‘Biggest cyberattack in recent years’ hits Oil India HQ, hackers demand Rs 60 crore in Bitcoin

We are also taking the help of external experts,” OIL spokesperson Tridiv Hazarika told ThePrint, adding that there had been no data breach so far. “Our operations, the key elements of our day-to-day activities — drilling, and production operations have not been impacted at all… The ERP platform, which we use for our business transactions, […]

Manipur govt endorsed firm’s bid to transport, use cannabis seeds, flowers & leaves, says report

The Frontier Manipur, a news outlet based out of Imphal, had Friday reported about a meeting that had taken place between Dr Reza Borhani, the Australian national, and N. According to reports, Borhani, who is married to Assamese model and actress Tora Khasgir, was suspected to be part of an international drug cartel that smuggles […]

Andhra Pradesh police destroy cannabis worth Rs 850 crore under Operation Parivartana – ThePrint

Operation Parivartana, launched on October 31 last year, is aimed at curbing the supply side of the ganja menace in the state, said the DGP. “From November 2021 to February 2022, the Andhra Pradesh Police have deforested cannabis plants spread across 7,552 acres”, stated the Andhra Pradesh police. The operation, which included revenue, tribal welfare, […]

Congress seeks SC-monitored SIT probe into alleged Bitcoin ‘scam’ & ‘cover-up’ by … – ThePrint

“India’s biggest ever ‘Bitcoin Scam’ has been unearthed in Karnataka. “This is not a money laundering crime alone, this is an international crime. There are doubts being raised on the reputation of Basavaraj Bommai and his political career and reputation are at stake and that is why he should write to the government for constituting […]

First ‘green & safe highway’ partly funded by World Bank to be built in Rajasthan by year end

In December last year, the Government of India had signed an agreement for a $500 million project with the World Bank, to develop the GNHCP across 781 km in four states – Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. “Neither the National Highways Authority of India nor any state PWD is involved in the […]

Nanded gurdwara has ‘enough funds’ to build 120-bed hospital, won’t need the donated gold

Bhupinder Singh Manhas, president of the gurdwara board, said the gurdwara has enough funds and eager donors to finance its social welfare projects. “The Sikh community is large-hearted and has the capacity to donate. Manhas, an industrialist, said the gurdwara plans to build a 120-bed hospital in the district. He had said that people should […]