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The government is examining reports of breach of personal details from ICMR's Covid-testing database and has not ruled out a detailed probe if it finds sufficient evidence in the claims.

A TV channel reported that a threat actor - persons or a group that take part in an action intended to cause harm to the cyber realm - has posted on the dark web about having access to the dataset of over 8 crore Indians who underwent Covid tests. This dataset includes names, addresses and phone numbers sourced from ICMR, the threat actor has claimed, reported the channel.

India plans to operationally deploy by 2028-2029 its own long-range air defence system, which can detect and destroy incoming stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and precision-guided munitions at ranges up to 350-km.

The “interception capabilities” of the indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, being developed by DRDO under the ambitious Project Kusha, will be “comparable” to the formidable Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system recently inducted by the IAF, sources told an English daily on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other leaders remembered the first Home Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on his birth anniversary. October 31 marks the birth anniversary of the 'Iron Man of India'. The day is celebrated as the National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

PM Modi wrote on X, "On the Jayanti of Sardar Patel, we remember his indomitable spirit, visionary statesmanship and the extraordinary dedication with which he shaped the destiny of our nation. His commitment to national integration continues to guide us. We are forever indebted to his service."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that a major nationwide 'Mera Yuva Bharat' platform will be launched on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on October 31.

Addressing the 106th edition of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat,' PM Modi said that the name of this organization is 'Mera Yuva Bharat', i.e. 'My Bharat' and it will provide an opportunity for the youth of India to play an active role in various nation-building events.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that Washington was being candid with its ally Israel on Gaza assault as Tel Aviv faced growing outcry over bombardment of Gaza since the deadly October 7 attacks inside Israel by Hamas. Jake Sullivan said, “We do not stand for the killing of innocent people, whether it be Palestinian, Israeli or otherwise.”

This comes as Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza while their fighter jets have struck hundreds more Hamas targets. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called this the second phase of a three-week-old war. Asked if there was any "daylight" between the two allies on Israel's military operation, Jake Sullivan said that they were discussing hard questions, humanitarian aid, distinguishing between terrorists and innocent civilians and understanding how Israel is thinking through its military operation.