Law

High-tech snooping: Maha hoteliers say privacy of customers, celebs at risk

Quaid Najmi | November 5, 2024 8:41 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Hoteliers have taken strong umbrage at the Maharashtra government’s pre-election “draconian” missive seeking to keep an eye on AI-based CCTVs on all licensed bars to monitor all activities live and ‘real-time’, terming it as intrusive and taken without consulting the stakeholders, and akin to creating a ‘police state’.

Cyber-crime surges in Mizoram, over Rs 8 crore duped in 2024

IANS | November 5, 2024 7:52 PM

Aizawl, Nov 5 (IANS) The northeastern state of Mizoram has witnessed a significant rise in cyber-crime or financial fraud, with approximately duping over Rs 8 crore in the first nine months of this year, police officials said.

'Entire statute doesn't need to be struck down': SC upholds UP Madarsa Act's validity (Lead)

IANS | November 5, 2024 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, holding that the law is consistent with the "positive obligation" of the state government to ensure that students studying in recognised madarsas attain a level of competency which will allow them to effectively participate in society and earn a living.

SC upholds validity of UP Madarsa Education Act

IANS | November 5, 2024 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling which had struck down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 as unconstitutional and violative of the principles of secularism.