NCPCR seeks action against app for distributing obscene content
The National Commission for protection of Child Rights has raised concerns about an app disseminating explicit and objectionable material targeted at children. The app violates Section 11 of the POCSO Act and Section 13 of the CPCR Act. NCPCR urges investigation and implementation of mandatory KYC. Key Points
Economic TimesPrince Harry loses legal challenge against British government over security level in UK
Last year, Prince Harry lost a legal bid to be allowed to make private payments for police protection when he was visiting the UK. Prince Harry on Wednesday lost... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAmazon Republic Day Sale: Up to 59% off on portable storage devices
Amazon Republic Day Sale: Portable storage devices allow users to carry large amounts of data with them on-the-go. Experience freedom with our top 5 picks from the biggest brands and bring home a data storage companion this sale season. Key Points
mintUK seeks higher protection for its GI products from agri sector under FTA with India
In the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement between the UK and India, the demand for heightened protection of Geographical Indication (GI) products from Britain's agriculture sector remains an unresolved point. GIs like Scotch whisky and Stilton cheese signify distinctiveness linked to their specific origins, prompting discussions to address differences in protection levels. Key Points
Economic TimesLack of protection works in Gangotri National Highway: NGT issues notices to authorities
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to authorities, including the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), over a petition claiming a lack of protection works on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand. The petition claims NHIDCL failed to take action for the construction of landslide protection galleries, slope protection work, and river protection work. Key Points
Economic Times
BMW i7 protection unveiled: The world's first all-electric armored sedan capable of withstanding bullet attacks
BMW has unveiled the i7 Protection, the world's first all-electric protection sedan. The vehicle, based on BMW's 7 Series and i7 sedan models, is manufactured in Germany and has undergone extensive testing to achieve the highest ballistic protection levels. Key Points
mintPatents, Trademarks and Copyrights: How key forms of intellectual property protection differ from each other
Difference Between Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights: According to the FY22 annual report of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trademarks and Geographical Indications India (CGPDTM), the overall filing of applications for various intellectual property rights (IPRs) increased to 5.68 lakh in FY22 from 5.28 lakh in FY21, exhibiting an increase of 7.5 per cent. Key Points
FinancialexpressLack of protection officers for domestic violence cases intrigues SC about Mission Shakti
A government document in the top court shows that 4.4 lakh cases of domestic assault are pending across a sample 801 districts. Key Points
The HinduEconomic loss due to floods estimated to be up to Rs 15,000 crore: SBI Ecowrap
India floods: The frequency of such events has set new records of economic stress, the report added. Among natural disasters, India mostly witnesses floods. Key Points
Business TodaySupreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
A government document in the top court shows that 4.4 lakh cases of domestic assault are pending across a sample 801 districts. Key Points
The Hindu
Lok Sabha passes bill related to unauthorised buildings in Delhi
The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Act, 2023 was passed by voice vote after brief discussion in which three members participated. The bill seeks to provide protection to certain forms of unauthorised developments in Delhi from punitive action where adequate measures are yet to be taken. Key Points
Economic TimesPunjab Chemical hit 52-week-low after reporting 83% fall in Q4 net profit, revenue slips 24%
During today's closing session, the market capitalization of the small-cap company Punjab Chemicals and Crop protection was ₹923.59 Cr. Key Points
mintTruecaller brings AI-based SMS fraud protection: What is it and how it works
Truecaller estimates that over 100 million people using Truecaller have received at least one fraudulent SMS over the past three months. Its new feature aims to curb SMS frauds. Key Points
mintCybersecurity company Kaspersky launches new products to ensure digital protection, details here
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has launched its new and reimagined products to ensure digital protection for its consumers along with a number of other other features. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayCovid-19 JN.1: Is your vaccine effective against the new variant?
While research on vaccine effectiveness against JN.1 is ongoing, booster doses could enhance protection by boosting the immune response, said expert. Key Points
India Today
Crystal Crop protection acquires Gramoxone trademark for Indian market, from Syngenta
The addition of the trademark GRAMOXONE to Crystal Crop Protections portfolio will play a vital role in extending its reach to more farmers across India and is expected to contribute significantly. Crystal Crop Protection's non-selective herbicide portfolio. Key Points
Economic TimesSingapore seeing new Covid wave, warns health minister; daily cases reach 2,000
The spate of these recent Covid cases is driven by mostly two variants - the EG.5 and its sub-lineage HK.3. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUK brings forward winter top-up vaccines amid new Covid variant fears
The UK health authorities began rolling out their winter vaccine schedule for the most medically vulnerable on Monday, brought forward from a planned early October rollout amid concerns around the new COVID variant BA.2.86. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPolitical Line | Cashing in on cows
In this week’s Political Line newsletter, Varghese K. George discusses how cow protection has created a new interest group that has incentives to keep the conflict lingering. Key Points
The HinduGovt departments split as trade talks with European pharma firms hit last lap, patent key issue
Last month, at least two meetings were held between representatives of India & European Free Trade Association. The FTA with the 4-nation bloc is likely to be finalised this month. Key Points
ThePrint
Govt departments split as trade talks with European pharma firms hit last lap, patent key issue
Last month, at least two meetings were held between representatives of India & European Free Trade Association. The FTA with the 4-nation bloc is likely to be finalised this month. Key Points
ThePrintPrince Harry loses appeal in court to pay for his police protection in UK
U.K. Home Office have removed his taxpayer-funded police protection after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shunned their royal roles and moved to California. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesUS recognises India's enormous intellectual capital: Policy expert Guruprasad Sowle
Speaking on the Data protection Act, 2023, Sowle said data protection has been a challenge with the surge in growth after the internet opened in the year 2000. One can't have a digital India without data protection laws, just like no investment without managing risk, he added. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi HC denies Arvind Kejriwal protection from coercive action in excise policy case
The latest summons, the ninth issued by ED, asked the Delhi CM to appear before it Thursday. Kejriwal has repeatedly refused to comply, calling the summons illegal. Key Points
ThePrintHC refuses to grant Delhi CM Kejriwal interim protection against coercive action from ED
Delhi High Court declines interim protection to Arvind Kejriwal from coercive action, postpones matter to April 22, 2024. Kejriwal, AAP leader, seeks safeguard against Enforcement Directorate summons, challenging their legality. Kejriwal refuses to comply with the ninth ED summons, labeling them as politically motivated by the BJP-led government. Key Points
Economic Times
Competition Comm to soon float tender for market study on AI's impact on businesses
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) will float a tender for a study on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on businesses and services. The CCI's Chairperson, Ravneet Kaur, emphasized that the regulator cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach in technological markets. The CCI is also looking at data protection from the perspective of data access, analysis, storage, and usage by third parties to prevent anti-competitive practices. Key Points
Economic TimesDon’t harass Naga tribes in any manner: Insurgent group’s warning amid Manipur crisis
The NSCN-IM, in an official statement, called for protection of Naga tribes such as Aimol, Chiru, Chothe, Kharam, Koireng and Kom. “Our Meitei brothers and Kukis should not take them otherwise and harass them in any manner,” it said. Key Points
India TodayNew Data protection Bill likely to be introduced in Monsoon Session in Parliament: Centre to Supreme Court
The Centre on April 11 informed the Supreme Court that the government will table the Digital Personal Data protection Bill in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament in July. A five-judge Constitution Bench of Justices K. M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Aniruddha Bose, Hrishikesh Roy and C. T. Ravikumar fixed the matter for hearing in August. Key Points
The HinduIndia's Godrej Agrovet posts higher Q1 profit as costs drop
India's Godrej Agrovet Ltd (GODE.NS)reported a 27.3% rise in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, aided by lower costs and growth in its animal feed and crop protection businesses. Key Points
ReutersData Bill to make social media companies accountable, fortify IT industry: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke to ET about the Digital Personal Data protection (DPDP) and its impact on social media companies operating in India. The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Key Points
Economic Times
Pyramid scheme launches climb to highest in 5 years
India saw the highest number of multi-level-marketing pyramid schemes launched in five years in 2023, according to Strategy India, a policy, compliance and direct-selling consultancy. These schemes, based on money-circulation networks, pay existing investors with funds collected from new ones instead of profits. Many remain unchecked by taking advantage of loopholes in existing consumer protection laws. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt issues fresh rules for SPG; ADG to head special force that guards PM
The SPG is an elite force, specifically raised for the protection of the country’s Prime Minister, former PMs and their immediate family. The force is currently 3,000 strong and it was started in 1985 in the wake of the killing of PM Indira Gandhi in 1984. Key Points
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