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CERT-In Warns of GhostPairing Attack Targeting WhatsApp Users in India

December 25, 2025

CERT-In issues high-severity alert on WhatsApp GhostPairing attack

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity cybersecurity advisory warning users about an active threat campaign targeting WhatsApp accounts across India. The attack technique, known as GhostPairing, allows cybercriminals to take over WhatsApp accounts without passwords, OTP interception, or SIM swapping, raising serious concerns amid the surge in digital fraud and social engineering attacks.

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Dindigul Paliyar Tribe Demands Recognition of Shanmugam Parai Paliyarkudi as Revenue Village

December 25, 2025

Paliyar families petition for revenue village recognition in Dindigul

Seventeen families belonging to the Paliyar tribe from Shanmugam Parai Paliyarkudi in Periyammapatti panchayat of Palani taluk, Dindigul district, have approached the district administration seeking formal recognition of their settlement as a revenue village. The petition highlights long-standing concerns over land rights, culturally appropriate housing, and access to basic welfare services.

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India Proposes $450 Million Aid Package for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah

December 24, 2025

India offers major reconstruction assistance to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

India has proposed a $450 million assistance package to support Sri Lanka’s reconstruction efforts following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The announcement was made during the visit of India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Colombo, underscoring New Delhi’s role as both a first responder and a long-term development partner in the Indian Ocean region.

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FDA Approves First Prescription Oral Iron Drug for Children Aged 10+

December 24, 2025

FDA clears first prescription oral iron medicine for children

In a significant advance for paediatric healthcare, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first prescription oral medicine to treat iron deficiency in children aged 10 years and above. The decision expands therapeutic options beyond dietary supplements and injectable treatments, addressing a widespread but often underdiagnosed nutritional disorder among school-age children and adolescents.

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SG Pipers Win Global Chess League 2025 After Beating Continental Kings

December 24, 2025

SG Pipers crowned champions of Global Chess League 2025

SG Pipers scripted a memorable triumph by clinching the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 title, defeating two-time defending champions Continental Kings in the final held in New Delhi. The victory in the third edition of the franchise-based league highlighted the Pipers’ ability to peak at the right moment after an inconsistent league-stage campaign.

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