US govt, companies secure networks after huge hack

US government agencies and private companies rushed to secure their computer networks following the disclosure of a sophisticated and long-running cyber-espionage intrusion suspected of being carried out by Russian hackers.

Over 2,000 women to join farmers’ protest

The protest against Union government’s new farm laws is likely to intensify further as more farmers are expected to join the ongoing agitation at Delhi’s border points.

Afghan govt, Taliban to resume peace talks in January

Peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents will resume in early January as the warring sides take a break after reaching agreement on procedural ground rules for sustaining their dialogue to end the war.