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The Times of India Climate activist Wangchuk says Ladakh statehood stir will resume if govt doesn't call for talks

Educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk announced a potential 28-day fast from August 15 if the government does not engage in talks regarding Ladakh statehood. The Apex Body, Leh (ABL), and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) presented demands to PM Narendra Modi, focusing on ecological protection and governance issues. Previous protests and fasts have highlighted these concerns.

The Times of India Google fixes this ‘dangerous’ security flaw: All details

Google resolved a security flaw that allowed hackers to bypass their Email Verification for Google Workspace accounts, potentially accessing third-party services. The malicious activity was identified within the last few weeks, and the issue was fixed within 72 hours. Google has since added extra detection measures to prevent such authentication bypasses in the future.

The Times of India Manu Bhaker ends 12-year wait for shooting in Paris

A resilient Manu Bhaker ended India's 12-year wait for a shooting medal in the Olympics by becoming the first markswoman from the country to finish on the podium with a bronze in the 10m air pistol event of the Paris Games on Sunday. The last time India won medals at the Olympics was in 2012 London edition when rapid-fire pistol shooter Vijay Kumar and 10m air rifle marksman Gagan Narang clinched bronze. Indian shooting endured two Olympics without a medal before the 22-year-old Manu fought hard to get the bronze with a score of 221.7.

The Times of India 'Manipur before or after Ukraine?': Congress takes swipe at PM Modi

Congress raised concerns about whether Manipur's violence was discussed in a meeting between CM Biren Singh and PM Modi, amid reports of Modi's planned Ukraine visit. Biren Singh attended important meetings in Delhi as Manipur faces deadly clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities, leading to significant casualties and displacement.

The Times of India 'Not about crass songs': Ravi Kishan introduces bill for official status to Bhojpuri

Ravi Kishan, Bhojpuri superstar and BJP MP, introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to include Bhojpuri in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Kishan emphasized Bhojpuri's rich cultural heritage, literature, and its significant global speaker base. The bill also acknowledged contributions from eminent Bhojpuri writers and the language's influence on Hindi literature.

The Times of India 'Narrative based on falsehood': Sitharaman calls Mamata's 'mic off' claim 'unfortunate'

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claim that her microphone was muted during a Niti Aayog meeting in the national capital on Saturday. Rebuffing the TMC leader's allegation that her "microphone was switched off after five minutes," the Union minister labeled the charge as "completely false." Sitharaman criticised the Bengal chief minister for constructing a narrative based on "falsehood" and called it "unfortunate."

The Times of India Here’s what you should do if your Telegram account is hacked

Telegram had revealed that its robust protection isn't foolproof. Users observed anomalies, such as unfamiliar messages, changes in profiles, and unauthorized devices. Key steps included enabling two-factor authentication, updating passwords, and reviewing account activities. Users were advised to scan for malware and report serious compromises to Telegram support. Proper precautions can mitigate risks and safeguard personal information.

The Times of India Putin threatens to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if US ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened on Sunday that Russia could resume the production of intermediate-range nuclear missiles if the US deployed long-range missiles in Germany. He warned that such actions from the US might trigger a Cold War-style missile crisis. This statement followed the US announcement to deploy long-range fire capabilities in Germany by 2026, aiming to reinforce NATO and European defense.

The Times of India Olympics 2024: French cybercrimes team called in to 'protect' Israeli athletes

French authorities responded to cyberattacks leaking sensitive data on Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics. Details like blood test results and military status were exposed. Israel's Foreign Minister raised concerns about potential threats, attributing them to Iran-backed groups. In response, France deployed 18,000 troops to ensure security during the games.

The Times of India WhatsApp shut down in India: IT minister says ‘the company has not…’

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that WhatsApp and Meta have not notified the government about plans to shut down services in India. This comes despite concerns over compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000. Earlier, WhatsApp had indicated it would cease operations in India if forced to break encryption, which it argues violates user privacy.