FAKE DEGREE
Rajasthan university under police radar for issuing over 40,000 fake degrees
OPJS University in Churu is being investigated by the SOG for issuing 43,409 fake degrees. Following the arrest of Joginder Singh Dalal, unauthorized degrees were discovered. Sarita Karwasra and Jitendra Yadav were also arrested. Operational issues, fire claims, and PTI exam compromise noted. Higher education authorities halted admissions, with ADGP VK Singh and DIG Paris Deshmukh leading.
K Suresh: All you need to know about INDIA bloc's candidate for Lok Sabha speaker post
The INDIA bloc nominated Congress leader K Suresh for the Speaker's position against Om Birla, accusing the ruling NDA of not adhering to the convention of offering the Deputy Speaker's role to the opposition. Suresh, a Congress veteran and eight-term MP, faced electoral challenges in the past due to allegations regarding his caste certificate, which were later resolved by the Supreme Court. He won from the Mavelikkara constituency in Kerala in the 2024 elections. Suresh, born on June 4, 1962, has a legal background and has served as the minister of state for labour.
UGC warns against fake online degrees, cautions public on '10-day MBA' course
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a warning regarding fake online programs masquerading as legitimate degrees. Specifically, they highlighted a "10-day MBA" course, emphasizing that only recognized institutions have the authority to confer degrees. The UGC advised individuals to verify the validity of online programs before enrolling.
From car thief to fake judge: The story of 'master thief' Dhani Ram Mittal, who committed over 1,000 crimes in his life
Dhani Ram Mittal, a former judge turned criminal with over 1,000 crimes, passed away at 85, ending a life of dual professions and legal troubles, leaving behind a legacy of storytelling and criminal history.
"My party not like your degree..." Uddhav Thackeray hits out at PM Modi over "fake Shiv Sena" remark
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has defended his party against Prime Minister Narendrea Modi's labelling of it as "fake". Thackeray argued that the party was founded by Bal Thackeray to fight for the rights of the people and that it is not like "your degree". He also criticized Modi's other party member Amit Shah for calling the party fake.
Abhijit Gangopadhyay, first HC judge to join politics after resigning, leaves behind a chequered record
Born in Kolkata in 1962, he completed his schooling and secured a law degree from Hazra Law College. He worked as an officer in the West Bengal Civil Service and was posted in North Dinajpur. He quit to start practising as an advocate in the Calcutta High Court. He was appointed additional judge of the HC in May 2018 and continued in the capacity till July 2020, when he was made a permanent judge.
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Fake MBA degree: AICTE issues notice, warns students against influencers and motivational speakers
Post-graduate courses are two-year programme and cannot be completed in 10 days, AICTE said. Students gain advanced skills in these two years, something that is impossible to do in ten days, it emphasised.
PM Modi garba video not deepfake, just fake news, confirms his doppelganger
In a recent incident, a video went viral featuring a man resembling Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in a garba dance, initially raising concerns about deepfake technology. However, it was later clarified that the video was not a deepfake but a case of mistaken identity. The person in the video is Vikas Mahante, a Mumbai-based businessman, and the owner of a steel packaging business. Mahante's resemblance to Modi led to him being invited to London for pre-Diwali festivities, where he was filmed dancing, causing confusion.
Iowa woman avoids prison after faking cancer battle on social media
Madison Russo, an Iowa woman who falsely claimed to have cancer and received donations from over 400 people, has been sentenced to probation and a 10-year suspended sentence. She must pay $39,000 in restitution and a fine of $1,370. Russo's fabricated story was exposed when medical professionals found inconsistencies in her claims and she was subsequently arrested. The judge emphasized the wide-ranging impact of Russo's deception and declined a defense request to expunge her conviction, stating that serious crimes must have serious consequences.
Sergio Brown accused of killing mother taken into police custody on first-degree murder charge
Ex-NFL player Sergio Brown has been taken into the police custody in connection with the death of his 73-year-old mother Myrtle Brown.
Tom Hanks warns fans about his AI-generated version in fake advertisement. Know what happened
'Forrest Gump' actor Tom Hanks warned his fans that his AI-generated version has been used in an advertisement promoting a dental plan, with which he has nothing to do. Know details.
Remarks on PM's degree: Gujarat HC tells sessions court to decide Kejriwal, Singh's pleas against summons by metropolitan court in 10 days
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a sessions court to transfer the pleas of Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh, members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), to another judge. The pleas challenge a trial court's order summoning them in a criminal defamation case over remarks made about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree.
Remarks on PM's degree: Gujarat HC refuses to stay proceedings against Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh in defamation case
While refusing to grant a stay on the defamation proceedings underway at a metropolitan court here against the two leaders, Justice Samir Dave noted that both of them had earlier given an assurance to the sessions court that they will remain present before the metropolitan court to record their statement.
PM Modi's degree: Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh approach Gujarat HC for stay on criminal defamation case
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on Wednesday approached the Gujarat High Court for a stay on the criminal defamation proceedings against them till the disposal of their revision plea in a sessions court. The matter is likely to come up for hearing on August 11.
UGC declares 20 universities as 'fake' and not empowered to confer any degree
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday declared 20 universities as "fake" and not empowered to confer any degree with Delhi having eight such institutions, the highest. Uttar Pradesh has four such universities. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Kerala also have "fake" universities.
Don't vote for 'illiterate' and those with fake degrees next time: Arvind Kejriwal in poll-bound Rajasthan
Kejriwal also narrated the story of an illiterate king who ruined the entire country, thus emphasising the need to have a literate king to run the state of affairs. He hit out at the BJP and the Congress rule, saying both the parties have looted Rajasthan and the country.
AI has Hollywood in a tizzy with fake trailers, digital doubles
Is #timesup for Hollywood royalty now that the AI reign has begun?
Digital doubles, fake trailers and AI take centre stage as Hollywood actors' union begin labour talks
Actors and writers envision various scenarios in which studios could try to cut costs and boost revenue using generative AI, which can be fed existing material and pump out new content.
UN peacekeeping on 75th anniversary: Successes, failures and many challenges
While the UN has been successful in helping countries move away from conflicts, this has been overshadowed by some notable failures such as preventing the Rwanda genocide. The UN is facing new challenges such as increased violence, new challenges from fake news and disinformation influencing peace operations, while transnational criminal activities, drugs, weapons and the illegal exploitation of natural resources as well as climate change have all had a significant influence.
How to identify a fake Rs 2000 note
The RBI has sent letters to banks/institutions to adhere "meticulously" to the central bank's master directive on dealing with forgeries.
Worthless degrees are creating an unemployable generation in India
Many businesses say they struggle to hire because of the mixed quality of education. That’s kept unemployment stubbornly high at more than 7% even though India is the world’s fastest growing major economy. Education is also becoming an outsized problem for Modi as he attempts to draw foreign manufacturers and investors from China.
Delhi CM targets PM Modi over his degree; Arvind Kejriwal hope of 140 crore Indians, says House resolution
Kejriwal said the king along with his friends looted the country. "Banks of the country were looted first. The country saw unprecedented inflation. Troubled by the inflation, the people raised their voice and the king said anyone who speaks against him will be thrown in jail. The king started imprisoning everyone," said Kejriwal.
PM Modi's degree: Court issues summons to Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh in defamation case by Gujarat University
The court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate Jayeshbhai Chovatiya on Saturday summoned the two AAP leaders on May 23, after observing that prima facie there appeared to be a case against them under Indian Penal Code Section 500 (defamation) on a complaint filed by the Gujarat University's registrar Piyush Patel.
BJP doesn't care for educational qualification of its leaders, relies on fake degrees from printing shops: AAP
Shah alleged that the BJP doesn't bother about the educational qualification of their leaders "as they can get fake degrees from printing shops". Showing his certificates, Shah said he has degrees of B.Tech and M.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras along with that of master's in public administration from Columbia University in the United States.
AAP again raises question on genuineness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degrees
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his party have launched a fresh attack on the issue since the Gujarat High Court on Friday quashed a seven-year-old order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) that had asked the Gujarat University to provide information on Modi's degree to Kejriwal and also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on the AAP chief.
CM Arvind Kejriwal steps up attack on PM Modi over degree issue
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief's remarks came a day after the Gujarat High Court quashed a seven-year-old order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) which had asked the Gujarat University to provide information on Modi's degree to him.
Something called a fake free lunch
But here's a new version of the freebie that is an unqualified menace: the fake freebie. This is not some cunningly conjured wrangle by which one gets an extra drink for no cost after paying double the price for the first drink during 'happy hours'. We are pointing to a downright scam that was busted on Monday - a fake 'PM National Laptop Scheme'.
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