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Lucky Ali returns with new romantic indi pop song Tu Jaane Hai Kahan
MUMBAI: Some voices never fade, they simply wait for the right moment to return. Lucky Ali’s latest release, Tu Jaane Hai Kahan, does exactly that, drifting in with quiet confidence and a familiar sense of calm.
Launched by Tips Music Ltd., the Hindi indi pop single marks a fresh chapter for the original troubadour of Indian pop. Effortlessly romantic and gently upbeat, the song leans into Lucky Ali’s timeless storytelling style, offering comfort rather than drama, and melody rather than noise.
Written by Kausar Munir and composed by Mikey McCleary along with Suraj Gulvadi, the track pairs poetic simplicity with a contemporary pop sound. It is designed to be easy on the ears, easy to return to, and hard to forget. Think warm afternoons, unspoken feelings, and a tune that hums along even after it ends.
Tips Music Ltd. chairman and managing director Kumar Taurani, said the release felt long overdue. He described Lucky Ali as India’s first true Indipop star, whose music has shaped generations. According to Taurani, Tu Jaane Hai Kahan brings back the emotional honesty that defined Lucky Ali’s most iconic work, while still fitting naturally into today’s listening landscape.
For Lucky Ali, the song is rooted in memory and feeling. He shared that music, for him, should feel familiar from the very first note. Simple, romantic, and heartfelt, the track reflects moments of quiet longing and personal connection, inviting listeners to find their own meaning within it.
Lyricist Kausar Munir explained that the song captures a universal emotion, the soft curiosity of love, wondering where someone is and what they might be feeling. Composer Mikey McCleary added that the goal was to preserve the soul of Lucky Ali’s music while shaping a sound that feels current, intimate, and instantly hummable.
After a teaser released earlier in January sparked anticipation among fans, the full song and music video are now live across all major streaming platforms. With Tu Jaane Hai Kahan, Lucky Ali reminds listeners that sometimes, the quietest songs linger the longest.
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Meta warns 200 users after fake Whatsapp spyware attack
Italy-targeted campaign used unofficial app to deploy surveillance spyware.
MUMBAI: It looked like a message, but it behaved like a mole. Meta has warned around 200 users most of them in Italy after uncovering a targeted spyware campaign that weaponised a fake version of WhatsApp to infiltrate devices. The attack, first reported by Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata, relied on classic social engineering with a modern twist: persuading users to download an unofficial WhatsApp clone embedded with surveillance software. The malicious application, believed to be developed by Italian firm SIO through its subsidiary ASIGINT, was designed to mimic the real app closely enough to bypass suspicion.
Meta’s security teams identified roughly 200 individuals who may have installed the compromised version, triggering immediate countermeasures. Affected users were logged out of their accounts and issued alerts warning of potential privacy breaches, with the company describing the incident as a “targeted social engineering attempt” aimed at gaining device-level access.
The malicious app was not distributed via official app stores but circulated through third-party channels, where it was presented as a legitimate WhatsApp alternative. Once installed, it reportedly allowed external operators to access sensitive data stored on the device turning a simple download into a potential surveillance gateway.
According to Techcrunch, Meta is now preparing legal action against the spyware developers to curb further misuse. The company, however, has not disclosed details about the specific individuals targeted or the extent of data compromised.
A Whatsapp spokesperson reiterated that user safety remains the top priority, particularly for those misled into installing the fake iOS application. Meanwhile, reports from La Repubblica suggest the spyware may be linked to “Spyrtacus”, a strain previously associated with Android-based attacks that could intercept calls, activate microphones and even access cameras.
The episode underscores a growing reality in the digital age, the threat is no longer just what you download, but where you download it from. As unofficial apps become increasingly convincing, the line between communication tool and covert surveillance is getting harder to spot and far easier to exploit.
