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Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has operationalised an advanced 2.0 version of its information technology system, armed with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, to check money laundering and terrorist financing crimes in the country's economic channels. The upgrade of the technological backbone was required as the volume of data (suspicious transaction reports) flagged by banks and various other financial institutions to the FIU for analysis and further dissemination to investigative and intelligence organisations has been «increasing», a latest report for the 2022-23 fiscal said. The agency was set up in 2004 to «play a decisive role in India's fight against the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing» under the legal setup of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

AICC spokesperson Radhika Khera on Sunday resigned from the party claiming that criticism over her visit to Ram Lalla in Ayodhya culminated in the denial of justice to her in the incident that happened at the Chhattisgarh Congress office. Khera, the AICC's communication and media coordinator for Chhattisgarh, posted her resignation letter addressed to AICC president Mallikarjuj Kharge on her 'X' handle. «For every Hindu, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram holds great significance. While every Hindu considers his life successful just by seeing Ram Lalla, some people have been opposing it. The party to which I have given more than 22 years of my life, while working with full honesty right from NSUI to AICC's media department,» she stated. «Today I have to face such intense criticism because I could not stop myself from visiting Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. The criticism to this noble work reached such a level that justice was denied to me in the incident that happened with me in the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress office», Khera added.

Naxalites, three of them carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 3 lakh, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Sunday, a senior police official said. A 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy are among those who turned themselves in before the police, he said. These cadres were tasked with digging roads, felling trees to block roads and putting up posters and banners during shutdowns called by Naxalites, the official said. Of the surrendered Naxalites, Baman Kartam (39) was the Jiyakodta Panchayat Militia Platoon Commander of the outlawed Maoists organisation, while Bhima Kunjam (28) was the Aranpur Panchayat CNM president, Dantewada Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said.

phase of the Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh ended Sunday 6 pm after days of hectic roadshows and rallies by rival political leaders for the 10 constituencies which will go the polls on May 7. Sambhal, Hathras (SC), Agra (SC), Fatehpur Sikri, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Budaun, Aonla and Bareilly will go to polls in the current phase. The fate of 100 candidates in this phase will be decided by 1.88 crore voters — a little over 1 crore male voters, and more than 87 lakh women voters — in this phase. The third phase of the Lok Sabha polls assumes significance, as it will see seal the fate of Union Minister SP Singh Baghel, UP Tourism Minister Jayveer Singh, Minister of State for Revenue Anoop Pradhan Balmiki, and several members of Mulayam Singh Yadav's family.

Aditi Rao Hydari, known for her roles in Bollywood movies, recently opened up about her experience working with renowned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the period drama series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.' The series has garnered both praise and criticism, with its depiction of certain themes stirring discussions. Hydari revealed an incident during the shoot where Bhansali's dedication to getting the desired performance led to intense moments. She recounted a scene where Bhansali's direction didn't immediately resonate with her due to exhaustion and post-Covid recovery. Despite the initial struggle, she eventually delivered the performance he envisioned, fueled by her respect for his vision.

Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi today claimed that the attack by terrorists on an Indian Air Force vehicle in J&K's Poonch on May 4 was pre-planned to help the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He went on to dub it as «stuntbaazi.» «This is stuntbaazi. When elections come, such stunts are done to make the BJP win. These are pre-planned attacks; there is no truth in them,» Channi was quoted as saying by news wire agency ANI. Channi's statement was in stark contrast to that of Congress President Malikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

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