Tuesday 15 October 2024

Mohali-based IT company AppSmartz acquires UnMix - an AI Platform from an Armenian company

Mohali / Chandigarh, Sept 15, 2024: 
AppSmartz, a pioneering leader in mobile application-based products, announces its strategic acquisition of the UnMix platform from an Armenian company. As a part of this acquisition, AppSmartz has acquired all platform assets, including Android and iOS apps, web app, websites and AI-powered backend models. This innovative AI-powered application specializes in audio separation technology using models running on GPU servers. The acquisition marks AppSmartz’s entry into the domain of Artificial Intelligence applications, expanding its technological horizons and reinforcing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge user experiences. 
Founded in 2016, 

AppSmartz has established itself as a leader in the mobile apps space, renowned for its innovative and user-centric approach. With over eight years of industry expertise, AppSmartz has consistently delivered captivating applications across diverse categories such as voice, video, utilities and gaming. The company’s dedication to quality, user satisfaction, and staying ahead of industry trends is exemplified by its latest move to acquire UnMix
The UnMix application has garnered significant acclaim since its inception for its revolutionary audio separation capabilities. The application utilizes advanced AI algorithms to effectively isolate vocals and other elements like Drums, Bass, Guitar and Piano from the audio files. Popular among a wide spectrum of users, including Karaoke enthusiasts, Musicians, Podcasters and Social Media Content Creators, UnMix has become an essential tool for creating unique content and enhancing audio experiences.

“This strategic move not only marks our entry into a world of AI applications but also underscores our commitment to empowering users with innovative solutions. UnMix application’s advanced technology aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences,” Atul Sachdeva and SK Arora, Co-Founders at AppSmartz shared.

The Unmix application has achieved notable success, ranking as the number #1 application in the vocal separation category on Google Play and Apple App Store with a substantial market presence in India and the United States. The popularity of the app is reinforced by the fact that it has a rating of 4.6 in the US and has garnered 3.5 Million downloads till date. Its intuitive interface and powerful functionality have set new standards in audio manipulation, catering to a global audience seeking high-quality tools for music and content creation.

The acquisition of UnMix represents a significant milestone for AppSmartz, as it continues to expand its portfolio with technologies that redefine user interactions and expectations in the digital landscape. With this strategic integration of AI technology , AppSmartz aims to further enhance its offerings and maintain its position as a leader in the mobile application industry.

About AppSmartz

AppSmartz is a Mohali-based leading mobile application Product development company founded in 2016. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality, AppSmartz specializes in creating captivating user experiences across various categories, including voice, video, utilities and gaming. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and user satisfaction, AppSmartz continues to push boundaries in the mobile apps space.


Mits Healthcare Owner, M.K. Bhatia, Gifts 15 Cars to Employees (Celebrities) Ahead of Diwali

Panchkula, Haryana, October 15, 2024: The Mits Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., a leading pharmaceutical company based in Panchkula, Haryana, has once again made headlines for its generous gesture. Company Chairman and founder M.K. Bhatia gifted 15 cars to his dedicated employees (Celebrities) as Diwali gift.

Well known for his philanthropic endeavors, Mr. Bhatia has been actively involved in numerous social causes. His compassionate nature and commitment to community welfare have earned him widespread respect. Humble and always ready to help others, Mr. Bhatiya actively participates in innumerable social welfare activities and events, and has always extended a helping hand to the needy and marginalised.

By gifting cars to his employees (Celebrities), Mr. Bhatia has not only brought joy to their lives but has also reflected his streak to recognizing and rewarding hard work of his workers. This gesture is a testament to his unflinching belief in empowering his team and creating a positive work environment.

"These are our 'superstars,'" Mr. Bhatia said, expressing his admiration for his employees. "Their dedication and contributions have been instrumental to the success of Mits Healthcare," he added.

This act of generosity has garnered significant attention on social media, with many praising Mr. Bhatia for his thoughtfulness and leadership. His initiative has set a unique example for other businesses and entrepreneurs.

Mits Healthcare, under the guidance of M.K. Bhatia, continues to make a positive impact on both its employees and the community. The company's commitment to excellence and its unwavering support for its team members are key paradigm in its ongoing success.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Bhatia said that last year 12 cars were distributed among the star performers but as the number of performers increased we decided to increase the number of cars, so this year we will be honouring 15 celebrities of our company for their hard work and dedication. 

“Out of these cars, Eight have already been handed over to our superstars, while the remaining Seven will be handed over soon”, announced Mr. Bhatia.

Monday 14 October 2024

PUNJAB'S 'CYBER HELPLINE 1930' GETS A BOOST AS DGP GAURAV YADAV UNVEILS ENHANCED CALL CENTRE

DGP PUNJAB ALSO LAUNCHES ‘CYBER MITTAR CHATBOT’ FOR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO QUERIES RELATING TO CYBER CRIMES

DGP GAURAV YADAV MAKES TRIAL CALL DURING INAUGURATION TO ENSURE ITS EFFECTIVENESS

 CYBER HELPLINE 1930 ALLOWS CYBER FRAUD VICTIMS TO FREEZE THEIR MONEY IN THE ACCOUNTS OF THE ACCUSED/SUSPECTS IMMEDIATELY, SAYS DGP GAURAV YADAV

 ESTABLISHMENT OF 28 NEW CYBER POLICE STATIONS LEAD TO REGISTRATION OF 168 FIRS ACROSS STATE: ADGP CYBERCRIME V NEERAJA

CHANDIGARH, October 14: 
 In order to further improve the potential of the ‘Cyber Helpline 1930’, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Monday inaugurated the enhanced call centre of 1930 Helpline to help people in reporting cyber financial frauds in real-time and also launched ‘Cyber Mittar Chatbot’ for providing assistance to queries relating to cyber crimes.

 To ensure the helpline's effectiveness, the DGP made a trial call to 1930 during the inauguration and interacted with the representative to understand the working of the helpline. 
 Pertinently, Cyber Helpline 1930 is a Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System (CFCFRMS) of the Ministry of Home Affairs under Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which allows victims of cyber financial frauds to freeze their money in the accounts of the accused/suspects immediately after the registration of complaint on this helpline. In Punjab, Helpline 1930 was made operational from September 2021.

 DGP Gaurav Yadav said that these cutting-edge innovations will enhance cybercrime reporting and ensure rapid resolution of financial frauds, empowering citizens in the digital world. Cyber Mittar Chatbot will ensure instant info access with 24x7 assistance and swift response which will ensure confidential reporting to protect details of citizens, he added. 
 "Till date, as many as 26,625 complaints regarding various cyber frauds have been reported on 1930 Helpline and NCRP portal in Punjab, acting swiftly on which, the Cybercrime Cell proactively freezed/ lien marked funds moved out of victims’ accounts by cyber fraudsters with a success rate of 17% in 2024,” said the DGP, while adding that an amount of Rs 57 crore of victims have been lien marked in the bank accounts of the suspect fraudsters.

 ADGP Punjab Cybercrime Division V Neeraja apprised the DGP Punjab the Punjab State Cybercrime Division has made significant strides in combating cybercrime, enhancing public awareness, and strengthening police capabilities. The establishment of 28 new Cyber Police Stations across the state, notified by the Government of Punjab in March 2024, has led to 205 FIRs being registered and investigated, she said.

*WHAT IS CYBER MITTAR CHATBOT?*

The Cyber Mittar Chatbot is an innovative initiative of the Punjab Police’s Cybercrime Division, which anyone can access by logging in at “https://cybercrime.punjabpolice.gov.in" to get instant information pertaining to cybercrime prevention and reporting queries.

Cyber Mittar Chatbot offers several key benefits, including 24/7 support, allowing citizens to reach out at their convenience, rather than being limited to police station hours. It provides a safe and non-judgmental space for reporting cybercrimes or seeking help. Additionally, the chatbot communicates in various languages, including the vernacular language of Punjab, breaking down language barriers. 

Soon, Cyber Mittar Chatbot will be integrated with the WhatsApp platform within the next 15 days, expanding its reach and accessibility.

Airtel's AI-powered network solution has enabled customers in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh to bid farewell to spam calls and SMSes

Chandigarh, October 14, 2024:* Bharti Airtel's new AI-powered spam detection system has provided much-needed relief to customers in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. In the 18 days since its launch, this pioneering telecom solution has successfully identified 157 million potential spam calls and 3 million spam SMS messages in these states.

All Airtel mobile customers in the state can now have automatic access to the free solution without needing to request service or download an app.

Commenting on the launch, Pushpinder Singh Gujral, Chief Executive Officer, Upper North, Bharti Airtel, said, “In the ever-evolving digital world, customers face growing threats from scams and fraud, leaving many feeling vulnerable. To address this urgent challenge, Airtel has introduced an innovative AI-powered solution. This groundbreaking technology actively identifies suspected spam calls and messages, empowering Airtel's 35 million strong customer base in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Through this initiative, Airtel reaffirms its commitment to customer safety, setting a new industry standard as a dependable partner dedicated to the security and peace of mind of its users”.

Developed in-house by Airtel’s data scientists, the AI-powered solution uses a proprietary algorithm to identify and classify calls and SMSes as "Suspected Spam". The network powered by a state-of-the-art AI algorithm analyses various parameters such as the caller or sender's usage patterns, call/SMS frequency and call duration amongst several others, on a real time basis. By cross-referencing this information against known spam patterns, the system flags suspected spam calls and SMSes accurately.  

A dual-layered protection, the solution has two filters – one at the network layer and the second at the IT systems layer. Every call and SMS passes through this dual-layered AI shield. In two milliseconds the solution processes 1.5 billion messages and 2.5 billion calls. This is equivalent to processing 1 trillion records on a real time basis using the power of AI.

Additionally, the solution also alerts customers to malicious links received via SMS. For this, Airtel has built a centralized database of blacklisted URLs and every SMS is scanned in real time by a state-of-the-art AI algorithm to caution users from accidently clicking on suspicious links. The solution can also detect anomalies such as frequent IMEI changes – a typical indicator of fraudulent behaviour. By layering these protective measures, the company is ensuring its customers receive the maximum level of defence against the evolving landscape of spam and fraud threats.

Note to media : 

The Government of India (GoI) has allocated 10-digit numbers with the prefix 160 to for service and transactional calls. Customers can expect to receive calls from these 160-prefix series assigned to Banks, Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies, Stockbrokers, other financial institutions, Corporates, Enterprises, SMEs, big and small businesses used for making transactional and service calls.  

Additionally, those customers who have not opted for Do-not-disturb (DND) or have subscribed to receiving promotional calls will continue to receive them from a 10-digit number with the prefix 140.  

About Bharti Airtel Limited :

Headquartered in India, Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 550 million customers in 17 countries across South Asia and Africa. The company ranks amongst the top three mobile operators globally and its networks cover over two billion people. Airtel is India’s largest integrated communications solutions provider and the second largest mobile operator in Africa. Airtel’s retail portfolio includes high-speed 4G/5G mobile broadband, Airtel Xstream Fiber that promises speeds up to 1 Gbps with convergence across linear and on-demand entertainment, streaming services spanning music and video, digital payments and financial services. For enterprise customers, Airtel offers a gamut of solutions that includes secure connectivity, cloud and data centre services, cyber security, IoT, Ad Tech and cloud-based communication. For more details visit www.airtel.com

Sunday 13 October 2024

Social Worker Amitabh Rungta; “On Dussehra all Indians should take a pledge of doing good for society, this will lead to the establishment of Ram Rajya.”

Rungta family members known for social service attend Dussehra event as chief guests

Rungta family's Sanjay Rungta & Amitabh Rungta are respected social workers

Panchkula, October 13: Ratnadevi Rungta and her two sons Sanjay Kumar Rungta and Amitabh Kumar Rungta, both well-known social workers, participated as chief guests at the 'Vishal Dussehra Mahotsav' in Panchkula's Shalimar Ground in Sec 5. The Dussehra Mahotsav was jointly organized by the Shri Mata Mansa Devi Charitable and Development Trust; Dussehra Committee, Panchkula and Adarsh Ramleela and Dramatic Club, Panchkula.

While speaking to media persons on the side-lines of the Dussehra function, Amitabh Rungta said, “Dussehra is a powerful reminder of the enduring strength of good over evil. My message to all Indians on Dussehra is to take a pledge this day to do good for society by conducting some or the other social service activity. When a social service is done by each Indian, evil will automatically get eliminated from society thereby establishing ‘Ram Rajya’ in Bharat.”

While Sanjay Kumar Rungta is Chairman & Founder of Purushottam Das Rungta Charitable Trust; Amitabh Rungta is the Chairman & Founder of the Shree Shyam Karuna Foundation. Amitabh Rungta has been organising a weekly bhandara in Panchkula for the last many years apart from conducting a number of philanthropic initiatives regularly. It is noteworthy that Amitabh Rungta is also the Founder and Managing Trustee of Late Purushottam Das Rungta Charitable Trust; Trustee of Rajasthan Parishad, Chandigarh; Kamdhenu Gaushala,Pinjore; Agrasen Charitable Diagnostic and Health Care Center, Panckula; Panchkula Bhawan, Salasar & many more.

Informing media about his social initiatives and future plans in the area of social service, Amitabh Rungta added, “Apart from organising weekly bhandara I am supporting underprivileged girl students whose parents cannot afford their education. Our Foundation has been helping with treatment of ‘diseased cows’ also. Wheelchairs, walkers and walking sticks for the specially-abled have also been provided. We have also extended financial help to needy girls in getting married in mass marriage ceremonies. These social activities will be further strengthened and also expanded in the future.”

Commenting on the family’s participation in the Dussehra event, Amitabh Rungta said “It is an immense honor for our family's members, who have been conducting a number of socially beneficial activities, to be invited by the organisers as the chief guests on this auspicious occasion.”

Meanwhile many cultural performances took place at the 'Vishal Dussehra Mahotsav' and the Ravan Effigy was also set afire by using a remote control system.

Friday 11 October 2024

Youth Congress's attack in the country under the campaign "Give jobs, not give drugs"

Chandigarh: Chandigarh Youth Congress will start the *Give jobs, not give drugs* program campaign. Youth Congress President Deepak Lubana gave this information in a press conference. He said that discussions have been held regarding the success of the upcoming program *Give jobs, not give drugs*. It will be run in urban and rural areas. At present, unemployment is at its peak in the country. The youth of the country are going in the wrong direction. *Give jobs, not give drugs* campaign will be run across the country under the leadership of Youth Congress National President Uday Bhanu Chib. There will be a demonstration in Delhi on the 16th.

During this, Congress President HS Lucky said that such a big drug factory was being operated in Bhopal and the government and administration were not even aware of it. Gujarat police comes and takes action. What is the BJP government and police of MP doing? It is clearly coming to light that the favorite workers of Deputy CM Jagdish Devda are involved in this business. This entire business was flourishing in MP under his protection. We demand that Jagdish Devda should resign from his post on moral grounds. Because, if he remains the Deputy Chief Minister, he can influence the investigation to save his favourite people.

Youth Congress in-charge Satyawan Gehlot said that the Prime Minister and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will have to make it clear to the youth whether they are with the drug mafia or with the youth of the country. They should immediately dismiss Jagdish Devda from the post. It is not right for Devda ji to remain in the post till the investigation is going on to maintain its impartiality.

Thank you
*Deepak Lubana*
*President*
*Chandigarh State Youth Congress*

Wednesday 9 October 2024

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria attended the third day of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha and Vrindavan Prakat Utsav

Indresh Maharaj mesmerized the devotees by narrating the story

Chandigarh, 9 October 2024
Vrindavan Prakat Utsav and Shrimad Bhagwat Katha are being organized at the Mela Ground of Sector 34 under the aegis of Shri Krishna Priya Ju Sankirtan Mandal, which will continue till October 13.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria attended the third day of the Katha today. On this occasion, the organizers of the program B Praak and Munish Bajaj gave a grand welcome to the Governor and Motivational Speaker Jaya Kishori. After that, the Katha started with Radha Raman Hari Bol with full rituals.

World famous Katha Vyas Param Pujya Shri Indresh Maharaj said that Chandigarh has now become Vrindavan due to the efforts of singer B Prak. He said that the place where worship is done, that land becomes worthy of worship. The land in Chandigarh where Puja is being performed today will become worthy of worship after seven days. He said that the place of worship is already chosen by Mahadev. He said that now big leaders of the saint community will also come to this Katha. He also promised to come next year.

Param Pujya Shri Indresh Maharaj told about Gopi Nath ji in the story narration. He said that lucky people get to listen to satsang and we should apply the things heard in satsang in our life. He told that earlier there was only one Veda, but Ved Vyas ji wrote four Vedas. Earlier, all the questions were answered by pronouncing the word Om, but when Kalyug came, the rest of the Vedas were written. He said that four things have been written in them. First, how to follow religion. Second, how to get salvation. Third, we should do only that work which gives satisfaction and fourth, saint and spring both come in the same way. When spring comes, nature improves and when saint comes, people improve.

On this occasion, Swami Ram ji Maharaj thanked Chandigarh for making Vrindavan Dham. He said that B Praak sings film songs, but now his world has changed. Now Radha Rani and Lord Krishna are everything for him. He said that B Prak has made Radha Radha in Bollywood also.

On this occasion, singer B Prak told that the famous saints of the country are reaching this Bhagwat Katha. He said that well-known religious gurus including Pujya Swami Kailash Nand Giri Ji Maharaj Mahamandaleshwar Niranjan Akhara Parishad, Chitralekha, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri (Bageshwar Sarkar), Manoj Mohan Shastri Ji, Mohit Murali Ji, Gurudev Bhagwan Ji and Aniruddhacharya are reaching the program.

Singer B Praak while paying his respects to all the saints said that I am very fortunate that I have got the opportunity to organize this program and serve great saints.