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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Gruha Lakshmi' amount due for July to be released by Ganesh Chaturthi, says Laxmi Hebbalkar
Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar said on Thursday that the monthly financial aid of ₹2,000 to women heads of families under the 'Gruha Lakshmi' guarantee scheme due for July will be released within a fortnight. Speaking to press persons in Udupi, the Minister said that she intends to release the amount by Ganesha Chaturthi. She said that the government released the amount due for June under the scheme about five days ago. On the demand by some persons to accommodate former Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna's son in the Cabinet, she said that the Congress is a high-command-driven party and the decision taken by it will be final. Regarding the Supreme Court cancelling the bail for seven accused in the Renukaswamy murder case involving actor Darshan and his associates, the Minister said all should bow to the verdict of the court 'as we believe in the Constitution.' 'Garuda Drishti' launched Earlier, she inaugurated 'Garuda Drishti' CCTV surveillance system of Udupi police. Funded by the Udupi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI), the system covers 207 junctions in the Udupi district with 621 IP cameras and at 10 junctions with 20 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. Speaking on the occasion the Minister claimed that it was first of its kind initiative in the State. Lauding the UCCI office bearers and Hariram Shankar, Superintendent of Police of Udupi district, the Minister said that the system will enhance security and safety in the district. 'UCCI office bearers did not remain just as business persons, but they showed their commitment to the society's good. This is a model initiative to the entire State whereby entrepreneurs and business organisations can take a cue from, and follow suit,' the Minister said. The UCCI has invested ₹2.5 crore for the 'Garuda Drishti' initiative. The facility is backed by a 4 TB storage system, four-hour battery backup and Optical Fibre Cable connectivity for real-time monitoring. According to Udupi police, the project will enhance public safety, aid crime detection and regulate traffic. Additional Superintendent of Police Sudhakar S. Naik, UCCI president Ammunje Prabhakar Nayak, honorary secretary Vijayendra Vasant Kadiyali and others were present.
Time of India
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra now equipped with world's best system and technology to curb cybercrime: CM Fadnavis
We have witnessed incidents where some anti-social elements have incited communal hatred through social media, leading to riots. Now, Maharashtra has access to the world's best systems and technology to curb such crimes. ' Garuda Drishti ' tools are playing a vital role in tracking down such individuals and ensuring immediate action against them, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. CM Fadnavis was speaking at the presentation of the 'Garuda Drishti' social media monitoring and cyber intelligence project and the ceremony for the distribution of an amount of Rs 10 crore recovered from the investigation of various cyber financial crimes to the victims, held at Police Bhavan on behalf of the Nagpur Police Department . Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The recovered amounts were handed over to the fraud victims by the Chief Minister. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More Undo Present on the occasion were Police Commissioner Ravindra Kumar Singhal, Joint Police Commissioner Navenchandra Reddy, Additional Police Commissioners Vasant Pardeshi, Rajendra Dabhade, Shivaji Rathod, and senior police officers. "While using social media as a platform to express one's thoughts is commendable, we have also observed its misuse by certain anti-social elements for spreading hatred, issuing threats, hate speech, fake news, and even drug trafficking. Most financial fraud platforms are operated by foreign entities. Therefore, everyone must remain vigilant. Citizens should understand that any offers received on their mobile phones are likely traps for financial fraud. If you realise you have been a victim of financial fraud, contact helpline numbers 1930 and 1945 at the earliest," appealed Chief Minister Fadnavis. Live Events "The 'Garuda Drishti' system has been developed to prevent fraudulent activities carried out via social media platforms. Through this system, it will be possible to detect and track criminal activities on these platforms. In the future, the scope and capacity of these tools will be further enhanced," he said. The Chief Minister congratulated those who received their refunded amounts on Sunday. Police Commissioner Ravindra Kumar Singhal delivered the introductory remarks. Deputy Commissioner Lohit Matgave a presentation on 'Garuda Drishti' before the programme. Joint Police Commissioner Navenchandra Reddy expressed thanks to the dignitaries present. Amounts returned to victims after investigation: Rohit Agrawal - Rs 73 lakh, Shashikant Narayan Parande - Rs 34,77,724, Devidas Parkhi - Rs 35,15,842, Vijay Prakash Pathak - Rs 19,90,354, Vijay Menghani - Rs 19 lakh, Devendra Kharate - Rs 12,81,000, Rajmani Ajay Joshi - Rs 29,95,000, Rahul Chawda - Rs 15 lakh, Buddhipal Bagde - Rs 10 lakh, Aditya Goyanka - Rs 26,20,556, Sangeeta Ashtankar - Rs 8,24,000. (These are representative names.) Since its inception, 'Garuda Drishti' has examined 30,000 posts on social media. Out of these, 650 offensive posts were identified and removed from the concerned platforms. The tool has been effectively used to prevent tension and law-and-order issues arising from rumours, hateful content, and controversial posts on social media. Developed at minimal cost through the Cyber Hack 2025 competition, this tool's Intellectual Property Rights are owned by the Nagpur Police. Apart from crime prevention, 'Garuda Drishti' is useful for analysing social media trends, identifying suspicious accounts, and enabling swift action.
