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Kaspersky on Tuesday said 34 per cent of users in India were targeted by local threats in 2023, and that its products detected and blocked 74.3 million local incidents. These statistics represent the malicious programmes found directly on users' computers or removable media connected to them (flash drives, camera memory cards, phones, external hard drives) or that initially made their way onto the computer in non-open form (that is, programmes in complex installers or encrypted files). According to the latest report of Kaspersky, 34 per cent of users in India were targeted by local threats in the year 2023.

We work too fast and burn out. Or we procrastinate and get too little done, too late. Or we jump from task to task instead of focusing on one job and doing it well.

₹1,280 against the previous close of ₹1,331.20 and soon fell 4.7 per cent to hit the low of ₹1,268. Around 9:30 am, the stock traded 2.73 per cent lower at ₹1,294.90 on NSE. Whirlpool of India's promoter, Whirlpool Mauritius Ltd, will sell a 24 per cent stake worth $451 million ( ₹3,745 crore) in the company through a block deal on Tuesday, as per a term sheet reviewed by Mint.

PM Modi to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Feb 20, to initiate 'Viksit Bharat' plans Established at a cost of over 1660 crore and in an area spanning over 227 acres, the hospital is equipped with facilities like 720 beds, a Medical College with 125 seats, Nursing College with 60 seats, AYUSH Block with 30 beds, residential accommodation for faculty and staff, hostel accommodation for UG and PG students, a night Shelter, Guest House, Auditorium, Shopping Complex, etc. The state-of-the-art hospital will provide high-quality patient care services in 18 Specialities and 17 Super Specialities including Cardiology, Gastro-enterology, Nephrology, Urology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Endocrinology, Burns and Plastic Surgery.

JSW Steel: The steelmaker is in talks to pick up a 20% stake in Australia’s Blackwater coal mine from Whitehaven Coal for around $1 billion, said two people aware of the discussions. The companies are yet to decide on the final valuation.

debt aggregator Acre Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) has put Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals on the block less than a year after taking over the ₹3,858 crore debt of the company. Acre is seeking ₹1,600 crore from bidders — double the ₹811 crore it paid to a seven-bank consortium in March last year, documents accessed by ET showed. The bidding will begin later this week. In a sale notice, Acre ARC said that it plans to sell Nagarjuna as a composite asset including the Kakinada urea plant and three other units. That will include movable fixed assets, plant and machinery and other accessories of the company.

₹1230 per share, representing a 7.6 percent discount from Monday's closing price, with plans to finalize the transaction by Wednesday. Also read: JSW Steel eyes stake worth $1 bn in Australia’s Blackwater coal mine The company aims to reduce its debt burden, as indicated in a U.S filing from November. Goldman Sachs is providing advisory services for the deal, as per the term sheet disclosed.

Hundreds of tractors have blocked a lane in downtown Prague in a farmers protest over European Union agriculture policies and what they say are unfair practises

Whirlpool of India's foreign promoter, Whirlpool Corporation, is looking to sell up to 24% stake in the company through block deals in a transaction worth around $450 million, according to news reports. The floor price for the sale has been set at Rs 1,230 a share, which is at a discount of nearly 8% to the current market price of the stock. On Monday, Whirlpool shares closed nearly flat on the BSE at Rs 1,332.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has highlighted the advantages of implementing Verkle Trees within Ethereum’s staking protocol.

Sensex extended gains for the fifth straight session, with the latter ending at a fresh record high in a volatile market on Monday, led by financials, auto and energy stocks. The BSE benchmark Sensex rose 282 points or 0.39% to settle at 72,708. The broader NSE Nifty surged 81 points or 0.37% to end at 22,122.

Bitcoin halving, often referred to as the «halvening,» is a significant event in the world of cryptocurrency. It is a pre-programmed event that occurs approximately every four years, and its implications are crucial for Bitcoin investors, miners, and enthusiasts alike.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said a «serious constitutional crisis» has arisen in the national capital as officers are saying they will not work because of alleged «threats and pressure» from the BJP. This problem stems from Delhi not enjoying full statehood and the real power lies with the central government, which is led by a different party, and «that other party does not want that the elected government (of Delhi) does its work», he said during his address in the Delhi Assembly. Kejriwal also said the one-time settlement scheme to rectify water bills is being «obstructed» by some officers. The chief minister alleged that the officers are being threatened to block the one-time settlement scheme for correcting water bills because of pressure from the BJP.

Hamas, and envisions a wider resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas' demands “delusional" and rejected US and international calls for a pathway to Palestinian statehood.

As Ethereum (ETH) introduced the Geth Upgrade release, Solana (SOL) faced a major outage in block production. However, both coins show steady growth in the crypto market.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released a vibrant image captured by the NASA, European Space Agency (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope showcasing a bustling star-forming region. The focal point of the image, identified as IRAS 16562-3959, is nestled within the Milky Way galaxy approximately 5,900 light-years away in the Scorpius constellation, as stated in the official release.

The two sides — ministers and farmer leaders — had met earlier on February 8, 12 and 15 but talks remained inconclusive. Besides loan waiver and a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP), farmers of the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, which entered is sixth day on Sunday, are also demanding implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pension for farmers and farm labourers, and withdrawal of police cases.

CBI) took legal action against the airing of a documentary series focusing on Indrani Mukerjea, the main accused in the infamous Sheena Bora murder case. Titled 'The Indrani Mukerjea Story: The Buried Truth,' the series explores the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and subsequent murder of 25-year-old Sheena Bora. Scheduled to debut on Netflix on February 23, the series has raised concerns regarding its potential impact on the ongoing trial.

South Eastern Railways said that the 20828 Humsafar Express, operating from Santragachi to Jabalpur via Tatanagar, will not run on February 21 due to the construction of a third line between Anuppur and New Katni stations on the Ghunghuti section of Bilaspur. According to reports, the cancellation of the down train will extend to February 22 as well.

Ukraine to be held up by political brinksmanship, Vice President Kamala Harris said Saturday, as wrangling in Congress blocks $60 billion worth of military backing. «As it relates to our support for Ukraine, we must be unwavering and we cannot play political games,» she said, next to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference.

Saturday, February 17th, 2024 – Global MMA legend Michael Bisping has signed a sponsorship deal with the fast-growing top-tier crypto casino Lucky Block .  The tie-up between the Mixed Martial Arts and UFC superstar and the premium sportsbook and casino entertainment platform is a win-win for Bisping fans and Lucky Block’s swelling customer base of highly engaged players. This deal secures opportunities for both parties by leveraging the valuable synergies present in the colliding worlds of sports and online gaming. Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.