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Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Who Is Sajid Akram, Indian National From Hyderabad Identified As Gunman
World

Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Who Is Sajid Akram, Indian National From Hyderabad Identified As Gunman

The Hyderabad residence of Sajid Akram, one of the two men identified as attackers in the Sydney shooting, was found locked and vacant when reporters visited the premises this week, even as police indicated that his brother is believed to be staying there. The three-storey house, known locally as Zehra Cottage, is located in Al Hasnath Colony in Toli Chowki, a middle-class Muslim neighbourhood in Hyderabad. Limited Family Ties To Hyderabad According to Telangana Police, the attackers have been identified as Sajid Akram, aged 50, and his son Naveed Akram, aged 24. Reports suggest the duo were inspired by Islamic State ideology. Sajid Akram was originally from Hyderabad and completed his B.Com degree there before migrating to Australia in November 1998 in search of employment. After settling in Australia, Sajid Akram married Ms. Venera Grosso, a woman of European origin, and made Australia his permanent home. He held an Indian passport, while his son Naveed and daughter were born in Australia and are Australian citizens. Property Matters Settled In 2022 Police sources said Sajid Akram maintained only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years. He reportedly visited India six times after migrating, largely for family-related reasons such as property matters and brief visits to his elderly parents. It is learnt that property dealings between Sajid Akram and his brother were settled in 2022. Despite these visits, police noted that Akram did not return to India even at the time of his father’s death. No Local Links To Radicalisation Family members have told authorities they were unaware of Sajid Akram’s radical mindset or activities and claimed no knowledge of the circumstances that led to his radicalisation. Telangana Police stated that there were no adverse records against Sajid Akram prior to his departure from India in 1998. Neighbours were largely reluctant to speak, though one resident said that Akram’s brother, a doctor, lives in the house along with their elderly mother. However, the property appeared unoccupied for the past few days, as per Reuters. Officials also clarified that the factors contributing to the radicalisation of Sajid Akram and his son appeared to have no connection to India or to any local influence in Telangana.

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Repo Rate Likely To Stay Low For Extended Period, Says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
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Repo Rate Likely To Stay Low For Extended Period, Says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said interest rates in the country are likely to remain low for a “long period of time”, citing the resilience of the Indian economy and the potential boost from upcoming trade agreements with the US and Europe. Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times, Malhotra said the central bank’s projections indicate that policy rates “should remain low for a long period of time”. The interview was published on December 17. Trade Deals Could Lift Growth Malhotra noted that the RBI’s current economic forecasts do not factor in the possible impact of trade agreements currently under negotiation. India is engaged in trade talks with both the United States and Europe, and the governor said the conclusion of such deals could significantly support economic growth. “The impact of the US trade deal could be as much as about half a percentage point,” Malhotra told the Financial Times. GDP Growth Surprise Prompts Review of Forecasting The governor acknowledged that the latest GDP growth data exceeded the RBI’s expectations. India’s economy expanded by 8.2 per cent in the July–September quarter, compared with the central bank’s earlier projection of 7 per cent. “The most recent headline GDP figure was surprising,” Malhotra said, adding that the RBI would need to “improve our forecasting”. While growth outperformed estimates in the September quarter, it is expected to moderate as the impact of steep US tariffs feeds through to exports, affecting sectors such as textiles and chemicals. External Pressures Weigh on Economy India, the world’s fifth-largest economy, is facing pressure from punitive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. These measures have widened the trade deficit and pushed the rupee to record lows. Earlier this month, the RBI cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points and signalled scope for further easing. The central bank also announced steps to boost banking-sector liquidity by up to $16 billion to support what Malhotra described as a “goldilocks” economy. Data Revisions and Policy Judgement Addressing concerns about the reliability of economic data, Malhotra said revisions were inevitable. “Some margin of error will always be there because these figures do get revised,” he said, stressing that policymakers must account for such revisions while framing decisions. “Otherwise I think the figures are quite robust,” he added.

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Pornhub Users’ Emails & Watch History Allegedly Leaked: Hackers Claim 200 Million Records
Technology

Pornhub Users’ Emails & Watch History Allegedly Leaked: Hackers Claim 200 Million Records

A major data breach has hit Pornhub Premium users, but the company says its own systems weren't compromised. The incident traces back to Mixpanel, an analytics service that multiple tech companies use to track user behaviour. While Pornhub stopped working with Mixpanel back in 2021, customer data from that partnership has now surfaced in the hands of hackers. The breach initially came to light on November 8 and has since affected several companies, including OpenAI. Pornhub confirmed the incident on December 12 and is now investigating how much user information was exposed. What Information Did Hackers Steal From Pornhub Users According to Bleeping Computer, a hacking group called ShinyHunters claims to possess 94GB of Pornhub Premium user data.  This includes over 200 million records with email addresses, viewing habits, video watch history, and location information. The stolen data also reveals which videos users downloaded and specific keywords tied to their viewing preferences.  ShinyHunters has been sending extortion emails to Mixpanel's customers, threatening to publish the stolen information unless companies pay a ransom. The group even shared sample data with reporters to prove they have legitimate access to user records. How Did The Pornhub Data Breach Happen The situation gets complicated here. Mixpanel denies that the data came from the November security incident. The analytics company states that a legitimate employee account from Aylo, Pornhub's parent company, last accessed this information in 2023.  Mixpanel suggests that if hackers now have this data, it didn't leak from their systems. Pornhub maintains that the breach happened within Mixpanel's environment and only impacted select Premium subscribers.  Aylo has warned customers to watch for suspicious emails and phishing attempts. This breach adds fuel to Pornhub's ongoing concerns about age verification laws in 23 US states, where the company argues that collecting personal identification documents creates exactly these kinds of security risks.

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Watch: Dhols, dances & tears of joy — Baramulla erupts after Auqib Nabi’s IPL deal
Sports

Watch: Dhols, dances & tears of joy — Baramulla erupts after Auqib Nabi’s IPL deal

Baramulla erupted in joy as local cricketer Auqib Nabi Dar secured an Rs 8.40 crore IPL deal with Delhi Capitals. Celebrations filled the streets outside his home, with locals beating drums and dancing. His father expressed immense pride, attributing the success to hard work and dedication. This breakthrough marks a significant moment for Jammu and Kashmir cricket.

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UAE: Dubai uses drones to clean traffic signals in RTA pilot project
World

UAE: Dubai uses drones to clean traffic signals in RTA pilot project

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot project using drones to clean traffic signals. The initiative aims to enhance safety, reduce costs, and support environmental goals by cutting fuel and water use. Early trials at Marrakech–Rebat Street show drones clean one side in three to four minutes, cutting time by up to 50% and costs by 15%.

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December Bank Holidays: Are Banks Closed on December 17? Check Full State-Wise List
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December Bank Holidays: Are Banks Closed on December 17? Check Full State-Wise List

The final month of the year features a mix of festivals, religious observances and commemorative events across several states. Based on regional traditions, banks will remain closed on different days in different parts of the country. While banks are not closed on December 17, they are closed for a total of 17 days this month, of which 8 bank holidays are yet to come.  Banks Closed for 17 Days in December Banks are expected to be shut for a total of 17 days in December across states and Union Territories. This includes public holidays, weekly offs and region-specific observances. Apart from holidays linked to local and national events, banks will be closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, which fall on December 14 and December 28. December will also see five Sundays — December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) website, scheduled and non-scheduled banks will remain closed for 10 days in December due to state-specific and national holidays. State-Wise Bank Holidays in December 2024 December 3 – Goa (Feast of St. Francis Xavier)The day honours St. Francis Xavier, the revered missionary and patron saint of Goa. December 12 – Meghalaya (Pa-Togan Nengminja Sangma)Observed to commemorate the bravery of the Garo warrior who resisted British colonisation. December 18 – Meghalaya (Death Anniversary of U SoSo Tham)The state remembers one of its most prominent poets and a pioneer of Khasi literature. December 19 – Goa (Goa Liberation Day)Marks Goa’s liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961. December 24 – Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram (Christmas Eve)Observed ahead of Christmas celebrations. December 25 – Across India (Christmas)A nationwide public holiday celebrated across the country. December 26 – Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram (Christmas celebrations) December 27 – Nagaland (Christmas celebrations) December 30 – Meghalaya (U Kiang Nangbah)The day honours the revolutionary leader who fought against British rule. December 31 – Nagaland and Sikkim (New Year’s Eve / Lossong / Namsoong)Observed as a public holiday to mark year-end celebrations and traditional harvest festivals. Customers are advised to check local holiday schedules and plan banking transactions accordingly.

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Samsung Bringing Its Own ‘Gauss’ AI To Galaxy S26? Here’s What The Leak Reveals
Technology

Samsung Bringing Its Own ‘Gauss’ AI To Galaxy S26? Here’s What The Leak Reveals

Samsung is planning to make its Galaxy S26 smartphone series smarter than ever before. According to leaker @chunvn8888, the company will deeply integrate its own AI model called Gauss into the upcoming phones. This marks a significant shift from how Samsung currently handles artificial intelligence on its devices. While the tech giant first unveiled Gauss back in 2023 and reportedly uses it to power certain AI functions on the Galaxy S24 and S25, Samsung has never publicly confirmed this connection.  Instead, the company has always marketed Galaxy AI as a collaboration between Samsung and Google. What Is Samsung Gauss & How Will It Work On Galaxy S26 The Galaxy S26 series will have Gauss built directly into the phone's system. This means the AI will run locally on your device rather than relying on internet servers to process information.  Oh speaking of new 1UI8.5 exclusive features on Galaxy S26 series, since this is the first time Guass model integrated deeply into the system, occasionally the phone will automatically killing apps aggressively to have enough spaces for AI model. App devs won’t like this at all — Semi-retired-ing (@chunvn8888) December 14, 2025 Current Samsung phones use a mixed approach where some AI features work offline while others need cloud processing. This change will enable new AI capabilities that older Samsung devices cannot support, even after they receive the One UI 8.5 software update.  The reason is simple: older models depend on cloud servers for many Gauss-powered features, while the S26 will handle everything internally. Why Galaxy S26 Needs More Memory For AI Features Running AI models directly on a smartphone requires significant processing power and storage space. That is why Samsung may make the Galaxy S26 manage background applications more aggressively than current phones do.  The benefit of on-device AI is clear: you do not need an internet connection, and your personal data stays on your phone instead of being sent to remote servers. This approach offers better privacy protection for users concerned about data security.  Samsung appears to be using these exclusive AI features to differentiate the S26 from competitors, especially since major hardware upgrades seem unlikely.  However, this strategy carries risk. Apple tried similar tactics with the iPhone 16, promoting AI capabilities that ultimately disappointed customers due to overpromising. If you are interested in more such leaks, we've got you covered! We keep a close eye on every latest Samsung Galaxy S26 leak, so stay tuned to know more.

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Why Australia, England players wear black armbands for 3rd Ashes Test
Cricket

Why Australia, England players wear black armbands for 3rd Ashes Test

A somber tribute marked the start of the third Ashes Test as Australian and English cricketers observed a moment of silence for the Bondi Beach shooting victims. The nation's first major sporting event post-tragedy saw heightened security and a moving performance, underscoring solidarity and shared values. Captains expressed the profound impact of the senseless violence.

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