Hackers were able to exploit a vulnerability in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSS) website, ‘hyderabadwater.gov.in,’ which is used by residents to pay their water bills online. They managed to spam Google News with links promoting gambling, redirecting users to an online betting platform. This type of attack, known as a Structured…
Analysts believe that Bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of the year due to President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory. Trump’s promises to support cryptocurrencies and create a regulatory framework favorable to Bitcoin are seen as positive factors. Other catalysts for a potential price increase include changes in leadership at the SEC, crypto-friendly regulations, and…
Overseas workers’ remittances to Pakistan increased by 23.9% to $3.1 billion in October 2024 compared to the same month last year. This surge in remittances is attributed to a stable exchange rate, growth in digital payment channels, and more workers moving abroad. Saudi Arabia was the largest contributor, followed by the UAE, the UK, and…
P.P. Divya, a former district panchayat president and CPI(M) leader, was granted bail in the investigation into the death of the ADM. The court considered her cooperation in the investigation and the argument that the ADM may have accepted bribes. The defense admitted that her speech at the farewell event could have been avoided. The…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have donated $10,000 to the family involved in a tragic car accident on their way to a game. Connor Barba, a young fan, was killed in the accident while his mother, Megan Barnett, was seriously injured. Baker Mayfield, the Bucs quarterback and Connor’s favorite player, expressed his condolences and plans to…
SUVs are the most popular cars in India right now, with Hyundai Creta leading the pack. Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Fronx also saw significant gains in sales during the festive month. Mahindra and Tata Motors also had multiple models on the top 10 list of SUVs sold in October. Despite some ups and downs, the…
Escorts Kubota reported a higher-than-expected profit in the second quarter, with a standalone net profit of 3.27 billion rupees. Revenue increased slightly to 24.76 billion rupees, while expenses also rose. Domestic sales improved by 0.3%, with strong growth in the agricultural machinery segment offsetting weaknesses in other areas. The company also benefited from a deferred…
The ancient city of Pompeii was buried in a volcanic eruption, preserving the last moments of its citizens in stone. Recent DNA evidence challenges previous interpretations of plaster casts made of their bodies, revealing that assumptions about relationships and identities were incorrect. Researchers extracted genetic material from skeletal remains to determine sex, ancestry, and relationships…
Jacob Hersant, a self-proclaimed Nazi, became the first person in Australia to be sentenced to prison for performing a Nazi salute. He was ordered to spend one month behind bars by a magistrate in Melbourne. Hersant was convicted of the offense after performing the salute outside a court in 2023. His lawyer argued that the…
Nissan Motor India experienced a surge in demand during the festive season in October 2024, with the New Nissan Magnite driving strong sales. The company reported 5,570 wholesale units dispatched, with domestic sales accounting for 3,121 units and exports making up 2,449 units. The Managing Director expressed gratitude for the positive response from customers and…