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AIBA seeks action against Google for spreading 'false' info about PM Modi

The All India Bar Association (AIBA) on Saturday sought stringent penal action against Google for allegedly spreading false information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a representation, Adish C Aggarwala, Senior Advocate and Chairman of AIBA claimed Gemini, the Artificial Intelligence platform of Google put "highly condemnable false information" in the public domain about the Prime Minister. So, the company committed offences under Indian Penal Code sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc), 500 (defamation), and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief), it said. "The company being the creator of the machine cannot be allowed to escape the consequences of the damage caused. The manner in which a machine is to learn facts and interpret them is designed by its programmer," the letter said. It alleged that the country is on the verge of a general election and "malicious campaigns to

AIBA women's world boxing set to be postponed due to Covid-19

The decision to postpone the championships could be announced anytime this week. The tournament was tentatively planned from December 4 to 18 in Istanbul.

CCI slaps Rs 873-crore fine on UBL, Carlsberg for price fixing

In its 231-page order, which comes nearly four years after ordering a probe, CCI has also directed the companies, association and individuals to "cease and desist" from anti-competitive practices

Ahead of Olympics 2021, boxing body AIBA guarantees fair play, reforms

AIBA has revealed major developments in its drive to reform with independent governance and financial audit, after announcing an investigation into refereeing and judging two weeks ago

All India Bar Association seeks contempt action against Andhra Pradesh CM

AIBA urged CJI to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for making scandalous allegations against Justice N.V. Ramana, senior most judge of the SC

Sucker punch

The International Boxing Association's decision to allow professional boxers to compete at the Rio Olympics seems like a dangerous proposition. But it also offers a glorious opportunity for young amateur boxers