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UK telecom giants roll out 'kill switch' to block stolen phones from working: How it works

UK mobile giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have activated a new 'kill switch' for new phones stolen from their stores, aiming to cripple the black market for stolen devices. This move follows resistance from major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to a universal anti-theft lock. The technology renders stolen, unsold handsets unusable remotely, a measure previously seen in the Netherlands. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

Pak man who crossed LoC sent back, handshakes mark handover

A Pakistani national, Asad Khan, apprehended last week after crossing the Line of Control in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, has been safely repatriated. Khan, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was detained near Samari village on June 12. The Indian Army stated he was treated with dignity and compassion, with his handover at the Aman Setu peace bridge highlighting professional military conduct and humanitarian values. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

Jammu & Kashmir government staffer dismissed over terror links

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed Mohammad Shafi Malik, a Power Development Department inspector, for alleged terror links. Malik is the ninth government employee terminated this year and faces charges including murder and attempt to murder. This action is part of an ongoing crackdown on terror infrastructure within government institutions. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

Peter Thiel's secret Dialog society 'exposed' in data leak: Who's on the list

A data leak has exposed members of Dialog, the secretive invitation-only society co-founded by Peter Thiel in 2006. First surfaced by hacktivist maia arson crimew, the 222-name list for its 2026 retreat includes NATO's top Europe commander, US senators, Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, Elon Musk and Stanford president Jonathan Levin. The records reveal off-the-record sessions on WWIII and cult-building, a members' dating app, and leaked political-leaning data. from Times of India via iamshivamvns