it as a secular concept.
73-year-old Indian woman who has been in US for 33 years detained by ICE
The detention of 73-year-old Sikh woman Harjit Kaur by ICE has ignited outrage in her community. After over 30 years in the U.S. and regular check-ins with ICE, Kaur was detained during a routine visit. Her family and local leaders are protesting for her release, citing health concerns and her long-standing compliance with immigration regulations.
Monsoon withdrawal begins in West Rajasthan; earliest in 10 years: IMD
Southwest monsoon begins early withdrawal from West Rajasthan, three days ahead of schedule. IMD confirms favorable conditions for retreat across Rajasthan, Punjab, and Gujarat, marking the earliest withdrawal in a decade with 7% excess rainfall nationwide.
Tension in Manipur's Churachandpur as police detain two for vandalising Modi's cutouts
A mob in Manipur's Churachandpur district clashed with security forces while protesting the detention of two youths accused of vandalizing banners for Prime Minister Modi's visit. The situation escalated with stone-throwing, but calmed after the youths were released. Modi had recently visited the state to address ethnic tensions and promote peace and development.
Extensive damages to crops in various states stoke fears of inflation
Torrential rains have damaged summer crops in northern and central states, with Punjab experiencing its worst flood in four decades. Excess monsoon rainfall threatens crop yields, raising inflation concerns. Prime Minister Modi announced relief packages for affected farmers in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Sanskrit university project: Ant movement, frog behaviour to predict rain
Sanskrit university partners with NIT Calicut to study ancient weather prediction methods using texts like Bṛhatsaṁhitā, examining how ant movements, frog behavior, and cloud formations could forecast rainfall through a six-month internship program.
ED summons Mimi Chakraborty, Urvashi Rautela in betting app case
ED summons Bollywood actresses Mimi Chakraborty and Urvashi Rautela for questioning in illegal online betting app investigation, probing potential celebrity endorsements and money laundering activities across multiple digital platforms.
NIA files charge sheet in Amritsar temple attack
NIA filed charge sheet against three suspects in Amritsar temple grenade attack, allegedly directed by foreign handlers. Charge sheet details involvement of accused in providing shelter, logistics, and support for the March 15 incident at Thakurdwara Sanatan temple.
Govt employees in Nepal return to burnt offices and destroyed computers
Government employees returned to burnt offices in Kathmandu after violent protests, with ministries, police stations, and buildings destroyed. At least 72 lives were lost, and critical infrastructure, including computers and vehicles, was severely damaged, disrupting government operations.
Nepal PM vows reforms as new govt takes shape
Nepal's new interim PM Sushila Karki vows to fight corruption, honor protest martyrs, and lead a six-month transition. She pledged to address government challenges, investigate violence, and support families of those killed during recent protests.
Nepal Supreme Court shifts to tents after nationwide unrest
Nepal's Supreme Court operates from temporary tents after massive Gen Z protests destroyed court premises. Staff meet litigants, handle urgent cases, and seek to rebuild 26,000 case files lost in arson, focusing on critical legal matters.
