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Parmesh S Jain special correspondent

India’s first-ever Cyber Crimes Conclave 2024 got off to a great start at the JN Tata Auditorium,Indian Institute of Science,in Bengaluru. 
The day saw a galaxy of global speakers,government dignitaries,industry leaders and academia take part in fruitful discussions and throw light on pressing cyber issues like biometrics among others. 
Narendra Nath Gangavarapu (Joint Secretary,National Security Council Secretariat,Government of India),who delivered the keynote address touched upon the government initiative Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. 
He said,“You can dial 1930 and register your complaints.In the last 2 years,there has been a sea of change in the way it works. 

The good thing they have done is to integrate all the banks which has helped in recovery of payments.” 
Experts from different domains explained important concepts that affect us in simple and effective terms, thereby educating the audience on the need to be more alert. 

Security Engineering Lead,Dezerv,said,“It is a great initiative.We had been waiting for this.It gives folks from the industry to share their thoughts.I had a look at the phenomenal speakers.The topics chosen are also great.” 
On day 2,Dr G Parameshwara, Home Minister of Karnataka will grace the occasion. 
Also,Dr Alok Mohan,Director General and Inspector General of Police,Karnataka,would take part and give his insights on the topic “Cyber Crime and Karnataka Police”. 
The day would also see discussions on other pertinent issues like Cyber security and National Security, Ransomware Protection and most importantly,Deep Fakes,Social Media & Fake news,in which Sapthami Gowda is also taking part.  
Apart from her,Prakash Belawadi,actor & director, Prasad Bidapa,fashion stylist and choreographer from the world of movies,representatives from the police department and other cyber security experts are also slated to take part.

Bengaluru, Mar 4: Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil said on Monday that a total of Rs 93.32 crore has been sanctioned for the Tumkuru-Davangere and Gadaga-Wadi Railway projects, which are in the final stages of the land acquisition process.

Of the total funds, Rs 50 crore will be for Tumkuru-Davangere project and Rs 43.32 crore for Gadaga-Wadi line, he said.

A statement issued by the Minister’s office said, “Rs 57.63 crore has been released for the works of Mysuru and Raichuru airports. Out of this, an amount of Rs 14.62 crore will be allocated for the works of Raichuru Airport. The remaining about Rs 43 crore will be used for the runway extension and upgradation of the Mysuru airport.” The Tumkuru-Davangere Railway project, which will connect Tumkuru with central Karnataka, is important from the perspective of the state’s development facilitating faster commute to parts of North Karnataka, Patil said.

Similarly, the development of the Gadaga-Wadi Railway line will connect Kitturu including Hubli with several cities of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Patil explained. Once completed, these projects will give impetus to economic activities including infrastructure development in many districts, he added.

Though Railway projects come under the Union government, the state government bears 50 per cent of the total cost for some projects. Both of the above Railway works will be carried out at a rapid pace after completion of the land acquisition process which is currently in the final stage in both of the above works, the Minister stated.

“Industries are expanding to all parts of the state and agro-based industries are also increasing. Considering market expansion, easy transportation, and smooth and quick travel, airports are being developed and keeping this in mind, grants have been released for Mysuru and Raichuru airport projects. The government intends to have a well-equipped airport in every district,” he emphasised.

Parmesh S Jain

A railway constable despite being injured chased and caught two among the six member gang who stabbed him in a bid to escape in a moving train between Mysuru to Bengaluru on Tuesday.
The accused Mohammed Irfan,19,Darshasn,21,Faisal Khan,22,Mohammed Imran,20,Moin Pasha,21 and Muniraju,24. The accused are from Bengaluru working as daily wage labourer .
Following the incident,the railway police in a swift action arrested four others within 24 hours and charged them under attempt to murder,assaulting government servant on duty and also under wrongful restrain.
Senior officer told reporters the accused were returning to city in Golgumbaz train after visiting dargah in Pandavapura. 
The accused were sitting near the footboard of the train and wash room area smoking and creating ruckus, causing nuisance to the passengers .
Meanwhile Constable Satish Chandra deployed for patrolling duty objected to their behaviour. Heated argument ensued between them. 
Suspecting their behaviour he tried to nab them when the train reached Maddur before alerting his colleagues for the backup .
In the melee,the accused stabbed Chandra in a bid to escape after the train reached Maddur station,But the constable with the help of few passengers pin down two of them and handed them over to the railway police.
The police obtained the details of the other accused and arrested them within record time,Dr.Soumyalatha SK, Superintendent of Police, Railways, said.
The police are verifying the possible criminal background of the accused for further investigations .
Finally DIG Railways Dr.SD.Sharananappa has appreciated Superintendent of Police Railway,Dr.SK Soumyalatha,Constable Sathish Chandra for his brave act shown after getting stab injury also he caught two accused and cracked the whip on other four in record time they cracked the case and arrested all the six for their meticulous investigation a special reward will be given to constable who risked his life and did his duty promptly is highly appreciated he added.

ISRO chairman S Somanath

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram: ISRO chairman S Somanath has revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer on the day of the launch of India’s Aditya L1 solar mission but he said he was “completely healthy now”.

In an interview with Tarmak Media House, Somanath said he underwent an operation to remove the growth in his stomach, followed it up with chemotherapy and was now completely cured of the disease.

“I am completely healthy now,” he said.
He said he realised that there were some health issues during the launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission last year but was not very clear about it.

It was during a scan on the day of the Aditya L-1 launch that he gained a clue about his condition.

“After the launch, I underwent further tests in Chennai, confirming the presence of a cancerous growth in my large intestine. Following this diagnosis, I underwent surgery and chemotherapy”, the space veteran said.

Asked about the reaction of his family members to the diagnosis, he said, “Undoubtedly, they would have been shocked. But now, I perceive cancer and its treatment has a solution. There is a message that it is not incurable.”

He sought advice from family members who had overcome similar challenges, which helped alleviate his concerns.

“I was uncertain about complete cure at the time I was undergoing the process,” he admitted, highlighting the nature of his battle against cancer.

Somanath said he would be undergoing regular checkups and scans, but he was now completely cured and has resumed duties.

He said after spending four days in the hospital for surgery, he resumed his duties.

He said that he will now undergo annual check-ups.

“No, I do not experience any pain now. I have no pain now. It was simply a growth. They detected it and had it removed,” he said in the interview for the WriteTake programme of the media outlet.

He said that he continued his responsibilities even during his diagnosis and treatment period.

Bengaluru: Former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda on Monday said seat-sharing talks between his party and the BJP were in the final stages and the entire process will probably be completed within a week.

Speaking to reporters at the party office, he said his son and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had already held talks with BJP leaders about seat sharing.

“Seat-sharing talks between JD(S) and the BJP are in the final stages. The seat allotment will be decided in a week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda and Kumaraswamy will discuss which constituencies will be allotted for the JD(S) party,” Gowda said.

On the question of Kumaraswamy contesting the Lok Sabha elections, he said it will be decided at the meeting with BJP leaders.

The former Prime Minister said the party will give its opinion when the BJP will seek for some constituencies.

“We follow ‘Maitri Dharma.’ We will work together with the BJP to win all the constituencies,” Gowda said.

Regarding his involvement in the elections, the JD(S) supremo said a decision will be taken after the notification (of the polls).

“Modi is very fast. He is touring several states in 10 days but I will go wherever I am called,” the 90-year-old leader said.

On the contentious Mandya Lok Sabha seat from where independent MP Sumalatha Ambareesh is aspiring for a ticket from the BJP, the former Prime Minister said Mandya is being discussed unnecessarily in the media.

“The party is strong in Mandya. Party organisation is good. A meeting will be held in Mandya as soon as possible,” Gowda said.

The JD(S) considers Mandya its citadel as it has always helped it get a good number of seats.

In September, 2023, the Janata Dal (Secular) became part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance after a meeting between Kumaraswamy, his son Nikhil, Nadda and Amit Shah.

Gowda’s party had won only one seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the Modi wave swept through the state as the BJP claimed 25 out of the 28 seats.

The 2023 Assembly elections dealt another blow to the JD(S) as its tally dropped to 19 seats from 37 in 2018 Assembly polls.

Parmesh S Jain

The Madiwala traffic police track down  a 28-year-old goods vehicle driver who was on the run after running over a 60-year-old unidentified woman sleeping on the footpath of the Madiwala market in the wee hours of Saturday.

The accused Sushash Murugan,resident of HSR Layout had come to drop the goods at the market in the wee hours and run over and sped away killing on the spot .
The Traffic Inspector Mohammed Siraj and team rushed to the spot and shifted the body for post mortem and gathered the track marks of the vehicle for further investigations.
The police analyzed over 50 CCTV footages  from in and around before zeroing in on the vehicle . 
Based on the registration number when the police reached his residence the accused had fled to Tamilnadu. 
The police obtained his number and counselled and convinced the accused to return to the city and arrested him.
The accused has been charged with death due to negligence and rash and negligence driving for further investigations.