An organisation representing Kashmiri Pandits and a social activist on Thursday moved the Supreme Court filing intervention application in the pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370, while supporting the August 5, 2019 decision of the Central government. Youth 4 Panun Kashmir, through its Organising Secretary, Vithal Chowdhary and Virinder Kaul, a Kashmiri Pandit and a social activist, filed intervention application seeking to be heard in the case. The applications filed through advocate Siddharth Praveen Acharya sought dismissal of the pleas challenging Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile…
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How to protect your phone from Spyhide: A guide to finding and removing the stalkerware app
Spyhide: The Stalkerware App That’s Stealing Your Private Data By: Javid Amin Spyhide is a stalkerware app that can steal your private and sensitive data, including passwords, contacts, messages, call logs, and real-time location data. Once installed on a device, the app automatically hides itself, making it difficult to find and remove. In a blog post, a Switzerland-based hacker named Maia Arson Crimew said he was able to access Spyhide’s source code and gain access to a web-based dashboard where the victim’s stolen phone information was displayed. The dashboard contained…
Read MoreUddhav Thackeray Questions: ‘Article 370? What about Elections in Kashmir?’
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government at the centre, criticising their handling of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the removal of Article 370 of the constitution which gave the former state special status. Despite supporting the revocation of Article 370 initially, Mr Thackeray expressed concerns about the prevailing conditions in the region in an interview released by his party, Shiv Sena UBT. “Target killing is still happening there. Kashmiri Pandits cannot return to the Valley. No one can buy land…
Read MoreJ&K’s Unemployment rate reaches Alarming 18.3%, More then Double the National Average
The unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir, on a steady rise, stands at a staggering 18.3 per cent, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed Rajya Sabha today. The national average, interestingly, stands at around eight per cent now. The estimates for the unemployment rate specifically among the educated are not available for the period between April and June 2021. “However, according to a survey conducted between July 2020 and June 2021, the estimate of the unemployment rate among the people of Jammu and Kashmir in the age group of…
Read MoreSrinagar Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Jitendra Narayan Tyagi alias Waseem Rizvi
A court here has ordered the arrest of Jitendra Narayan Tyagi alias Waseem Rizvi in connection with a case for his alleged statement against a particular religion. The directions by the court of Second Additional Munsiff, Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Srinagar, Ahtzaz Ahmed, followed submissions by advocate Amir Masoodi, the counsel for the complainant, that despite several processes, the accused has not appeared before the court. Advocate Amir submitted that the complainant is aggrieved that the complaint was presented before the Court on 15 December 2021 and till date the…
Read MoreWarning: Rise in Online ‘Sextortion’ Scams Demands Vigilance
By: Javid Amin With a sharp rise in online scams, sextortion has emerged as a leading cyber threat, prompting the Cyber Police to issue a warning urging people to exercise caution. The prevalence of such crimes is not showing any signs of slowing down, and many individuals in J&K have already fallen victim to these scams, leaving the Cyber Police in pursuit of the culprits. Sextortion has ensnared people globally, with popular social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter being favored tools for scammers. The latest scams involve individuals…
Read MoreA Historic Moment: After Three Decades, 8th Muharram Procession Permitted Through Traditional Routes in Srinagar
After over three decades, authorities allowed the 8th Muharram procession to pass through its traditional route in Kashmir capital Srinagar on Thursday. The administration had granted two-hour permission to the procession from 6 am to 8 am. Thousands of mourners were part of the procession as it took off on the traditional route of Shaheed Gunj to Dalgate, a route which has been out of bounds for the processions in the backdrop of the law-and-order situation since 1989. Eyewitnesses said that the mourners while shouting religious slogans marched peacefully as…
Read MoreHasnain Masoodi Opposes Centre’s J&K Bills, Says Reorganization Act Sub Judice, New Laws Illegal
Hasnain Masoodi, Member Parliament from south Kashmir’s Anantnag has opposed the bills regarding Jammu Kashmir scheduled to be tabled in the lower house on Wednesday. The Central Government has introduced three bills namely The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956, will also be introduced today in the Lower House. The first aims to reserve three seats in the assembly of Jammu Kashmir, dissolved since 2018 while the Scheduled…
Read MoreModi Govt to Face No-Confidence Motion as Lok Sabha Speaker Accepts Notice
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday accepted Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)’s notice for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. Congress lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi, who is from Assam, earlier at 9:20am submitted the notice as part of the INDIA grouping’s attempt to force Modi to reply on issues including the Manipur violence. Birla said he will discuss the matter with all parties, and according to the rules. “I will inform you about the schedule for the discussion.” According to the rules, any no-confidence notice submitted…
Read MoreChatGPT, How to get ChatGPT to write better Code
In recent years, artificial intelligence has made significant advancements in various fields. Chat GPT is an example of an AI technology that has gained immense popularity in natural language processing. However, Chat GPT can also be used to write code, making it a powerful tool for developers. In this guide, we’ll explore how Chat GPT can be used to write code and why you should consider using it. What is Chat GPT? Chat GPT is an AI language model developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 architecture. It…
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