Volt Typhoon, identified as a state-sponsored Chinese hacking campaign, exploited a bug in Versa Networks products to breach US and Indian internet companies. The hackers targeted critical sectors like communications and power grids. Versa issued an emergency patch. US agencies urge stronger cybersecurity. China denies involvement, labeling the group as cybercriminals.
Prashant Kishor, on an indefinite hunger strike at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan over the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission exam question paper leak, defends a luxury vanity van, stating it fulfills practical needs during his fast. Kishor vows to continue his protest despite mounting pressure and an FIR lodged against him.
Meta will begin testing ads on its Threads microblogging service with a few companies in the U.S. and Japan, the company said in a blog post Friday.
Former India cricket stars including Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma celebrated 50 years of Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar shared memories of the inaugural match in 1975, expressing pride in the home ground. The event included cultural festivities, music, dance, and a laser show.
Virat Kohli’s performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy fell short of his usual standards, struggling with the Australian bowlers’ tactics. His average dipped to 32.29 over the last 40 tests. Although his on-field altercations added entertainment, experts Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist rated his overall impact at 7 and 7.5 out of 10 respectively.
MSNBC political analyst Molly Jong-Fast argued that Sen. JD Vance’s recently unearthed comments criticizing “childless” Democrats reveals his “racist” vision for America. During an appearance on “Morning Joe” on Tuesday, Jong-Fast was asked to respond to Vance’s “politically damaging” comments in light of a recent Pew survey that found a sharp uptick in U.S. adults…