Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state-sponsored operation that targeted New Zealand’s Parliament in 2021, the country’s security minister said on Tuesday. New Zealand’s allegation comes a day after US and UK authorities announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions against seven hackers, all believed to be living in China,… Continue reading New Zealand joins US, UK in claims of China-backed cyber espionage | World News
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96.55% claims under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana settled, says official | Personal Finance
People in the age group of 18-70 who have a savings bank account or a post office account are entitled to enrol under the scheme. The central government has settled 96.55 per cent of claims under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana till February, amounting to Rs 2, 610 crore, officials informed. An official at the… Continue reading 96.55% claims under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana settled, says official | Personal Finance
Byju’s lenders accused of using bogus loan-default claims to gain control
By Jef Feeley and Reshmi Basu Lenders to one of India’s hottest tech startups, Byju’s, created bogus default claims tied to a $1.2 billion loan as part of a scheme to gain control of the education-technology provider, the firm’s lawyer told a judge. The distressed-debt lenders are “playing hardball” to create… Continue reading Byju’s lenders accused of using bogus loan-default claims to gain control
Viral room-temperature superconductor claims spark excitement & skepticism
Last week, a group of South Korean physicists made a startling claim. In two papers uploaded to the arXiv preprint server, they say they have created a material that “opens a new era for humankind”. LK-99, a lead-based compound, is purportedly a room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductor. Such a material, which conducts electricity without any resistance… Continue reading Viral room-temperature superconductor claims spark excitement & skepticism
Former men’s tennis pro claims top-ranked Iga Swiatek isn’t ‘great’ for women’s game over hat styling
Former American tennis pro Jimmy Arias is facing harsh backlash after his bizarre criticism of world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who he believes has not been “great” for women’s tennis “because she wears her hat so low.” The controversial remark was made during Arias’ appearance on the Tennis Channel’s “Inside-In” podcast last week when discussing… Continue reading Former men’s tennis pro claims top-ranked Iga Swiatek isn’t ‘great’ for women’s game over hat styling
Brij Bhushan claims 22 state units attended his meeting
Outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed that 22 out of 25 state units attended a meeting hosted by him here on Sunday, adding that “his candidates” for various posts for the federation elections on August 12 will be announced on July 31. Monday is the last date… Continue reading Brij Bhushan claims 22 state units attended his meeting