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Updated: Jul 15, 2026, 17:10 IST

Updated: Jul 15, 2026, 17:10 IST

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Inside India’s esports boom NEW DELHI: If numbers alone were enough, India would already be one of the world’s biggest esports markets. Around 600 million people now play games in the country. Mobile gaming (excluding real-money gaming) generated an estimated USD 1.1 billion in revenue through 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 2.4…

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Rajju Bhaiya University result released for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses: Check direct link to download scorecards here

Rajju Bhaiya University result released for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses: Check direct link to download scorecards here

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Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University has published semester examination results for several undergraduate and postgraduate courses in phases. The latest July announcement covers programmes including B.Com, BSc (Hons) Biotechnology, MA Hindi Literature, MA Sociology, MSc Botany, and MA Economics. Students can view and download their results from the university’s official portal using their roll…

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Priyanka Chopra recalls Nick Jonas’ unusual request when they first began chatting: ‘He asked me for a photo that moment looking into the camera with a time stamp’

Priyanka Chopra recalls Nick Jonas’ unusual request when they first began chatting: ‘He asked me for a photo that moment looking into the camera with a time stamp’

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas serve couple goals every time they are spotted together or talk about their marriage. In a recent interview, the couple revisited the early days of their romance, revealing how a simple Twitter exchange in 2016 eventually blossomed into one of Hollywood’s most-loved relationships. The couple opened up about their first-ever…

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From the small town of Kolhapur to the CEO of Chanel, how Leena Nair is redefining leadership through ambition, empathy, and compassion.

From the small town of Kolhapur to the CEO of Chanel, how Leena Nair is redefining leadership through ambition, empathy, and compassion.

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Have you ever looked at someone’s job title and thought, “How on earth did they get there from where they started?” Leena Nair’s story is one of those journeys that makes you pause. A girl from the quiet streets of Kolhapur, growing up in a traditional Indian household, now sits at the top of a…

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Who is Rafael Jodar? Meet the Spanish teen sensation named in Team Europe for the Laver Cup 2026 alongside Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz

Who is Rafael Jodar? Meet the Spanish teen sensation named in Team Europe for the Laver Cup 2026 alongside Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz

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Rafael Jodar. Image via: Aurelien Morissard/ AP Spanish youngster Rafael Jodar is quickly becoming one of the brightest rising stars in men’s tennis. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2026, climbing the ATP rankings and earning a place alongside some of the biggest names in the sport. His rapid rise has now been…

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A Canadian entrepreneur sold his tech company for millions, then spent .5 million building tiny homes for people without homes | World News

A Canadian entrepreneur sold his tech company for millions, then spent $1.5 million building tiny homes for people without homes | World News

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Image: University of New Brunswick For many people experiencing homelessness, the biggest challenge is not just finding temporary shelter but securing a stable place to rebuild their lives. Emergency accommodation can provide short-term relief, yet it rarely offers the privacy, security and support needed for long-term recovery. In Fredericton, New Brunswick, one Canadian entrepreneur decided…

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Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj leaders switch to BJP ahead of Bankipur bypoll NEW DELHI: In a setback to Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, several party leaders, including candidates who contested the 2025 Bihar assembly elections on the party’s ticket, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday.The leaders who joined the BJP included renowned mathematician KC Sinha, Ritesh Ranjan alias Bittu Singh, Gopal Singh and Jan Suraaj Kisan Morcha district president Braj Kishore Sinha.KC Sinha had contested from Kumhrar, Ritesh Ranjan alias Bittu Singh from Digha and Gopal Singh from Maner in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections as Jan Suraaj candidates.The development comes ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, scheduled for July 30, where Prashant Kishor is contesting against BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha.Welcoming the new entrants, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi said the party was attracting leaders from across the political spectrum because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.”Inspired by the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, there has been a rush among politicians of opposition parties across the country to join the saffron party. People from all over the country want to join it,” Saraogi told reporters.He said the new entrants would strengthen the BJP organisation in the state.KC Sinha said he joined the BJP to contribute to India’s development through education.”In the current situation, national interest is paramount. Amid the clouds of war hovering across the world, the hands of the central government need to be strengthened so that India’s voice can resonate globally. India had once led the world as a Vishwaguru and must regain that position, especially through excellence in education,” he said.Ritesh Ranjan Singh apologised for joining Jan Suraaj and reaffirmed his commitment to the BJP.”I just want to say that one should never act in the heat of the moment. Whatever I did, I apologise for that. ‘Jeena yahan, marna yahan, iske siwa jana kahan’,” he said, quoting a popular Hindi film song.Calling his induction into the BJP a ‘homecoming’, Gopal Singh said he had earlier worked with the party in the 1990s.”When I contested on a Jan Suraaj ticket from Maner last year, I realised there was no vision there, only hollow talk. Above all, an arrogant person can never run an organisation. That is why we have returned to our home,” he said.The Bankipur bypoll was necessitated after BJP leader and former state minister Nitin Nabin resigned from the assembly seat following his elevation as the party’s national president.Prashant Kishor, a former election strategist who founded Jan Suraaj after ending his political consultancy career, is contesting his first-ever election from the BJP stronghold. In his nomination affidavit, he declared movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 96 crore. The affidavit also stated that he holds a 100 per cent controlling stake in a private company that donated Rs 85 crore to the Jan Suraaj Party and Rs 50 lakh to the Jan Suraaj Foundation during the 2024-25 financial year.According to the affidavit, Kishor has eight pending criminal cases but has not been convicted in any of them.The Bankipur assembly bypoll will be held on July 30, while the counting of votes is scheduled for August 3.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PACMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators123PhotostoriesNitin Gadkari swears by this vitamin C-rich soup—Here’s why it’s worth trying in monsoonAmla shots for hair growth: 5 powerful ingredients to blend for maximum benefitsPaneer is packed with protein, but do you know how many calories are hidden in your 10 favourite paneer dishes?Discover your spiritual Goddess based on your birth dateMichelle Obama’s parents never promised her the world would be fair, they promised something better: “Come home we…”5 shocking theft stories in India that left people stunned and questioning the societyDiscontinued snacks every ’90s and 2000s kid desperately wants backSnakes with the most vibrant colours and patterns in the animal kingdomAlison Hammond opens up about 22-year age gap with David Putman: Inside the British broadcaster’s dating historyFrom ‘Love for You’ to ‘Dazzling’: The ‘pseudo-sibling’ romance trope taking over Chinese dramas123Hot PicksOil Price TodayTop Stock RecommendationsMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillGold Rate TodayMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingMLB All Start Best MomentsTamil Nadu MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseBengaluru CapgeminiTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj leaders switch to BJP ahead of Bankipur bypoll NEW DELHI: In a setback to Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, several party leaders, including candidates who contested the 2025 Bihar assembly elections on the party’s ticket, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday.The leaders who joined the BJP included renowned mathematician KC Sinha, Ritesh Ranjan alias Bittu Singh, Gopal Singh and Jan Suraaj Kisan Morcha district president Braj Kishore Sinha.KC Sinha had contested from Kumhrar, Ritesh Ranjan alias Bittu Singh from Digha and Gopal Singh from Maner in the 2025 Bihar assembly elections as Jan Suraaj candidates.The development comes ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, scheduled for July 30, where Prashant Kishor is contesting against BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha.Welcoming the new entrants, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi said the party was attracting leaders from across the political spectrum because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.”Inspired by the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, there has been a rush among politicians of opposition parties across the country to join the saffron party. People from all over the country want to join it,” Saraogi told reporters.He said the new entrants would strengthen the BJP organisation in the state.KC Sinha said he joined the BJP to contribute to India’s development through education.”In the current situation, national interest is paramount. Amid the clouds of war hovering across the world, the hands of the central government need to be strengthened so that India’s voice can resonate globally. India had once led the world as a Vishwaguru and must regain that position, especially through excellence in education,” he said.Ritesh Ranjan Singh apologised for joining Jan Suraaj and reaffirmed his commitment to the BJP.”I just want to say that one should never act in the heat of the moment. Whatever I did, I apologise for that. ‘Jeena yahan, marna yahan, iske siwa jana kahan’,” he said, quoting a popular Hindi film song.Calling his induction into the BJP a ‘homecoming’, Gopal Singh said he had earlier worked with the party in the 1990s.”When I contested on a Jan Suraaj ticket from Maner last year, I realised there was no vision there, only hollow talk. Above all, an arrogant person can never run an organisation. That is why we have returned to our home,” he said.The Bankipur bypoll was necessitated after BJP leader and former state minister Nitin Nabin resigned from the assembly seat following his elevation as the party’s national president.Prashant Kishor, a former election strategist who founded Jan Suraaj after ending his political consultancy career, is contesting his first-ever election from the BJP stronghold. In his nomination affidavit, he declared movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 96 crore. The affidavit also stated that he holds a 100 per cent controlling stake in a private company that donated Rs 85 crore to the Jan Suraaj Party and Rs 50 lakh to the Jan Suraaj Foundation during the 2024-25 financial year.According to the affidavit, Kishor has eight pending criminal cases but has not been convicted in any of them.The Bankipur assembly bypoll will be held on July 30, while the counting of votes is scheduled for August 3.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PACMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators123PhotostoriesNitin Gadkari swears by this vitamin C-rich soup—Here’s why it’s worth trying in monsoonAmla shots for hair growth: 5 powerful ingredients to blend for maximum benefitsPaneer is packed with protein, but do you know how many calories are hidden in your 10 favourite paneer dishes?Discover your spiritual Goddess based on your birth dateMichelle Obama’s parents never promised her the world would be fair, they promised something better: “Come home we…”5 shocking theft stories in India that left people stunned and questioning the societyDiscontinued snacks every ’90s and 2000s kid desperately wants backSnakes with the most vibrant colours and patterns in the animal kingdomAlison Hammond opens up about 22-year age gap with David Putman: Inside the British broadcaster’s dating historyFrom ‘Love for You’ to ‘Dazzling’: The ‘pseudo-sibling’ romance trope taking over Chinese dramas123Hot PicksOil Price TodayTop Stock RecommendationsMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillGold Rate TodayMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingMLB All Start Best MomentsTamil Nadu MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseBengaluru CapgeminiTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

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Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj leaders switch to BJP ahead of Bankipur bypoll NEW DELHI: In a setback to Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, several party leaders, including candidates who contested the 2025 Bihar assembly elections on the party’s ticket, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday.The leaders who…

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India-UK FTA: What it means for India’s agriculture, farmers and MSMEs and other sectors

India-UK FTA: What it means for India’s agriculture, farmers and MSMEs and other sectors

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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force today, July 15, 2026, alongside its companion pact, the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), a social security agreement.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal called it a “gold standard” agreement spanning 30 chapters, going well beyond tariff cuts. The deal was signed last year in London on July…

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Inside Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai residence designed around Vastu with Italian furniture and rare décor

Inside Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai residence designed around Vastu with Italian furniture and rare décor

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Inside Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai residence designed around Vastu with Italian furniture and rare décor Inside Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai residence designed around Vastu with Italian furniture and rare décor Inside Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai residence designed around Vastu with Italian furniture and…

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Psychology reveals that people who chronically stay late to finish work are often dealing with perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or emotional exhaustion rather than just superior dedication

Psychology reveals that people who chronically stay late to finish work are often dealing with perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or emotional exhaustion rather than just superior dedication

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Walk past most offices late in the evening and you’ll see a familiar scene: A handful of people still at their desks, faces lit by screens, finishing “just one more thing.” It’s tempting to label them as the most dedicated or hardworking. But psychology paints a more complex, very human picture. When people are consistently…

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Around 100 volunteers collected 11 million seeds by hand across Scotland; nearly 8 million native trees are now being grown to rebuild its disappearing Atlantic rainforest

Around 100 volunteers collected 11 million seeds by hand across Scotland; nearly 8 million native trees are now being grown to rebuild its disappearing Atlantic rainforest

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Volunteers hand-collect native tree seeds from Scotland’s remote woodlands to help restore the country’s endangered Atlantic rainforest and native forests. In one of Scotland’s largest citizen-led woodland restoration efforts, around 100 volunteers have spent the past three years hand-collecting more than 11 million rare native tree seeds from remote forests, islands and rugged coastlines. The…

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Why India needs amphibious combat boats against Pakistan – the unique challenges of Sir Creek

Why India needs amphibious combat boats against Pakistan – the unique challenges of Sir Creek

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Sir Creek, a 96-km tidal estuary, is the southernmost border between India and Pakistan. This sector is the only area outside Jammu and Kashmir where the two countries have a territorial dispute.India says the demarcation line should run through the middle of the water body, as is international convention; Pakistan claims the entire creek, asserting…

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Bring a python, get a pizza: A Florida restaurant is giving away free ‘python pizza’ if you bring a Burmese python caught in the Everglades | World News

Bring a python, get a pizza: A Florida restaurant is giving away free ‘python pizza’ if you bring a Burmese python caught in the Everglades | World News

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A Florida restaurant has launched one of the country’s most unusual food promotions, offering customers a free ‘python pizza’ if they bring in an invasive Burmese python captured during the 2026 Florida Python Challenge. The giveaway, introduced by Wildman’s Pizza in Everglades City, is designed to support efforts to remove the destructive snakes from the…

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KNPP targeted by ‘serious’ data leak. (Image source: Reuters) NEW DELHI: A ransomware group has published thousands of files allegedly linked to India’s largest nuclear power plant, Kudankulam, in what experts warn could pose a “serious” risk to the facility’s safety.The hacker group World Leaks posted on the dark web what it claims are more than 19,000 sensitive files related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. The documents are part of a larger cache of approximately 858,000 files allegedly stolen from Reliance Group, one of the contractors involved in the project.Reliance Group confirmed a “partial breach” of its data on a server hosted by third-party Indian data centre provider Yotta, to Reuters. They added that the government had been informed. The company did not disclose what data had been breached.What the leaked files containReuters reviewed the leaked documents, dated from 2016 to mid-2025 , but could not verify their authenticity. The files reportedly include engineering blueprints for ventilation and cooling systems, floor layouts of a common control room, equipment inspection reports, supplier lists and vendor proposals, meeting records and insurance policies.The documents primarily relate to Units 3 and 4 of the Kudankulam plant, which are currently under construction and expected to be operational by 2027. They do not appear to include designs for the nuclear reactors’ core systems, which are supplied by Russia’s state-owned Rosatom.Experts warn of security risksNickolas Roth, a senior director at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, said the data breach could pose a “serious” risk to the plant’s safety. “They could show an adversary not just who has access to the project but which systems that access reaches,” he told Reuters.Although no evidence suggests that operational reactor systems were compromised, cybersecurity experts say the leaked information could still be valuable to hostile actors. Attackers could potentially exploit vulnerabilities within associated infrastructure or third-party suppliers.Investigation underwayIndia’s Computer Emergency Response Team is investigating the breach alongside the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, according to a source familiar with the matter. Yotta, the data centre provider, said it detected suspicious activity on a server on May 29 and that the suspected ransomware execution was prevented, but Reliance Infrastructure later informed it of claims of a data breach.Neither the Department of Atomic Energy nor the Prime Minister’s Office publicly commented on the investigation conducted by Reuters. World Leaks, which has previously targeted Tata Group and Nike, did not respond to requests for comment.The incident comes amid growing concerns over cybersecurity across India’s critical infrastructure. According to cybersecurity company Surfshark, India recorded 28.9 million compromised accounts last year, making it one of the countries most affected by data breaches globally.A recent industry survey found that 73% of Indian organisations surveyed were “unaware if they have ever been attacked” while 57% lack cyber hygiene practices.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PACMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators123PhotostoriesAmla shots for hair growth: 5 powerful ingredients to blend for maximum benefitsPaneer is packed with protein, but do you know how many calories are hidden in your 10 favourite paneer dishes?Discover your spiritual Goddess based on your birth dateMichelle Obama’s parents never promised her the world would be fair, they promised something better: “Come home we…”5 shocking theft stories in India that left people stunned and questioning the societyDiscontinued snacks every ’90s and 2000s kid desperately wants backSnakes with the most vibrant colours and patterns in the animal kingdomAlison Hammond opens up about 22-year age gap with David Putman: Inside the British broadcaster’s dating historyFrom ‘Love for You’ to ‘Dazzling’: The ‘pseudo-sibling’ romance trope taking over Chinese dramasStop throwing away vegetable peels! Here’s how to turn kitchen scraps into natural fertiliser for your garden123Hot PicksOil Price TodayTop Stock RecommendationsMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillGold Rate TodayMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingMLB All Start Best MomentsTamil Nadu MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseBengaluru CapgeminiTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

KNPP targeted by ‘serious’ data leak. (Image source: Reuters) NEW DELHI: A ransomware group has published thousands of files allegedly linked to India’s largest nuclear power plant, Kudankulam, in what experts warn could pose a “serious” risk to the facility’s safety.The hacker group World Leaks posted on the dark web what it claims are more than 19,000 sensitive files related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu. The documents are part of a larger cache of approximately 858,000 files allegedly stolen from Reliance Group, one of the contractors involved in the project.Reliance Group confirmed a “partial breach” of its data on a server hosted by third-party Indian data centre provider Yotta, to Reuters. They added that the government had been informed. The company did not disclose what data had been breached.What the leaked files containReuters reviewed the leaked documents, dated from 2016 to mid-2025 , but could not verify their authenticity. The files reportedly include engineering blueprints for ventilation and cooling systems, floor layouts of a common control room, equipment inspection reports, supplier lists and vendor proposals, meeting records and insurance policies.The documents primarily relate to Units 3 and 4 of the Kudankulam plant, which are currently under construction and expected to be operational by 2027. They do not appear to include designs for the nuclear reactors’ core systems, which are supplied by Russia’s state-owned Rosatom.Experts warn of security risksNickolas Roth, a senior director at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, said the data breach could pose a “serious” risk to the plant’s safety. “They could show an adversary not just who has access to the project but which systems that access reaches,” he told Reuters.Although no evidence suggests that operational reactor systems were compromised, cybersecurity experts say the leaked information could still be valuable to hostile actors. Attackers could potentially exploit vulnerabilities within associated infrastructure or third-party suppliers.Investigation underwayIndia’s Computer Emergency Response Team is investigating the breach alongside the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, according to a source familiar with the matter. Yotta, the data centre provider, said it detected suspicious activity on a server on May 29 and that the suspected ransomware execution was prevented, but Reliance Infrastructure later informed it of claims of a data breach.Neither the Department of Atomic Energy nor the Prime Minister’s Office publicly commented on the investigation conducted by Reuters. World Leaks, which has previously targeted Tata Group and Nike, did not respond to requests for comment.The incident comes amid growing concerns over cybersecurity across India’s critical infrastructure. According to cybersecurity company Surfshark, India recorded 28.9 million compromised accounts last year, making it one of the countries most affected by data breaches globally.A recent industry survey found that 73% of Indian organisations surveyed were “unaware if they have ever been attacked” while 57% lack cyber hygiene practices.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PACMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators123PhotostoriesAmla shots for hair growth: 5 powerful ingredients to blend for maximum benefitsPaneer is packed with protein, but do you know how many calories are hidden in your 10 favourite paneer dishes?Discover your spiritual Goddess based on your birth dateMichelle Obama’s parents never promised her the world would be fair, they promised something better: “Come home we…”5 shocking theft stories in India that left people stunned and questioning the societyDiscontinued snacks every ’90s and 2000s kid desperately wants backSnakes with the most vibrant colours and patterns in the animal kingdomAlison Hammond opens up about 22-year age gap with David Putman: Inside the British broadcaster’s dating historyFrom ‘Love for You’ to ‘Dazzling’: The ‘pseudo-sibling’ romance trope taking over Chinese dramasStop throwing away vegetable peels! Here’s how to turn kitchen scraps into natural fertiliser for your garden123Hot PicksOil Price TodayTop Stock RecommendationsMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillGold Rate TodayMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingMLB All Start Best MomentsTamil Nadu MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseBengaluru CapgeminiTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

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KNPP targeted by ‘serious’ data leak. (Image source: Reuters) NEW DELHI: A ransomware group has published thousands of files allegedly linked to India’s largest nuclear power plant, Kudankulam, in what experts warn could pose a “serious” risk to the facility’s safety.The hacker group World Leaks posted on the dark web what it claims are more…

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