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Govt Dismisses Report That It Asked Apple To Soften Its ‘State-Sponsored Attackers’ Message To Indian Politicos, Journos

December 29, 2023 13:08

The Indian government has dismissed a Washington Post report about orders to Apple Inc by government officials to soften the impact of a warning issued by the company about possible attempts by “state-sponsored attackers” to break into their iPhones and repeated attempts to target some journalists through the Pegasus spyware. Apple’s (AAPL.O) warnings in October […]

Bhavangarh’s Joyous Farewell To Departed Patriarch

December 29, 2023 13:00

When an individual passes away, customary sorrow permeates the familial abode and resonates through the village. However, in the heart of Bhavangarh village, within the confines of Idar taluka in Gujarat, an extraordinary commemoration unfolded—a distinctive prayer gathering ( Besnu) that served as a poignant tribute to their departed patriarch. Upon seeing the images of […]

Gujarat Riots: All 35 Acquitted; Court Blames 'Pseudo-Secular' Media

Gujarat Govt Withdraws Security Cover To 2002 Riots Witnesses

December 29, 2023 12:13

The Gujarat government has withdrawn police cover from the witnesses of the 2002 riots, their lawyers, and also a retired judge. About 15 years back, the SC had formed a witness protection cell under SIT in its supervision for the complainants/witnesses of the riots. The SIT had formed the special cell based on SC’s recommendation […]

Death Sentence To Ex-Navy Personnel Commuted By Qatar Court

December 29, 2023 11:56

Following the intervention of the Indian government, a Qatar court has ruled against capital punishment to the eight former Indian navy personnel which it had awarded earlier. An Indian government spokesperson said, the details about the commuted punishement, i.e. reduced terms- most likely heavy jail time – are unclear since the judgement has not yet […]

Infosys ends $1.5-billion AI deal

December 28, 2023 20:27

Infosys has confirmed the termination of a $1.5-billion AI contract with a global customer, which the firm announced in September. The company didn’t divulge details about the client and the cause for termination. This was reportedly Infosys’s biggest AI deal. The termination follows the unanticipated resignation of Infosys CFO Nilanjan Roy. The deal was expected […]

Mumbai Crime Branch Nabs Three for RBI Bomb Threat In Vadodara

December 28, 2023 19:59

The Mumbai Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Vadodara Crime Branch, apprehended three men—Adil Malek, Vasim Meman, and Muhammad Arshil Topal—on charges of issuing email threats of 11 bomb blasts in Mumbai, including a threat to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The threatening email was dispatched under the alias ‘Khilafat.India’. The joint operation initially […]

20-Year-Old Arrested for Nine-Day Restaurant Theft Spree in Surat

December 28, 2023 19:35

In a recent series of thefts that spanned nine days, a 20-year-old man has been apprehended by Surat police for stealing cash, a mobile phone, and a DVR from three upscale restaurants in the Vesu area. The arrested individual, identified as Sahil alias Sahil Gaando Pathan, allegedly targeted three establishments – Zero, Engine, and a […]

Russian Poets Imprisoned for Anti-War Poetry

December 28, 2023 17:32

In a Moscow court session held on Thursday, two Russian men faced severe consequences for expressing their dissent through poetry against the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Artyom Kamardin, aged 33, received a seven-year prison sentence, while Yegor Shtovba was handed a term of five years and six months. The verdict was met with cries of […]

From Death Row to Hope:Ex-Navy Men’s Sentence Reduced

December 28, 2023 16:47

New Delhi: In a welcome development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that the sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel facing death row in Qatar have been reduced. While the court’s specifics remain unknown, the news offers a ray of hope in the months-long ordeal for the men and their families. […]

SP Ring Road In Ahmedabad May Finally Be 6-Laned

December 28, 2023 14:40

Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (Auda) is once again planning to take up the six-laning of the 76-km Sardar Patel Ring Road. At present, SP Ring Road is a four-lane road with service lanes running all along. Under the new plan, each of the lanes will be 12.5m wide instead of the present 8.5m. On a […]

Pocso Court Aquits Man As Police Fail To Provide Certificate Of Evidence

December 28, 2023 14:18

A special Pocso court in Ahmedabad acquitted a man in a case of cyberstalking and enticing a 13-year-old girl for pornographic purposes as the police were unable to furnish the certificate mandatory to authenticate electronic evidence. The Pocso court accepted that the offence of harassment of the minor took place on the internet and awarded […]

India-Italy Migration, Mobilty Pact Gets Centre’s Nod

December 28, 2023 13:26

The Centre has given its nod to sign and ratify the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy. The Cabinet meeting held under PM Modi approved the proposal of the Ministry of External Affairs for the same. “The Agreement would enhance people-to-people contacts, foster mobility of students, skilled workers, business people and young professionals […]

Had To Call Off My Walk, Says Rahul On 'Security Breach' In JK

Rahul Gandhi To Take Up Bharat Nyay Yarta From Jan 14

December 28, 2023 13:11

As part of his people connect movement, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is going to take up Bharat Jodo Yatra 2.0 under the new nomenclature of Bharat Nyay Yatra. The journey this time will be from east to west even as the first march was from south to north, i.e. from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. Gandhi will […]

Police Verification Obligatory For Aspiring Advocates Now: Allahabad HC

December 28, 2023 13:01

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to implement a police verification process for all applicants seeking a license to practice law. The mandate which is certain to have far reaching implications is destined to implement stronger measures to uphold professional integrity. The court has also instructed that in the […]

MPhil No Longer A Recognised Degree: UGC

December 28, 2023 11:12

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has cautioned students against taking admission in MPhil programmes and reclarified that it is not a recognized degree anymore. The University grants Commission had discontinued MPhil degree in 2022. The reiteration of the discontinuation of the degree recognition by the UGC came after it was noticed that some institutions continued […]

Aspiration for $1-trillion economy but no cremation facilities: HC

December 27, 2023 21:18

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the state government to take immediate action in response to the slow pace at which the state’s infrastructure for cremation sites is being developed. A bench of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Prashant Kumar expressed concerns about the insufficient provision of essential services to keep up with the […]

Three Arrested in Aadhar Card Racket in Gir Somnath District

December 27, 2023 19:49

The Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Gir Somnath district police have apprehended three individuals accused of operating a fraudulent scheme. The racket involved issuing Aadhar cards without the necessary proofs and evidences, even to foreign nationals including those from Bangladesh. The LCB police conducted a raid on Saturday at the Darbari Aadhar shop located opposite […]

Modi Govt Declared Masarat Alam’s Muslim League As Unlawful

December 27, 2023 18:40

New Delhi: In a decisive move against alleged separatism, the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday declared the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (MLJK-MA) an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the ban, accusing the MLJK-MA of “anti-national and secessionist activities in […]

Gujarat State Police Complaint Authority Accepted 1 Among 839 Complaints for Probe in 2022: Report

December 27, 2023 18:51

New Delhi: In an unusual move, the Gujarat State Police Accountability Complaints Authority (SPCA) had found only one among 839 complaints it had received during 2022 within its jurisdiction, Right to Information (RTI) replies have shown. A recent report by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), which collated RTI replies from various SPCAs, has highlighted that […]

MPhil is not a recognized degree says UGC. Check Details

December 27, 2023 17:43

The University Grants Commission (UGC) issued a warning on December 27 to the universities in the country to stop admitting students for the MPhil course of the 2023-24 session, stating that it is not a recognised degree. UGC Secretary Manish Joshi also cautioned students against enrolling in any MPhil programme offered by universities in India. […]

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