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'Contestants are heavily humiliated or favored': Shoaib Ibrahim on declining Salman Khan-led Bigg Boss 18

Bigg Boss 18 features Shilpa Shirodkar, Arfeen Khan, Rajat Dalal, Chahat Pandey and others. Bigg Boss 18 airs on Colors TV and is also available for streaming on Jio Cinema.




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LIC's new premiums surge by 22.5 pc to Rs 1.33 lakh crore in current fiscal year

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the country's largest insurer, has achieved a 22.52 per cent increase in new business premiums at Rs 1,32,680.98 crore during the first seven months of FY25, compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 1,08,289.78 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year, data showed on Monday.




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IoT.Linux.MIRAI.VWISI

Threat type: Backdoor

Aliases:

Platforms: Unix

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: High

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: Low

Overview:

This new Mirai variant exploits CVE-2020-10173, a vulnerability in Comtrend VR-3033 routers. Similar to earlier variants, this Mirai variant uses telnet and SSH brute-forcing techniques to attack vulnerable devices.

This Backdoor arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.




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Trojan.W97M.EMOTET.SMI

Threat type: Trojan

Aliases: HEUR:Trojan.Script.Generic (KASPERSKY); TrojanDownloader:O97M/Emotet.S!MTB (MICROSOFT)

Platforms: Windows

Overall Risk Rating: Low

Damage Potential: Medium

Distribution Potential: Low

Reported Infection: Low

Information Exposure: Low

Overview:

This is a generic detection for all cases and instances of Emotet.

This Trojan arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.




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J&K Assembly Adjourns Amidst Uproar Over Article 370

The J&K Assembly was adjourned following an uproar over a resolution seeking the restoration of Article 370. The BJP protested against the resolution, arguing its passing is unconstitutional and illegal.




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Centre completes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in big step to bolster self-reliance

India's Ministry of Mines successfully auctions 8 critical mineral blocks, securing vital resources for electronics, EVs, defense, and renewable energy.




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Rare Sighting of Great Bittern at Kashmir's Wular Lake Thrills Birdwatchers, Conservationists

First-ever sighting of the elusive Great Bittern in the Kashmir Valley underscores the ecological importance of Wular Lake and highlights the region's rich biodiversity.




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Bengal bypolls: RG Kar dominates BJP's line of campaigning

The rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here in August, is dominating BJP's line of campaiging for the forthcoming bypolls for six Assembly constituencies in West Bengal.




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PM Modi wishes Advani on his b'day, counts him among India's 'most admired' statesmen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani on his 97th birthday and said that he is among "India's most admired statesmen."




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End Misuse Of Antibiotics, Urges Kerala Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that a campaign against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has commenced in all the state's 14 districts.




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Gut microbiome changes may signal onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers have identified changes in the gut microbiome makeup that lead to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, providing a window of opportunity for targeted treatments.




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SC refuses to entertain PIL for appointment of 'Yoga Mitra' in all schools

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction for the appointment of a 'Yoga Mitra' in all schools across the country.




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IPL auctions will linger in the back of players' mind during India-SA T20Is, says Uthappa

At first glance, the four-match T20I series between India and South Africa, kicking off in Durban on Friday, seems like another bilateral series for both teams to test players in preparation for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.




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NC's misdemeanors would hinder restoration of statehood in J&K, warns BJP

After holding a parallel assembly session, the BJP on Friday warned to form a parallel government in J&K to counter NC's dictatorial attitude.




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Two terrorists eliminated in 12-hour-long gun battle in J&K's Sopore

With the arrest of three terrorists, J&K Police claimed to have solved the Sunday Market grenade attack case in which twelve civilians were injured.




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Corruption an obstacle to economic progress: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the need for integrity and honesty in the nation's fight against corruption which is an obstacle to economic progress.




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Teachers working under threat of criminal cases against them, notes Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court, quashing a case against a school teacher for allegedly beating a student in her class, pointed out that teachers are now working under threat of a criminal case being registered against them.




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Extremists target ISKCON amid persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh

Author and social activist Taslima Nasreen has expressed deep concern regarding the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh at the hands of Islamist extremists.




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India's power sector set for robust growth amid renewable energy push

As India is poised to see a surge in energy demand than any other country over the next decade owing to its sheer size and scale of rising demand from all sectors, the country's power transmission sector is set for significant growth due to ambitious renewable energy targets.




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Trump shuts out Haley, but Ramaswamy may get senior role in new admin

US President-elect Donald Trump has shut the door on Nikki Haley declaring that he won't be inviting her to join his administration, but another Indian American, Vivek Ramaswamy, may get a senior role.




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India leads global AI adoption, 30pc firms maximising AI value: Report

India leads Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption with 30 per cent of companies in the country having maximised AI's value potential -- surpassing the global average of 26 per cent, according to a report.




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SC dismisses Prajwal Revanna's bail plea in sex scandal case

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bail petition filed by Karnataka's sensational sex video case prime accused and former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda.




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Society should understand God is same for all: K'taka Minister on entry of Dalits in temples

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that Dalits are not allowed inside temples at many places across the state.




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Demat accounts in India reach 179 million in October: Report

As Indian stock markets continue to outperform compared to a global market, the number of total demat accounts increased to 179 million in October, from 175 million in September.




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Cybercrime Surge in Tamil Nadu: A Call for Vigilance

Tamil Nadu Police warns of a surge in cybercrimes, with Chennai and Coimbatore residents particularly affected. The police urge the public to report scams to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) within 24 hours.




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How Rashami Desai deals with trolls, social media negativity; talks about Bigg Boss 13 [Exclusive]

In an exclusive conversation with International Business Times, India, Rashami Desai spoke about her stint on BB 13, when things about her personal life were blown out of proportion, how the industry has changed over the years after the OTT boom, whether she will be part of any more reality shows, and more. Read on.




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Winter is coming, and the north remembers the perils of pollution; how to stay safe?

On the heels of winter pollution, indoor air quality is a crucial concern since people spend over 90% of their time indoors, where air pollutants can build up without proper ventilation or filtration.




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Who is Stephen Miller; Trump appoints immigration hawk as Deputy Chief of Staff

President-elect Donald Trump is appointing immigration hawk Stephen Trump as his Deputy Chief of Staff.




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Tamil Nadu issues Yellow Alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15 [see affected areas]

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert from November 12 to November 15, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Chennai and 15 other districts in Tamil Nadu.




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Trump names Lee Zeldin as Environmental Protection Agency administrator

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York Representative Lee Zeldin to serve as his administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.




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Sooni Taraporevala's drama series 'Waack Girls' to premiere on Nov 22

Sooni Taraporevala, who has done the scriptwriting for "Mississippi Masala", "The Namesake" and Oscar-nominated "Salaam Bombay!", next directorial "Waack Girls" is all set to premiere on November 22.




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Actor Manoj Mitra dies at 86; CM Mamata Bannerjee expresses condolences

Acclaimed thespian and actor Manoj Mitra, admired by critics for innovative theatrical productions and his innate acting style, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday morning.




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Minister Zameer Ahmad's 'Kaala Kumaraswamy' remark draws flak; JD(S) demands apology, resignation

The Janata Dal (S) demanded public apology and resignation of Minister for Waqf and Tourism Zameer Ahmad Khan over his racist remarks against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.




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Amir Khan reacts to Pathaan's last scene; says "you can't get too upset with Shah Rukh and Salman"

Amir Khan claimed in an interview that he has not watched the entire film but has only watched the last scene because it went viral.




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Baku climate talks: India not attending World Leaders Climate Action Summit

India is not attending the two-day World Leaders Climate Action Summit (WLCAS) beginning Tuesday with country statements at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan that is focussed heavily on securing a new climate finance target for countries most vulnerable to climate impacts.




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Union Minister Kumaraswamy spotlights 'revolutionary changes' in India's health sector

A major revolution has been carried out in building a healthy India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, stated Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday.




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Suriya credits Amir Khan for "people up north to know me"; see why Ghajini remake is close to his heart

South superstar Suriya spoke about how the remake of Ghajini starring Amir Khan introduced him to the North of India and Amir Khan had a lot to do with it




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When Vidya Balan was 'thrown' out of big Tamil film; opens up about challenges

Actress Vidya Balan once opened up about a difficult period in her career when she was replaced in several South Indian films.




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SI exams: Youths end protest after Rajasthan minister assurance

In a unique protest, two youths who climbed up a water tank to press for the cancellation of the SI Recruitment Exam 2021 in Rajasthan, ended their protest on Tuesday after being persuaded by state minister Kirodi Lal Meena.




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SC orders medical examination of former PFI Chairman at AIIMS Delhi

The Supreme Court directed a panel of doctors in AIIMS Delhi to examine the medical condition of the banned Popular Front of India's (PFI) former Chairman Erappungal Abubacker.




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From boats to bikes: Flipkart's Wishmasters ensure deliveries across Kashmir

As Flipkart deepens its engagements across the country, it sees a positive ripple effect - more jobs being created, MSMEs scaling up, and technology driving easy access to goods and services.




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Apple dominates Q3 tablet sales in India: Samsung follows; Xiaomi, OnePlus win big

India's tablet market saw a 46% YoY growth in Q3 2024, driven by the adoption of 5G tablets and premium devices. Apple led the market with a 34% share, followed by Samsung with 25%, while Xiaomi saw a significant 146% YoY growth.




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J&K ACB Probes Alleged Financial Misconduct in Mughal Road Project; Chief Engineer, Others Booked

ACB filed a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act following an investigation into irregularities in the construction of the Mughal Road. The case involves alleged collusion between a Chief Engineer and a construction company, leading to financial losses for the government.




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Scammed and exploited, she built an AI-driven app for immigrants like her

Immigrants face an enormous number of challenges and difficulties. In particular, without a local base of family or friends to depend on, new immigrants often find themselves in the dark about reliable information on essential services like housing, healthcare and banking. After being scammed and exploited, one immigrant founder decided to try to help other […]

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Aktiia trained AI on 11 billion data points of blood pressure, and now a clinically certified app is coming

As well as being a major cause of premature death worldwide, hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for stroke, coronary artery disease, and heart failure, and is a contributing factor to dementia. It also affects an estimated 1.3 billion people; up to 95% of cases are due to lifestyle […]

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Germany’s Klim raises $22M to take its regenerative farming platform international

Global food production generates at least a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, more than 80% of which comes from agriculture. But addressing that impact is easier said than done since there are simply so many moving parts to address. “Regenerative” farming is often touted as one way to make progress towards several sustainability goals, as it offers […]

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Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

The tech world took a major double take this year when a security startup called Wiz founded out of Israel just four years earlier became the subject of a record-breaking, $23 billion acquisition attempt by Google — an offer the startup boldly proceeded … to refuse. Really? Yes, really. We will be talking to Assaf Rappaport, […]

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Google brings new Gemini features and Wear OS 5 to Samsung devices

The search giant is updating its Gemini for Android app to be more suitable for foldables with the ability to use Gemini with overlay and split screen interfaces.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip 6 arrive with Galaxy AI and Google Gemini

At the heart of the features is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is the same system on a chip that powered the Galaxy S24.

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TechCrunch Minute: Unpacking Samsung Unpacked

It’s a big day in the Samsung universe. At Samsung’s Unpacked 2024 event, the company debuted new phones, headphones and even a wearable ring.  As expected, Samsung is emphasizing its Google-enabled AI features in these new phone models: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Not only are these phones thinner […]

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