Kanpur Lamborghini crash: Family denies Shivam driving
KANPUR, Feb 10: The Kanpur Lamborghini crash case intensified as Shivam Mishra’s family and lawyer claimed he was not driving when the luxury car hit pedestrians on VIP Road. Mishra’s father, K K Mishra, said their driver, Mohan, was behind the wheel and ruled out over-speeding or alcohol. Lawyer Mrityunjay Kumar echoed the claims, urging authorities to treat it as an accident. Shivam, reportedly suffering from epilepsy, is hospitalized in Delhi. Kanpur police, however, rejected the family’s assertions, citing CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts, and other evidence confirming Shivam as the driver. Authorities noted videos showing him being pulled from the car after the crash. The FIR was updated to name Mishra as the accused, and the Lamborghini has been seized for forensic examination. Police also alleged security personnel tried to tamper with the car’s number plate. The incident occurred around 3 pm in Kanpur’s upscale Gwaltoli area, prompting the removal of SHO Santosh Gaur. (PTI)
Govt tightens AI content rules on social media
NEW DELHI, Feb 10: The Indian government has tightened rules for social media platforms, mandating the takedown of illegal content within three hours and requiring clear labelling of all AI-generated or synthetic content. Platforms must embed permanent metadata or identifiers in AI content and prevent its removal. The rules also shorten grievance redressal timelines and require stricter user disclosures, including verification of AI-generated content. Intermediaries must deploy automated tools to block illegal, deceptive, sexually exploitative, or non-consensual content, including deepfakes. Violations involving serious crimes must be reported to authorities. The amendments, effective February 20, aim to curb misuse of AI, protect privacy, and strengthen accountability for digital platforms, balancing regulation with “reasonable efforts” expectations, while narrowing focus on misleading content rather than all AI-generated material.(PTI)
Ex-Army Chief Naravane reacts to memoir controversy
NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Former Army Chief MM Naravane reacted to the controversy over his unpublished memoir Four Stars of Destiny by sharing Penguin Random House India’s (PRHI) statement on his official X handle. The publisher clarified that the book has not been published, distributed, sold, or made available in any form, and that any circulation of copies—digital or print—constitutes copyright infringement. PRHI emphasized that announcements or pre-orders do not equate to publication, explaining that a book is only published when available for purchase. The clarification came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi cited excerpts from leaked copies in Lok Sabha. Delhi Police are investigating the illegal circulation of PDFs. Naravane’s post endorsed the publisher’s position, stating, “This is the status of the book,” reinforcing that any unauthorized dissemination is illegal and that PRHI holds the sole publishing rights. (Agencies)
