Election Commission censures BJP's Dilip Ghosh, Congress' Supriya Shrinate for derogatory comments against
The Election Commission censured BJP's Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against women, violating the Model code of Conduct. Their election communications will be closely monitored. Key Points
Economic TimesElection Commission acts swiftly on violations ahead of Lok Sabha polls
The Election Commission directed the removal of unauthorized political ads, swiftly transferring officials, and enforcing the model code of conduct. With the MCC now in effect, the EC aims to ensure fair play, particularly regarding the conduct of the party in power. The cVigil app has been instrumental in reporting violations, reflecting the EC's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. The challenge lies in curbing surrogate violations and maintaining the decorum of political discourse amidst heightened campaigning. Key Points
Economic TimesQuishing’s here, look before you QR code
India Business News: Learn how to protect yourself from QR code scams and cyber criminals. Follow these tips to stay safe while using digital payment platforms and avoid falling prey to frauds. Key Points
Times Of IndiaGTA V source code has now leaked on Discord, a dark web website, and a Telegram channel
Rockstar Games is facing a major cybersecurity issue as the entire source code for GTA 5 had been leaked online. The leak also reveals information about other projects. Key Points
India TodayWoman ends up with $60,000 restaurant bill after sharing pic of dish she ordered
A woman from China ended up receiving a bill of $60,000 when she visited a hotpot restaurant with her friends. And, it is all because of a picture. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan Times
Don't scan the scam: Beware of fraudulent QR codes this festive season
A malicious QR code is plastered across billboards or posters and flyers or through email links or on ecommerce sites with a wrong QR code, so the transactions are all routed directly to the fraudster's account. Sometimes the code is used to siphon off money or to install a link, which will help in orchestrating a bigger fraud. Key Points
Economic TimesSC support for legislation on UCC prompted by cases involving gender justice
The issue of personal law running at odds with a woman's rights tore on to the national consciousness in the Mohd Ahmed Khan Vs Shah Bano Begum (1985) case where the SC ordered that maintenance be paid to Khan's first wife Shah Bano beyond the iddat period. The SC order regretted that Article 44 remained a 'dead letter' and questioned the logic of allowing communities to usher in reforms on their own. Key Points
Economic TimesAkhilesh Yadav ally backs Uniform Civil Code, wants 'one law for all'
Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar expressed his support for a Uniform Civil code in the country. Meanwhile, the Centre could table a bill implementing UCC during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Key Points
India TodayDraft of Uniform Civil code for Uttarakhand ready to be submitted to the state govt, informs panel head
The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil code for Uttarakhand is complete and will soon be submitted to the state government, according to Justice (retd) Ranjana Prakash Desai. The code aims to replace personal laws based on religion with one common law for all citizens. Key Points
mintKCR accuses Centre of involving 'dharma gurus' in politics amid Uniform Civil code row
KCR has accused the government of involving religious leaders in politics, stating that they should focus on running religious institutions and performing rituals instead. His comments came after the Law Commission sought the opinions of religious bodies on the Uniform Civil code (UCC). Key Points
India Today
Deepmind’s AI Is Learning About the Art of Coding
AlphaDev has made small but significant improvements to decades-old C++ algorithms. Its builders say that’s just the start. Key Points
WIREDEU tech chief sees draft voluntary AI code within weeks
The European Union’s AI Act, with rules on facial recognition and biometric surveillance, is still going through the legislative process. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduTwitter cannot hide from EU rules after exit from code, EU’s Breton says
EU industry chief Thierry Breton warned Twitter it cannot run away from its obligations even after quitting a voluntary EU code. To learn more, read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduScamming Faith: Fraudsters trick devotees at Kedarnath-Badrinath Temple using fake QR codes
Fake QR Scam: Scammers have started using fake QR scams to trick people into paying money into the wrong account. In some situations, the fake QR code can be used to install malware, a keystroke recorder, or worse, a cloning malware that can compromise your banking details. Key Points
FirstpostUttarakhand assembly passes UCC bill. 'A dream that is going to become reality,' says CM Dhami
The Uniform Civil code proposes similar or uniform laws for all communities. The bill contains laws relating to marriage, divorce, succession, live-in relationships & related matters. Key Points
ThePrint
Will receive draft this new year and plan our next action: CM Pushkar Dhami on UCC implementation
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the government will receive the draft of the Uniform Civil code in the new year. The UCC, which proposes a common set of laws dealing with marriage, inheritance, and adoption, was promised to the people of the state in the run-up to the 2022 assembly polls in Uttarakhand. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarakhand Cabinet clears Uniform Civil code bill, to be tabled in Assembly on Tuesday
Uttarakhand Cabinet has passed the Uniform Civil code (UCC) bill during a meeting held at Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's residence in Dehradun. The bill will now be tabled in Uttarakhand Assembly on February 6 (Tuesday). Key Points
India TodayDelhi Metro to launch new QR-based ticket system by June-end, check details
To use the new technology, commuters need to use the Delhi Metro Rail app. After making the payment, the app will generate a QR code. Commuters can place their phones in front of the QR code scanner at the automatic fare collection (AFC) gates to enter the Metro station Key Points
FirstpostPokemon GO World Championships: Here’s your full guide to get and redeem codes
After the live stream concludes, Pokémon GO players have the opportunity to acquire codes. Learn how to obtain and redeem these codes to access Timed Researches. Key Points
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