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  • Putting things in order: Nat’l litigation policy finalised

    New Delhi: Assuming charge as the law minister for the second term, Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday signed a document finalising the national litigation policy which seeks to expedite the resolution of cases pending in apex, high and lower courts. The national litigation policy has been in the making for the past several years with successive governments trying to finalise its modalities.

    The policy document will be tabled before the Union Cabinet for approval, said people in the know. Interacting with media after taking charge, Meghwal said a key priority of the law ministry would be to ensure faster justice in cases hanging fire in various courts.

  • MEA processing Karnataka request on Prajwal Revanna

    NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: The external affairs ministry has received a request from the Karnataka government to cancel the diplomatic passport of Janata Dal (Secular) MP and alleged sex offender Prajwal Revanna, and the matter is being “processed”, said people familiar with the matter.

    “The ministry has received a letter from the Karnataka government for cancellation of diplomatic passport in respect of MP Prajwal Revanna. It is being processed,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.

    Revanna, who is seeking re-election to the Lok Sabha from Hassan as NDA candidate, left the country a day after the April 26 polls using a diplomatic passport.With pressure mounting to nab absconding Revanna, who is wanted in cases of alleged sexual abuse of women, the Karnataka government wrote to the external affairs ministry seeking a cancellation of his diplomatic passport on the basis of an arrest warrant.AllUttar PradeshMaharashtraTamil NaduWest BengalBiharKarnatakaAndhra PradeshTelanganaKeralaMadhya PradeshRajasthanDelhiOther StatesThe external affairs ministry had earlier said that a passport could be revoked if a requisite judicial order was obtained in this regard from a court. “As far as the matter of revoking a diplomatic passport of a person is concerned, it comes under the Passport Act of 1967. And as per its provisions, a direction should come from the court. Only then it can be revoked,” the ministry’s official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said earlier this month.Earlier on Wednesday, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take “prompt and necessary” action to cancel Revanna’s diplomatic passport and help the state government secure his return to the country. “It is disheartening that my previous letter raising similar concerns on the issue has not, to the best of my knowledge, been acted upon despite the gravity of the situation,” the CM said in a two-page letter.

  • Viral News: Arjun Kapoor And Sonu Sood Extend Support To 10-year-old Delhi Boy Selling Rolls After Father’s Demise | People News

    New Delhi: A video recently went viral on social media where a 10-year-old boy named Jaspreet Singh from Delhi was seen selling rolls roadside for a living. The boy took charge of his father’s chicken rolls business after his sudden demise. The touching tale gained considerable attention on social media after it was shared by a food vlogger. In response, Arjun Kapoor expressed his willingness to provide funds for the boy’s education.

    Arjun Kapoor took to his Instagram handle to share his plan to fund Jaspreet and his sister. The boy’s unwavering dedication amid these challenging times deeply touched him. He also urged his fans to reach out to him if they had information about the boy’s whereabouts.

    He wrote, “With a smile on his face, he’s facing life ahead and all that will come with it….I salute this 10-year-old for having the courage to stand up on his own two feet and take over his father’s work within 10 days of him passing away. I would love to help him out with his or his sister’s education; If anyone knows about his whereabouts, do let me know.”

    Not just Arjun Kapoor, actor-philanthropist Sonu Sood also took notice of it and promptly extended his support to the boy. Taking to his X account the actor wrote ‘Let study, will make your business bigger after you grow up’. Sood tweeted the video and promised that he would help the boy to complete his education. The actor also spoke to him over a call and also going to meet him in Delhi.

    Let’s read it first friend. Business will grow bigger than this https://t.co/jETHvljVDa — sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 6, 2024

    About The Viral Video Of Delhi Boy

    Earlier, food vlogger Sarabjeet Singh posted a video featuring a 10-year-old boy named Jaspreet from Tilak Nagar in West Delhi. In the viral video, Jaspreet is seen preparing chicken-egg rolls and shares that he has been managing the roll stall to provide for his family following his father’s sudden demise.

    In the video, the boy mentioned his 14-year-old sister and revealed that the siblings live with their uncle in Delhi. Jaspreet also talked about how he learned culinary skills from his father and can prepare various types of rolls at the stall.

    In addition, Jaspreet’s hard work and dedication to running his father’s stall drew the attention of viewers across social media.

    Check The Video Here :


    On the work front, Arjun Kapoor will be seen playing a negative character in ‘Singham Again’. Sonu Sood is preparing for the premiere of ‘Fateh’, his directional debut featuring actress Jacqueline Fernandez in a pivotal role.

  • Delhi Police Shares Easy Tricks To Spot Fake Online Banking Messages |

    New Delhi: With the increasing prevalence of online scams, government agencies are stepping up efforts to raise awareness among the public. Recently, the Delhi Police took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share images demonstrating how to identify fake online banking messages.

    Spotting Fake Messages

    The Delhi Police cautioned that scammers may use Cyrillic Script to conduct phishing attacks. Therefore, they advised users to carefully examine the URL of any link before clicking on it to avoid falling victim to such fraudulent schemes. (Also Read: Veg Thali Becomes Expensive In March, Non-Veg Cheaper: Check Rates)

    The Dangers Of Fake Links

    The police shared two images illustrating how seemingly genuine messages can pose a serious threat. By using Cyrillic Script, scammers can create links that closely resemble the URLs of legitimate bank websites, tricking unsuspecting users into divulging sensitive information. (Also Read: China May Use AI Content To Influence Lok Sabha Polls, Warns Microsoft Report)

    How Scammers Operate?

    Clicking on these fake links redirects users to web pages that mimic real bank websites, prompting them to enter their account numbers and passwords.

    Scammers then exploit this information for fraudulent transactions. Even if users have Two-Factor Authentication enabled, scammers may impersonate bank employees to request additional verification codes.

    Protecting Yourself

    To safeguard against such scams, individuals are advised to scrutinize any messages received from unknown numbers or containing links to bank websites.

    Paying attention to spelling mistakes or special characters in URLs can help identify fraudulent links. If in doubt, users are encouraged to search for the bank’s official website on Google and cross-check the URL.

    Remain Vigilant

    As online scams continue to evolve, users need to remain vigilant and exercise caution when interacting with messages or links from unfamiliar sources. By following these precautions, individuals can better protect themselves against falling victim to online fraud.

  • VI Launches eSIM For New Delhi Prepaid Users: Here’s How To Activate, List Of Devices That Support It & More |

    New Delhi: After Mumbai and Goa, the national capital i.e. New Delhi becomes the third city to get the facility of eSIM. In places like Mumbai and Goa, the choice is already there. Vodafone Idea has finally launched the eSIM for prepaid customers. Now, the consumers have the option to get a digital SIM card.

    No Need For Physical SIM Card

    You don’t need a physical SIM card because your phone has an eSIM, which is a digital SIM card. (Also Read: IT Dept, Banks To Open On Sunday, March 31: What About Stock Market? Check Here)

    How To Activate eSIM?

    There’s no need to visit a store to activate it. You can do it via the settings on your phone or by scanning a code. (Also Read: Instagram Down: Check Funniest Memes For Social Media App’s Outage)

    Benefits Of eSIM

    It is convenient for traveling since it allows you to quickly switch between different network plans and keep many profiles at once. It is also not as prone to damage or loss as a physical SIM card. It also benefits the environment because less plastic garbage is produced.

    Comparing eSIMs to traditional SIM cards, they are often more convenient, flexible, and environmentally friendly.

    Steps To Activate eSIM

    If you want to make the switch, send a message to 199 with the registered mail id.

    – You will receive a confirmation message

    – Revert to it within 15 minutes

    – You may get a call for consent

    – You will get a QR code on the registered email ID

    – Keep note that the QR code you received by mail will be valid for up to 7 days.

    – Choose the default line for this number

    – Now, your eSIM will be activated.

    List Of Devices That Support eSIM

    Now, this is another question that may hit your mind which are the devices that support eSIM. While writing the article, reports suggest that not every smartphone will be eSIM compatible.

    Numerous phone models enable the eSIM capability. Some of them are iPhones, Vivo X90 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip & Fold, and many more.