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ChatGPT allowed in International Baccalaureate essays

Content created by chatbot must be treated like any other source and attributed when used, says IB

The Guardian - UK

Alleged Chinese 'triad' leader detained, visa revoked

Immigration police have revoked a visa of a Chinese man for his alleged involvement in a shady business network in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

'Big Joke' faces down critics

Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn has vowed to stamp out graft rocking the Immigration Bureau (IB) and bring any corrupt officers to justice.

Bangkok Post

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110 cops to be charged over illegal visas

More than 100 immigration officers are suspected of involvement in the illegal issuing of visas for Chinese investors in so-called grey businesses, the Immigration Bureau (IB) said yesterday.

Bangkok Post

Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket

An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of some officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.

Bangkok Post

Muslim group urges feds to investigate after teacher disrupts students who were praying

MIAMI — A Broward County charter school dismissed a teacher last week after a video in which she appeared to admonish a group of Muslim students for praying went viral on social media and now a prominent Muslim group is asking federal law enforcement officials to investigate.

Miami Herald

Teacher who interrupted Muslim pupils praying saying 'I believe in Jesus' fired

In the footage, filmed at Franklin Academy in Pembroke Pines, Florida, US, the interrupting teacher can be heard describing the Muslim students' prayers as 'magic' and saying: 'I believe in Jesus so I’m interrupting the floor'

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Inquiry into Immigration-triad links

An inquiry panel has been set up to look into the allegation that former senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers took bribes in exchange for approving visa applications for Chinese nationals entering Thailand, national police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said.

Bangkok Post

Immigration ramps up checks on foreigners

The Immigration Bureau (IB) is tightening up security across all international airports in the country ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit, which takes place later this week.

Bangkok Post

Expats get online visa extensions

The Immigration Bureau (IB) unveiled its Electronic Extension of Temporary Stay (e-Extension) service on Tuesday to make it easier for expats to apply for visa extensions.

Bangkok Post

International baccalaureate: how the media helps the qualification retain prestige

More than 150 countries around the world offer school pupils the opportunity to take the international baccalaureate (IB) rather than qualifications from their own education systems.

The Conversation

Wondering how the Indian government ‘blocks’ online content? We explain

Practically every week, there is either an announcement from the ministry of information and broadcasting or a leak from the ministry of electronics and information technology that some websites, social media accounts, YouTube channels, and even apps have been blocked in India. Whenever this happens, there is an outcry about…

Newslaundry

No, I&B ministry does not have power to block YouTube accounts

Earlier this week, the ministry of information and broadcasting issued orders to block approximately 45 videos from 10 channels on YouTube.

Newslaundry

Zee challenges I&B ministry order saying its news channels can no longer be free-to-air

Days after the IB ministry revoked permission to Zee Media Corporation Ltd for simultaneously uplinking 10 Zee network channels in Ku Band on GSAT-15 satellite and C Band, Zee has moved the Delhi High Court for the order to be quashed. The revocation of permission meant that these Zee channels…

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The Hindu

Tread carefully: On the power to remove online content

Power to remove online content must be used sparingly, responsibly

Bangkok Post

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Explained | The 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of former minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Rubaiya Sayeed was released from JKLF’s custody in exchange for militants.

ABC News

How university students are bringing gender equity to a 60-year-old sport called Inward Bound

Erin and Rhea wanted to make Inward Bound as inclusive as possible — and they have. This year, the race is set to feature the greatest number of female runners in its history.

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Youth with suspected Islamic State links arrested in Salem

The Intelligence Bureau interrogates him for more than 10 hours.

Dynamite News

Bureaucracy: Senior IPS officer Tapan Kumar Deka appointed as IB Chief

Senior IPS officer Tapan Kumar Deka has been appointed as the new Intelligence Bureau (IB) Chief. Read full report on Dynamite News

The Hindu

Tapan Kumar Deka made IB chief, Samant Goel gets another year as R&AW chief

Deka, who has been handling the operations wing of the IB, takes over as the new chief for two years, according to an official order i

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Properties of coaching centre owner raided in Secunderabad arson case

Avula Subba Rao, an ex-serviceman, allegedly sent provocative messages

The Hindu

I&B secretary releases Prasar Bharati's procurement policy

“There was a need to bring in a uniform and well-documented policy guideline and processes in place to ensure that critical works are completed on time”

The Hindu

Telugu must as a second language paper for CBSE, ICSE, IC schools in Telangana

The orders were issued in 2018 and saw staggered implementation for all classes since 2018. It is now mandatory for 10th students to write Telugu as second language paper in the Boards

Newslaundry

'Press freedom subverted': NBF writes to I&B minister over BARC 'skewing final data' with 'landing page' views

The freedom of the press is being "subverted" due to the Broadcast Audience Research Council's failure to address the issue of "landing pages" being included in viewership data, according to a June 1 letter from the News Broadcasters Federation to IB minister Anurag Thakur.

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