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Shares of Ashok Leyland, one of India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, climbed 2% on Tuesday after the company reported stronger-than-expected sales figures for March. The automaker’s total sales reached 24,060 units in March 2025, marking a 6% increase compared to 22,736 units sold in the same month last year. These figures significantly exceeded market expectations, […]
Retail giant Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart, is currently investigating claims of a potential ransomware breach made by the notorious Clop cybercrime group. The investigation comes amidst increased concerns about data security following a series of attacks targeting vulnerabilities in secure file transfer software. Sam’s Club, which operates over 600 warehouse clubs across the […]
United Spirits Limited has completed the sale of a prestigious residential property in Mumbai’s upscale Malabar Hill neighborhood for ₹172 crore, according to a regulatory filing made by the company this weekend. The property, which includes a ground floor and two upper floors, was sold complete with furniture, fixtures, and fittings. The buyers, Ajaykumar Dineshkumar […]
Malaysia‘s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that hackers demanded a US$10 million ransom following a major cyberattack over the weekend that disrupted operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Anwar confirmed on Tuesday that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), which operates KLIA and other airports in the country, had been the target of a […]
A widespread outage of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on Wednesday evening left hundreds of users in India unable to complete financial transactions across multiple platforms. The disruption, which lasted for several hours, triggered widespread concern and frustration among users, many of whom took to social media to voice their grievances. According to data from […]
A previously unknown ransomware group known as Arkana has allegedly executed a large-scale data breach against WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW!), one of the largest cable and broadband service providers in the United States. The alarming incident, which was first revealed by vx-underground, a prominent cybersecurity research collective, has exposed critical vulnerabilities in WOW!’s infrastructure and compromised […]
Oracle has denied allegations that its public cloud services were compromised and sensitive customer data was stolen, despite mounting evidence that suggests otherwise. A cybercriminal recently claimed to have gained access to Oracle Cloud’s single-sign-on (SSO) login servers and extracted vast amounts of sensitive information — which is now reportedly up for sale on a […]
Veeam has issued a critical security patch for its Backup & Replication software, addressing a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-23120. This flaw, disclosed on March 20, 2025, affects domain-joined installations of Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.3.0.310 and earlier builds, allowing authenticated domain users to execute arbitrary code remotely, which poses […]
Archaeologists have made a ground-breaking discovery in Farley Wood, near Matlock in Derbyshire, revealing that what was previously thought to be a solitary standing stone is part of a larger ceremonial site dating back 3,700 years to the Bronze Age. This significant finding emerged from excavations conducted by Forestry England in collaboration with the archaeology […]
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has stirred up a controversy in India, drawing both amusement and scrutiny from users and government officials alike. The uproar began when Grok, integrated into the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), responded to a user’s query with Hindi slang and expletives, leading to a viral sensation among Indian social […]
Microsoft has begun rolling out a significant update to Windows 11, introducing a dedicated gamepad keyboard designed to streamline text input for users navigating the operating system with an Xbox controller. The new gamepad keyboard, now available in the Release Preview version of Windows 11 and poised for wider release in the coming weeks, represents […]
National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) stands as a pivotal organization in India’s infrastructure development landscape, especially in strategically important and challenging geographical regions. Established in 2014 as a fully owned company of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, NHIDCL has rapidly emerged as a crucial implementing agency for […]
Central Electronics Limited (CEL) is a public sector enterprise established in 1974 under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Since its inception, CEL has been at the forefront of India’s electronics manufacturing sector, developing and producing a diverse range of electronic components and systems. Core Business […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the nation’s central bank. It was established in 1935. Operating as an autonomous body, the RBI plays a crucial role in shaping India’s monetary policy, regulating financial institutions, and maintaining economic stability. The RBI was established on April 1, 1935, following the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission. […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) serves as the nation’s central bank since its establishment in 1935. Operating as an autonomous body, the RBI plays a crucial role in shaping India’s monetary policy, regulating financial institutions, and maintaining economic stability. Job Opportunities at the Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as […]
The CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML) stands as a testament to India’s scientific ambition and technological prowess. Established on November 21, 1946, and formally inaugurated on November 26, 1950, the laboratory was a visionary project conceived during the early years of independent India. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who inaugurated the facility, described it as a symbol of […]
The CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML) stands as a beacon of scientific excellence in India, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of minerals, metals, and materials research. Founded in the nascent years of independent India, this premier research organization has been instrumental in driving the nation’s industrial and technological progress. CSIR-NML’s research portfolio is remarkably diverse, encompassing […]
Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) has made significant contributions to national development through extensive exploration of critical minerals, including: The organization boasts a dedicated workforce of approximately 1,500 executives and non-executives. MECL’s core strength lies in its comprehensive approach to mineral exploration, offering end-to-end services from reconnaissance surveys to pre-feasibility studies. The company is […]
Established in October 1972, Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL) is an autonomous public sector company under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The organization was created with a critical purpose: to systematically explore mineral resources and bridge the gap between initial mineral discoveries and their eventual commercial development. MECL’s mission is to deliver […]
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is a cornerstone of India’s insurance landscape, serving as the largest public-sector life insurer in the country. Established on September 1, 1956, through the nationalization of 245 private insurers, LIC operates under the aegis of the Government of India. Its mission is to provide affordable and reliable life […]
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning to organizations, confirming that a critical vulnerability in Fortinet products is being actively exploited in an ongoing ransomware campaign. The agency has also added a separate supply chain vulnerability affecting the widely used GitHub Actions platform to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. […]
Microsoft Malaysia has announced it will launch its first cloud region in the country, comprised of three data centres, by the second quarter of 2025. The move comes nearly a year after the tech giant revealed a $2.2 billion investment in Malaysia, solidifying its commitment to expanding cloud and artificial intelligence services in Southeast Asia. […]
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has blamed a cyberattack for a recent multi-hour outage of its website and mobile app, which also resulted in the leak of user data. The company issued a statement on its website stating that it is presently investigating the event. According to the firm, the intrusion exposed contact information, prior and forthcoming […]
Coca-Cola says it is looking into a suspected data breach after a threat actor located in Russia began selling data supposedly belonging to the company. On Monday, the Stormous hacker group said it had hacked Coca-Cola’s servers and stole 161 gigabytes of data. The threat actors demanded 1.65 Bitcoin, which is presently worth roughly $64,000. […]