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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
IIT-Bombay trespasser may have stayed on Powai campus last year too, suspect Mumbai police
Mumbai: Police and security agencies investigating the motives behind the illegal stay of a Mangaluru youth, son of a garment dealer, within the IIT Powai campus from May 29 to June 17, were puzzled by how he accessed the campus twice during his 17-day presence without being detected by security. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bilal Ahmed Teli, 22, attended ten lectures on artificial intelligence (AI) despite having only completed the tenth grade and holding a diploma in web designing. Initially, Powai police charged him with criminal trespass under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and served notice on June 19. However, the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai police registered a fresh FIR against Teli on June 24 and arrested him under sections for impersonation, cheating, forgery, criminal trespass, and the IT act. Investigators also discovered 22 email IDs created by Teli and are determining their purpose. They are verifying a tip-off that he gained entry to the campus last year and stayed for almost a month. The case was transferred to the CIU amid growing suspicions regarding Teli's intentions. Although Teli maintains he was merely "obsessed with having the IIT tag on his résumé," officials are investigating whether there is more to his elaborate infiltration. Police found several pictures and videos of the campus on his mobile, raising suspicions that he sent them to certain individuals. They have sent his mobile phone to extract its contents and the Internet Protocol of his mobile phone. Police have also informed his parents, who visited him on Thursday. During the probe, officials from Powai police and the CIU discovered Teli's entry in the guest entry book at the IIT gate at 9:39 am on May 29. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Teli made a total of three calls from his mobile on May 29 before he gained access through the main gate after his third call of one minute and 36 seconds to the control room helped him gain entry. To confirm the details, the team verified his claim of calling and found that it takes four minutes. However, there was an entry in the log book maintained by security at the gate, but the mobile number he provided was fake," said a police officer. Teli arrived in Mumbai from Surat on May 26 and attempted to access the campus on May 26 and 28 May before succeeding on May 29. He exited the campus on June 7 to travel to Surat to meet his cousin for Eid celebrations before returning on June 10 and re-entering the campus. "Although he did not disclose his method of entry, police determined his location through his call network and tracked his presence on campus since the afternoon of 10 June. He was apprehended by an IIT staff member when he was found in the lecture room. His presence went unnoticed until June 17, when Shilpa Kotikal from the Credit Department spotted him inside lecture hall LH-101. She had previously raised an alert on June 4 when he entered her office without permission and fled when questioned. Despite her complaint and the circulation of CCTV footage to campus security, Teli had slipped through the cracks," said the officer. Teli's phone and laptop have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to retrieve deleted data and trace communications. "We are trying to find out who he was in touch with and whether he was acting under someone else's instructions," said a senior officer. "His digital activity and movement across cities appear suspicious, especially for someone who claims he was only here to learn." The officer added that posing as a student, Teli attended lectures on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, slept in vacant hostel rooms and lounges, and freely roamed the high-security campus without any formal admission. The case is being examined by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) amid growing suspicions over Teli's intentions.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
Eye spy! Delhi Police sharpens surveillance in digital age
New Delhi: Delhi Police's counter-intelligence unit (CIU) is all set to run the next generation of Netra (Networking Traffic Analysis) surveillance platform and has begun upgrading its infrastructure and tech capabilities with new high-end servers and systems. According to sources, next-gen Netra will enable cops to identify and pre-empt potential threats online. Netra is a sophisticated network monitoring system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed to intercept and analyse internet traffic, encompassing a wide range of online activities, such as emails, social media posts and VOIP calls. "A technical evaluation meeting was held at the Delhi Police headquarters in Sept last year. After a rigorous evaluation process, DCP Manishi Chandra approved a high-end server in Jan, paving the way for acquisition," said a police officer. The estimated cost of one new server is about Rs 25 lakh. However, the procurement was done at a much lower cost, resulting in substantial savings for the department, an officer from the unit said. Located in New Friends Colony, the CIU has the most advanced servers in the force, costing lakhs of rupees, and handles sensitive cases requiring secrecy. "The high-end servers are required to run special software, including Netra, which can help cops sift through gigabytes and terabytes of data, besides analysing data from internet dongles and USBs," an officer said. The state-of-the-art infrastructure enables cops to process internet protocol details records (IPDRs) data faster than their rival units, giving them an edge in key investigations, he added. Netra, India's online monitoring system, serves as a critical pillar of the country's security infrastructure, enabling intelligence agencies to track and analyse suspicious online activity using predefined keyword filters. "While there is a CMS (centralised telephone interception provisioning system) which intercepts phone communications, Netra helps monitor online activities, tracking text-based messages across various platforms, such as Facebook Direct messages, personal emails and online blogs. By utilising filters and keywords, it can identify specific words even within encrypted messages," said an officer. Around a decade ago, security agencies in India sought to develop a real-time internet monitoring system to counter the growing threat of terrorism and crime facilitated by data communication. The effort focused on major service providers like BlackBerry, Skype and Gmail. "Two systems were designed: one by DRDO's Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), known as Netra, and the other by the National Technical Research Organisation," said a retired senior police officer. Netra became the choice of tool for cops as it is an indigenous solution developed by govt scientists without external involvement.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- The Hindu
Two detained under Goondas Act for manufacturing spurious liquor
Two persons who were arrested by the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) on charges of manufacturing spurious liquor were detained under the provisions of the Goondas Act. The duo has been identified as K. Rajasekar, 45, of Marakkanam and S. Pandian, 46, of Ramapuram in Chennai. The CIU police busted a fake liquor manufacturing unit at Poothurai near Puducherry on May 9 and arrested the duo. They ran a fake bottling unit on the premises and sold spurious liquor by affixing fake labels. Acting on the recommendations of Villupuram Superintendent of Police P. Saravanan, Collector Shiek Abdul Rahman invoked the provisions of the Goondas Act against them. The orders were served on them in the Cuddalore Central Prison.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Some Multnomah County employees fear discrimination reports will be weaponized, audit finds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County released an audit detailing how the city handles discrimination reports from its employees, finding the county needs to improve its workplace culture. The audit — which was released May 1 — analyzed discrimination reports handled by the County Investigation Unit. The investigation unit launched in 2019 to improve the county's human resources practices, particularly for employees of color, according to the county. The unit is made up of three investigators who investigate staff complaints about discrimination based on race, sexual identity, disability, age and other protected statuses. While the audit found the CIU responded to complaints 'kindly and impartially,' investigations into discrimination reports have taken too long and some employees fear their reports can be 'weaponized,' auditors learned. North Portland ralliers: 'We are not a Sacrifice Zone' According to the audit, some investigations into discrimination complaints could last over six months, however, investigation times have since improved — dropping to under 90 days un 2024. Auditors also learned that staffers who filed complaints — and staff members whose behavior was investigated — did not always find the investigative process transparent and didn't always trust what was happening during the investigations. 'Although a majority of respondents said they would recommend CIU to a colleague if necessary, a portion of these responses indicated that they would do so because they are obligated to refer a coworker to the unit if they are being harassed or discriminated against. Employees reported fear of retaliation, concerns about biased investigations and the stressful nature of investigations as the sources of mistrust and feeling unsafe with regard to the investigation process,' the audit stated. These PNW cities are being called the best places to live in the country, says a new stud The report also highlighted a particular concern that Black and African American managers received more complaints compared to white managers. The audit adds, 'Staff were also concerned that CIU can be weaponized against employees, believing that complaints could be filed not to seek accountability, but rather as a means to cause harm and distress to another employee.' Black employees facing complaints also left the county at higher rates, according to the audit, noting, the report was not able to find a causal relationship between the investigation unit and these statistics. But overall, auditors say the increased rates are still a cause for concern. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to the audit, the investigation unit mostly faced workplace issues that were left unresolved despite other interventions. 'In this way, the unit's core task has become to resolve the symptoms created by a workplace culture in need of improvement,'' the audit states. Multnomah County Chief Operating Officer Christopher Neal – who started his position at the county in early April – stated that filing a complaint, or receiving a complaint, involving a co-worker is 'inherently stressful for all sides.' 'The goal has been to use trauma-informed practices, be consistent and show fair treatment in a prompt and thorough response to complaints,'' Neal said. 'So we take it very seriously that some people going through this process feel it is unsafe or that the process has become weaponized. That's what we'll be focused on understanding and changing.' Trump says he's going to reopen Alcatraz prison. Doing so would be difficult and costly The audit comes after Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Multnomah County Deputy Chief Operating Officer Travis Graves asked the County's Evaluation and Research Unit to analyze employees' experiences. The researchers interviewed 81 county employees and managers, held focus groups along with an anonymous employee survey and reviewed case outcomes. 'We sought this review as a progress report that would set us up to both build on successes and change what's not working,'' said Chair Vega Pederson. 'I take these findings very seriously. In addition to a number of recommendations already incorporated by the CIU, a workgroup led by senior county leaders has already begun to meet to address the larger cultural issues.' Portland chef honored as Asian Pacific leader alongside 'Wicked' director, Bruno Mars Vega Pederson wants the workgroup to address bigger questions – including causes behind employees and managers feeling unsafe and limits to employees' ability to resolve conflicts. 'My executive budget provides resources to continue this work,' Chair Vega Pederson said. 'I've also provided clear direction to our Chief Human Resource Officer to ensure these changes achieve our goals for improvement.' According to the county, some changes are already underway with help from the workgroup, including reallocating a county position to the complaints unit to focus on conflict resolution. Ribbon cut on new $313M Clackamas County Courthouse The investigation unit also added an on-call investigator to help the team when caseloads grow, and the unit will start sharing a timeline with involved employees to track investigation progress. Chair Vega Pederson also set aside $100,000 to consult with experts on addressing discrimination issues within the county. 'When we created the CIU our intent was to improve the process and our employee experience,'' said Deputy COO Graves. 'This review provides valuable information on how we continue to improve our handling of workplace conflict. It also tells us we have work to do beyond the CIU. We are up to the challenge.' Now, Chair Vega Pederson and COO Neal are asking staff to implement the audit's recommendations – giving employees a chance to write a response to investigation findings, educating employees on the complaint process and boosting collaboration between the investigation unit and human resources managers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Collective Investment Undertakings (CIU) in Bahrain
Bahrain is a host of many mutual funds & investment funds, which makes a good lucrative investment opportunity for you and all. The first overseas mutual funds started and marketed in Bahrain in the 80s and the first Bahrain domiciled scheme was launched in 84. The first Collective Investments Schemes rules were issued in 92 by CBB. The rules are for authorization, registration and supervision of mutual funds domiciled or offered for marketing in Bahrain. This business is growing very fast and very encouraging. Since 2020, the number of mutual funds reach thousands of funds of which many funds are Bahrain domiciled and Sharia compliant funds. This shows, the net asset value (NAV) of the funds totaled worth more than billion dollars, invested in locally incorporated funds in Sharia compliant funds or non-sharia compliant entities. Collective investment undertakings (CIU), are defined, as undertakings the sole object is collective investment of capital raised from the public or through private placement, including investments by the operator, in financial instruments and other assets and which operates on the basis of risk-spreading as appropriate and the holdings of which may be re-purchased or redeemed out of those undertakings assets as appropriate. For the purposes of this, holdings mean the unit of measurement of the beneficial interest of participants in a CIU, by whatever name it is called including units and, in the case of investment trusts or companies, in the form of shares or units. Each holding represents a right to the assets of the CIU. The definition recognizes both open-ended funds and closed-ended funds, unit trusts, investment trusts, mutual funds, SICAV (French apprevaition means Investment Company with variable capital) and collective investment schemes are all examples of CIUs. The CIUs may be constituted under contract as common funds managed by management companies, trust law as unit trusts, or under statute as investment companies. Closed-ended funds are CIUs with a limited number of holdings. Where the fund vehicle is a company, holdings can take the form of shares. New holdings are rarely issued after the fund is launched and are not normally redeemable until the fund is liquidated. Typically, an investor can acquire or dispose of holdings in a closed-ended fund by buying or selling them on a secondary market, from a market intermediary or another investor, rather than by dealing with the CIU itself. Bahrain domiciled CIUs, are defined, as undertakings where the legal form of the CIU is established under the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and CIU documents and contracts are governed by the Laws of Bahrain, unless otherwise agreed with CBB. Bahrain domiciled CIUs may be constituted either as common CIUs, established by contracts, trusts established under the Financial Trusts Law, or a corporate established under the Company Law. The Bahrain domiciled CIUs are classified as retail CIUs, expert CIUs or exempt CIUs as defined by CBB and each Bahrain domiciled CIU must have its separate legal vehicle. However, we strongly believe, this gives a well-regulated investment opportunity for potential investors including yourself or your entity. However, this type of investment is classified as institutional investment (II), which requires accurate knowledge professional advice, to overcome or understand the risks associated to such investment transactions.
