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chikankari or phulkari from Punjab. Kashmir is one of the most militarised zones in the world with both political and economic instability. Its papier maché, wood carving, pashmina, carpet-weaving, and aari, sozni and kashida embroideries have long been coveted by art enthusiasts around the world but little has been done to ensure that the benefits reach the artisans.

WazirX is exploring all options to restore its platform following a $230 million security breach. The exchange had previously suggested socializing or distributing the losses as part of its recovery plan but faced significant backlash from customers. «We will roll out other options too as we see fit. It will be a community first and based on the consensus of our users,» WazirX said in response to a query.

Maruti Suzuki India is anticipating a policy framework that supports all clean technologies, enabling the transition from petrol and diesel cars to vehicles with eco-friendly technologies, as stated by Chairman RC Bhargava. In his address to shareholders in the company's 2023-24 annual report, Bhargava emphasised that industrial growth relies on stable policies and a predictable work environment. He also expressed optimism that in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, the government will continue to focus on infrastructure development, maintaining fiscal discipline, controlling inflation, implementing reforms to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, and fostering trust in the private sector. «Some believe that your company has been slow to manufacture electric vehicles. We decided to adopt a more diversified approach to meeting national objectives and did not want to put all our eggs in one basket,» Bhargava wrote.

Major Sita Ashok Shelke, the sole female officer in her unit, has captured the admiration of many. The photo, showing her standing proudly on the newly-constructed Bailey Bridge in Chooralmala village, Wayanad, Kerala, has gone viral on social media, earning the praise of many including industrialist Anand Mahindra. The bridge, crucial for the region affected by recent landslides, was built by the Indian Army's Madras Engineering Group (MEG) in an impressive 31 hours. Major Shelke, hailing from Gadilgaon Village, Ahmed Nagar in Maharashtra, played a pivotal role in this accomplishment. Her leadership and relentless effort alongside her 70-member team overcame significant challenges, including massive debris and a rapidly flowing river. Anand Mahindra took to X (formerly Twitter) to commend Major Shelke, referring to her as the «Wonder Woman of Wayanad.» He tweeted, “There is no need for DC Super Heroes. We have them in real life out here.” The post resonated with many, reflecting widespread admiration for Major Shelke’s bravery and the Indian Army's commitment to the mission.

Yusuf Dikec, a Turkish shooter, has become a social media sensation thanks to his relaxed demeanor at the shooting range during the Paris Olympics. Dikec, a former officer in the Turkish Gendarmerie, a branch of Turkish Ministry of Interior responsible for the maintenance of the public order in areas that fall outside the jurisdiction of police forces, teamed up with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan to secure a silver medal in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event. His unorthodox style, including casual attire and a hand casually tucked into his pocket, has caught the attention of many online. Dikec's teammate, Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, has defended his casual style, noting that Dikec’s choice of regular glasses and minimal gear is a personal preference that works for him. She also expressed pride in his newfound fame and confirmed that the team is aiming for gold at the next Olympics in Los Angeles. «But at the same time, he's very warm to people close to him,» she said. «You can crack jokes with him, share anything with him.»

‘Worst experience’: User reveals what happened while buying Apple iPhone 15 on Amazon; social media post goes viralIn a latest release about vulnerabilities in Apple products, CERT-IN stated, "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an attacker to access sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service (DoS) and perform spoofing attacks on the targeted system."Apple iOS versions prior to 17.6 and iPadOS versions prior to 17.6Apple iOS versions prior to 16.7.9 and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.9Apple macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.6Apple macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.8Apple macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.6Apple watchOS versions prior to 10.6Apple tvOS versions prior to 17.6Apple visionOS versions prior to 1.3Apple Safari versions prior to 17.6CERT-In suggests that Apple has already fixed these problems in its latest security updates and thus urges the users to update to the appropriate security update in order to secure their device.Also Read | Apple rolls out AI-enhanced Developer Beta with new Safari summarize tool and improved Siri: ReportIn May CERT-In had issued a similar warning for Safari browser, Vision Pro, MacBooks and Apple Watch users, highlighting a vulnerability that could be exploited by a potential attacker. It had then said that these vulnerabilities exist for a number of reasons, including improper validation in Bluetooth, MediaRemote, Photos, Safari and Webkit components.

AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar alleged negligence in 'Asha Kiran,' a Delhi government-run shelter home for the 'intellectually retarded' and demanded action by Lieutenant General VK Saxena against the accused officials. After visiting the shelter home, AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar said, «We saw a lot of negligence inside. We interacted with the children. We demand that Delhi LG should take action against the officers involved in the matter.» The AAP MLA questioned why the shelter home was under an administrator who was arrested by the CBI in 2016 for taking a «bribe» and remained suspended for five years.

Tilak: The Empire’s Biggest Enemy, in a sense, completes the triumvirate of the three interrelated historical legacies that have shaped modern Maharashtra and dramatically impacted national life. As Tilak’s last major biography in English appeared perhaps half a century ago, this fresh evaluation of his political career is timely given the tectonic shifts that have since taken place in India’s pollical culture.

Kyiv has stepped up aerial attacks on Russian territory, saying it carries out the strikes in retaliation for the bombardments Ukraine has faced since Russia invaded more than two years ago. «Last night, drones from Ukraine's Security Service visited the Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region» that stored aircraft and guided aerial bombs, the source said.

Rajnath Singh on Saturday urged citizens to take part in 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign with the same zeal and enthusiasm as in the last two years to mark the Independence Day. He said this in a post on X and also shared a video. «On the call of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi > people from all over India have been participating in the #HarGharTiranga > campaign with great zeal and enthusiasm on the occasion of Independence Day for the last two years,» he said. «This time also you should hoist the national flag, the symbol of India's pride and honour, in your homes from August 9 to August 15 with great respect. All of you are also requested to hoist the 'tricolour' at your homes and also take a selfie and upload it on the www. harghartiranga.com > website. Along with participating in this campaign yourself, inspire others to join it as well,» the minister wrote on the social media platform.

Paris Olympics at the halfway mark have brought the world «The Pommel Horse Guy, » a rugby star and social media sensation who wants to be on the reality shows «Love Island» and «The Real John Wick» in the form of a 51-year-old Turkish shooter. These Olympics have been full of memorable moments since the dazzling opening ceremony: the Seine River was too dirty for the triathlon swim to go off as scheduled, a gender controversy has emerged in women's boxing, and Leon Marchand led France with four golds in four swimming events, and of course, Simone Biles has dazzled while winning two gold medals with more still up for her taking. Here's a look at some memorable moments at the halfway point of the 2024 Olympics:

The event, which was meant to welcome the prisoners released by Russia, quickly went viral on social media. Many observers called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment. One comment read, «Where is Joe Biden going? The passengers on this plane have already disembarked.» Here's the video.

South Korea called it quits? Rumours of pop diva IU and her actor boyfriend Lee Jong Suk heading for Splitsvilla spread like wildfire after a post speculated that the pair had parted ways. The speculation was largely fuelled by the fact that both the ‘Pinocchio’ star and the ‘Good Day’ hitmaker had not appeared together in public for a long while. Despite the post suggesting that whispers of a potential breakup had been circulating, fans remain confident that the couple is «still going strong.» The Pinocchio star and the Korean soloist have been publicly dating for almost a year.

Manu Bhaker on Saturday said she was a bit nervous during the 25m sports pistol final as she finished fourth to miss out on an unprecedented third individual medal at the Olympics here on Saturday. «I got like really nervous about it, but again, I was trying my best to keep calm and to just try to do my best. But that was not enough,» Manu said after the event. The 22-year-old had earlier bagged two bronze medals, in women's 10m air pistol and 10m air pistol mixed team event partnering Sarabjot Singh.

Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) has cautioned its customers about an ongoing scam in the bank's name. The bank said that it is important for you to know about the scam to keep your money safe from the scamsters. This scam (APK file scam) starts with you receiving a fake message supposedly from the bank informing that your bank account will be blocked due to a KYC update. However, in reality, no such message has ever been sent by the bank, and neither is your KYC going to expire. «They are asking customers to download APK files loaded with malware to steal account and personal information,» Punjab and Sind Bank said in the notice. So how exactly does the scam happen? And what false narratives do the fraudsters create to lure you into following their call to action? Read below to know more about this and be alert.

Turkey’s communications authority has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram

Huntington Private Bank chief economist Olu Omodunbi says the jobs report shows a slowing in the labor market on 'The Claman Countdown.'

TikTok and parent company ByteDance for failing to protect children's privacy on the social media app as the Biden administration continues its crackdown on the social media site. The government said TikTok violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act that requires services aimed at children to obtain parental consent to collect personal information from users under age 13. The Chinese-owned short-video platform boasts around 170 million U.S. users, and is currently fighting a new law that would force ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.

IRL, a social networking platform that assists Gen Z users in locating real-world events, has raised $170 million from investors, including SoftBank. IRL was promoted as a cutting-edge substitute for Facebook Groups, with substantial user participation. But last year, the app was taken down due to the discovery that the majority of its user base was fraudulent, which prompted SoftBank to file a different case.

Taylor Swift has not yet indicated whether she would support Democrat presumptive nominee Kamala Harris, but her fans have come out in the open and backed the first black vice president of the country. They have set up a group called 'Swifties for Kamala', which has taken the shape of a movement with hundreds of thousands of people joining it and dominating the social media space. It started when Texas college student Emerald Medrano took to X and wrote in a post that he feels like U.S swifties should mass organize and help campaign for Kamala Harris and spread how horrendous Project 2025 would be.

MUMBAI: India's markets regulator has devised a seven-point plan to regulate the growing tribe of financial influencers, said Kamlesh Varshney, full-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), at the FICCI's 21st Annual Capital Markets Conference (CAPAM) on Friday.