Karnataka HC directs Centre to process Pakistani woman’s citizenship plea before visa expiry

Karnataka HC directs Centre to process Pakistani woman’s citizenship plea before visa expiry

The Karnataka High Court has issued an order urging the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office to prioritize and expedite a fresh citizenship application from Nighat Yasmeen, a Pakistani national. Married to Indian citizen Mohammed Younus and the mother of two Indian citizens, Yasmeen sought the…

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Privacy alarm rings as govt directs smartphone makers to pre-load Sanchar Saathi app | India News

Privacy alarm rings as govt directs smartphone makers to pre-load Sanchar Saathi app | India News

Sanchar Saathi mobile app In what raises privacy concerns and fears around state surveillance, govt has asked smartphone makers to mandatorily pre-install its Sanchar Saathi app on their devices, ostensibly to strengthen cyber security on the devices and prevent tampering and spoofing of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.The order, originally issued on November 21,…

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