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The IMD has issued yellow alerts in six districts, including Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, and Kannur districts due to rising temperatures.

The 'Ahlan Modi' community event featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi has been downscaled due to adverse weather conditions in the UAE. Originally anticipated to host 80,000 attendees, the event will now accommodate only 35,000 people due to heavy rains and lightning.

In addition to the alerts, the IMD cautioned about very dense fog and severe cold day conditions in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for the next two days, gradually improving thereafter.

The joint team comprises officials from various agencies, including the MHA's Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and the Intelligence Bureau. This move follows alerts about malicious mobile applications related to VIP entry circulating on WhatsApp

In a significant stride towards alleviating traffic congestion, the Bengaluru City Police have unveiled the ASTraM app (Actionable Intelligence for Sustainable Traffic Management). This  Artificial Intelligence (AI) application aims to revolutionize traffic control by providing real-time data and alerts to the police at junctions, with the goal of reducing congestion intervals to every 15 minutes.

Thursday morning unfolded with an expansive cover of fog across various parts of North India, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. This dense fog severely impaired visibility, leading to disruptions in traffic flow and posing challenges to commuters.

Government officials reportedly pressured Apple to downplay warnings issued to Opposition leaders and journalists regarding potential hacking attempts by "state-sponsored attackers" on their iPhones. According to the Washington Post, government officials summoned an Apple security expert to a meeting in New Delhi, urging alternative explanations for the warnings

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A new report has claimed that Apple AirPods Pro 4th generation is likely to launch next year, along with the iPhone 16. The new earbuds are expected to include features like active noise cancellation, USB-C charging, and speakers for Find My alerts.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rain in specific districts of Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, Ramanathapuram, Pudukottai, and Thanjavur on December 18.

BESCOM's electric pole mishap in Bengaluru triggers concerns over 16,791 risky locations. Complaints reveal maintenance flaws, sparking inquiries into 81 electric shock cases in five years, with citizen-led social media alerts. The aged infrastructure leads to fire accidents, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts between BESCOM and BBMP for city safety.

Bengaluru's Cyber Crime Station arrests eight in a vast cyber fraud network. Swindling millions posing as Mumbai police, they deceived victims about drug parcels, seizing ₹13.17 lakh, 11 phones, and freezing ₹19 lakh in accounts. The scam, involving ₹1.8 crore loss to a Malleswar resident, also involved Bitcoin and revealed 75 other cyber fraud cases.

IMD forecasts moderate rainfall in Tumkur and Bengaluru, cautioning farmers to delay harvesting due to cyclone impact. Yellow alerts were issued for multiple Karnataka districts, raising concerns for crop disruptions and emphasizing precautionary measures.

Karnataka anticipates a shift in weather as the Meteorological Department forecasts intensified monsoon from Nov 23-26. Expecting rainfall in southern and coastal areas, with alerts for Kodagu and Chikmagalur. Recent dry weather led to soaring temperatures above norms in multiple districts. Residents advised to brace for changing weather conditions.

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