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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The US deployed its <keyword id="23312251" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mid-Range-Capability" source="keywords">Mid-Range Capability</keyword>, or <keyword id="23312252" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Typhon" source="keywords">Typhon</keyword>, system to the Pacific earlier this year.</li><li><keyword id="19894886" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="China" source="keywords">China</keyword> has expressed frustration with its deployment in the <keyword id="19941735" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Philippines" source="keywords">Philippines</keyword> and possible plans for Japan.</li></ul>China has been up in arms over a new <keyword id="23311373" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="US-missile-system" source="keywords">US missile system</keyword> that showed up in the <keyword id="19909557" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indo-Pacific" source="keywords">Indo-Pacific</keyword> earlier this year, with government officials in Beijing complaining about the weapon repeatedly, including twice in the past week alone. The US military deployed its Mid-Range Capability, or Typhon, missile system to the Philippines in April, and US military officials have expressed interest in deploying it in Japan. The MRC is a versatile new ground-based missile system that is capable of firing the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-aircraft-spotted-sm6-missile-newly-tested-in-combat-2024-7"> Standard Missile 6 (SM-6)</a> and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-submarines-getting-ship-killer-missile-able-to-counter-china-2023-12"> Tomahawk Land Attack Missile System</a>. Developed for the US Army, the system is intended to fill a key gap in the US arsenal, but it's raising concerns as the US military begins deploying land-based intermediate-range missiles once barred by a now-defunct arms-control treaty. The US military deployed the missile system overseas for the first time in April, putting it in the Philippines amid a joint exercise between the two militaries. It was characterized as a "landmark deployment" marking "a significant milestone for the new capability while enhancing interoperability, readiness, and defense capabilities in coordination" with the Philippines, US Army Pacific<a target="_blank" href="https://www.usarpac.army.mil/Our-Story/Our-News/Article-Display/Article/3740807/"> said</a> at the time. While the new weapon wasn't fired during the exercise, its presence in the region irked China, which demanded the system be removed. <div type="image" title="Navy USS Savannah SM-6 containerized missile" height="1080" width="1920" msid="113644413" hostid="261"></div>Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said in August that his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi had<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/china-got-dramatic-over-us-missile-system-in-pacific-ally-2024-8"> expressed concern over Typhon</a> while the two talked at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Laos a month earlier. Manalo said China made the situation "very dramatic" despite reassurances. Earlier this month, the US said it had no plans to remove MRC from the Philippines, which also isn't in a rush to see it go. The move angered Beijing further. "China has made clear our opposition more than once," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/lxjzh/202409/t20240919_11493204.html"> said</a> last Thursday during a regular press conference. He added that "the deployment is a move to turn back the wheel of history. It gravely threatens regional countries' security, incites geopolitical confrontation, and has aroused high vigilance and concerns of countries in the region." The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-military-china-missile-problem-getting-worse-2024-5">Chinese military's Rocket Force</a> notably maintains a substantial missile arsenal that includes medium- and intermediate-range systems that put US assets and bases in the region at risk, leading the US to rethink its assets and capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. China's MRC woes may not be limited to the Philippines, which has expressed interest in acquiring its own mid-range weapons and training on the American weapon. Deploying the MRC in Japan is apparently on the table, too. At a Defense News conference on September 4, the secretary of the US Army, Christine Wormuth, said the US and Japan had discussed placing a Typhon there. Lin<a target="_blank" href="https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/lxjzh/202409/t20240918_11492497.html"> said</a> during a press briefing last Wednesday that the US was "hellbent" on its military investment in the Pacific region, noting that putting Typhon in Japan "will heighten arms race, exacerbate regional tensions, threaten peace and security in this region, and disrupt global strategic balance and stability." Lin said that China has urged the US to abandon its plans. <div type="image" title="A Tomahawk land attack missile in flight" height="3571" width="2551" msid="113644415" hostid="261"></div>During the Trump administration, in response to serious allegations of Russian violations, the US officially withdrew from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty — which banned nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers. Since 2019, the door has been wide open for the development and deployment of these weapons. US allegations that Russia violated the treaty prompted Moscow to resign from the agreement. Russia is said to have violated the Cold War-era arms-control pact by developing and fielding the SSC-8/9M729 missile system. Arms-control experts have said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's violation of the INF Treaty and subsequent US developments would likely have a snowball effect. Not only are new missiles showing up in the Pacific, but there are plans for Europe as well. The US and some of its NATO allies formally announced in July they were pushing ahead with plans to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-europe-long-range-weapons-bring-back-cold-war-danger-2024-7"> develop and field new long-range strike options in Europe</a> after seeing the value of such weapons in the war in Ukraine. Some experts suggested that this emerging arms race<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nato-allies-to-develop-long-range-missiles-fill-critical-gap-2024-7"> reflects one of the most dangerous aspects of the Cold War</a>. Correction: September 25, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misspelled the surname of the secretary of the US Army. She's Christine Wormuth, not Christine Warmouth.

A new US missile system that showed up in the Pacific this year keeps making China more and more unhappy

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ukraine presented its new unit dedicated to drone operations.</li><li>The unit, named Typhoon, will focus on training soldiers to operate a variety of unmanned systems.</li></ul>Ukraine announced a new military unit focused solely on drones.The move speaks to the continued <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russias-unjammable-wired-drones-arent-end-all-game-changer-2024-8">dominance of unmanned systems in the war</a> and the need to train soldiers to learn and adapt to the challenges of drone operations.Ukraine <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://mil.in.ua/en/news/a-unit-of-special-purpose-unmanned-systems-typhoon-has-been-created-in-ukraine/">presented</a> the first details of Typhoon, a special operations unit within the National Guard of Ukraine focused on unmanned systems, at the Art Ukraine Gallery over the weekend."The National Guard, like all components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, is also developing in the direction of unmanned systems," Lt. Col. Maksym Skylar, head of the Ukrainian National Guard's Department of Unmanned Systems, said, per state news agency <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-ato/3900586-u-stolici-vidbulasa-prezentacia-novogo-pidrozdilu-bezpilotnih-sistem-tajfun.html#">Ukrinform</a>."One of the steps in this development is the expansion of unmanned systems units, namely a separate detachment that will perform its tasks only with unmanned systems of various types," Skylar added.A video shared online by Ukraine showed members of the unit holding drones and wearing operator headsets.Members of Typhoon's team were also present to detail the unit's plans, including a focus on providing operational support to combat brigades and learning how to use the latest unmanned systems.Mykhailo Kmytyuk, the unit's commander, said a major benefit of the unit was training soldiers on how to operate a variety of drones. Kmytyuk also called on desirable candidates, including gamers and engineers, to join the unit's efforts.<div type="image" title="Ukrainian drone operator from the 24th Separate Mechanized" height="1333" width="2000" msid="113002992" hostid="261" sizebytes="381946"></div>The specialized unit comes as the drone race between Russia and Ukraine heats up.Drones have seen <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-military-isnt-ready-drones-potential-biggest-threat-next-battlefield-2024-5">massive use throughout the war</a>, whether operators use them for <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-footage-in-ukraine-twists-perception-of-the-war-shows-2023-12">reconnaissance</a> or <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-using-cheap-drones-stop-expensive-russian-spy-ones-experts-2024-8">surprise strikes on tanks and unsuspecting troops</a>. But electronic warfare — more specifically, signal jamming — has ravaged drones' effectiveness on the battlefield, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-special-forces-drone-tech-no-gps-russia-cant-jam-2024-5">scrambling the operator's connection to their system</a>.Last month, evidence surfaced of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-fiber-optic-unjammable-drones-fix-a-big-problem-war-2024-8">Russia using a fiber-optic wired drone in combat</a>. The wired connection was seen as an effective countermeasure EW and signal jamming. Autonomous drones have also been used by both sides as an adaptation to this, too.But the adaptations are just the latest in a long saga as both sides develop new unmanned systems to maintain an edge. Experts and top war watchers have described it as a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-russia-locked-cat-and-mouse-game-drone-production-official-2024-6">cat-and-mouse game</a>, emphasizing the importance both Russia and Ukraine are placing on developing new and effective drone forces.

Ukraine unveiled a brand new drone military unit with the goal of specializing soldiers in operating unmanned systems

Union Minister of Labour and Employment <keyword id="19906409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mansukh-mandaviya" source="keywords">Mansukh Mandaviya</keyword> and Chairperson of the Central Board of Trustees, EPF, have given the green light to the proposal for a Centralised <keyword id="23037839" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Pension-Payment-System" source="keywords">Pension Payment System</keyword> (<keyword id="23039389" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CPPS" source="keywords">CPPS</keyword>) under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, this initiative represents a major advancement by establishing a national-level centralised system, allowing pension disbursement through any bank or branch across India. Commenting on this development, Mandaviya stated, "The approval of the Centralised Pension Payment System (CPPS) marks a significant milestone in the modernization of the <keyword id="19966712" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EPFO" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="EPFO" meta.hostid="83" meta.entityid="EPFO">EPFO</keyword>. By enabling pensioners to receive their pensions from any bank, any branch, anywhere in the country, this initiative addresses the long-standing challenges faced by pensioners and ensures a seamless and efficient disbursement mechanism." He added, "This is a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to transform the EPFO into a more robust, responsive, and tech-enabled organisation, committed to serving the needs of its members and pensioners better." The CPPS is expected to benefit over 7.8 million <keyword id="21992385" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EPS-Pensioners" source="keywords">EPS pensioners</keyword> of EPFO. By leveraging advanced IT and banking technologies, it aims to provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience for pensioners. The CPPS will also ensure seamless pension disbursement across India, eliminating the need to transfer Pension Payment Orders (PPO) when a pensioner relocates or changes their bank or branch. This will be a significant relief for pensioners who move to their hometowns post-retirement. This facility will be launched on January 1, 2025, as part of EPFO's ongoing <keyword id="23015602" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IT-Modernization" source="keywords">IT modernization</keyword> project, Centralised IT Enabled System (CITES 2.01). In the following phase, CPPS will enable a smooth transition to an <keyword id="20028363" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aadhaar-based-Payment-System" source="keywords">Aadhaar-based payment system</keyword> (ABPS). The CPPS marks a significant departure from the current decentralised pension disbursement system, where each EPFO Zonal/Regional Office maintains separate agreements with only 3-4 banks. Pensioners will no longer need to visit branches for verification at the start of their pension, as it will be credited immediately upon release. Additionally, EPFO anticipates a significant reduction in disbursement costs with the new system.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>The Philippines has expressed interest in keeping a new US missile system deployed indefinitely.</li><li>China has urged the US to remove the weapon and denounced potential plans to deploy it in Japan.</li></ul>A top Philippine general wants a new US missile system to remain in the country "forever" to boost its defenses and deterrence capabilities.The American weapon, the Mid-Range Capability missile system, has <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/china-got-dramatic-over-us-missile-system-in-pacific-ally-2024-8">drawn China's ire</a>. Beijing has repeatedly demanded the MRC be removed from the Pacific and has denounced any future plans by the US to deploy the system to other regional allies.Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, told reporters Wednesday that he'd expressed interest in keeping the MRC system in the country "forever" because "we need it for our defense," local media reported.The MRC, also known as Typhon, is the US Army's new ground-based missile system capable of firing both the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-aircraft-spotted-sm6-missile-newly-tested-in-combat-2024-7">Standard Missile 6</a> and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-submarines-getting-ship-killer-missile-able-to-counter-china-2023-12">Tomahawk Land Attack missile</a>. The Typhon system fills a gap in the US arsenal, offering a particularly versatile new land-based intermediate-range missile option as US rivals develop and field similar capabilities.The weapon's emergence and overseas deployment come amid what is looking like a new arms race after the collapse of the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which banned nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges between 500 to 5,500 kilometers.<div type="image" title="A missile, surrounded in smoke, being fired from the deck of a US warship in the middle of the ocean." height="1080" width="1920" msid="113674624" hostid="261" sizebytes="56020"></div>Brawner's comments come as two Philippine officials <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://apnews.com/article/us-philippines-china-military-typhon-midrange-missile-system-69242b99335eb55032894fbc83d75135">told</a> The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity that Washington and Manila have agreed to keep the missile system deployed indefinitely in order to deter further aggression from China, which has been in near-constant conflict with the Philippines for months in the contested South China Sea.The US deployed the weapon overseas for the first time in a landmark deployment to the Philippines in April for a joint military exercise, and it has remained there since. Its ongoing deployment has angered China, which has <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/this-new-us-missile-system-keeps-upsetting-china-mrc-typon-2024-9">repeatedly demanded the missile system be removed and accused the US of fueling an arms race</a>.The foreign secretary of the Philippines, Enrique Manalo, said in August that his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, had <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/china-got-dramatic-over-us-missile-system-in-pacific-ally-2024-8">expressed concern over Typhon</a> during talks at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Laos a month earlier. Manalo said China made the situation "very dramatic" despite reassurances.US officials have also expressed interest in placing a Typhon system in Japan, Christine Wormuth, secretary of the US Army, said earlier this month, and that has only further agitated Beijing.Last week, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry urged the US to abandon its plans, saying that putting Typhon in Japan would ultimately "heighten arms race, exacerbate regional tensions, threaten peace and security in this region, and disrupt global strategic balance and stability."<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-military-china-missile-problem-getting-worse-2024-5">China's Rocket Force</a>, the missile arm of its military, boasts a substantial arsenal of medium- and intermediate-range systems that put US assets and bases, as well as those of allies and partners, in the Indo-Pacific at risk.

A US ally in the Pacific says it wants to keep a new American missile system that China got all 'dramatic' about 'forever'

The recent PayTM saga exposed how <keyword id="19912054" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="financial-institutions" source="keywords">financial institutions</keyword> are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain sufficient security measures to ensure user authenticity and identity. Now, many fintech platforms are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to address these challenges. A leading voice in this conversation is <keyword id="23488603" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rahul-Ayyappan" source="keywords">Rahul Ayyappan</keyword>, the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of <keyword id="23488605" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Finacus-Solutions" source="keywords">Finacus Solutions</keyword> Pvt. Ltd. With over a decade of experience in shaping digital solutions for over 200 banks and financial institutions, Rahul sheds light on how AI can play a transformative role in addressing the issue of deepfakes and even strengthening eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) systems. <h2><keyword id="20095213" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="facial-recognition" source="keywords">Facial recognition</keyword> technology </h2>AI algorithms can analyse facial features in-depth, detecting subtle inconsistencies that are often overlooked by human eyes. By examining dermal texture, facial feature depth, and lighting uniformity, AI can identify discrepancies indicative of deepfakes. Furthermore, AI can analyse the temporal consistency of facial movements in videos, identifying irregularities that may signal tampering. <h2>Behavioural analysis </h2>AI's ability to analyse micro-expressions, those brief, involuntary facial expressions that reveal genuine emotions, is crucial in detecting deepfakes. These expressions are difficult to replicate in fabricated media, making them a reliable indicator of authenticity. Additionally, AI can evaluate gait and gesture analysis, identifying inconsistencies that may suggest deepfake manipulations. <h2>Consistency checks </h2>AI can cross-reference data from various sources, such as document scans and live video KYC sessions, to identify inconsistencies in age, gender, or other demographic information. Geospatial validation can also be used to verify if the location of the eKYC session aligns with the user's stated address. <h2><keyword id="19897671" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="machine-learning" source="keywords">Machine learning</keyword> models </h2>AI models can be trained on vast datasets of real and fake images and videos to learn to identify patterns and anomalies associated with deepfakes. These models can continuously adapt and improve their accuracy as new deepfake techniques emerge. <h2>Integration with ancillary technologies </h2>Combining AI with other technologies, such as blockchain and thermal imaging, can further enhance <keyword id="22209857" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="deepfake-detection" source="keywords">deepfake detection</keyword> capabilities. Blockchain provides an immutable ledger of verified data, while thermal imaging can detect heat patterns on the face that are difficult to replicate in synthetic media. By leveraging these advanced AI techniques, <keyword id="23488602" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="eKYC-systems" source="keywords">eKYC systems</keyword> can significantly improve their ability to detect deepfakes and protect against identity theft and other fraudulent activities. As deepfake technology continues to evolve, AI will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of digital <keyword id="20470058" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="identity-verification" source="keywords">identity verification</keyword> processes. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="99803720" title="Aadhaar authentication rose to 2.31 billion in March 2023: IT Ministry data" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

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<keyword id="22076991" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zero-FIR" source="keywords">Zero FIR</keyword>, registration of <keyword id="20092859" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="police-complaints" source="keywords">police complaints</keyword> online, summons through electronic modes and mandatory videography of crime scenes of all heinous crimes are the key highlights of the three new <keyword id="19911888" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="criminal-laws" source="keywords">criminal laws</keyword> that will come into effect from July 1. The <keyword id="19899463" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharatiya-Nyaya-Sanhita" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita">Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita</keyword> 2023, <keyword id="19922249" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bharatiya-Nagarik-Suraksha-Sanhita" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita">Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita</keyword> 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 mark a significant step towards empowering Indian citizens and aim to create a more accessible, supportive and efficient <keyword id="20453941" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="justice-system" source="keywords">justice system</keyword> for everyone, official sources said. The new laws, enacted late last year, are set to replace the <keyword id="22189969" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="British-era-Indian-Penal-Code" source="keywords">British-era Indian Penal Code</keyword>, <keyword id="19898813" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Code-of-Criminal-Procedure" source="keywords">Code of Criminal Procedure</keyword> and the Indian Evidence Act respectively. Under the new laws, a person can now report incidents by electronic communication, without the need to physically visit a police station. This allows for easier and quicker reporting, facilitating prompt action by the police, the sources said. With the introduction of zero FIR, a person can file a First Information Report (FIR) at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction. This eliminates delays in initiating legal proceedings and ensures immediate reporting of the offence. Under the new laws, victims will receive a free copy of the FIR, ensuring their participation in the legal process. An interesting addition of the law is that in the event of an arrest, the individual has the right to inform a person of his choice about his or her situation. This will ensure immediate support and assistance to the arrested individual. Besides, arrest details will now be prominently displayed within police stations and district headquarters, allowing families and friends of the arrested person easy access to important information. To strengthen the case and investigations, it has become mandatory for forensic experts to visit crime scenes for serious offences and collect evidence. Additionally, the process of evidence collection at the crime scene will be mandatorily videographed to prevent tampering of evidence. This dual approach significantly enhances the quality and reliability of investigations and contributes to a fair administration of justice, the sources said. The new laws prioritised the investigations for offences against women and children, ensuring timely completion within two months of recording information. Under the new law, victims are entitled to regular updates on the progress of their case within 90 days. This provision keeps the victims informed and involved in the legal process, enhancing transparency and trust. The new laws guarantee free first-aid or medical treatment to victims of crimes against women and children at all hospitals. This provision ensures immediate access to essential medical care, prioritising the well-being and recovery of victims during challenging times. Summons can now be served electronically, expediting the legal processes, reducing paperwork and ensuring efficient communication between all parties involved. For certain offences against women, statements of the victim are to be recorded, as far as practicable, by a woman magistrate and in her absence, by a male magistrate in the presence of a woman to ensure sensitivity and fairness, creating a supportive environment for victims. Both the accused and the victim are entitled to receive copies of the FIR, police report, chargesheet, statements, confessions and other documents within 14 days. Courts grant a maximum of two adjournments to avoid unnecessary delays in case hearings, ensuring timely justice delivery. The new laws mandate all state governments to implement witness protection scheme to ensure the safety and cooperation of witnesses and enhancing the credibility and effectiveness of legal proceedings. The definition of "gender" now includes transgender individuals, promoting inclusivity and equality. By conducting all legal proceedings electronically, the new laws offer convenience to victims, witnesses and accused, thereby streamlining and expediting the entire legal process. In order to provide more protection to the victim and enforce transparency in investigation related to an offence of rape, the statement of the victim shall be recorded through audio video means by the police. Women, persons below 15 years, persons above 60 years and those with disabilities or acute illness are exempt from attending police stations and can receive police assistance at their place of residence. A new chapter has been added in BNS specifically to address offences against women and children, ensuring focused protection and justice. Various offences against women and children have been made gender-neutral in BNS, covering all victims and perpetrators regardless of gender. The new laws introduce community service for minor offences in order to promote personal growth and social responsibility of an individual. Under community service, the offenders get the chance to positively contribute to society, learn from their mistakes and build stronger community bonds. Under the new laws, the fines imposed for certain crimes have been aligned with the severity of the offences, ensuring fair and proportional punishment, deterring future offences and maintaining public trust in the legal system. The legal processes have been simplified to make them easier to understand and follow, ensuring fair and accessible justice. The new laws promise a faster and fair resolution of cases, instilling confidence in the legal system. The legislations were considered and passed by Parliament in its winter session in 2023. Total 37 members of Parliament from Lok Sabha and 40 from Rajya Sabha participated in the debate.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="20851936" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ukrainian-drones" source="keywords">Ukrainian drones</keyword> won't need operators in as little as six months, a Ukrainian commander said.</li><li>Artificial intelligence-enabled drones are being rapidly developed, tested, and deployed.</li></ul>In just a matter of months, Ukraine may no longer need pilots for its drone force, a special drone unit commander said recently. The expected shift towards autonomous and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-allies-look-to-ai-for-help-with-naval-operations-2023-12">artificial intelligence-enabled systems</a> would mark an important development in the continued <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-russia-locked-cat-and-mouse-game-drone-production-official-2024-6">drone arms race between Russia and Ukraine</a>. In as little as six months, Ukraine's drone force could shift to <keyword id="20233903" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-systems" source="keywords">AI systems</keyword>, <keyword id="23328745" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Robert-Brovdi" source="keywords">Robert Brovdi</keyword>, the founder and commander of the "<keyword id="23328746" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Madyar-Birds" source="keywords">Madyar Birds</keyword>" special drone unit, said in <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOzLRul3o3A">a conversation with The Economist</a> earlier this month. He said the unmanned aerial vehicles will be "pilotless completely without any operators." He talked about the ongoing development and testing of hundreds of AI systems, explaining that soldiers will only need to launch the aircraft. From there, the drone "will decide on its own where to go and how to hit the target." Brovdi added that the weapons will be able to tell friends from foes. It's unclear to which systems Brovdi is referring, although various Ukrainian and Western companies have been working on autonomous capabilities for drones. One Ukrainian company's AI drones have already been used on the battlefield to carry out <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2023/10/17/ukraines-ai-drones-seek-and-attack-russian-forces-without-human-oversight/">autonomous strikes</a> on Russian forces. But many of the drones on the battlefield, be they cheap first-person-view drones or higher-end systems, still use human operators. Brovdi said that the Ukrainian soldiers who have been at the forefront of employing unmanned systems in the war have garnered years of experience and will be able to help train NATO militaries in <keyword id="20675065" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="drone-warfare" source="keywords">drone warfare</keyword>. Brovdi said that "this will become an element of our practical gratitude for your assistance in our fight for our freedom and for our country and for our families," referencing the ongoing support for Ukraine from its Western partners. <div type="image" title="US Army drones at a military base in Poland." height="1414" width="2121" msid="113642773" hostid="261"></div>Brovdi's comments highlight the continued development of various drone capabilities amid the war in Ukraine. Drones have become a defining element of the war, as has the resulting arms race. Both sides in this conflict are using unmanned systems en masse and developing new countermeasures. As FPV drones emerged as a serious threat, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-electronic-warfare-shows-us-needs-for-future-wars-2024-5">extensive electronic warfare</a> was employed to counter them. Tethered drones connected to the operator by <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russias-unjammable-wired-drones-arent-end-all-game-changer-2024-8">fiber optic cables</a> were then used to defeat jamming. Autonomous, AI-driven drones would also be immune. Drones have drastically changed what the modern battlefield looks like and pushed Western armies such as the US to further prioritize the development of unmanned systems and options for eliminating them in combat. <div type="image" title="A missile explodes in Gaza City during an Israeli air strike on October 8, 2023." height="4373" width="6550" msid="113642774" hostid="261"></div>Discussions about AI in drones and other weapons systems have been ongoing in recent years. Earlier this year, the Pentagon <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/stricter-ai-rules-fears-pentagon-building-killer-robots-in-basement-2024-1" target="_blank">updated its directive on autonomy in weapons systems</a>, a move the deputy secretary of defense, Kathleen Hicks, attributed to "the dramatic advances in technology happening all around us." Militaries like the US have been thinking bigger when it comes to AI, including <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-militarys-ai-fighter-jet-pilot-making-dramatic-advances-officer-2024-6">autonomous fighter jets</a>, warships, and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-drone-boats-deadly-weapons-first-time-middle-east-2023-11">more</a>. But with the rise of AI comes a range of concerns about letting autonomous systems make kill decisions. Earlier this year, reports of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-using-ai-gaza-targets-terrifying-glimpse-at-future-war-2024-4">Israel using AI to locate and target Hamas operatives</a> raised a number of concerns about how to keep the human in the loop. The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-could-shape-future-of-war-starting-with-wargaming-experts-2024-2">AI race in militaries</a> has also led to international disputes about whether to impose regulations on how to develop and use AI weapons. Some major players, such as the US, Russia, and Israel have argued there's no need for new international regulations on such capabilities. Others, however, argue that <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/future-of-warfare-is-catastrophic-and-robotic-former-general-says-2023-5">rules need to be put in place</a> sooner rather than later. Correction: September 26, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misspelled the surname of the US deputy secretary of defense. She's Kathleen Hicks, not Kathleen Kicks.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Disney introduced the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-world-long-lines-lightning-lane-multi-pass-advance-reservation-2024-6">Lightning Lane Multi-Pass</a> on July 24.</li><li>I visited the parks for one day in July after the new system went into effect.</li></ul>The Disney parks have had some version of an expedited queuing system since 1999 when FlashPass was introduced.Twenty-five years and multiple incarnations later, Disney introduced the Lightning Lane Multi-Pass in July 2024. This latest system is an extra add-on to your ticket, and is available per day, per park.I visited <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nyc-to-disney-world-and-back-in-24-hours-costs-photos-2024-8">Disney World in Orlando</a> soon after this new system was introduced, and I don't know how you can get on all the rides you want without purchasing it.<h2 id="5926d148-4806-46e0-9316-283413b37411">What is Lightning Lane Multi-Pass, and how much does it cost?</h2>It might seem overwhelming or complicated when you first purchase a Disney World ticket, especially as the website or app keeps asking if you want to add on a Multi-Pass or Single Pass to your ticket.But it's actually relatively simple.A Lightning Lane Multi-Pass allows you to choose three <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tianas-bayou-adventure-ride-magic-kingdom-disney-world-worth-it-2024-6">Disney rides</a> that you want to prioritize. Once you choose your rides, the Disney app will offer you three one-hour-long slots (one for each ride).You can have three Lightning Lanes at once — that means, once you complete your first ride, you can add another one for later in the day.However, not every ride in the park is the same. Disney has already decided which rides are top-tier, and you can only book one top-tier ride at a time. The other two rides you can choose from have to be from the lower tier of rides.<div type="image" title="little mermaid ride at magic kingdom" height="1484" width="1976" msid="113352456" hostid="261" sizebytes="600704"></div>Each park's Lightning Lanes are differently priced, and they change depending on the day of the week.For an upcoming Tuesday (the day of the week I went), prices are as follows: $27 for Magic Kingdom, $18 for <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/full-day-at-epcot-families-what-to-do-disney-world-2023-7">Epcot</a>, $22 for Hollywood Studios, and $16 for Animal Kingdom.I opted for Hollywood Studios, since that had the most rides I wanted to experience. When I went, a Multi-Pass for Hollywood Studios was $24.The big change with this new system is that, before, you were only able to schedule your Lightning Lanes on the day of your visit at 7 a.m.Now, if you're staying at one of the resorts on Disney property, you can do it up to a week in advance. Everyone else can do it three days in advance.<h2 id="7a501e16-dd84-45ee-8229-bbe0c2c33ca7">So, what's a Single Pass?</h2>Remember when I said some rides are top-tier? Well, some rides have been deemed even more exclusive than those rides, and you can only purchase a Lightning Lane for those separately.The biggest rides around the parks — Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, TRON Lightcycle, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Avatar Flight of Passage — only have Lightning Lane Single Passes.These range from $11 to $20 each.That means if you want to ensure you get on these rides, you'll have to purchase an additional pass. I wanted to go on TRON, which was another $20.<div type="image" title="the tron lightcycle at tomorrowland" height="1444" width="1942" msid="113352454" hostid="261" sizebytes="284426"></div>If you're keeping track, that's a total of $44 in extras, for one person, in addition to my park-hopper ticket, which was $247.Overall, I spent $291 just to get into the park for a day.<h2 id="d428ec19-a9c8-4c10-9922-2033c8e2009a">If you care about rides, I think it's necessary — but the additional fees can be difficult to justify for a family</h2>As someone who paid for a single ticket for a single day, I'm grateful I opted for a Multi-Pass. I was able to breeze through all three rides I wanted to get on at Hollywood Studios, and my wait for TRON was around 10 minutes. For perspective, the queues for popular rides can be 75 minutes and up.Overall, the pass meant I wasn't wasting precious park time in long lines and allowed me to pack much more into my day. However, if I was going as part of a family of four, these passes would have cost <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-genie-plus-skip-lines-worth-it-for-family-disneyland-2024-4">an extra $176</a> — and that's just for one day. I can't even imagine how a family is supposed to do Lightning Lanes for multiple days at the parks.It's just one way that <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/expensive-things-that-used-to-be-free-at-disney-world-2022-10">the cost of going to Disney has increased</a>. In fact, when FastPass was first introduced in the '90s, it was free, and it stayed that way for years. I remember going to Disney as a kid and receiving a physical printout that would tell you what time to come back so you could get on the shorter line.<div type="image" title="Disney has started a FastPass ticket system for the popular Frozen Character Experience. What once took hours of waiting to visit with &quot;Frozen&quot; characters Elsa and Anna now takes minutes" height="3578" width="4746" msid="113352457" hostid="261" sizebytes="442442"></div>If you're doing Disney on a budget, the Multi-Pass might not be for you, but I'd strongly recommend springing for at least one of the single rides. Those are the best attractions in the park, and you could waste hours trying to get on them without a Lightning Lane.But if you're already willing to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-family-spent-10k-disney-world-trip-tips-2024-1">spend thousands of dollars</a> — which seems more and more likely these days — adding the Multi-Pass is a must.

I spent an extra $44 on Disney World's new Lightning Lane system. I don't know how you can visit without it.

<ul><li>The <keyword id="19909268" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-government" source="keywords">Indian government</keyword> is expected to extend the <keyword id="20180867" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="import-management-system" source="keywords">import management system</keyword> by three months.</li><li>The import management system has been developed by <keyword id="21064214" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IT-hardware" source="keywords">IT hardware</keyword> such as <keyword id="23249347" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="laptops-and-tablets" source="keywords">laptops and tablets</keyword>.</li><li>The deadline for the review of the scheme is September 30.</li></ul>The Indian government is expected to extend the current import management system for the import of certain IT hardware such as laptops and tablets for three months ahead of the September 30 deadline. According to a PTI report, an official source familiar with the matter confirmed that the import management system will be extended. According to the official, these imports stood at $8.4 billion in 2023-24 against the authorisation of about $9.5 billion. The official also added that most of these imports were from China. In October 2023, the government had rolled out an import management/ authorisation for imports of laptops, personal computers and certain other IT hardware products. The system is aimed at monitoring inbound shipments of these items into the country without hurting market supply. “The current system, which the government calls the Inventory Management System, essentially a registration programme, expires on September 30. We don't know what's going to happen after that, because even trusted companies are required to register their products and get import permissions. There's a real risk that if this programme isn’t reinstated, all of these products are going to be cut off,” said Jason Oxman, President, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) earlier this month. On November 1, 2023, the government cleared over 100 applications, including those of Apple, Dell and Lenovo, which sought permission for imports of these IT hardware products worth nearly USD 10 billion, on the first day of implementation of the new system. "A formal request is coming for an extension of the existing system. With a three month extension, this whole year will be covered. So this current year, I do not see any disruption," the official said. The new licence regime applies to laptops, personal computers, microcomputers, large or mainframe computers, and certain data processing machines. With inputs from PTI. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/arkade-developers-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/113493854.cms">Arkade Developers IPO allotment – Check allotment status, GMP, listing date and more</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/western-carriers-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/113511375.cms">Western Carriers IPO allotment – How to check allotment, IPO GMP, listing date and more</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/iphone-16-series-allows-users-to-wirelessly-restore-the-firmware-using-an-iphone-or-ipad/articleshow/113455048.cms">iPhone 16 series allows users to wirelessly restore the firmware using an iPhone or iPad</a>

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<keyword id="19894961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Apple" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Apple">Apple</keyword> unveiled the <keyword id="19899647" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="iPhone-16" source="keywords">iPhone 16</keyword> series on September 9. Now, the tech giant has started selling the new-generation iPhones in India, and people are enthusiastic about purchasing them. Different outlets in the country are witnessing <keyword id="20721159" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="long-queues" source="keywords">long queues</keyword>. A visual from the company's store in <keyword id="19895282" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mumbai" source="keywords">Mumbai</keyword>'s BKC shows a large number of people gathered to buy the iPhone 16. A huge crowd gathered outside the <keyword id="19966864" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-store" source="keywords">Apple store</keyword> at Mumbai's BKC. They looked excited to buy the new iPhone 16, which has some advanced features that make it user-friendly. <keyword id="20656465" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPhone-16-Pro" source="keywords">iPhone 16 Pro</keyword> and its larger counterpart, the <keyword id="20746828" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPhone-16-Pro-Max" source="keywords">iPhone 16 Pro Max</keyword>. Both models boast Apple's largest-ever displays, with sizes extending to 6.3 inches for the Pro and an impressive 6.9 inches for the Pro Max. These devices also feature the thinnest borders ever seen on an Apple product and the advanced Always-On 120Hz ProMotion display technology. A customer, Ujjwal Shah, who came to purchase the newly launched iPhone 16 said, "I have been standing in the queue for the last 21 hours. I have been here since 11 am yesterday and I will be the first one to enter the store today at 8 am. I am very excited today...The atmosphere in Mumbai for this phone is absolutely new...Last year, I stood in the queue for 17 hours." Another buyer Akshay shared, "I came at 6 am. I purchased the iPhone 16 Pro Max. I liked <keyword id="19899648" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iOS-18" source="keywords">iOS 18</keyword> and the zoom camera quality has become better now, I came from Surat." Long queues was also seen outside the Apple store in Delhi's Saket. The iPhone 16 series comprise the iPhone 16 (base model), iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Pro comes in an array of striking colours, including Dark Black Titanium, Bright White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and the new Desert Titanium. Notably, it promises the best battery life ever seen in an iPhone, thanks to optimized power management and larger batteries. The <keyword id="20389151" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="camera-system" source="keywords">camera system</keyword> is equally impressive, with a 48MP fusion camera featuring a 2nd-generation quad-pixel sensor and zero shutter lag. The new 48MP ultra-wide camera and a 5x telephoto lens with a 120mm focal length enhance the photographic capabilities, while Camera Control offers versatile options for capturing the perfect shot. New photographic styles allow real-time adjustments to colours and shadows, making each photo unique. On the video front, the iPhone 16 Pro supports 4K120 capture, enabling cinematic-quality recording with frame-by-frame colour grading in Dolby Vision. The device also features enhanced spatial audio capture, offering an immersive experience when viewed with AirPods or Apple Vision Pro.

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