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At the recent Conference of Director Generals of Police, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the rising menace of cybercrime in India, particularly focusing on digital frauds and non-consensual intimate deepfakes.
The Digital Arrest Menace
Digital arrest refers to a form of online extortion where cybercriminals pose as law enforcement officers or officials from regulatory agencies. Victims are coerced into compliance through intimidation, often involving threats of legal consequences for alleged crimes. Key tactics include:
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As India faces an increasing threat from cybercriminals, it is critical to implement both law enforcement measures and public awareness campaigns. With a concerted effort to strengthen digital security and prevent fraud, India can create a safer digital environment for its citizens.
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India’s disability governance, as outlined by the RPWD Act, 2016, has not fully embraced a social and human rights-based approach to disability rights, indicating a need for reforms.
Despite these provisions, the effectiveness of the State Commissioner’s office has been hindered due to various challenges.
Karnataka’s model for disability governance is centered on inclusivity and accountability.
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State Commissioners for Disabilities play a critical role in upholding the RPWD Act’s principles. To realize the vision of inclusive and equitable disability governance, they must transition into proactive guardians of rights. Learning from progressive models, such as Karnataka, and adopting a rights-based approach will ensure dignity and equity for persons with disabilities across India.
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Recently the U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump, threatened BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries with 100% import tariffs if they create their own currency or back any existing currency to replace the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency.
Global Trends in Reserve Currencies
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India’s overcrowded prisons, with a 131.4% occupancy rate and 75.8% undertrials, highlights the urgent need for reforms.
Electronic tracking of undertrial prisoners involves using devices like ankle or bracelet monitors to ensure compliance with bail conditions.
It is proposed as a cost-effective alternative to incarceration, aiming to decongest overcrowded prisons while maintaining surveillance.
Electronic tracking presents a potential alternative to incarceration but its implementation must be balanced with safeguards to uphold individual rights, minimize societal stigma, and prevent systemic inequities. A measured, rights-based approach with appropriate legislative and procedural guardrails is essential to harness its benefits effectively.
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