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Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi Confidential: Image change
The revamped Kerala BJP leadership announced by state unit chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar reflects the party's attempt at an image change ahead of the local body elections this year and Assembly polls next year. For instance, it has a Muslim vice-president in the state for the first time. And with the BJP eyeing Christian votes, Chandrashekhar has included three from the community in his team: a general secretary, a vice president and a secretary. Of the total 24 office bearers, seven belong to OBC communities, three are from Scheduled Castes and one is from a Scheduled Tribe. With the national leadership urging Chandrasekhar to infuse fresh energy, he has also appointed seven youngsters and one four women. Uniform Rule Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has asked his officers to be in uniform whenever they speak to reporters. The directive came after he found several officers addressing the media in civilian clothing. He said police credibility is significantly enhanced when they are seen in uniform.
India Today
04-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Oxford India Forum: Students should not see AI as challenge but as opportunity, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar
As the world enters the era of generative AI, with tools like ChatGPT and Gemini taking over the world, there is a real fear that these technologies will undermine the future of young students who are currently in colleges or are just coming out of their professional courses. As the Oxford India Forum held a panel discussion on AI and its role in the society, the conversation also addressed these concerns. advertisementThe panel discussion was attended by Rajeev Chandrashekhar, former IT Minister, Sameer Chauhan, Director UNICC, and Vikram Doraiswami, who is the High Commissioner of India in the UK. One of the key questions during the discussion, which was moderated by Prachetas Bhatnagar, who is Head of Strategy and Operations, Policy and Politics at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, revolved around the anxiety among college students regarding the impact of AI on their careers. Replying to a question, Chandrashekhar said that AI would definitely bring big changes. 'AI is going to change the landscape of what we see as work. AI is changing the landscape of what we understand as innovation. (Earlier) I think search in many, many ways changed the dynamics and landscape of talent and who did well and who did not do so well at work,' he said. Then he elaborated that this would mean stark changes at workplaces. 'AI is going to take (change) to the next level. It's going to be an extremely deep change in the workflows. And the concept of talent and skills at work is going to be reimagined in ways that we cannot today understand,' he said. Yet, within the change there is the opportunity. 'I always tell students, don't underestimate the power of AI or how you will work and how you will succeed or fail,' said Chandrashekhar. 'And don't overestimate the hyperbole of AI and get threatened by it and see this as a challenge rather than an opportunity.'The discussion around AI was not just limited to its impact on careers or on workplaces. In the same discussion, the panelists also discussed the way forward for India as far as deep tech and AI is concerned, the concept of tech sovereignty and the social impact of AI, particularly around misinformation. 'If you think misinformation in the world of social media is a problem, that is going to look like a walk in the park when you see what's going to happen down the road with AI,' said Chandrashekhar.- Ends
Scroll.in
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Delhi HC dismisses plea by actor Jacqueline Fernandez to quash money-laundering case against her
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed Hindi film actor Jacqueline Fernandez's petition seeking to quash a Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, Live Law reported. The actor had moved court seeking to quash the Enforcement Directorate's case against her, along with a second supplementary chargesheet that names her as the tenth accused. In her plea, Fernandez claimed that she was a victim of Chandrasekhar's 'maliciously targeted attack'. 'There is absolutely no indication she had any involvement whatsoever in aiding him to launder his purportedly ill-gotten wealth,' the legal news outlet quoted the plea as saying. The petition said that in view of this, she could not be prosecuted for alleged money laundering. Fernandez's plea also stated that the Enforcement Directorate had acknowledged that Tihar Jail officials gave Chandrasekhar unrestricted access to mobile phones and other technology, which he allegedly used to deceive the original complainant and several film artists, including herself. The plea further argued that since the agency had already recorded her statement as a prosecution witness in the original fraud case, continuing proceedings against her in the money laundering case was unjustified. In the money laundering case, Chandrashekhar is accused of extorting around Rs 215 crore from Shivinder Singh, a former promoter of pharmaceutical giant Ranbaxy, and his wife Aditi Singh. Chandrashekhar had allegedly impersonated the Union home secretary, law secretary and an officer in the prime minister's office while speaking to them. On August 7, 2022, Chandrashekhar was arrested by the Delhi Police. The Enforcement Directorate is also investigating the allegations that Chandrashekhar used funds gained by cheating and extorting high-profile individuals to buy gifts for Fernandez. The agency had named the actor in a supplementary chargesheet in the case. The supplementary chargesheet alleged that Chandrashekhar gave gifts worth Rs 5.71 crore to Fernandez from the proceeds of crime generated by criminal activities, including extortion. The investigating agency also claimed that Fernandez was aware that the gifts given to her were the proceeds of crime.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Time of India
Extortionist targeting lone car drivers, bizmen in Bengaluru lands in police net
Bengaluru: Jameel Khan, an extortionist who used to target lone car drivers with false accident claims, has once again landed in police net. Khan's latest arrest follows a complaint filed by 78-year-old businessman M Chandrashekhar of Shantinagar. On June 2, Khan approached Chandrashekhar near MG Road, alleging that the latter had injured his brother in a road accident. Khan demanded Rs 1 lakh as compensation, but before Chandrashekhar could respond, he intimidated him into handing over Rs 5,500 and then disappeared. Shaken by the experience, Chandrashekhar shared the incident with friends. One of them recalled reading about Khan in TOI recently and shared the article with him. Chandrashekhar identified Khan and filed a complaint with Ashoknagar police. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Police traced Khan to his residence at Rajendranagar in Mysuru. However, they were surprised to learn that he had already been arrested in another extortion case by Suddaguntepalya police and was lodged at Central Prison, Bengaluru. Ashoknagar police have taken Khan into custody on a body warrant and launched a probe. "It's shocking that someone could rob me on a busy street like MG Road. I'm glad police acted quickly. But it's worrying that this man has been arrested so many times and yet keeps repeating his crimes. I hope the system stops him from hurting more people," Chandrashekhar told TOI In the earlier case registered in Suddaguntepalya, Khan had extorted Rs 61,000 from a 55-year-old man on May 21. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Woman puts banana peel on her arm. You won't believe what happened next! Good To Know This Read More Undo He used a similar modus operandi, accusing the victim of injuring his brother and forcing him to transfer the money online. The incident took place in broad daylight near Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research at 9.45am. Probe revealed that Khan is a habitual offender, with this being the 19th case registered against him. Police said after every crime, Khan's would drink heavily and then feast on mutton biryani. He frequents lodges in areas like Jayanagar, JP Nagar, and Tilaknagar to lie low. .
India Today
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
50 Bhim Army supporters arrested for vandalism in UP after police stop party chief
Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday arrested around 50 supporters of Nagina MP and Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad for vandalism in Prayagraj on incident took place on June 29 when the MP was stopped by the authorities from entering the village, where he was heading to meet families of victims of the recent cases in Kaushambi and to the police, Chandrashekhar had reached the Circuit House, but was stopped by police due to "security reasons'. Following this, the angry supporters of the Nagina MP created a ruckus and damaged two police Yamuna Nagar Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Chandra Yadav informed that around 50 people accused of stone pelting and vandalism near Isota village have been arrested, while the police are in the process of identifying the rest of the Yadav also added that cases are being registered against these people and they will be charged under the National Security Act. The cost of damage will also be recovered, DCP further Yadav said that the supporters of the party had gathered near Isota village in Karchana tehsil after the news of Chandrashekhar's visit spread. However, when the party workers came to know that the leader would not be coming, they started pelting the altercation, one dial 112 vehicle and another vehicle were damaged by the TO DIVERT ATTENTIONadvertisementWhile reacting to the incident, Azad Samaj Party President said that the whole incident was a conspiracy to divert attention from the incident which happened in Kaushambi. Chandrashekhar also voiced support for his party workers and said that they believe in the Constitution and they do not indulge in violence."Today, it has become common for people from many parties to wear blue 'patka'. I don't know who did all this because I was not present there. I want a CBI inquiry into this so that everything can be made clear. If the government, police or administration deliberately targets our people, then we will not sit quietly and will protest in Lucknow," Chandrashekhar MP also added that his visit to Prayagraj was to demand justice for the families of the victims who were killed. He also alleged that the police led him astray with false promises that they were making arrangements and would allow me to visit the village soon."I don't know why the police did not let me go. I said if you are not taking me, then call those families here. I think maybe the police and administration have committed some crimes, and to hide them, I was prevented from going there," Chandrashekhar alleged.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh
