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As new criminal laws come into effect, here's what experts think of their impact on legal system
It is said that these laws will affect a large number of citizens at some point in time or the other in their lives. The passing of the three criminal law bills in Parliament last year sparked a series of debates regarding the need to take such steps towards evolution in the field of law with the introduction of new criminal laws.
New Mobile Number Portability rules to come into effect from Monday. Here's what it means for you
New MP rules from July 1: TRAI enhances telecom security with new Mobile Number Portability rules starting July 1, 2024. The amendments introduce a seven-day waiting period for Unique Porting Codes (UPCs) to combat SIM swap fraud, ensuring only genuine requests are processed and safeguarding mobile numbers from misuse and theft.
Trai amendments to MNP to curb SIM swap, replacement frauds to take effect from July 1
The regulator had notified the amendment in March 2024, after consulting stakeholders. The amendment adds an additional criterion for rejecting generation of the Unique Porting Code (UPC) required to port a SIM card to a different telecom service provider. "These amendment regulations are aimed at curbing the porting of mobile numbers by way of fraudulent SIM swap/ replacement by unscrupulous elements," the regulator said Friday.
Railway Board reduces speed of Vande Bharat, Gatiman Express trains to 130 kmph
The letter specifically mentions three trains - train number 20171/20172 (New Delhi-Rani Kamalapati Vande Bharat Express), 22470/22469 (Hazrat Nizamuddin-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express) and train number 12049/12050 (New Delhi-Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Gatiman Express).
Titagarh Rail shares rally 17% in 2 days as BlackRock buys over 9 lakh shares
RVNL's stock surged by 3% on BSE following the KRDCL-RVNL JV securing a project worth Rs 156.47 crore from Southern Railway, showcasing a positive trend in the railway sector.
After proposing no tolls for poor highways, Nitin Gadkari asks officials to work on passes for cars
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed the introduction of monthly or annual passes for cars on the National Highway network to simplify toll collection and reduce commuter hassles. This suggestion comes alongside his call for tolls to be waived on poorly maintained highways, emphasizing the need for quality service before collecting tolls.
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BlackRock buys 9.46 lakh shares in Titagarh Rail for 153 crore via block deal
Bulk deal data from the BSE reveals that Rashmi Chowdhary sold more than 26.93 lakh shares at Rs 1,618 each, netting approximately Rs 436 crore from the transaction. Chowdhary, a promoter of the railway sector company, owned over 1.28 crore shares, representing a 9.52% stake as of the end of March, as per the shareholding information available on the NSE.
Hunt on for mule bank accounts; Tata Digital pause on funding
The government is working with the central bank to catch mule accounts in India’s banking system and prevent fraud. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $97 million: When is the next drawing, where to buy tickets, how to play
The Mega Millions jackpot has again risen to a sky-high $97 million after no one claimed the Friday jackpot. This year saw two Mega Millions winner, with the latest one being a player from Illinois who won $552 million, earlier this month. Here's some more updates around playing Mega Millions, purchasing a lottery ticket, and much more.
New govt digital locker to store, access, share your medical history: What is ABHA number, eligibility, benefits, how to enrol
ABHA ID card or health ID: Gone are the days when you need to save each and every documents of your medical record for your treatment and insurance. The Centre has introduced ABHA number or health ID, a unique 14-digit number, that will act as your digital health locker. You can easily store and share prescriptions, reports, and bills electronically in Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). This simplifies managing healthcare for yourself and loved ones, ensuring crucial records are always accessible for diagnosis, treatment, and insurance claims. ET Wealth Online explains — what is ABHA number or health ID, how ABHA number works, how ABHA number will benefit you. Read here
Need to understand the correct legal history of India: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has urged the nation to understand its correct legal history, as the country's legal system was established from the perspective of colonial rulers. Meghwal argued that the laws in India during colonial times ignored the Indian ethos and societal realities of the time and were based on furthering the needs of colonial rulers. He called for the removal of old laws with a slave mentality and the re-enactment of three new criminal laws, namely the Indian Judicial Code, Indian Civil Defence Code, and Indian Evidence Act, which will be implemented across the country from July 1.
Brutal heatwave: Death toll climbs to 143, actual numbers could be high
The Indian health ministry has reported 143 recorded deaths and 41,789 people suffering from suspected heatstroke between March 1 and June 20 this year. However, the heatwave toll is expected to be higher due to the lack of updated data from states and health facilities uploading data on heatwave casualties. Union Health Minister J P Nadda has directed officials to visit central hospitals to assess the number of deaths due to heatstroke and to set up special heatwave units in all central government hospitals.
IT stocks rally up to 4% as an early indicator of Q1 earnings just gave green signals
Indian IT stocks surged following positive results from Accenture, with Persistent Systems leading the gains. Analysts expect a strong demand environment to drive healthy earnings growth.
Canada's Express Entry: Understanding the Comprehensive Ranking System and invitation rounds
Canada's Express Entry pool uses the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates for invitation rounds to apply for permanent residence based on various factors.
A year apart, Kanchanjunga train mishap brings back memory of Coromandel tragedy
Train Accident Today (Google Trends): The recent collision of a goods train with the Kanchanjungha Express in Darjeeling district, West Bengal, has raised concerns about railway safety. Similar to the Coromandel Express disaster in June 2023, signalling errors were reportedly a factor. The Coromandel Express collision, which resulted in India's worst railway disaster in three decades, highlighted the need for improved safety measures. The incidents underscore the importance of addressing issues in signalling and communication systems to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Paying for numbers is a crank call, TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested charging for telephone numbers due to their finite nature. Despite the potential to increase capacity by adding digits, the growing use of numbers for machine communication poses a challenge. Transitioning to a new numbering system incurs costs, making numbers a limited resource over time. While depopulation and efficient recycling could suffice for humans, the machine-driven demand complicates differential pricing. An alternative approach could involve randomization, similar to the internet, to manage the finite availability of telephone numbers.
Meta hit with privacy complaints over AI plans
A Vienna-based privacy group filed complaints against Meta in 11 European countries over unlawful AI data use. Microsoft announced a $3.2 billion AI investment in Sweden over two years, AMD unveiled new AI chips to challenge Nvidia, and Cisco plans a $1 billion investment in AI startups for secure AI services.
Sealdah station upgrades disrupt train services for second day, passengers face hardship
Passengers experienced significant disruptions for the second consecutive day on Saturday as numerous suburban trains were canceled or short-terminated due to infrastructure upgrades at Sealdah station. An Eastern Railway official reported that 80 local trains were cancelled, and 147 suburban train services were short-terminated or short-originated to facilitate platform length extensions and an electronic interlocking system upgrade from Friday to Sunday afternoon.
We, the children, must receive protection
A recent investigation revealed that nearly 10,000 minors were wrongly held in adult prisons in India between Jan 2016 and Dec 2021, based on an iProbono report and RTI responses. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015 prohibits placing children in adult prisons.
Titagarh Rail Systems opens innovation engineering centre in Bengaluru
Kolkata-based Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd inaugurated an engineering centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The centre focuses on innovation and design for TCMS and advanced propulsion systems.
Tata Power Solar System launches nationwide solar power drive from Jodhpur
Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd launched the '#GharGharSolar, Tata Power ke Sangh' national campaign from Sun City Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with Praveer Sinha CEO and MD Tata Power present.
This city tops list with most number of deadliest car accidents in US: Report
Memphis, a city in the state of Tennessee, has recorded the greatest number of car crashes in the US for the year 2022. In the list of top 10 cities with the most number of car accidents, 3 cities belong to the state of Florida.
Temu will have to comply with tougher EU online content rules, EU says
Temu, a fast-fashion e-commerce retailer under the PDD Group, is required to comply with strict EU online content rules as a very large online platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act (DSA), facing penalties of up to 6% of their global annual turnover for violations.
Maximizing job opportunities in Canada: A guide for Express Entry candidates
Canada's economic immigration programs are vital for expanding the national workforce, with nearly all recent growth attributed to them, according to CIC News. To address labor needs, initiatives often connect with immigration programs, like hiring from the Express Entry pool. Employers must meet criteria, including offering skilled work and proving a lack of domestic candidates. Through the Job Match feature of the Job Bank, employers can match job postings with suitable candidates.
Mobile users can expect relief from 'spoof international calls'
Hoax international calls originate outside the country, but cyber criminals manipulate the calling line identity (CLI) to make such calls appear as originating within India. The DoT has directed telecom carriers to block such calls. DoT noted that fraudsters are making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens and committing cyber-crime and financial fraud.
Govt directs telcos to block incoming international spoofed calls
The government directed telecom operators to block incoming international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to prevent cyber-crime and financial frauds by fraudsters and cyber-criminals.
DoT, telcos develop new mechanism to block spoof overseas calls masquerading as Indian numbers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and mobile operators have developed a system to detect and block spoofed international calls that appear as Indian numbers. This measure aims to protect millions of mobile users from cyber criminals. These spoofed calls, manipulated to look like domestic calls, originate from abroad. The DoT has instructed telecom carriers to block such calls to prevent cybercrime and financial fraud.
Fake notice from Income Tax Department: Know how to spot a sham notice sent by a scamster
Income tax notice: There have been some instances of people receiving a fake income tax. Save yourself from this scam and learn how to spot a fake income tax notice. For example: a real income tax notice will never have a payment link inside it. Read here to know more about real income tax notices.
Aadhaar ATM: In need of urgent cash but don’t have time to visit the bank? Here is how to get cash from home
The IPPB (India Post Payments Bank) Online Aadhaar ATM (AePS) service allows you to access cash from the comfort of your home if you need it quickly and don't have time to visit a bank or ATM.
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