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Thursday, February 5, 2026
TopicChinese spyware

Topic: Chinese spyware

Debris may harm those on ground – why US won’t shoot down Chinese spy balloon hovering over it

Canada’s Department of National Defence is also actively tracking the balloon; it said the country was ensuring security of its airspace, including the ‘monitoring of a potential second incident.'

US says it is monitoring Chinese spy balloon flying over northern states

Fighter jets were mobilised but military leaders advised President Joe Biden against shooting the balloon out of the sky for fear debris could pose a safety threat, US officials said.

Outsourced gadgets have put US at risk of being spied upon

Somewhere along the supply chain, malicious actors can find ways to infiltrate the system and insert bugs or de facto spying devices.

Indian troops on China border told to format smartphones, delete 42 apps

Based on intelligence inputs, troops on the China border told to delete apps like WeChat, Truecaller that have been banned due to data security implications.

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How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.