Udupi: Two killed, one critical as tipper truck overturns in Brahmavar
The deceased belonged to Brahmavar and Bhatkal
Brahmavar: In a tragic road accident the driver of a tipper truck lost control over the vehicle and crashed onto the road divider resulting in overturning of the vehicle which killed two people on the spot while critically injuring another.
The deceased have been identified as Nagaraj Ganiga (30) of Brahmawar and Kumar (27) of Bhatkal. The injured victim Raghavendra was rushed to Manipal hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred at around 7.30am on Friday when the tipper truck was on its way to Manipal from Brahmavar. The driver lost the control of the vehicle owing to less visibility due to rain and crashed on the road divider. As a result of the crash, the tipper overturned on the road. Driver Nagaraj died on the spot while Kumar succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Traffic movement on NH 66 remained affected due to the accident for some time before the police reached the spot and cleared it.
A case has been registered at Brahmawar Police Station.
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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.
