Cyber war: After WannaCrypt, world faces massive cryptocurrency attack

- May 16, 2017

San Francisco/New Delhi, May 17: After facing a massive "WannaCrypt" ransomware attack that exploited a vulnerability in a Microsoft software and hit 150 countries, the same Windows vulnerability (MS17-010) has also been exploited to spread another type of malware that is quietly but fast generating digital cash from machines it has infected.  According to a

Jio puts Mukesh Ambani on top of Forbes Global Game Changers

- May 16, 2017

New York, May 17: Forbes magazine has named Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani as the topmost among its "Global Game Changers" who are transforming their industries and changing the lives of billions around the world.   Ambani features at the top of the Forbes' second annual Global Game Changers' list of 25 "intrepid business leaders

RJD, BJP workers clash in Patna, several injured

- May 16, 2017

Patna, May 17: At least half a dozen persons were injured in a violent clash between RJD and BJP workers in the Bihar capital on Wednesday, a day after IT raids in connection with alleged "benami" property deals involving RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family.  "RJD and BJP workers clashed violently by attacking each

N. Korea defends latest missile launch, seeks support

- May 16, 2017

Pyongyang, May 17,North Korea has justified its latest long-, medium-range ballistic missile test-firing as "routine work to raise nuclear capability for self-defence", rejecting the UN Security Council's condemnation.    "The successful test-fire of Hwasong-12 is of special significance in ensuring peace and stability in the Korean peninsula, and it is the greatest victory of the

After 22 years of football, Lahm looking for family life

- May 16, 2017

Berlin, May 17,Facing his farewell after a 22-year playing career, Bayern Munich's star footballer Philipp Lahm admitted the last game is going to be one of the most emotional moments of his life.    The 33-year-old will play his last game in the German Bundesliga on Saturday when Bayern face SC Freiburg, reports Xinhua news

Can woman be given option to say no to triple talaq before nikaah: SC

- May 16, 2017

New Delhi, May 17: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the All India Muslim Personal Law Board if it was possible to give the woman the option, before she gives her consent to nikaah, that the marriage she was entering into would not be dissolved through instant triple talaq.  The top court constitution bench headed

32 militants killed in Afghanistan

- May 16, 2017

Kabul, May 16: Up to 32 armed insurgents were killed as government forces launched a counter offensive to foil Taliban attacks in northern Afghanistan, provincial police chief Ekramudin Sarih said on Tuesday.  The counter offensive was launched in Burka district of northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province.    "Taliban rebels began multi-pronged attacks early Tuesday to overrun

Pune beat Mumbai by 20 runs to enter IPL final

- May 16, 2017

Mumbai, May 17: Rising Pune Supergiant rode on fine half-centuries from Manoj Tiwary and Ajinkya Rahane and impressive off-spin bowling from teenager Washington Sundar (3/16) to defeat Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in the first qualifier and enter the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Tuesday.  Tiwary (58), Rahane (56) and Mahendra

Jaitley, Army chief to visit J&K

- May 16, 2017

Srinagar, May 17: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will arrive here in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to review the security situation amid heightened tension on the Line of Control (LoC) and student unrest in the valley.    This would be Jaitley's first visit to the state after he took

Char Dham Yatra sees record footfall

- May 16, 2017

Dehradun, May 17: The number of pilgrims for the annual 'Char Dham Yatra' has significantly increased in 2017, an official of the Uttarakhand government said on Wednesday.    Post the 2013 flash floods that killed thousands, the pilgrimage had evoked lukewarm response over the past few years.     The natural calamity had left the pilgrims