Day: February 8, 2025

UK Pushes for Access to Encrypted Apple Accounts

Manish Kumar

The UK government has issued a directive to Apple, demanding the creation of a backdoor for its encrypted iCloud services under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, also known as the “Snoopers’ Charter.” This law compels tech companies to provide access to encrypted data upon request. The directive specifically targets Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature, which offers end-to-end encryption, ensuring only users can access their data. The UK seeks universal access to this encrypted information, not just for specific investigations. Apple has remained firm on user privacy and security, rejecting the UK’s demand and refusing to create a backdoorthat could compromise its security architecture. The company…

Govt to Sponsor Students for International Moot Court on Intellectual Property Rights

Manish Kumar

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that students selected for the upcoming International Moot Court Competition on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) will be sponsored by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM). Speaking at the Vidhi Pragati: National IP Moot Court Competition, 2025 in New Delhi, he highlighted the government’s commitment to fostering legal talent in intellectual property law. The competition is organized by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Centre for Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Competition (CIIPC) and IPR Chair, National Law University Delhi. It aims to enhance advocacy skills…

“Delhi Election Results 2025: Anna Hazare Criticizes AAP, Says ‘Liquor Scam Damaged Kejriwal’s Image'”

Manish Kumar

Social activist Anna Hazare blamed AAP’s poor performance in Delhi Elections 2025 on corruption allegations, saying Arvind Kejriwal’s image was damaged due to the liquor scam. Reacting to the Delhi Assembly Election results, social activist Anna Hazare blamed AAP’s poor performance on its leadership and alleged involvement in corruption scandals. “I have been saying for a long time that election candidates must have strong character, good ideas, and a clean image. But AAP lacked that. They got entangled in liquor and money scandals, which tarnished Arvind Kejriwal’s image. That is…

“Delhi Election Results: BJP Eyes Landslide Victory – Key Factors Behind Saffron Surge”

Manish Kumar

Delhi Election Results: As per the Election Commission of India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading on 41 seats, while AAP in 29 constituencies in the early trends of vote counting. Congress seems to fail to open its account again. Delhi Election Results: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading on 41 assembly seats in Delhi while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was ahead on 29, according to counting trends on the Election Commission. The trends showed the saffron party ahead in 41 seats, well above the majority mark…

“Delhi Election Results: CM Atishi Trails in Kalkaji, BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri Leads”

Manish Kumar

Delhi Election Results 2025: The counting of votes for Delhi’s 70 assembly constituencies began amid tight security at 19 locations across the national capital. Delhi Election Results 2025: In the early trends of vote counting, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP candidate Atishi is trailing behind BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri from the Kalkaji seat. The contest in Kalkaji is being closely watched as Atishi, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, faces a tough challenge from the BJP in what could be a crucial battle for the party’s hold in…

“Delhi Election Results 2025: BJP’s Vote Share and Seat Tally – Latest Updates”

Manish Kumar

Delhi Assembly election: The BJP crossed the majority mark in the Delhi assembly election results, as per the early trends from the Election Commission. The majority mark to form the government in the national capital is 36. As per the emerging trends from the Election Commission at 10:30 AM, the BJP is leading on 43 seats by 47.96% vote percentage, the AAP trails on 27 seats by 42.67% vote percentage, and the Congress however failed to open account this time. The development comes as the Bharatiya Janata Party crossed the…

“Milkipur Bypoll Election Result LIVE: BJP Leads by Over 28,000 Votes After Round 10”

Manish Kumar

Milkipur By-Poll Result Live: With Ayodhya at the heart of BJP’s Hindutva narrative, the Milkipur bypoll serves as a test of the party’s hold over the region. For the SP, a victory here would further consolidate its momentum after the Faizabad win. The Milkipur Assembly bypoll in Ayodhya district has turned into a prestige battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP). While 10 candidates are in the fray, the contest is primarily between BJP’s Chandrabhanu Paswan and SP’s Ajit Prasad. The bypoll holds significant political…

SEBI Cracks Down on Finfluencer Asmita Patel for Illegal Investment Advisory

Manish Kumar

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken decisive action against Asmita Patel, her Global School of Trading, and four associated entities for allegedly providing unregistered investment advisory services under the guise of educational courses. SEBI has ordered the impounding of ₹53.67 crore and has also sought justification for disgorging over ₹104 crore, the total amount collected from unsuspecting investors. SEBI’s investigation revealed that Patel’s institution was not merely offering stock market training but was actively providing stock and options recommendations, a service that falls under registered investment advisors and research analysts. The probe was initiated following complaints from 42 students, exposing…