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Finra has issued a cybersecurity alert to its member firms warning of an ongoing phishing campaign that impersonates two key members of the organization’s leadership.

ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Ravi Shastri lends support to Hardik Pandya after Mumbai Indians' third loss, says, 'just be patient...' Following the video was shared on social media, netizens were quick to react on it. Dev too to X and wrote “Rohit Sharma told the cameraman to turn off recording when he visited temple .

Preity G Zinta said that Shashank Singh has her respect for backing himself during tough times. “Today seems like the perfect day to finally talk about things that were said in the past about us at the auction. A lot of people in similar situations would have lost confidence, buckled under pressure or become de-motivated …….

₹1 lakh annually in cash transfers to the poor, and address the twin challenges of joblessness and inflation. A ‘Mahalakshmi scheme’ – the centrepiece of a broad five-year programme of social justice -- will provide ₹1 lakh per year to every poor Indian family as an unconditional cash transfer, India's main party of Opposition said in its manifesto, 'Nyay Patra', launched on Friday.

There’s a funny thing that happens in a nation’s thoughts. At some point everyone knows something is true, and talks about it with each other. The truth becomes a cliché before it becomes actionable.

Lok Sabha elections. Navrattan Group founder Himansh Verma, recognizing the crucial role of democracy in shaping the nation's future, appealed to voters to actively engage in the electoral process. Verma emphasized the significance of electoral participation in bolstering India's democratic framework. He stressed the role of elected representatives in formulating policies that drive economic growth, foster innovation, and tackle societal issues. Moreover, he highlighted the importance of voters critically assessing the agendas and commitments presented by political parties and candidates. Verma encouraged voters to prioritize concerns such as job creation, economic stability, social equity, and environmental preservation when making their electoral decisions.

While Kangana Ranaut's factually incorrect remarks have ignited a flurry of memes on social media, they have also shed light on a lesser-known historical event: when Bose declared India's independence and proclaimed himself head of state. The freedom fighter, popularly known as Netaji, established a government of Azad Hind (Free India) in Singapore on October 21, 1943. Subhas Chandra Bose declared himself as the Prime Minister, the Head of State, and the Minister of War, announcing World War II.

«India's export trade expansion has been impressive in spite of global challenges in 2023,» the official said. India's merchandise exports have recorded healthy growth in European nations like Romania, Czech Republic, Montenegro, Finland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Luxemburg, Iceland, Ireland, and Austria.

Congress manifesto, raising questions about the seriousness and authenticity of the document. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi highlighted the incongruity, stating, «Recently the social media chairperson said she was not aware who was handling her social media account. At least the party should know who was making their manifesto at least.» Trivedi emphasized that one of the images used in the Environment section of the manifesto was traced back to Thailand, which he claimed to be a favorite destination of Rahul Gandhi, a prominent figure within the Congress party.

Your credit score, or CIBIL score, is influenced by a slew of factors that are related to your credit history and financial behaviour. At the same time, it is not influenced by any of the other factors such as your marital status, or salary or employment status, or whether you have an insurance policy or not.

Alia Bhatt. The advertisement, showcasing Bhatt in Gucci attire, has garnered significant attention, particularly on social media platforms. The image, initially shared on Reddit and Instagram by user Anabibazon_, features Bhatt in a stylish blue shirt complemented by sleek sunglasses, embodying the essence of Gucci's fashion aesthetics.

Xcelerate, a Singapore-based GRC and ESG investment platform, has acquired a strategic equity stake in Stirrup Communication, India's leading stakeholder communications consultancy, for an undisclosed amount, sources familiar with the transaction said. Stirrup Communication, boasting a current clientele of more than 250, ranging from the Tata Group to the Birla Group, specializes in ESG communications and corporate reporting. Founded by Arvind Agrawal, Stirrup previously operated under AICL Communications Limited (AICL) before transitioning to its current identity. The company has been active in corporate reporting and stakeholder communications for over 17 years, pioneering Integrated Reporting, Sustainability Reporting, and ESG Communication. It has served as a consulting partner for over half of the integrated reports published in India. As part of the acquisition, K V Ramakrishna, former CEO of Kotak Private Equity, and KV Ramanand, CEO of XLSure India, will join the board of Stirrup. Founder Arvind Agrawal will continue to lead the company and report to the board, added another source.

suicide bomber set off his explosives late on Thursday in northwestern Syria, killing the co-founder of the country's main al-Qaida-linked group that controls much of the northwest, a war monitor said. Some activists disputed the source of the explosion, saying instead that a remotely detonated bomb killed Abu Maria al-Qahtani, whose real name was Maysara al-Jubouri. Al-Qahtani co-founded the Nusra Front in Syria, a militant group that later renamed itself Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and claimed it had severed ties with al-Qaida. The conflicting accounts could not immediately be reconciled. According to the Britain-based Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor with a network of activists on the ground, the bomber entered al-Qahtani's guesthouse in the town of Sarmada in Idlib province late in the evening and detonated his explosives.

IPL season so far. Fans do remember that Shashank was accidentally bought by Preity Zinta’s franchise during the IPL Mini Auction in December 2023. They mistook him for another player.

Politics or films? Kangana Ranaut ready to work full time if… Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Vinay Mishra took a dig at Kangana on the X platform, saying her a "graduate in Quantum History". "Kangana is the epitome of knowledge...," a user wrote. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate also shared Kangana's statement and wrote, "Don't take her lightly - she will go ahead in the list of BJP leaders".

Argentina says that it had cut 15,000 state jobs as part of President Javier Milei’s aggressive campaign to slash spending

Elon Musk’s X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has started restoring complimentary blue checks to some of its users

Mbappe could find himself on the bench again when runaway French league leader Paris Saint-Germain faces rock-bottom Clermont on Saturday. Mbappe is the league top scorer with 24 goals and Clermont has the second-worst defense of the 18 top-flight teams with 46 conceded. It is a golden opportunity for Mbappe, PSG's all-time leading scorer with 251 goals, to add to his tally. But PSG coach Luis Enrique does not think that way. His priority is next week's showdown against Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals at Parc des Princes.

Christian Bale has transformed into Frankenstein’s monster. The new avatar is for director Maggie Gyllenhaal's upcoming film "The Bride". Gyllenhaal has shared first look images on Instagram. «The Bride» will be released in theatres in October, 2025. Apart from Bale, the film's star cast includes Jessie Buckley, Penélope Cruz, Annette Bening, and Peter Sarsgaard, as per a report in Variety.

3 Body Problem launched on Netflix with high aspirations based on its star-studded cast and characters that include the Game of Thrones showrunners. But, as fate has it, the science fiction series is facing criticism from viewers based in the Asian region for setting its storyline along the United Kingdom but the original story was based in China. Moreover, the story of 3 Body Problem is based on a Chinese setting but the adaptation of it in the science fiction series involves a diverse cast that mostly depicts the West in the storyline.

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback. «Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won't allow me,» said the 37-year-old Spaniard on social media. The record 11-time Monte Carlo winner missed virtually all of the 2023 season through injury and has only played at the Brisbane International this season, where he felt a hip injury flare-up.