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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Eye spy! Delhi Police sharpens surveillance in digital age
New Delhi: Delhi Police's counter-intelligence unit (CIU) is all set to run the next generation of Netra (Networking Traffic Analysis) surveillance platform and has begun upgrading its infrastructure and tech capabilities with new high-end servers and systems. According to sources, next-gen Netra will enable cops to identify and pre-empt potential threats online. Netra is a sophisticated network monitoring system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed to intercept and analyse internet traffic, encompassing a wide range of online activities, such as emails, social media posts and VOIP calls. "A technical evaluation meeting was held at the Delhi Police headquarters in Sept last year. After a rigorous evaluation process, DCP Manishi Chandra approved a high-end server in Jan, paving the way for acquisition," said a police officer. The estimated cost of one new server is about Rs 25 lakh. However, the procurement was done at a much lower cost, resulting in substantial savings for the department, an officer from the unit said. Located in New Friends Colony, the CIU has the most advanced servers in the force, costing lakhs of rupees, and handles sensitive cases requiring secrecy. "The high-end servers are required to run special software, including Netra, which can help cops sift through gigabytes and terabytes of data, besides analysing data from internet dongles and USBs," an officer said. The state-of-the-art infrastructure enables cops to process internet protocol details records (IPDRs) data faster than their rival units, giving them an edge in key investigations, he added. Netra, India's online monitoring system, serves as a critical pillar of the country's security infrastructure, enabling intelligence agencies to track and analyse suspicious online activity using predefined keyword filters. "While there is a CMS (centralised telephone interception provisioning system) which intercepts phone communications, Netra helps monitor online activities, tracking text-based messages across various platforms, such as Facebook Direct messages, personal emails and online blogs. By utilising filters and keywords, it can identify specific words even within encrypted messages," said an officer. Around a decade ago, security agencies in India sought to develop a real-time internet monitoring system to counter the growing threat of terrorism and crime facilitated by data communication. The effort focused on major service providers like BlackBerry, Skype and Gmail. "Two systems were designed: one by DRDO's Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), known as Netra, and the other by the National Technical Research Organisation," said a retired senior police officer. Netra became the choice of tool for cops as it is an indigenous solution developed by govt scientists without external involvement.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- The Hindu
Two detained under Goondas Act for manufacturing spurious liquor
Two persons who were arrested by the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) on charges of manufacturing spurious liquor were detained under the provisions of the Goondas Act. The duo has been identified as K. Rajasekar, 45, of Marakkanam and S. Pandian, 46, of Ramapuram in Chennai. The CIU police busted a fake liquor manufacturing unit at Poothurai near Puducherry on May 9 and arrested the duo. They ran a fake bottling unit on the premises and sold spurious liquor by affixing fake labels. Acting on the recommendations of Villupuram Superintendent of Police P. Saravanan, Collector Shiek Abdul Rahman invoked the provisions of the Goondas Act against them. The orders were served on them in the Cuddalore Central Prison.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Some Multnomah County employees fear discrimination reports will be weaponized, audit finds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Multnomah County released an audit detailing how the city handles discrimination reports from its employees, finding the county needs to improve its workplace culture. The audit — which was released May 1 — analyzed discrimination reports handled by the County Investigation Unit. The investigation unit launched in 2019 to improve the county's human resources practices, particularly for employees of color, according to the county. The unit is made up of three investigators who investigate staff complaints about discrimination based on race, sexual identity, disability, age and other protected statuses. While the audit found the CIU responded to complaints 'kindly and impartially,' investigations into discrimination reports have taken too long and some employees fear their reports can be 'weaponized,' auditors learned. North Portland ralliers: 'We are not a Sacrifice Zone' According to the audit, some investigations into discrimination complaints could last over six months, however, investigation times have since improved — dropping to under 90 days un 2024. Auditors also learned that staffers who filed complaints — and staff members whose behavior was investigated — did not always find the investigative process transparent and didn't always trust what was happening during the investigations. 'Although a majority of respondents said they would recommend CIU to a colleague if necessary, a portion of these responses indicated that they would do so because they are obligated to refer a coworker to the unit if they are being harassed or discriminated against. Employees reported fear of retaliation, concerns about biased investigations and the stressful nature of investigations as the sources of mistrust and feeling unsafe with regard to the investigation process,' the audit stated. These PNW cities are being called the best places to live in the country, says a new stud The report also highlighted a particular concern that Black and African American managers received more complaints compared to white managers. The audit adds, 'Staff were also concerned that CIU can be weaponized against employees, believing that complaints could be filed not to seek accountability, but rather as a means to cause harm and distress to another employee.' Black employees facing complaints also left the county at higher rates, according to the audit, noting, the report was not able to find a causal relationship between the investigation unit and these statistics. But overall, auditors say the increased rates are still a cause for concern. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to the audit, the investigation unit mostly faced workplace issues that were left unresolved despite other interventions. 'In this way, the unit's core task has become to resolve the symptoms created by a workplace culture in need of improvement,'' the audit states. Multnomah County Chief Operating Officer Christopher Neal – who started his position at the county in early April – stated that filing a complaint, or receiving a complaint, involving a co-worker is 'inherently stressful for all sides.' 'The goal has been to use trauma-informed practices, be consistent and show fair treatment in a prompt and thorough response to complaints,'' Neal said. 'So we take it very seriously that some people going through this process feel it is unsafe or that the process has become weaponized. That's what we'll be focused on understanding and changing.' Trump says he's going to reopen Alcatraz prison. Doing so would be difficult and costly The audit comes after Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Multnomah County Deputy Chief Operating Officer Travis Graves asked the County's Evaluation and Research Unit to analyze employees' experiences. The researchers interviewed 81 county employees and managers, held focus groups along with an anonymous employee survey and reviewed case outcomes. 'We sought this review as a progress report that would set us up to both build on successes and change what's not working,'' said Chair Vega Pederson. 'I take these findings very seriously. In addition to a number of recommendations already incorporated by the CIU, a workgroup led by senior county leaders has already begun to meet to address the larger cultural issues.' Portland chef honored as Asian Pacific leader alongside 'Wicked' director, Bruno Mars Vega Pederson wants the workgroup to address bigger questions – including causes behind employees and managers feeling unsafe and limits to employees' ability to resolve conflicts. 'My executive budget provides resources to continue this work,' Chair Vega Pederson said. 'I've also provided clear direction to our Chief Human Resource Officer to ensure these changes achieve our goals for improvement.' According to the county, some changes are already underway with help from the workgroup, including reallocating a county position to the complaints unit to focus on conflict resolution. Ribbon cut on new $313M Clackamas County Courthouse The investigation unit also added an on-call investigator to help the team when caseloads grow, and the unit will start sharing a timeline with involved employees to track investigation progress. Chair Vega Pederson also set aside $100,000 to consult with experts on addressing discrimination issues within the county. 'When we created the CIU our intent was to improve the process and our employee experience,'' said Deputy COO Graves. 'This review provides valuable information on how we continue to improve our handling of workplace conflict. It also tells us we have work to do beyond the CIU. We are up to the challenge.' Now, Chair Vega Pederson and COO Neal are asking staff to implement the audit's recommendations – giving employees a chance to write a response to investigation findings, educating employees on the complaint process and boosting collaboration between the investigation unit and human resources managers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Collective Investment Undertakings (CIU) in Bahrain
Bahrain is a host of many mutual funds & investment funds, which makes a good lucrative investment opportunity for you and all. The first overseas mutual funds started and marketed in Bahrain in the 80s and the first Bahrain domiciled scheme was launched in 84. The first Collective Investments Schemes rules were issued in 92 by CBB. The rules are for authorization, registration and supervision of mutual funds domiciled or offered for marketing in Bahrain. This business is growing very fast and very encouraging. Since 2020, the number of mutual funds reach thousands of funds of which many funds are Bahrain domiciled and Sharia compliant funds. This shows, the net asset value (NAV) of the funds totaled worth more than billion dollars, invested in locally incorporated funds in Sharia compliant funds or non-sharia compliant entities. Collective investment undertakings (CIU), are defined, as undertakings the sole object is collective investment of capital raised from the public or through private placement, including investments by the operator, in financial instruments and other assets and which operates on the basis of risk-spreading as appropriate and the holdings of which may be re-purchased or redeemed out of those undertakings assets as appropriate. For the purposes of this, holdings mean the unit of measurement of the beneficial interest of participants in a CIU, by whatever name it is called including units and, in the case of investment trusts or companies, in the form of shares or units. Each holding represents a right to the assets of the CIU. The definition recognizes both open-ended funds and closed-ended funds, unit trusts, investment trusts, mutual funds, SICAV (French apprevaition means Investment Company with variable capital) and collective investment schemes are all examples of CIUs. The CIUs may be constituted under contract as common funds managed by management companies, trust law as unit trusts, or under statute as investment companies. Closed-ended funds are CIUs with a limited number of holdings. Where the fund vehicle is a company, holdings can take the form of shares. New holdings are rarely issued after the fund is launched and are not normally redeemable until the fund is liquidated. Typically, an investor can acquire or dispose of holdings in a closed-ended fund by buying or selling them on a secondary market, from a market intermediary or another investor, rather than by dealing with the CIU itself. Bahrain domiciled CIUs, are defined, as undertakings where the legal form of the CIU is established under the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and CIU documents and contracts are governed by the Laws of Bahrain, unless otherwise agreed with CBB. Bahrain domiciled CIUs may be constituted either as common CIUs, established by contracts, trusts established under the Financial Trusts Law, or a corporate established under the Company Law. The Bahrain domiciled CIUs are classified as retail CIUs, expert CIUs or exempt CIUs as defined by CBB and each Bahrain domiciled CIU must have its separate legal vehicle. However, we strongly believe, this gives a well-regulated investment opportunity for potential investors including yourself or your entity. However, this type of investment is classified as institutional investment (II), which requires accurate knowledge professional advice, to overcome or understand the risks associated to such investment transactions.
Al-Ahram Weekly
11-03-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
St. Kitts and Nevis Investment Gateway Summit 2025: A Call to Egyptian Investors - Economy
After the remarkable success of its 2024 edition, the St. Kitts and Nevis Investment Gateway Summit returns with even greater ambition. Taking place from May 31 to June 3, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, this premier event is set to redefine investment opportunities in the Caribbean. Under the theme 'Investment to Impact: Our Journey to a Sustainable Island State,' the Summit will align with the nation's bold vision to become the world's first sustainable country. The event promises to bring together a vibrant mix of investors, economic citizens, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from across the globe, including those from Egypt. Why Egyptians Investors Should Attend? Despite its small size, St. Kitts and Nevis is a powerhouse of opportunity, strategically located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island Federation boasts thriving industries such as real estate, citizenship by investment (CBI), and other sectors ripe for exploration including green energy. For Egyptian investors seeking new avenues to diversify portfolios, build international connections, or participate in sustainable development initiatives, the 2025 Investment Gateway Summit offers an unparalleled platform. This event is more than just a gathering; it's a transformative experience where attendees can: Forge global connections with industry innovators and government leaders. with industry innovators and government leaders. Explore strategic investments in a dynamic and eco-conscious environment. in a dynamic and eco-conscious environment. Immerse in the unique culture and heritage of St. Kitts and Nevis, including its world-class cuisine. A World-Class Platform for Strategic Investments The Summit, co-hosted by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), will feature exclusive networking sessions, insightful industry panels, and one-on-one meetings with key decision-makers. Attendees will gain access to tailored presentations, exhibitions, and showcases that reflect the evolving global investment landscape. This Summit is designed to foster partnerships that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term prosperity. A Personal Invitation from the Prime Minister Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew extends his warm invitation to attendees, emphasizing the event's significance as a catalyst for global collaboration: 'This Summit is a global stage where ideas spark innovation, partnerships drive progress, and investments shape a sustainable future. I warmly welcome you to connect, collaborate, and create lasting impact in our islands.' Don't Miss Out The 2025 Investment Gateway Summit is a gateway to opportunities that blend financial success with meaningful impact. For Egyptian entrepreneurs, economic citizens, and investors, this event offers a chance to expand horizons and explore St. Kitts and Nevis as a destination for both business and leisure. Investors can secure their spot now and be part of a movement that transforms investments into sustainable outcomes, and early access tickets are now available. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
