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Apple iTune exists due to improper checks in a component called 'CoreMedia', which could be exploited by hackers by sending a specially crafted request. The vulnerability affects users of Apple iTunes on Windows prior to version 12.13.2. Explaining the issue via a report, CERT stated, “This vulnerability exists in Apple Product due to improper checks in CoreMedia component.

Also Read: Google layoffs: It is about taking the time to do it correctly and well, says CEO Sundar Pichai On the other hand, Google Nest easily answered questions related to Nakba. The AI described Nakba as an “ethnic cleansing of Palestinians." "Google Nest can't answer questions about the Holocaust and Jews. "Coincidental error" or deliberate on the part of their software engineers," wrote a social media user on X while sharing the viral video.

Also read | Cryptocurrencies are rallying again, but concerns remain The lack of regulation, however, places investors heavily at risk in this type of instrument. This risk is on top of the massive price volatility of crypto and the risk of hacking associated with it. An investor needs to register on the BitSave app, complete the customer verification requirements, and then deposit an amount in rupees via UPI, which will immediately be converted to USDT, which is also known as Tether, a cryptocurrency stablecoin, where the value of a digital asset is pegged to something like a fiat currency, in this case the US dollar.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Ahead of the fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is optimistic about his government winning a record third term in power. In an interview with Hindustan Times’ R Sukumar, Shishir Gupta, and Sunetra Choudhury, Modi elaborated on his government's accomplishments and visions for India's future. He also shared his party's agenda if they win the general elections.

Chennai Super Kings last month, Rohit Sharma has looked out of form. In his last 7 innings, the former MI captain has only reached double figures twice, with a highest score of 36 against Punjab Kings. Moreover, Rohit's 19-run knock against KKR came at a strike rate of less than a run a ball as his team chased down a total of 158 in 16 overs.

gold loan market for raising funds, said CA Krishnan R, director & CEO of Unimoni Financial Services. «Though our major customers are farmers who avail loans during harvest season and close the loan when the harvesting season is over. We also have customers from retail traders, salaried middle class, self-employed and micro enterprises. Individual consumers are increasingly opting for gold loans to meet their needs, i.e. education, weddings, and medical expenses. Small businesses too have been showing increased interest in gold loans, as a secure means of raising working capital,» Krishnan said. He said that the upward trend in gold prices is also makes lenders’ portfolios safer because they can keep good loan-to-value ratios. Also, there has always been an affection for owning gold as part of our culture and coupled with increasing accessibility to gold loan services, sustains demand across diverse demographic segments. Additionally, going digital streamlines loan processes making them convenient besides reducing lenders’ operational costs while at it. All these reasons make India have a very strong gold loan market.

Jewellers from South India like Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Bhima Jewellers and Kalyan Jewellers have witnessed good demand during this year's Akshay Tritiya, which was on May 10. Malabar Gold and Diamonds sold gold jewellery worth Rs. 1361 crore on Akshaya Tritiya this year, marking a 39 percent increase in sales over last year. Malabar Group chairman MP Ahammed said that high sales show that there has been no decline in people's response to gold, and the company maintains a great position as a responsible jeweller. «The company collects only responsibly mined gold and diamonds from legitimate sources. It transforms them into jewellery with no loss of purity. The brand ensures ethical, transparent, and professional business practices while maintaining its status as a responsible jeweller,» he said. In its business update sent to BSE and NSE, Kalyan Jewellers said «We have been witnessing continued robust momentum in footfalls and revenue from the beginning of the current financial year. This traction has continued during Akshaya Tritiya, registering strong footfalls from existing as well as new customers across all the markets in India and Middle East resulting in robust retail revenue growth across gold and studded segments.»

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh): Considered a stronghold of the Samajwadi Party, Kannauj is set for a fierce battle between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and the Bharatiya Janata Party's incumbent MP and perfume trader, Subrat Pathak. Kannauj seat has been considered a stronghold of the Samajwadi Party since 1998, but the seat witnessed a significant shift in the 2019 election when BJP's Subrat Pathak managed to secure victory. Kannauj known as the 'perfume capital of India' will go to polls in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha election on May 13. The counting of the votes will take place on June 4.

equities in the first 10 days of the month owing to general election and the uncertainty surrounding its outcome coupled with expensive valuations and profit booking. This was way higher than a net withdrawal of Rs 8,700 crore in the entire April on concerns over a tweak in India's tax treaty with Mauritius and a sustained rise in US bond yields. Before that, FPIs made a net investment of Rs 35,098 crore in March and Rs 1,539 crore in February. Looking ahead, post-general elections, corporate India's strong financial performance in Q4 FY24 is anticipated to be rewarded.

Ladakh military standoff entered its fifth year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India hopes for a resolution of the remaining issues with China and asserted that a return to normal bilateral ties hinges on peace and tranquillity at the border. In an exclusive interview to PTI, he said the remaining issues mainly pertained to "patrolling rights" and «patrolling abilities». Specifically asked when a resolution to the row can be expected in the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks to Newsweek magazine last month, Jaishankar said he only provided a «big picture» viewpoint on the matter. «We would hope that there is a resolution of the remaining issues out there. These issues mainly pertain to patrolling rights and patrolling abilities there,» he said.

Gautam Adani-led group's flagship firm that has interests spanning from new energy to airports and data centres, plans to spend ₹80,000 crore across businesses in the current financial year, a senior company executive said. A bulk of the capital expenditure planned for 2024-25 (April 2024 to March 2025) fiscal will be on new energy businesses and airports, said Saurabh Shah, deputy chief financial officer, at an analyst call, transcript of which was released by the company.

rainfall spell accompanied by thunderstorms in various districts of Rajasthan on Sunday. According to an official release, the weather centre in Jaipur has issued a yellow alert for rainfall in 27 districts across the state, including Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Kota, Pratapgarh, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur, Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, and Nagaur.

Asaduddin Owaisi is up against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Madhavi Latha from the seat. The saffron party has for the first time fielded a women candidate from the Hyderabad seat. The Congress has fielded Mohammad Waliullah Sameer while the BRS has fielded Gaddam Srinivas Yadav from the Hyderabad seat in 2024.

Iran-based Houthi rebels launch drone attack on 4 ships in Indian Ocean, Red Sea He reiterated that in 2019, saying that building and stockpiling nuclear bombs was "wrong and using it is haram", or religiously forbidden. But Iran's then-intelligence minister said in 2021 that Western pressure could push Tehran towards nuclear weapons.

Ramanujacharya Jayanti commemorates the birth anniversary of Ramanujacharya, a revered philosopher and thinker. The day holds significant religious importance in Hinduism, particularly in South India. This year marks the 1007th birth anniversary of Ramanujacharya. According to Drik Panchang, Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti falls on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, which is on May 12, 2024.

Lok Sabha constituency Visakhapatnam is one of the twenty-five Lok Sabha constituencies of Andhra Pradesh. It will go to polls on May 13. The results will be declared on June 4. Ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP's) candidate Botsa Jhansi Lakshmi faces a tough battle in Visakhapatnam against Telugu Desam Party's Sri Bharat and Congress's P Sathyanarayana Reddy. Botsa Lakshmi is the wife of the State Education Minister and YSRCP senior leader, Botsa Satyanarayana.

Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has approved the applications of offshore cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Kucoin to register them as Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to trading in India, a top government official said. Kucoin paid a penalty of Rs 35.5 lakh for past non-compliances and the ban on its websites has been lifted. Meanwhile, Binance's quantum of liabilities is still being computed, he said.

Virender Sehwag and Irfan Pathan have also raised doubts about Rohit's batting form and tactics. Sharing his concerns about Rohit Sharma's form in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pathan wrote, “Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma’s form is a big worry for Mumbai and Indians.

₹31,999. At this price, the Realme GT 6T would compete with many top phones in the segment including the Moto Edge 50 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ Realme GT 6T specifications: Realme GT 6T is likely to be a rebranded version of the Realme GT Neo 6 SE that was launched in China last month.

₹6,000 crore amid ongoing general elections in the country. Also read: Indegene IPO: What does GMP signal ahead of share listing on Monday? “What's noteworthy is the robust domestic inflow, particularly with retail investors showing keen interest in equity markets. This surge in retail participation is empowering issuers to confidently launch IPOs in May," said Mahavir Lunawat, Managing Director, Pantomath Capital Advisors Pvt.

‘Can change friends, not...’: Omar on Shankar Aiyar's ‘respect Pak’ remark "An effort to bring down LoC tensions with Pakistan so that more attention could be focused on the LAC (and China challenges beyond)," the expert said. He called the routine bashing of Pakistan performative.