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Topic2016 US elections

Topic: 2016 US elections

Far-right Twitter influencer accused of ‘vote theft’ during 2016 US election

Prosecutors say the accused conspired to disseminate fraudulent social media messages encouraging supporters of one presidential candidate to 'vote' via invalid methods.

Trump says will give up power if electoral college affirms Joe Biden’s victory

The Electoral College is due to vote 14 December. Certificates recording the electoral vote results in each state must be received by the Senate president no later than 23 December.

US charges 6 Russian agents for hacking attacks causing ‘unprecedented damage’

The hackers from the military intelligence unit known as GRU allegedly spread what is known as NotPetya malware, which damaged computers used for critical infrastructure.

Donald Trump considered naming daughter Ivanka as running mate in 2016, book says

Rick Gates, former Trump campaign aide, describes in a new book how the US president deliberated for about a month on a vice presidential candidate he could trust completely.

Why the Senate report on Trump and Putin’s 2016 meddling is a triumph for truth

The report leaves no doubt that an extensive network of Russian operatives with intelligence ties worked with Trump’s operatives to torpedo Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

America isn’t safe from Russian hackers in 2020 elections either

In the modern digital landscape, we need to protect not only the voting systems themselves, but the email, file-sharing and other communication systems of campaign groups, officials and plenty more.

Russia discovers identity of US spy who tracked Kremlin interference in 2016 election

The US reportedly pulled the agent out of Russia in 2017, in part out of concern that Trump might, in his freewheeling style, somehow reveal the spy’s identity.

Study on millions of tweets reveals how Russia manipulated 2016 US election

The report, released this week, seeks to reveal a clearly-defined pattern of spreading fake news through phony Twitter accounts and public mobilisation.

US House committee holds Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress

Trade war ensues between China and US ahead of negotiations between two countries.

How to avoid accidentally becoming a Russian agent

In an age where governments sow global political instability by exploiting social media, it’s important to be sceptical of people you connect with.

On Camera

Where did Ramayana spend Rs 4000 cr budget? Ranbir Kapoor’s de-ageing or copycat rakshasas

The VFX effects are what you’d expect from a run-of-the-mill video game or a mediocre fantasy show. But a film that supposedly cost thousands of crores? The audience deserves more.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.