In a significant policy pivot that marks the end of years of regulatory friction, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a directive confirming that federal employees are once again permitted to download and utilize TikTok on government-issued devices. This reversal stems from a landmark restructuring of the platform’s U.S. operations, a move […]
Government Reaffirms Commitment to LTCG Tax Regime: No Plans to Scrap Levy on Equities
New Delhi: In a definitive statement that settles ongoing market speculation, the Union Government has categorically ruled out any immediate plans to abolish or roll back the Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on equity investments. The clarification, provided by the Ministry of Finance during the monsoon session of the Lok Sabha, underscores the government’s reliance […]
Sophisticated "HelloNet" Campaign Exploits Russian Security Infrastructure to Target Government and Critical Sectors
In an alarming development for regional cybersecurity, a highly organized threat actor has successfully weaponized the update mechanism of ViPNet—a cornerstone of Russia’s information security infrastructure—to infiltrate high-value targets. The campaign, dubbed "HelloNet" by security researchers at Kaspersky, has been operational since at least May 2025, systematically compromising government agencies, energy providers, and logistics firms […]