'Five dead' as Ukraine hits Russian missile tech plant Local Russian officials say a Ukrainian cruise missile attack has killed five people in the border region of Voronezh. AAP · Jun 22
How to automate workflows using open-source AI agents One founder, one agent, one stack TechRadar · Jun 22
Moscow shoots down more than 80 drones as Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine Kyiv is continuing strikes on Russian oil refineries The Independent UK · Jun 22
X, Reddit down: Why are Twitter and Reddit facing an outage and what you can do now? Twitter down: Major social media platforms X and Reddit experienced widespread outages across India, the US, and other regions on Monday. Thousands reported issues, with the problems surfacing around 9:30 a.m. EST. While the cause remains unclear and a quick fix is not possible, users are advised to verify outages,… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Telegram ban in India triggered biggest VPN download surge of 2026 Following government restrictions on Telegram due to exam leak fears, Indians rapidly downloaded VPNs and alternative messaging apps. VPN downloads surged dramatically, with some Telegram-linked apps seeing over 6,000% increases. While some students supported the move to ensure exam integrity, privacy advocates criticised the broad ban, highlighting users' immediate adoption… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Ukraine intensifies attacks on Crimea to raise cost of Russian occupation Volodymyr Zelenskyy says strikes on oil facilities part of ‘long-range sanctions’ intended to isolate the territory The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
Moscow reopens airports, shoots down nearly 60 drones Moscow thwarted a massive drone assault overnight, with nearly 60 unmanned aerial vehicles intercepted en route to the capital, leading to temporary airport closures. This follows a recent Ukrainian strike on Russia's sole oil refinery. Meanwhile, Russian attacks in Ukraine claimed two lives and injured six, with a Turkish cargo… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv warns ceasefire offer may expire as ‘our patience is not endless’ Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure disrupt fuel supplies The Independent UK · Jun 22
More than 2m Indian students resit medical entrance exam after alleged leak Applicants forced to retake one of the world’s toughest admission tests after claims questions sold on Telegram The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed Russian bombs have struck an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv AAP · Jun 20
International Business Times UK · Jun 20 Ex-CIA Veteran Warns Kremlin Agents Are Walking UK Streets, Linking It to the Alleged Starmer Arson Plot A former CIA operations officer has warned about possible Russian intelligence activity in the UK following allegations that arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer were part of a wider sabotage campaign.
The Independent UK · Jun 20 India's Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party have banged steel plates with spoons in a protest demanding the education minister's resignation
The Times of India · Jun 20 Ukraine-born duo jailed over Russia-backed arson attacks on properties linked to UK PM Keir Starmer Two men have been sentenced to prison for carrying out a series of arson attacks targeting a car and properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a plot that investigators say was orchestrated on behalf of Russia.
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 Two Convicted of Targeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Firebombing Plot Ordered by Anonymous Russian Contact Two construction workers were sentenced for plotting arson attacks linked to UK PM Keir Starmer, after being duped by a Russian-speaking Telegram user promising cryptocurrency payment.
The Economic Times · Jun 19 Jio revs up IPO engine; Accenture shock sinks IT Jio Platforms has kicked off its IPO process with the filing of its draft papers with Sebi. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 A Surge in 'Step-By-Step' Guides To Scam Government Benefits Online Prompts Federal Investigation A federal investigation in the US examines online guides for scamming government benefits, focusing on how fraud tactics are shared and how agencies respond to these threats.
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Arson plotters recruited to target Keir Starmer by Russian-speaking handler jailed The pair were acting on instructions from a shadowy Russian-speaking Telegram account called El Money
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 Telegram questioned by Ofcom after arsonist who targeted Starmer-linked properties recruited on app Exclusive: Telegram urged to clarify how it detects illegal incitement after attacks were coordinated using app
The Economic Times · Jun 19 Delhi High Court rejects Telegram's appeal against temporary blocking of app A New Delhi court has rejected Telegram's appeal against a temporary ban in India. The ban was imposed to curb alleged exam-related fraud. India's IT ministry cited concerns about channels offering exam questions for sale. The court ruled that government orders banning the app were reasoned and followed legal procedures.
The Economic Times · Jun 19 Telegram ban: Delhi HC upholds India's temporary ban on WhatsApp rival ahead of NEET re-test The Delhi High Court has backed the government's decision to temporarily restrict Telegram access until June 22. This measure aims to stop the spread of fake NEET 2026 re-examination papers and related fraud. The government cited Telegram's architecture as a challenge for law enforcement. The National Testing Agency recommended the…
The Independent UK · Jun 19 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies