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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The central government has intensified its fight against cyber fraud with stricter regulations for social media platforms and coordinated efforts among banks and investigative agencies to curb digital crimes.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>New Delhi |</strong> Union Home Minister <strong>Amit Shah</strong> has directed all concerned departments to work collectively to protect citizens from cyber fraud. He emphasized that banks, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and other agencies must coordinate their efforts to ensure that fraudsters are identified and apprehended at the earliest.</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #008000;"><em>Shah was addressing a conference organized with the support of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. He stated that the mule account detection system developed by the ministry should be adopted by all banks to prevent misuse of financial channels by criminals.</em></span></p></blockquote>
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<p>Highlighting the growing threat, the Home Minister said that in the country one person falls victim to cyber fraud every 37 seconds. On average, about 90 individuals are cheated every hour. As digital transactions continue to rise rapidly, the risk associated with cyber crimes is also increasing. He noted that these crimes are emerging in an organized manner and criminals are adopting new technologies, making collective action essential.</p>
<p>Shah also instructed police officials to ensure adequate staffing at the <strong>1930 cyber helpline call centers</strong> so that complaints can be handled promptly and effectively.</p>
<p>In a separate development, the central government has tightened regulations for social media platforms. Under the new rules, any photo or video created using artificial intelligence must carry a clear label indicating that it is AI generated. If any unlawful or misleading content is uploaded on these platforms, companies will be required to remove it within three hours of receiving information about it.</p>
<p>The new regulations will come into effect from February 20. Non compliance may invite strict action and financial penalties. The government stated that these measures aim to enhance transparency, prevent misuse of technology and strengthen the country’s cyber security framework.</p>
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		<title>Karnataka Clarifies New Event Rules: Not Targeted Solely at RSS, Says CM Siddaramaiah</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Karnataka&#124; Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that the state cabinet’s recent move to introduce guidelines for organizing events in public areas and on government property is not aimed exclusively at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking on Friday, Siddaramaiah addressed growing speculation following his cabinet&#8217;s decision on Thursday, which some interpreted as a direct measure [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Karnataka|</strong> Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that the state cabinet’s recent move to introduce guidelines for organizing events in public areas and on government property is not aimed exclusively at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).</p>
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<p data-start="1183" data-end="1400">Speaking on Friday, Siddaramaiah addressed growing speculation following his cabinet&#8217;s decision on Thursday, which some interpreted as a direct measure to curb RSS activities such as processions and public gatherings.</p>
<p data-start="1402" data-end="1629">“This is not just about the RSS,” Siddaramaiah clarified. <em>“No organization can conduct any activity in public or government spaces without prior approval from the authorities. This is a general policy that applies to everyone.”</em></p>
<p data-start="1631" data-end="1933">He further pointed out that the foundation for such restrictions was actually laid during the previous BJP-led government. In 2013, then Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar’s administration issued a directive limiting the use of school premises and associated playgrounds strictly to educational functions.</p>
<p data-start="1935" data-end="2098">By referencing the earlier BJP rule, Siddaramaiah aimed to underscore the continuity of the policy approach, distancing it from accusations of political targeting.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://theedgemedia.in/karnataka-public-space-rules-not-just-about-rss">Karnataka Clarifies New Event Rules: Not Targeted Solely at RSS, Says CM Siddaramaiah</a> appeared first on <a href="https://theedgemedia.in">The Edge Media</a>.</p>
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