New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): WhatsApp has reportedly fixed a bug that allowed hackers to remotely install WhatsApp on phones.The vulnerability, documented on Facebook, describes the vulnerability in WhatsApp's Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) stack that allowed the caller to allow the installation of commercial-grade spyware on the target number whether the call was answered or not, TechCrunch explained.The detected spyware was Israel-based NSO Group's Pegasus, which is licensed to governments looking to infect targets of investigations. WhatsApp has closed the loophole that affected Android, iOS, Windows, and Tizen. >
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), May 15 (ANI): Naxals set ablaze three Haiwa trucks and a poclain machine in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada on Tuesday. These were used for the construction work. The incident happened near Kirandul Police Station area.
Hyderabad, May 15 (ANI): As Ramadan season has started, Hyderabad is lit up with 'Haleem' food joints. 'Haleem' is a famous Arabian dish. It was introduced in the Mughal period by foreign migrants. The preparation of Haleem is a long process and needs best quality meat. People from all over India visit Hyderabad to taste scrumptious 'Hyderabadi Haleem' during Ramadan.
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): A minor girl was allegedly raped by a 40-yr-old man in UP's Moradabad on Tuesday. The area comes under Majhola Police Station limits. A FIR has been registered and accused is arrested. Further investigation is underway. A police official said, "Medical examination of the girl is being done and accused has been arrested. FIR registered on the basis of statement by girl's family. Further action will be taken."
Sundargram (Odisha), May 15 (ANI): A care center for abandoned, rescued, stray animals and birds was damaged due to 'Cyclone Fani'. Now, the reconstruction of the care center is in full swing. Animal lovers across India supported the center. The founder of Animal Welfare Trust Ekamra Purabi Patra said, "During cyclone, we tried to evacuate them but couldn't find a place. We shifted them here but the roof collapsed. A cat died due to hypothermia and a dog is still missing. We have pasted posters of him. People supported us a lot and re-construction is going on. Animal lovers across India supported us. It was a nightmare. At one point, we thought they won't survive this." 'Fani' hit several parts of Odisha on May 03.
New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): In a first in the history of Delhi University's St Stephen's College, its panel to interview students for undergraduate admissions this year will include one member of the college's Supreme Council, which comprises of six members of the Church of North India (CNI). The decision taken in a meeting of college's Staff Council has irked college teachers, who have condemned the decision calling it as "illegal and unacademic". According to teachers, the decision is in violation of the college's constitution, which categorically states that the supreme council shall have no jurisdiction in the administration of the college. The teachers also said that in the meeting of the Governing Body held on March 14, no such decision had been announced by Principal John Varghese. Professor Nandita Narain told ANI that the decision will diminish the merit of admissions. In view of the above-mentioned contentions, the teachers have urged authorities to withdraw the decision. Highli
New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): People are almost twice more likely to identify signs of postnatal depression in women than in men, recent findings suggest.The involved 406 British adults aged between 18 to 70. The participants were presented with case studies of a man and a woman both displaying symptoms of postnatal depression, a mental health issue which affects as many as 13% of new parents.This study, published in the Journal of Mental Health, found that participants of both sexes were less likely to say that there was something wrong with the male (76%) compared to the female (97%).Of the participants who did identify a problem, they were significantly more likely to diagnose postnatal depression in the female case study than the male case study. The study found that 90% of participants correctly described the female case study as suffering from postnatal depression but only 46% said the male had postnatal depression.The participants commonly believed that the man was suffering from str
Bathinda (Punjab), May 14 (ANI): Congress leader and Finance Minister in the Punjab government, Manpreet Badal, on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling himself 'India's lion', and said the latter was instead a 'circus ka sher (circus lion)." Badal also slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its 'poor' governance at the centre and said the ruling party failed to live up to the hopes of the people.
Chandigarh, May 14 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Chandigarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "During elections, all big events including IPL and religious festivals like Navratre, Ramnavmi, Hanuman Jayanti, and Easter Ramzan went on uninterrupted. We even successfully dealt with a big cyclone. Why could such events not be carried out in the past during elections? >
Chandigarh, May 14 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Chandigarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his stance against terrorism and said, "Modi adopted the security doctrine to go to hit inside the territory from where the terror emanates. Opposition could not digest it. Not only this, they questioned the capability to shoot down satellites in space. Their track record on national security is abysmal."
Kolkata, May 14 (ANI): Clashes turned violent as chaos erupted during Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata. According to BJP workers, college students affiliated with the TMC and CP I(M) threw stones and bricks at them during Shah's roadshow.
Kolkata, May 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah held a roadshow in Kolkata today. Swarm of BJP supporters turned up for massive rally. Performances were put up to greet the leader in West Bengal's capital. He was accompanied by West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh and Mukul Roy. Kolkata will go to polls in the seventh phase on May 19. The results of the elections will be declared on May 23.
Pathankot (Punjab), May 14 (ANI): Congress General Secretary of UP (East), Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a roadshow in Punjab's Pathankot today. All 13 seats of Punjab will go to polls in the seventh phase on May 19. She was accompanied by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh. A group of people also protested against Sam Pitroda's comment on 1984 Sikh riots during the roadshow.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 14 (ANI): CRPF Havaldar Iqbal Singh deployed in Srinagar feeds his lunch to a paralytic child. He has been awarded with DG's Disc and Commendation Certificate for his act. He drove vehicle in the CRPF convoy on Feb 14 at the time of Pulwama terrorist attack. Dvr Iqbal Singh of 49 Battalion CRPF was deployed for Law and Order Duty at Nawakadal, Downtown, Srinagar. While he was having his lunch, he saw a kid who was hungry. He gave his food to the kid only to realize later that the kid was paralytic and was unable to eat by himself. So Iqbal Singh fed the kid with his hands. Iqbal Singh played a crucial role in saving the lives of many CRPF personnel injured in the attack.
Bathinda (Punjab), May 14 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Punjab's Bathinda on Tuesday, Congress General Secretary from Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi said, "When the entire Punjab was fighting for country's independence, RSS people were doing 'chamchagiri' (flattery) of Britishers, they never fought in the independence movement."
Hyderabad, May 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "The person who killed Mahatma Gandhi, we should call him Mahatma or Rakshasa, terrorist or assassin? The one whose role was as a conspirator was proved in Kapur commission report, you would call him a great man or 'neech'? We would have to call them terrorists."
Guwahati (Assam), May 14 (ANI): Railway Protection Force (RPF) on Tuesday arrested five Rohingyas including a woman from the Guwahati Railway Station. The arrested were identified as Makakmyayum Sahenas, Md Zubar, Md Kamal Hussain, Nurul Hakim and Md Kalimula. Further investigation is underway.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 14 (ANI): While addressing the media in Chennai on his meeting with TRS leader and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin said, "He (Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao) did not come to Tamil Nadu to form fronts. He came to visit temples. He wanted to meet me. It was a courtesy visit." Stalin further added, "I don't think there is a chance for a third front. But it will be known only after results on May 23".
Ujjain (MP), May 14 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Tuesday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "I will show you clearly, look at these forms. Congress Party waived off farm loans of Shivraj Singh Chouhan's family members, but he is spreading lies to Madhya Pradesh that farm loans were not waived off." Earlier former Madhya Pradesh CM had claimed that Kamal Nath is lying over farmers' loan waiver.
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), May 14 (ANI): After agriculture, youths of J-K's Udhampur are attracting towards apiculture. Apiculture becomes ray of hope for unemployed youths of Udhampur district. A youth from Udhampur district's Sudh Mahadev area established his bee keeping farm at his native village Kambal Danga and running that successfully from last five years. Sunil Sharma started his work with 30 boxes and now he has 150 boxes which were provided by the Department of Apiculture on subsidy. He now earns Rs 1.50 lakhs per annum by selling honey. While speaking to ANI, Assistant of Apiculture Development in Udhampur, Vinod Gupta said, "Our apiculture department is a good source of generating income for uneducated and unemployed youth in Udhampur. Youth can connect with us and generate their income from this field." Meanwhile, apiculture farmer Sunil Sharma said, "Scheme of J-K government is very good and initially I took training from them. After getting , I took 30 boxes from them