Udupi: Mahesh Shetty Timarodi arrested for derogatory remarks against B.L. Santhosh
Udupi: The Brahmavar police on Thursday arrested Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, founder of the Rashtriya Hindu Jagarana Vedike and a known supporter of Soujanya’s cause, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santhosh.
According to the police, Timarodi had used abusive language against B.L. Santhosh on social media, allegedly insulting him and creating enmity among different religions and communities. Following a complaint filed by Rajeev Kulal, President of Udupi Rural BJP Mandal, a case was registered.
Police sources said that notices had been issued twice to Timarodi asking him to appear for questioning, but he failed to comply. On Thursday morning, Brahmavar police, led by Inspector Ashok Malgi, went to his residence in Timarodi, near Ujire, and brought him to the station. He was questioned intensively for nearly two and a half hours, and later, under the supervision of Udupi SP Hariram Shankar, he was interrogated further till evening.
In the evening, police formally arrested him. Before being produced in the Brahmavar court, Timarodi was taken to the Brahmavar Community Health Centre for a medical check-up.
Meanwhile, his arrest triggered a large gathering of people outside the Brahmavar police station and the Community Health Centre. Heavy police deployment has been arranged in the area to prevent any untoward incident.
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
