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Month: February 2024

  • Google Removes 2,200 Fraudulent Loan Apps From Play Store: MoS Finance |

    New Delhi: The government on Tuesday informed Parliament that Google has suspended or removed more than 2,200 fraudulent loan apps from its Play Store between September 2022 and August 2023.

    The government is constantly engaged with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other regulators and stakeholders concerned to control fraudulent loan apps, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat K Karad said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha.

    “As per the information received from MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), during April 2021-July 2022, Google had reviewed approximately 3,500 to 4,000 loan apps and suspended/removed over 2,500 loan apps from its Play Store,” he said. (Also Read: Three IPOs To Hit Primary Market On Wednesday; Aim To Raise Rs 1,700 Crore)

    Similarly, he said, during September 2022-August 2023, over 2,200 loan apps were removed from the Google Play Store. Google removes 2,200 fraudulent loan apps from Play Store: 

    “Further, Google has updated its policy regarding enforcement of loan apps on the Play Store and only those apps are allowed on the Play Store which are published by Regulated Entities (REs) or those working in partnership with REs. It has also deployed additional policy requirements with strict enforcement actions for loan apps in India,” he said.

    The Reserve Bank has issued regulatory guidelines on digital lending, which aims at firming up the regulatory framework for digital lending, while enhancing customer protection and making the digital lending ecosystem safe and sound, he said. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been proactively analysing the digital lending apps on a continuous basis, he said.

    In order to facilitate the citizens to report cyber incidents, including illegal loan apps, he said, MHA has launched a National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (www.Cybercrime.Gov.In) as well as a National Cybercrime Helpline number ‘1930’. (Also Read: Company Loses Rs 200 Crore In Deepfake Scam Via Fake ‘CFO’ Video Call)

    To spread awareness against cybercrimes, he said, the government has been taking various initiatives from time to time which include cyber safety tips through social media accounts, publishing of handbook for adolescents/students, publishing of ‘Information Security Best practices’ for the benefit of government officials, organising cyber safety and security awareness weeks in association with states/Union Territories etc.

    In addition to these, he said, RBI and banks have also been taking cybercrime awareness campaigns through dissemination of messages on cybercrime through SMS (Short Messaging Service), radio campaigns, and publicity on prevention of ‘cybercrime’. Further, RBI has been conducting electronic banking awareness and training (e-BAAT) programmes, which focus on awareness about frauds and risk mitigation, he said.

    In a reply to another question, Karad said, JanSamarth Portal was launched to provide a common platform for availing loans under credit-linked government schemes. A total of 1,83,903 beneficiaries have availed loans under the said schemes linked to the JanSamarth portal since its launch till December 2023, he said. Karad, in a separate reply, said 7.25 cases of fraud related to UPI were reported during 2022-23. The amount involved in these fraud cases was Rs 573 crore.  

  • Nephew outweighs uncle: Big blow to Sharad Pawar before Lok Sabha elections, Election Commission tells Ajit group as real NCP…

    Before the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission has given a big blow to Sharad Pawar. The Election Commission, while giving its verdict in favor of Ajit faction, said, Ajit Pawar faction has the right to use the name and election symbol of NCP. That means Ajit group has been declared the real NCP. The Commission has asked Sharad Pawar to give three names for the formation of a new party.

    Let us tell you that after more than 10 hearings lasting more than 6 months, the Election Commission, while resolving the dispute in NCP, has declared Ajit Pawar’s faction as the real NCP. In its decision, the Commission followed the prescribed tests of maintainability of the petition, which included the test of the aims and objectives of the party, the test of the party constitution and the test of both organizational and legislative majority.

    According to the Election Commission, Sharad Pawar faction could not prove majority on time, due to which things did not go in their favor. Keeping in mind the deadline for elections for 6 Rajya Sabha seats from Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar faction has been given special concession to follow Rule 39AA of the Conduct of Elections Rules 1961. He has been asked to give three names for the formation of a new party by the evening of 7th February.

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  • BREAKING: Big Jolt To Sharad Pawar As EC Says Ajit Pawar-Led Faction Is ‘Real’ NCP |

    NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday dealt a major blow to the faction helmed by veteran Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar by settling the dispute within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in favour of the faction led by his nephew and state’s deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. According to the sources, the poll panel has given the Nationalist Congress Party name and symbol to the faction led by Ajit Pawar in a significant decision that is likely to have a bearing on the forthcoming polls. The Election Commission also provided the Sharad Pawar faction with a one-time option to choose a name for its new political entity and provide three preferences to the poll body. The concession is to be utilised by 3 pm on February 7, 2024, the poll body said.

     

    EC settles the dispute in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), rules in favour of the faction led by Ajit Pawar, after more than 10 hearings spread over more than 6 months.

    Election Commission of India provides a one-time option to claim a name for its new political formation… pic.twitter.com/1BU5jW3tcR
    — ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2024

     

    Welcoming the EC decision, Ajit Pawar faction leader Praful Patel said, “We welcome the ruling of the Election Commission…We live in a democracy and any decision can be challenged. Maybe attempts will be made to challenge this at the Supreme Court or High Court…All I would like to say is that the decision we made was correct and through EC, our decision has been proven correct.”

    Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis also congratulated NCP leader Ajit Pawar after ECI ruled the NCP name and symbol matter in favour of his faction.

    However, Sharad Pawar’s daughter and MP Supriya Sule said, “…Our documents were fine. The founder member and founder leader of this party is only Sharad Pawar…But now the atmosphere is something else right now. There is an ‘adrishya shakti’ in the country which is doing all this. We will fight…We will definitely go to Supreme Court…”

    She went on to add, ”…I think what happened with Shiv Sena is what is happening with us today. So, this is not a new order. Just the names have been changed but the content is the same…”

    Celebrations At Ajit Pawar’s Mumbai Office 

    Celebrations began outside Ajit Pawar’s office in Mumbai soon after the EC ruled in favour of their faction.

    EC Decision Shakes Up NCP Dynamics

    The decision, announced on Tuesday, not only grants legitimacy to the Ajit Pawar faction but also bestows upon it the coveted NCP name and symbol, setting the stage for upcoming electoral contests. Facing a tight deadline, the Sharad Pawar-led faction has been offered a one-time opportunity to christen its new political entity and submit three preferred names to the Commission by February 7, 2024, by 3 pm.

    EC Verdict After More Than 10 Hearings

    Following an exhaustive process spanning over six months and encompassing more than ten hearings, the EC meticulously weighed the merits of both factions’ contentions.

    Prolonged Legal Battle In Court

    The legal battle witnessed formidable representation from luminaries such as Mukul Rohatgi, Neeraj Kishan Kaul, and Maninder Singh for the petitioner, countered by the expertise of Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Devdatt Kamat from the respondent camp.

    Central to the EC’s decision was the determination of the faction holding sway over the party’s legislative wing, which ultimately favoured the Ajit Pawar-led contingent. Serious discrepancies in the Sharad Pawar faction’s claims, particularly regarding organizational majority and adherence to the party constitution, undermined the credibility of their assertions. Given the imminent Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the EC has extended a special allowance to the Sharad Pawar faction, urging compliance with electoral regulations.

    EC Seeks Transparency In Political Processes

    In a broader admonition, the Commission urged political entities to embrace transparency in their internal affairs, emphasizing the need for comprehensive disclosures regarding organizational elections and democratic procedures.

    Call For Public Disclosure

    Proposing voluntary public disclosures, including party constitutions, electoral procedures, and office-bearer lists on party websites, the EC seeks to empower the electorate with crucial information, thereby enriching the democratic process.

  • Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Sticker campaign being run for publicity, Sachin Pilot, Bhupesh Baghel and Deepak Baij also got posters installed in their car.

    Raipur. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has set out on a 6700 km Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai. For its promotion, a sticker campaign is being run by the Executive President of Raipur North Assembly Youth Congress as per the instructions of Chhattisgarh State Youth Congress State President Akash Sharma and State Incharge Palak Verma. In which till now the party’s state in-charge Sachin Pilot to former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel have put relevant stickers on their vehicles praising the program of Raipur North Youth Congress. In this sequence, Chhattisgarh State Congress President and MP Deepak Baij also participated.

    During this, Deepak Baij praised this campaign of Youth Congress and also directed to continue it continuously. Nawaz Khan told that Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is coming to Chhattisgarh. Due to which huge enthusiasm is being seen among the youth of Chhattisgarh. A sticker campaign is being run across the state to promote the Yatra by Nawaz Khan.

    Under which, stickers related to Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra are being installed in the vehicles of all the elected leaders of the party and office bearers of all the Morcha organizations.

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  • AUS vs WI 3rd ODI: Australia thrashed West Indies in the last ODI, finished the 50 overs match in 41 balls, swept the series.

    AUS vs WI 3rd ODI: Australia, led by captain Steve Smith, has defeated West Indies in the 3-match ODI series. Today, in the third and last match of the series, Australia defeated West Indies badly. The West Indies team, which came to bat first, was bundled out for just 86 runs in 24.1 overs. After this, thanks to the stormy batting of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Josh Inglis, Australia achieved the target of 87 runs in just 6.5 overs and won the series 3-0.

    Let us tell you that in today’s match, West Indies, who came to bat first after losing the toss, once again had a bad start. West Indies got the first blow on the total score of 13 in the third over. Kjorn Otley was out after scoring eight runs in seven balls with the help of two fours. After this, there was a partnership of 25 runs between Alick Athanje and Casey Carty, but as soon as the second wicket fell, the West Indies team fell apart like a pack of cards.

    For West Indies, Casey Carty was out after scoring 10 runs, captain Shai Hope 4, Romario Shepherd 1, Alick Athanje 32 and Alzarri Joseph was out after scoring 6 runs. During this period, Teddy Bishop 0, Matthew Ford 0 and Gudakesh Moti could not even open the account.

    After West Indies batted, Australia achieved the target of 87 runs in just 6.5 overs. For Australia, Jake Fraser-McGurk scored 41 runs in 18 balls with the help of 5 fours and 3 sixes. Josh English scored 35 unbeaten runs in 16 balls. English hit 4 fours and a six. Captain Steve Smith remained unbeaten after scoring 6 runs. Bowling for Australia, Xavier Bartlett took 4 wickets for 21 runs. Lance Morris and Adam Zampa also took two wickets each. Apart from this, Sean Abbott got one wicket.

    7th biggest win in terms of balls remaining

    Let us tell you that recently the West Indies team had created history by defeating Australia in the Gabba test match. But now they have lost badly in the three-match ODI series. This is the seventh biggest win in terms of most balls remaining in the history of ODI cricket. England holds the record for achieving the target with most balls remaining. England won the match in 1979 with 277 balls remaining. After this there is Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won the match against Zimbabwe in 2001 with 274 balls remaining.

    Biggest win in ODI (with balls remaining)

    Winner TeamOpponent Team Balls Remaining England Canada 277 balls Sri Lanka Zimbabwe 274 balls Sri Lanka Canada 272 balls Nepal USA 268 balls New Zealand Bangladesh 264 balls India Sri Lanka 263 balls Australia West Indies 259 balls

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  • Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Launched In India With Military Grade Certification; Check Price, Specs |

    New Delhi: South Korean smartphone maker Samsung has launched its first-ever enterprise-focused rugged smartphone, the Galaxy XCover 7, in India. It is the company’s first enterprise-focused smartphone and was launched globally last month along with the Galaxy Tab Active 5. It comes in two storage variants: Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition, priced at Rs 27,530 and Rs 27,208 respectively.

    Additionally, Samsung is offering a first-year warranty for the Standard Edition and a second-year warranty for the Enterprise Edition. The newly launched Galaxy XCover 7 comes with military-grade certification and features a programmable key for customizable shortcuts like push-to-talk, barcode scanning, and quick access to specific applications. 

    The IP68-rated smartphone is not only water and dust-resistant but also built to withstand drops of up to 1.5 meters. (Also Read: OnePlus 12R Sale Live: Check Out Discounts, Launch Offers And Price in India)

    The device features a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen, offering a crisp resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. It is loaded with a 4,050 mAh battery for prolonged usage. Adding to its durability, the device features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. 

    Under the hood, it is equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset. Operating on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6, the device ensures a smooth user experience. In the camera department, it sports a 50MP main rear camera and a 5MP selfie shooter on the front. (Also Read: Apple Vision Pro: Here’s List Of Features That Will Blow Your Mind!)

    Notably, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 phone is available for purchase by corporate and institutional customers on Samsung.com and the online EPP portal.

  • Yemen Appoints Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak As Country’s New Prime Minister. world news

    SANAA: In a surprise move, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, Yemen’s foreign minister, has been appointed as the country’s new Prime Minister, according to Al Jazeera. Yemen, a nation in the Arabian Peninsula, is experiencing increased tensions as a result of a wave of Red Sea attacks on ships by Houthi rebels, which have triggered retaliatory strikes by the United States and the United Kingdom recently.

    Bin Mubarak has notably replaced Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed amid the escalation of tensions in the Red Sea. Bin Mubarak was named premier of Yemen on Monday, according to a decision issued by the country’s Presidential Leadership Council, which was reported by the official news agency of the country. The former prime minister was given the position of presidential adviser, Al Jazeera reported.

    However, there is no clarity on why the move was made. Former Yemeni ambassador to the US, Bin Mubarak, is widely viewed as a fierce opponent of the Houthi rebels, according to Al Jazeera. He first gained prominence in 2015 when, amid a power struggle with then-President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, he was abducted by the Houthis while serving as Yemen’s presidential chief of staff.

    The seizure of bin Mubarak contributed to the political unrest in Yemen, which led to hostilities between the Houthis and Hadi’s presidential guards and the resignation of the government and the president.

    In 2018, Bin Mubarak was also designated as the country’s representative to the United Nations. The Houthi rebels, who are an Iran-aligned group, started the strikes in retaliation for Israel’s Gaza conflict. The Houthis have said that they will not stop attacking until Israel ends the hostilities in Gaza.

  • `Mamata Ji Part Of…`: Rahul Gandhi Denies Rift In INDIA Alliance, Claims Seat-Sharing Talks On

    Gandhi’s statement came a week after Banerjee announced that her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) will contest the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal alone.

  • Chhattisgarh Assembly session started with poetry, the atmosphere of the House changed with the poetry of Leader of Opposition Mahant…

    Raipur. After the arrival of the new government in Chhattisgarh, the first budget session in the Assembly started with poetry on Tuesday. The Assembly was abuzz with the couplet recited by Leader of Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahant. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh also said that it is a good thing that you are romantic even at this age. Read this also: CG MORNING NEWS: Second day of the Assembly session, voting will be held on the demands for grants of the third supplement, chances of cloudy weather in the state today

    At the beginning of the Question Hour in the budget session of the Assembly on Tuesday, Leader of Opposition Dr. Charan Das Mahant sought permission from Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh to make a motion. The Speaker said that today you have started with poetry, may it continue like this for five years. The Leader of the Opposition agreed to this and recited the couplet.

    Silent moments, eyelids are bowed, there are new surprises in the hearts, now there is trouble in the secret, now love is new. Today is the first day of spring, let’s come and roam around in the valley. There is a new fragrance in the air, Gullo. My complexion is new.

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    After listening to the couplet from Dr. Mahant, Dr. Raman Singh said that it is a good thing that you are romantic even at this age. After this, Congress MLA from Gunderdehi Kunwar Singh Nishad also recited a couplet.

    Those paths were of loyalty, these are the destinations of punishment. His partner was someone else, his destiny was someone else.

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    The effect of the change in the atmosphere of the assembly was that even senior BJP MLA from Mungeli Punnulal Mohle could not control himself. He also responded with poetry.

    There is new enthusiasm, there is new enthusiasm. You are silent at heart, why are you silent?

  • Will Virat Kohli Be Back For 3rd Test? Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar Involved In Intense Discussion After IND vs ENG 2nd Test As Kevin Pietersen Deciphers Chat; watch

    Virat Kohli last featured for India in the Afghanistan T20Is last month. He missed the first 2 Tests vs England due to personal reasons and one does not know whether he is playing the third Test or not.