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The Independent UK · Aug 11

Federal Agencies Warn of Gunra Ransomware Targeting Healthcare, Government and Critical Services

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the FBI, the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, the National Security Agency, the U.S. Secret...

Saving Advice · Aug 11

States should mine more, not tax more: The fiscal lesson from Odisha

New legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral production significantly. States like Odisha and Jharkhand demonstrate how mineral wealth can drive fiscal gains. Focusing on auctioning more blocks will accelerate revenue generation for states. Increased mineral output…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

John Bolton Warns 'It’s a Mistake to Walk Away' From Iran War: Cannot Reward Tehran With 'Hegemony' Over Hormuz Strait

Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton warned President Donald Trump against easing pressure on Iran, arguing that the U.S. should capitalize on damage inflicted on Tehran rather than allow it to gain political leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

Benzinga · Aug 11

'Ajit Doval’s undercover agent': Man posing as IAS officer arrested; police seize Tesla, 31 litres of imported liquor and barasingha horns

In Bihar, police apprehended an individual masquerading as both an IAS officer and a National Security Agency agent. During a raid on his home, they discovered a Tesla vehicle and a stash of imported liquor. He had produced counterfeit documents to validate his misleading assertions of government affiliations. Investigators are…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

More Than 400 Former National Security Officials Warn of Trump's Consolidation of Power: 'The Guardrails Were All Taken Down'

Former officials pointed to Trump's use of security clearances and declassified intelligence among their concerns

Latin Times · Aug 10

Iran Appoints Interpol-Wanted Suspect Behind 1994 Bombing as Head of Supreme National Security Council

Iran names Mohsen Rezaei, wanted by Interpol over the 1994 AMIA bombing, to lead its Supreme National Security Council amid wartime power turmoil.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

From IRGC commander to Iran’s security chief: Who is Mohsen Rezaei?

Iran appointed Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of its Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei, a hardliner and close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, takes the key security post. He previously commanded the Revolutionary Guards for sixteen years during the Iran-Iraq war. Rezaei also served as vice president for economic…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Iran appoints former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei as top security official amid Strait of Hormuz talks

Iran has named Mohsen Rezaei as the head of its Supreme National Security Council, following the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. This leadership transformation unfolds as discussions surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are underway. With his vast experience as a former Revolutionary Guard commander, Rezaei’s appointment marks…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Congressional Panel Says the United States Is Losing Its Lead on Rare Disease Cures

A bipartisan congressional advisory commission identified four barriers keeping rare disease therapies from patients and urged an all-of-government response.

Medical Daily · Aug 8