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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Spike in cyber frauds: Chandigarh police, stakeholders get into huddle
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh police convened a meeting with the RBI , department of telecommunications, telecom service providers, and banks to address the rising threat of financial cyber frauds, at the police headquarters, Sector-9, on Wednesday. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation between law enforcement agencies (LEAs), financial institutions, and telecom service providers (TSPs) to form a united front against complex and evolving cybercrime threats. During the meeting, investigating officers (IOs) and cyber operators were also present, sharing critical on-ground experiences and investigation challenges. Several key issues were discussed during the meeting, including the rise of AI-enabled scams, phishing attacks, mule account operations, and social engineering-based frauds. Participants highlighted operational challenges such as delays in data sharing, lack of support during weekends, and gaps in KYC compliance. Constructive suggestions were made to overcome these challenges through improved coordination and standardised protocols. TSPs were specifically requested to ensure timely sharing of subscriber information, call detail records, live location data, IP logs, and immediate SIM deactivation upon receipt of fraud complaints. They were also urged to maintain the 24x7 availability of their nodal officers to provide prompt support to law enforcement. Banks were advised to take swift action to freeze suspicious accounts, promptly share transaction histories and account details, and strictly adhere to KYC norms to prevent system misuse by cybercriminals. The nodal officers of both TSPs and banks were commended for their consistent cooperation, timely responses, and professionalism in aiding ongoing investigations. It was resolved that such coordination meetings would be organised quarterly to ensure continuous dialogue and proactive response to emerging threats. Participants also emphasised the importance of public awareness. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious mobile numbers through the Chakshu portal and verify bank account details before making large financial transactions. All stakeholders reiterated their commitment to strictly comply with directions issued by the Department of Telecommunications. The meeting concluded with a collective resolution to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance real-time data sharing, and safeguard citizens from the growing menace of financial cyber frauds in the region. Key stakeholders participated in the session, including Gagandeep Kaur, AGM, RBI; Chetan Sharma from the department of telecommunications (DoT/LSA); representatives of leading public and private sector banks; and major telecom service providers. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Centre to take fresh call on ‘Udaipur Files' certification
The Centre on Friday told the Delhi high court that it would withdraw its order for further cuts in the controversial movie Udaipur files, related to the 2022 brutal murder of a tailor Kanhaiya Lal, and take a fresh call on its certification. Centre to take fresh call on 'Udaipur Files' certification The submission was made by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Chetan Sharma before a bench of chief justice DK Upadhyay and justice Tushar Rao Gedela, after court questioned the government for exceeding its powers under Section 6(2) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952 by suggesting cuts instead of un-certifying or suspending the film's exhibition. 'We (Centre) will withdraw and revisit the order (July 21 of clearing the movie's release by recommending further cuts) and pass a fresh order in accordance with law. I'm (Centre) withdrawing due to the form of the order. It's not in compliance with section 6(2) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952,' the law officer representing the Centre and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) submitted. In view of the law officer's statement, the court disposed of the petitions filed by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Arshad Madani, and Mohammad Javed, accused in the murder case, challenging the July 21 order but directed the government to take a fresh call by Wednesday. On July 21, had cleared the movie's release, subject to the filmmaker carrying out six additional edits, in addition to the 55 cuts already implemented. The direction to take a call by Wednesday was issued after the producer Amit Jani's counsel Gaurav Bhatia said that they planned to release the film on August 8 and needed adequate time for the same. 'After arguments on behalf of the parties were heard, ASG Chetan Sharma on instructions has stated that the government will withdraw the order dated July 21, and take a decision on the revision petition by the parties afresh. Accordingly the writ petition is disposed of in terms of ASG's statement,' the court said in its order. It added, 'It has been urged by the producer that the next date for the film's release has been declared as August 8 and they shall take time for making arrangements for release of the movie by engaging theatres. After hearing the parties, an appropriate decision shall be taken by revisional authority on the revision petitions by Wednesday.' The petitions were listed before the high court, after the Supreme Court, while refusing to take a call on allowing the movie's release, had requested the high court to take up the matter on Monday. On July 10, the Delhi high court had temporarily halted the movie's release, which was scheduled to be exhibited in theatres on July 11. Javed in his petition, argued by senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy along with advocate Saumya Dwivedi, had asserted that the Centre, by suggesting cuts, acted beyond the statutory powers granted to it under section 6. Guruswamy had asserted that the same was egregious since the procedure followed by the government to pass the same was based on a repealed law. She pointed out that the Centre's order was based on the recommendations of a five member committee comprising three advisory members from the CBFC, but the inclusion of members of the CBFC was no longer permitted under the act. On the contrary, the law officer had earlier justified Centre's decision saying that the same as per the scheme of the act and was taken by a committee consisting of experts including senior government officers and 3 members of the CBFC, who were not involved in prior certification. Lal was murdered in June 2022 with a cleaver in Udaipur district, Rajasthan, for allegedly sharing a social media post endorsing the disparaging remarks made against Prophet Muhammad by former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma. She made the comments while participating in a television debate in May 2022. The assailants, who were arrested by the Rajasthan police, even prepared a video claiming responsibility for the murder. They even displayed the weapon of offence used for the crime. Considering the sensitivity of the case, the matter was probed by the National Investigation Agency and the accused was charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The trial in the case is pending before a special NIA court in Jaipur.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Centre to withdraw order granting release of film Udaipur files, Delhi HC told
The Centre on Friday (August 1, 2025) informed the Delhi High Court that it was withdrawing its decision granting nod to the release of the film Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder, and will take a decision on the revision petitions 'afresh'. The court, which was hearing two pleas challenging the Centre's decision allowing the release of the movie, directed the parties to appear before the government on August 4 and make their submissions. The court was informed by the counsel for the film's producer that the movie is scheduled to be released on August 8 and they would take some time for making arrangements for releasing it by engaging the theatres. The court took on record statement by Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, representing the Central government as also the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), that the government will withdraw the earlier decision granting nod to the release of the film and 'take a decision on the revision petitions preferred by the petitioners afresh'. Noting the submissions, the court disposed of the two petitions filed by Mohammed Javed, one of the accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, and Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani. The Centre's counsel had said the film has undergone a two-step filter, first by the censor board, which suggested 55 cuts, and second by the committee, which further asked for six cuts, totalling 61 cuts. Javed's counsel objected to the release of the film on the ground that it would prejudice his case during the trial. Kanhaiya Lal, an Udaipur-based tailor in Rajasthan, was murdered in 2022, allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Ghous, for sharing a social media post in support of former BJP leader Nupur Sharma after her controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed. The trial is pending before the special NIA court in Jaipur.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Day ahead of 'Udaipur Files' release, HC stays it, asks Centre to take call
Representative image NEW DELHI: Delhi high court stayed Thursday the release of 'Udaipur Files' in a rare instance of judicial intervention to pause a movie on the eve of its pan-India opening, reports Abhinav Garg. The film is purportedly based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal's 2022 murder in Udaipur. The court directed Islamic cleric body Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind and other petitioners, which have objected to the movie, to seek a review of its censor certificate. The division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal directed the petitioners to approach the Centre within two days with their grievance. Until the Centre takes a call on their revision plea, the film will not be released, the bench said. Kanhaiya Lal was murdered in June 2022 for allegedly sharing a social media post in support of former BJP functionary Nupur Sharma after her controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed. NIA arrested alleged assassins Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Ghous. Their trial is pending. The judges pointed 'that it is not impermissible for this court to exercise extraordinary jurisdiction even in a case where a petitioner has not exhausted its alternative statutory remedies'. 'But having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case… especially the processes to be gone into at the time of grant of certification, we are of the opinion that the petitioner ought to approach the central govt by invoking Section 6 of the (Cinematograph) Act (which deals with revisional powers vested with the central govt),' the high court said. During the hearing, petitioners' senior counsel Kapil Sibal described the film as 'the worst form of hate speech' against a community and an 'imminent threat to public order and harmony'. He told the bench he had watched the film in a private screening, as directed by the court. He cited some instances and dialogues to argue the movie was 'not art but cinematic vandalism' to vilify a community. Among the scenes Sibal highlighted was one showing arrests of Muslim students. In contrast, additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma, representing the Centre, justified the censor board's nod and contended that it was a movie based on a crime, not any community. 'The film cautions people. It is a crime-specific film. We should all live together — that's the theme,' Chetan Sharma argued.
Business Upturn
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Emcure's Sanand oncology facility clears US FDA inspection with zero observations
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 9, 2025, 17:33 IST Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited announced that its oncology manufacturing facility in Sanand, Ahmedabad has successfully cleared a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) conducted by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) without any observations. In a regulatory filing on July 9, 2025, the company informed that the inspection was conducted between June 30 and July 8, 2025, and concluded without the issuance of a Form 483, indicating zero observations. The Sanand facility is located at GIDC, Taluka Sanand, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and specializes in the production of oncology products for regulated markets. Emcure's Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Chetan Sharma, signed the disclosure addressed to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited. The company stated that the outcome of the inspection reflects its commitment to maintaining global quality and compliance standards. For more details, visit: Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the company's regulatory filing and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
