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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Eshwarappa raises questions about formation of STF and transfer of top police officials from DK
Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has questioned the necessity of Special Task Force (STF), which has been formed by the State government to tackle communal incidents. In a press conference in Shivamogga on Friday, Mr. Eshwarappa asked why the STF was being formed. 'Has the Home Department failed to stop crimes? The government has said the special force will include 248 police personnel. Will you pay them the salary?' he asked the Congress party leaders. He also wanted to know why the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police were transferred. 'What were the reasons behind their transfer? What mistakes did they commit?' he asked. He maintained that the task force would not be effective as long as it was not free from political control. Referring to the Karnataka High Court's order setting aside the government's decision to withdraw criminal cases, Mr. Eshwarappa commented that the High Court had reprimanded the State government for its decision. 'The State Cabinet had taken the decision to withdraw cases registered against those who attacked the police station and damaged police vehicle in Hubballi. Their decision was against the Constitution,' he said.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
KG Hospital in Coimbatore performs India's first minimally invasive triple bypass and valve replacement
KG Hospital has performed India's first minimally invasive surgery recently, combining triple vessel bypass and heart valve replacement. The team operated on a 60-year-old athletic coach, Mr. K.S. Muhammad Nizamuddin, who was diagnosed with both valvular heart disease and coronary artery blockages. The simultaneous treatment of two complex heart conditions was performed through a small 16 cm by 7 cm incision on the left side of the chest, avoiding traditional open-heart methods. The surgery was led by Dr. Arun Kumar, a Senior Consultant in cardiothoracic surgery and a specialist in robotic and minimally invasive procedures, who was inspired by a Ukrainian surgeon who has performed 17 such cases globally. According to Dr. Arun Kumar, avoiding sternum cutting allowed the team to perform the surgery with minimal invasion and a smoother recovery. The patient began walking just five days after the operation and resumed his regular activities within a month. Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam, Chairman of KG Hospital, stated that this is the first time in India that minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS procedure) has been performed.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Mangaluru Researcher Awarded PhD for Groundbreaking Study on Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
MANGALURU: Dr. Shivani U has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by NITTE (Deemed to be University) for her pioneering research on Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML), a rare form of blood cancer. Her thesis, titled 'A Study to Determine the Clinical, Haematological, Cytogenetic and Molecular Profile in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Patients,' was successfully defended on May 8, 2025. Dr. Shivani's study offers a comprehensive assessment of CML, integrating clinical data with haematological, cytogenetic, and molecular analyses—an approach that could contribute to improved diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the disease. Her doctoral research was conducted under the guidance of Dr. D. Prashanth Shetty, former Professor and Coordinator of the KSHEMA Centre for Genetic Services at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy. Dr. Shetty currently serves as a Professor at the Srinivas Institute of Allied Health Sciences under Srinivas University. The doctoral committee included Dr. Reshma A. Shetty (Assistant Professor, KSHEMA Centre for Genetic Services), Dr. Vijith Shetty (Professor, Department of Oncology), and Dr. Suchetha Kumari N. (Professor, Department of Biochemistry, KSHEMA), who evaluated and supported the research work. A native of Mangaluru, Dr. Shivani is an alumna of local institutions and is known for her academic diligence. She is the daughter of Bhanukala Uday, student section head at KMC Mangalore, and Uday Kumar, formerly on staff at KMC Attavar. She will receive her doctoral degree at NITTE University's forthcoming convocation. (eom) [9:11 PM, 5/21/2025] +91 94483 00454: ಕಳಸ ಬಸದಿ ಪಂಚ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವ ತಾ 18.5.2025 ರಿಂದ ತಾ. 22.5.2025 ರ ವರೆಗೆ. [9:11 PM, 5/21/2025] +91 94483 00454: KALASA, Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka: A historic Jain temple dedicated to Sri Chandranath Tirthankara, Sri Jwalamalini Devi, Sri Parshwanath Tirthankara, and Sri Padmavati Devi has been meticulously restored in Kalasa. Reconstructed entirely in granite as per Agama traditions, the temple recently witnessed the sacred Panchakalyana Mahotsava. The ceremony was graced by Munishri Gunabhadra Maharaj and his sangha, with spiritual guidance and blessings from Karkala Seer Lalitakeerthi Bhattaraka. Bhattarakas from Hombuja, Sonda, and Shravanabelagola also participated. Philanthropist Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade visited the site for darshana. The renovation was made possible through the collective efforts of local devotees, breathing new life into an ancient spiritual landmark.
Mint
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Flight safety 2.0: Online booking platforms must guard the privacy of our personal data
The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act of 2023 has been viewed as a crucial step in safeguarding Indian data and privacy in digital spaces. With the growing reliance on the internet for various services globally, online businesses have seen a significant surge, particularly in fields like airline ticket reservations. Services such as MakeMyTrip and Goibibo that allow one to make bookings online, as well as the websites of airlines like Indigo, Air India, etc, have transformed how people plan and book a trip. These websites deal with and store private information that includes names, contact details, travel plans, payment method details and even data from official identity-proof documents such as passports and PAN or Aadhaar cards. Also Read: Use verifiable credentials to grant us agency over our digital data All these pieces of information fall under the definition of 'personal data' under Section 2(t) of the DPDP Act because they can be used to identify the person to whom it belongs. Even though online reservations are convenient, they raise privacy concerns. There are risks of mass data breaches and the unauthorized use of an individual's data stolen from these databases. Data minimization: Under Section 4 of the DPDP Act, online platforms for flight bookings, classified as 'data fiduciaries,' must seek the express and informed consent of users before they process their personal data. The Supreme Court, in its K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India judgment, held that privacy is a basic constitutional right flowing from Article 21 of the Constitution. This necessitates not only explicit consent, but also data minimization, the principle of which entails collecting, processing and storing only the least personal data required for a specific purpose. Online travel agencies often collect a huge amount of information, even though some of it may not strictly be required for reservations. For instance, the details of a user's occupation are often requested for profession-based discount offers. But under the DPDP law, the right to privacy demands that only necessary data shall be procured and processed. Also Read: Private companies can use Aadhaar infrastructure for identity checks again Security and accuracy: Section 8 of the DPDP Act places an obligation on data fiduciaries like online travel agencies to ensure the security and accuracy of personal data collected. The security measures that are required to be implemented include encryption as well as secure payment gateways for customers to pay, in addition to periodic audits. In Google India Pvt Ltd vs Visakha Industries Ltd (2019), the Supreme Court clarified the liability of intermediaries to safeguard the data of their users. Data erasure: Section 12 of the Act grants people a number of rights, including the right to correct, complete, update or erase their data. This will mean that customers can ask an airline or travel agency to delete their data after the end of their journey (or whenever required). This is in line with directives provided by various court judgments, like the landmark judgment of K.S. Puttaswamy and the 2023 case of Mrs. X vs Union of India, where the court emphasized the need for people to be in control of their personal data. Penalties: The DPDP Act prescribes stringent punishments. It imposes a large fine for a failure to secure personal data, especially in case of a data breach. This measure is expected to make airlines and reservation systems tighten their internal data security systems and thereby decrease the possibility of data breaches. In 2018, the UK Information Commissioner's Office imposed a fine of £20 million on British Airways after the details of over 400,000 clients were leaked through a breach. This could happen with any airline. In fact, in the Air India data breach of 2021, the personal data of approximately 4.5 million individuals was reportedly compromised, an event that led the air carrier to establish stricter internal security measures. Also Read: Mint Quick Edit | Digital access: A welcome new basic right Cross-border data transfers: Another major challenge could be the cross-border transfer of data in case of international travel via foreign airlines through bookings done on domestic platforms. The movement of personal information across national boundaries poses a problem, as different jurisdictions follow different laws. For instance, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation has stringent norms for cross-border data transfers and requires additional safeguards, whereas India's DPDP law is a bit more lenient and permits cross-border transfers unless explicitly prohibited. The law gives the Indian government the authority to blacklist countries for data transfers. As a result, companies in the civil aviation sector will have to navigate varying regulatory requirements and adjust their policies accordingly whenever a country is blacklisted. Also Read: We finally have clarity on the role of consent managers under India's privacy law Flight safety 2.0: The DPDP Act is aimed at providing an environment of openness and trust in digital services, as it endeavours to protect personal data through well-defined rules related to data protection. Online booking platforms will have to revise and refine their procedures for collecting, storing and processing data in order to comply with the law. Such adjustments will likely lead to higher expenditure, as online platforms will be required to implement robust cyber security protocols, conduct regular employee training and periodically review the digital systems procured from third-party vendors to ensure compliance. Overall, these measures will not only enhance the security and reliability of travel booking platforms, but also foster greater confidence and trust among their users. The author is a former member of the Rajya Sabha, former CAG bureaucrat and founding partner of A&N Legal Solutions LLP.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
TNPCB inspection reveals Coimbatore Corporation dumps 300 tonnes of solid waste daily at Vellalore dump yard
A recent inspection by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) at the Vellalore dump yard in Coimbatore revealed that around 300 tonnes of fresh municipal solid waste are dumped daily by the Coimbatore Corporation without treatment. The inspection took place on April 21 and the findings were obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act by social activist K.S. Mohan. According to the report, the city generates 1,100-1,200 tonnes of waste each day. Of this, approximately 950 tonnes are processed and 300 tonnes are dumped untreated across 25 acres of the dump yard. The inspection was triggered by complaints from local residents about foul odours, reportedly caused by the dumping of chicken waste. The report noted that the Corporation had shut down its chicken waste processing unit due to public complaints and operational problems. It stated that chicken waste was now transported to facilities outside the city, except on Sundays when about 20 tonnes continued to be dumped at the Vellalore site, affecting ground water. The TNPCB report also stated that the Corporation had not complied with the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. As a result, the Corporation was required to pay environmental compensation until full compliance with the rules was achieved. Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran said the actual quantity of waste dumped daily was between 110 and 150 tonnes. 'The figures may require re-verification. Regarding chicken waste, efforts are under way to stop dumping. More parties have come forward to process it, and it will be transported to multiple processing facilities outside the city. The quantity being dumped has come down,' he said. The remaining legacy waste could be processed through the Bio-CNG and Waste-to-Energy plants expected to be operational within three months. He also mentioned that a new company recently took over solid waste collection in the city, which was expected to improve the system.
