After tech firms rushed to fix security flaws in chips that hackers can exploit, reports surfaced that Intel CEO Brian Krzanich sold off $24 million worth of stock and options last year after the chip-maker became aware of security bugs.


Intel CEO made $24 mn in stock sale before bug disclosure, company denies


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Security establishments have been put on high alert across India after a CRPF vehicle with Jammu and Kashmir registration was stolen from outside the staff camp of the paramilitary force here last week.


CRPF vehicle with J&K registration stolen


To safeguard its customers from potential security bugs in chips, Google has deployed a novel chip-level patch across its entire infrastructure, resulting in only minor declines in performance in most cases.


Google deploys patch for security flaws in chips


Title: The Beckoning Isle; Author: Abhay Narayan Sapru; Publisher: Wisdom Tree; Pages: 157; Price: Rs 245


A rivalry in the realistic setting of a forgotten war (Book Review)


The Defence Ministry on Thursday cleared procurement of P-8I Training Solution, which will help in training Indian Navy personnel who man the aircraft, and and the Low Intensity Conflict Electronic Warfare System (LICEWS), an official statement said.


Procurement of training system for Navy surveillance planes cleared


The government has sanctioned around 5,500 km of national highways and state roads for improvement of road connectivity in Maoist-hit areas in eight states, Parliament was informed on Thursday.


5,500 kms of roads approved in Maoist-affected areas: Minister


Global IT security firm Quick Heal's Security Labs on Thursday announced it has spotted an Android Banking Trojan that imitates more than 232 mobile apps, including those offered by Indian banks like SBI, HDFC, ICICI, IDBI and Axis, among others.


Android banking Trojan may target Indian banks' mobile apps: Quick Heal


Global tech firms on Thursday rushed to fix flaws that hackers can exploit to steal sensitive data from computing devices amid reports that there are two potential security bugs in Intel and other chip vendors' products.


Tech giants rush to fix 'serious' bugs in computer chips


With chip giant Intel confirming a potential security flaw in its chips that is vulnerable to hacking, cyber security experts on Thursday advised enterprises running businesses on Cloud to install available security patches without delay.


Patch fast to avoid chip security flaw if on Cloud: Experts


Hama (Syria), Jan 3 (IANS/AKI) A Russian military helicopter crashed near Hama in northwest Syria last week, killing both of its pilots, the Russia's Defence Ministry announced on Wednesday.


Two Russian pilots killed in military chopper crash in Syria


Rome, Jan 3 (IANS/AKI) African countries lying south of the Sahara are important for Italy's foreign policy, Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said on Wednesday as he began a three-day trip to Niger, Senegal and Guinea.


Sub-Saharan Africa a priority, says Italy


As India moves towards growing digitisation of the economy against the backdrop of rising cyber crime, a parliamentary committee has suggested that the government should expeditiously bring in a legislation on data privacy.


India should have law on data privacy: Parliamentary panel


A total of 84 Indian Army personnel died in combat, while 1,131 died in accidents and of other reasons, Parliament was told on Wednesday.


Indian Army saw over 1,000 non-combat casualties in 2017


A MiG-29K aircraft of the Indian Navy, on a routine training sortie, caught fire after it skidded off the runway in Dabolim International Airport here on Wednesday, officials said. The accident forced closure of the runway for an hour.


MiG skids and catches fire in Goa, runway shut for an hour


A MiG-29K aircraft caught fire after it skidded off the runway in Goa's Dabolim International Airport on Wednesday, after which the runway was closed for an hour, a senior airport official said.


MiG skids, catches fire in Goa, runway shut


A MiG-29K fighter on a training sortie veered off the runway at Dabolim aiport on Wednesday and caught fire but the pilot ejected safely, an Indian Navy spokesperson said.


MiG-29k catches fire at Goa airport


The government on Tuesday said that a Rs 10,000 cap on education fund paid to the children of armed forces martyrs was not being lifted, with Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre telling Parliament that the measure was accepted as part of 7th Pay Commission recommendations.


Education fee cap for martyr's children not being lifted: Government


As India marks 25 years of its partnership with Asean and in keeping with its Act East Policy, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will visit Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore from January 4-8, it was announced on Tuesday.


Sushma Swaraj to visit Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore


A 37-year-old former Army officer on Tuesday bludgeoned six persons, including two women, to death in just two hours in Haryana's Palwal district, police said. The accused has been arrested.


Mentally ill ex-Army officer bludgeons six to death (Lead, Changing dateline)


Actor Vishal Vashishtha, who is currently shooting for TV show "Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki" in Kolkata, is on a foodie trial in the city and relishing different cuisines.


Vishal goes on foodie trail in hometown (TV Snippets)


The Defence Ministry on Tuesday cleared two proposals to procure Barak Missiles from Israel and precision guided bombs for the Indian Air Force from Russia, together worth Rs 1,714 crore.

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