K.N. Rajanna steps back from electoral politics, will remain active in public life
Mysuru: Karnataka Co-operation Minister K.N. Rajanna has announced his decision to step away from electoral politics. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he said he would not contest in the next elections due to age and health concerns.
“I’m already 75, and by the time the next elections are held, I will be 78. Even if I win, I won’t be able to serve people effectively due to health limitations. I believe it’s time to give the younger generation an opportunity. Hence, I’m withdrawing from electoral politics,” he stated.
However, Rajanna clarified that he would continue to remain active in politics and contribute in other ways.
Responding to BJP leaders’ criticism of the Congress’ ‘Sadhana Samavesha’ (achievement convention), Rajanna said, “The BJP is an opposition party and criticism is expected from them. There is no need to respond to their remarks.”
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Woman held for using AI to morph photos of ex-colleague to settle personal grudge
Chennai (PTI): A woman was arrested for allegedly using AI to morph photos of a former colleague and circulating them on social media as an act of revenge, Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing officials said on Wednesday.
The accused, a former employee of a Chennai-based firm, allegedly targeted a senior executive of the same company to settle a personal grudge.
According to a release from the Cyber Crime Wing Headquarters, the investigation was triggered by a complaint regarding the misuse of digital platforms to harass and defame the victim.
"The investigation established that the accused had deliberately misused social media platforms to threaten, harass, and publicly humiliate the victim as an act of revenge," the police statement said.
The matter came to light on January 4, when several employees of the victim's company received Instagram follow requests from unknown IDs. These accounts were found to be circulating objectionable and defamatory content, including morphed images of the victim created using various AI applications. The police noted that the images were downloaded from the official website of the company.
Technical analysis of digital footprints, social media activity, and IP logs led the State Cyber Crime Investigation Centre to the suspect. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody.
Director General of Police (Cyber Crime Wing), Sandeep Mittal cautioned citizens to remain vigilant and use social media platforms responsibly. "Circulation of cyber harassment, online abusive and offensive content through social media is a punishable offence," he stated in the advisory.
The public has been urged to safeguard personal data and report such incidents immediately through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) or by dialing the toll-free assistance number 1930.
The investigation was conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police (Cyber Crime Wing) Adarsh Pachera, according to the statement.
