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India Opened Up Its Market That Benefitted American Farmers: US

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India Opened Up Its Market That Benefited American Farmers: US

Biden administration official said India agreed to reduce tariffs on several US products

Washington:

After resolving half a dozen WTO disputes last year, India opened up its market for several US products which have benefited American farmers, a top Biden administration official told lawmakers on Tuesday.

The steps taken by India have given more market access for turkey, duck, blueberries, and cranberries benefiting farmers from several American states, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai told members of the House Committee on Ways and Means on President Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda.

“Last June, India and the United States terminated six WTO disputes, and India agreed to remove retaliatory tariffs on several US products,” Tai said.

“This means improved access for chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, and apples benefiting farmers across the country, including in Michigan, Oregon, and Washington,” she said.

“Additionally, in September, India and the United States resolved our final outstanding WTO dispute, and India agreed to reduce tariffs on several US products. This means more market access for turkey, duck, blueberries, and cranberries benefiting farmers in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin,” Tai told lawmakers. 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Hyderabad

BRS criticises delay in paddy procurement

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He expressed anger, asking how much longer farmers would have to wait to sell their crops at the procurement centres.

Published Date – 16 April 2024, 11:35 PM


BRS criticises delay in paddy procurement


Hyderabad: BRS leader and former Minister Ponnala Lakshmaiah raised concerns over the delay in paddy purchases, questioning the State government’s inefficiency in ensuring smooth procurement witin stipulated time.

He expressed anger, asking how much longer farmers would have to wait to sell their crops at the procurement centres.

“It has been 20 days since the government established paddy procurement centers and only 2.7 lakh tonnes of paddy has been bought. If it progresses at this pace, how many more days will it take to buy 34 lakh tonnes?” Lakshmaiah questioned, while addressing the media at Telangana Bhavan on Tuesday.

Pointing out the inconvenience faced by farmers who are forced to wait near the centres, the BRS leader criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for mismanagement of power.

He accused the ruling party of undermining the opposition and diverting attention from pressing issues by focusing on irrelevant matters like phone tapping case and giving leaks to select media houses to malign the reputation of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and the previous BRS government.

Sports

Iran commandingly wins Asian Greco-Roman wrestling title

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Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling team stood on the top podium in Bishkek at the end of the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.

Nine of the ten Iranian wrestlers won medals.

This was the second Asian championship won by Iran in less than a week after the Iranian freestyle team won the title of the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships on Friday for the sixth time in seven years.

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Meta Seeks Opinion On Action Against AI Images Of Indian, US Celebrities

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Meta Seeks Opinion On Action Against AI Images Of Indian, US Celebrities

The Oversight Board did not mention the name or details of the celebrities.

New Delhi:

Social media giant Meta’s Oversight Board has invited public comments to decide on actions to be taken on AI-generated obscene images in two cases related to public figures in India and the US.

One of the two cases involves an AI-generated image of a nude woman posted on Instagram, the board, which decides on content moderation, said.

“The image has been created using artificial intelligence (AI) to resemble a public figure from India. The account that posted this content only shares AI-generated images of Indian women. The majority of users who reacted have accounts in India, where deepfakes are increasingly a problem,” it said.

Meta has sought public opinion on the issue, even though the Ministry of Electronics and IT has already asked social media firms to remove AI-generated fake images and videos and issued an advisory, asking these platforms to strictly adhere to them.

Fake or morphed images and videos of several Indian actresses, including Rashmika Mandanna and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, have gone viral on social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and X.

The board said in the case related to India, a user reported the content to Meta for pornography but the report was automatically closed because it was not reviewed within 48 hours.

“The user then appealed to the Board. As a result of the Board selecting this case, Meta determined that its decision to leave the content up was in error and removed the post for violating the bullying and harassment community standard,” the board said.

As per IT rules of 2021, an online platform is required to remove full or partial nudity within 24 hours of receiving a complaint.

The board has also invited public views on a case in the US where an AI-generated obscene image of an American celebrity was posted in a Facebook group.

The majority of users who reacted to the post have accounts in the US, the board said.

In this case, the image was already considered a violation of Facebook’s Community Standards and was removed.

The public comment window for this case is open for 14 days till April 30, the board said.

The Oversight Board did not mention the name or details of the celebrities.

The post, however, shared a link of a news article which mentioned the names of Indian and US celebrities affected by such content

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Hyderabad

IIIT-H, Coursera launch eMSIT

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The eMSIT is the first master’s degree programme from an Indian university offered on Coursera. It integrates and recognises industry microcredentials, creating pathways for students to advance their learning journey.

Published Date – 16 April 2024, 11:31 PM


IIIT-H, Coursera launch eMSIT


Hyderabad: The International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad has launched an online Master of Science in Information Technology (eMSIT) on Coursera, an online learning platform.

The eMSIT is the first master’s degree programme from an Indian university offered on Coursera. It integrates and recognises industry microcredentials, creating pathways for students to advance their learning journey.

“We are honoured to partner with IIIT Hyderabad to bring the benefits of the high-quality, affordable education the university is known for to learners across India and beyond,” said Raghav Gupta, MD, (India and Asia Pacific), Coursera.

To learn more and apply: https:// www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-scienceinformation-technology-iiithyderabad/academics.

India

Firing outside Salman Khan’s residence: Police register case against Anmol Bishnoi

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The police said that Anmol Bishnoi, who is the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, wrote about the firing incident on Facebook and used threatening language.

Published Date – 16 April 2024, 03:51 PM


Firing outside Salman Khan’s residence: Police register case against Anmol Bishnoi

Mumbai Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Lakhmi Gautam addresses a press conference regarding the firing outside the residence of actor Salman Khan, in Mumbai, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai: A case has been registered against Anmol Bishnoi in connection with the firing incident outside the house of actor Salman Khan, police said.

The police said that Anmol Bishnoi, who is the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, wrote about the firing incident on Facebook and used threatening language.

Earlier in the day, Kachchh police arrested two accused and handed them to the Mumbai Crime Branch. Later, Mumbai’s Killa Court sent the two arrested accused to the custody of the Mumbai Crime Branch until April 25 in connection with the firing incident outside Salman Khan’s Bandra house.

The accused, identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), belonging to Bihar, were presented before the court after a medical examination.

Meanwhile, after the arrest of the accused, Kachchh DSP AR Zankant said that during the primary interrogation, it was revealed that the accused were in contact with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. “Mumbai Police was investigating the case of firing outside the residence of actor Salman Khan. Mumbai Police informed the Kuchchh Police that the two accused had reached Kuchchh. Different teams were formed to catch the accused. Both accused were arrested by Kuchchh Police and handed over to Mumbai Police. During primary interrogation, it was found that they were in contact with Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang,” DSP Zankant said.

Notably, since November 2022, Salman Khan’s security level has been elevated to Y-Plus due to threats from gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar. Khan has also been authorised to carry a personal firearm and has acquired a new armoured vehicle for added protection.

Earlier, a press release issued by Bhuj police read, “West Kachchh Police arrested two accused of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang who opened fire outside the residence of actor Salman Khan on April 14. The two accused have been identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), belonging to Bihar. The entire operation was conducted by Bhuj police.” “They have been handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch for further questioning,” the press release further read.
The firing incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, saw two unidentified men open fire outside Galaxy Apartments, where the actor resides, and flee from the spot.

The incident prompted swift action from law enforcement agencies.

According to preliminary investigation, the suspects arrived at the scene on a motorcycle, covering their faces under helmets, indicating a “meticulously planned attack.” They discharged a total of four rounds during the incident, leaving behind a live cartridge at the scene.

Following the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde spoke to Salman Khan over the phone regarding the incident. Shinde also discussed this with the Mumbai Police Commissioner and suggested increasing the actor’s security.

Sports

Raeisi felicitates winning Asian title by wrestling team

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In a message, President Raeisi congratulated the noble nation of Iran and especially the country’s sports community for the prestigious and valuable championship of Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team in the Asian competitions in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.

President’s message read that, “The mighty and valuable championship of you dear ones in the Asian Greco-Roman wrestling competitions in Kyrgyzstan, which was achieved after the championship of the national freestyle wrestling team of our country, doubled the joy and happiness of the great nation of Iran.”

“I congratulate the honorable nation of Iran and especially the sports community of the country for this brilliant victory, which is another sign of the merit and excellence of you zealous children of the country in conquering the peaks of honor, and sincerely thank you for your efforts, as well as the hard work of the coaches and technical staff of the Greco-Roman wrestling team,” the message further read

“I hope that with the continuation of your efforts and dynamism, we will see more success by you in other sports competitions,” the president of Iran’s message concluded.

Iran national Greco-Roman wrestling team became Asia champion with 4 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 2 bronze medals Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

MNA

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Meta Seeks Opinion On Action Against AI Images Of Indian, US Celebrities

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Meta Seeks Opinion On Action Against AI Images Of Indian, US Celebrities

The Oversight Board did not mention the name or details of the celebrities.

New Delhi:

Social media giant Meta’s Oversight Board has invited public comments to decide on actions to be taken on AI-generated obscene images in two cases related to public figures in India and the US.

One of the two cases involves an AI-generated image of a nude woman posted on Instagram, the board, which decides on content moderation, said.

“The image has been created using artificial intelligence (AI) to resemble a public figure from India. The account that posted this content only shares AI-generated images of Indian women. The majority of users who reacted have accounts in India, where deepfakes are increasingly a problem,” it said.

Meta has sought public opinion on the issue, even though the Ministry of Electronics and IT has already asked social media firms to remove AI-generated fake images and videos and issued an advisory, asking these platforms to strictly adhere to them.

Fake or morphed images and videos of several Indian actresses, including Rashmika Mandanna and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, have gone viral on social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and X.

The board said in the case related to India, a user reported the content to Meta for pornography but the report was automatically closed because it was not reviewed within 48 hours.

“The user then appealed to the Board. As a result of the Board selecting this case, Meta determined that its decision to leave the content up was in error and removed the post for violating the bullying and harassment community standard,” the board said.

As per IT rules of 2021, an online platform is required to remove full or partial nudity within 24 hours of receiving a complaint.

The board has also invited public views on a case in the US where an AI-generated obscene image of an American celebrity was posted in a Facebook group.

The majority of users who reacted to the post have accounts in the US, the board said.

In this case, the image was already considered a violation of Facebook’s Community Standards and was removed.

The public comment window for this case is open for 14 days till April 30, the board said.

The Oversight Board did not mention the name or details of the celebrities.

The post, however, shared a link of a news article which mentioned the names of Indian and US celebrities affected by such content

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Hyderabad

Gulf and Overseas Workers Welfare Board soon: CM Revanth Reddy

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Discussing issues being faced by Gulf and overseas workers, CM Revanth Reddy said the State government would extend insurance coverage of Rs.5 lakh to Gulf workers

Published Date – 16 April 2024, 08:12 PM


Gulf and Overseas Workers Welfare Board soon: CM Revanth Reddy

CM Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy addresses the Gulf workers union representatives on Tuesday.

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the State government was proposing to set up a Gulf and Overseas Workers Welfare Board for the convenience of workers going abroad to eke out a livelihood.

“Due to the election code, the initiative got delayed. I promise that by September 17, the Welfare Board will be set up at Praja Bhavan and will be operated by a senior IAS officer,” Revanth Reddy told Gulf workers union representatives here on Tuesday.

Discussing issues being faced by Gulf and overseas workers, he said the State government would extend insurance coverage of Rs.5 lakh to Gulf workers on the lines of Rythu Bima for farmers. As for the welfare board, it would be equipped with a round the clock toll free number for workers to call in case of any issues.

A passport assistance centre would also be set up as part of the board’s operations. This apart, a one week training programme would be conducted for workers before they board flights for the Gulf to help them understand the rules and about the companies’ operations, the Chief Minister said.

Since the issue was connected with 15 lakh workers’ families, agents would be brought under legal liability. They would also be made to register their details and operations with the government to initiate any action in case of untoward incidents, he said.

When the representatives suggested a few measures, especially over welfare measures, he replied that already the State government had studied the Kerala and Philippines governments’ policy. Accordingly, a policy document was prepared and after the Lok Sabha elections, a meeting would be conducted by the State government to discuss the policy and seek recommendations from the unions for incorporating into the policy, he added.

World

Netanyahu not Iran should be blamed for regional tensions

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Speaking to reporters following a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara, Erdoğan said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration are responsible for Iran’s aerial attacks on April 13, but Western powers refuse to acknowledge this fact, Daily Sabah reported.

“The main actor responsible for the tension that gripped our hearts on the evening of April 13 is Netanyahu and his bloody administration,” he said.

Noting that the weekend attacks have shown the double standards of the West and the potential of war in the region, the Turkish president said it is crucial to identify the main reason behind the April 13 attack.

“Since Oct. 7, the Israeli government has been taking provocative steps to fuel the fire in the region,” Erdoğan said, adding that Israel’s attack on Iran’s consular building in Damascus, in violation of the Vienna Convention, was the last straw.

He continued by saying that not that many countries reacted against Israel’s attack, which completely disregarded international law.

“Those who have not voiced any opposition to Israeli aggression for months, are now racing to condemn Iran’s response,” Erdoğan said, adding that they should actually condemn and criticize Netanyahu, who is responsible for killing 34,000 civilians, including women, children and babies, journalists.

“Fueling the fire, continuously spoiling Netanyahu administration benefits no one,” he said, adding that such an unjust stance will lead to new tensions until the oppression and genocide in Gaza ends.

Erdoğan also said Turkey did not allow the sale of any materials that could be used for military purposes by Israel, long before the massacres in Gaza.

MNA