Se C U R I T Y
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Health ministry forms committee to consider central law for doctors' security
India | Jul 10, 2019, 05:43 PM ISTThe Union Health Ministry has formed a 10-member committee to examine the "pros and cons" of bringing central legislation against the assault on doctors on duty and violence in clinical establishments.
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HUA Ministry suspects its info 'compromised', asks officials to follow online security guidelines
India | Jul 09, 2019, 04:43 PM ISTSuspecting its information being "compromised", the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has asked its officials to strictly follow the IT Ministry's online security advisory, which includes avoiding surfing of "inappropriate websites" and use of personal USBs in the office computer.
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Drones, snipers to keep hawk's eye on Kanwar Yatra
India | Jul 07, 2019, 10:19 PM ISTDrones and a helicopter will be used for aerial surveillance during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, while snipers and teams of Anti-Terror Squad will be positioned at crucial spots to ensure security of thousands of pilgrims, top Uttar Pradesh government officials said Sunday.
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Amarnath yatra begins amidst multi-tier security grid
India | Jun 30, 2019, 08:22 PM ISTThe 46-day long Amarnath pilgrimage to the cave shrine located at an altitude of 3,880 meters in south Kashmir's Anantnag has begun amid tight security arrangement given the terror threat in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Amarnath Yatra: IGP Kashmir and IG CRPF take stock of security preparations
India | Jun 28, 2019, 11:02 PM ISTIGP Kashmir and IG CRPF held a detailed security review meeting with the officers of police, CAPF and other law enforcement agencies for facilitating synergy, better coordination & communication among forces during the Yatra.
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Major railway stations to have security access like airports
India | Jun 05, 2019, 10:06 AM ISTThe scanning gadgets installed at the entry points would be upgraded and a team of highly trained RPF commandos will be deployed at the key points on important railway stations.
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Ahead of Amarnath Yatra Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir valley
India | Jun 03, 2019, 08:06 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday on his maiden visit to Srinagar after assuming charge reviewed security situation in the Kashmir valley.
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5 LeT terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir within 2 days
News | Sep 21, 2018, 07:48 PM ISTFive militants from the Lashkar-e-Taiba who recently infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir were killed in an encounter Friday, police said.
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All 11 abducted kin of J&K policemen released, security tightened in Kashmir
News | Sep 01, 2018, 07:12 AM ISTAll 11 family members of policemen abducted in three days from south Kashmir were released unharmed on Friday, police said, hours after Hizbul operational commander Riyaz Naikoo's father Assadullah Naikoo was freed by the police.
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Independence Day: Security tightened across India, traffic restrictions in Delhi
India | Aug 14, 2018, 03:36 PM ISTTraffic restrictions are notified for the Independence Day function at the Red Fort and on its full dress rehearsal on Monday while the DMRC has said parking facilities will not be available at its stations.
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Ahead of July 25 Pakistan general elections, Facebook enhances security measures
Internet | Jul 08, 2018, 06:06 PM ISTFacebook has increased the number of safety and security people working on this area, with dedicated teams focused on preventing abuse on the platform during elections and started training of the Election Commission of Pakistan's officials with the goal of increasing transparency and helping authorities promote civic engagement.
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New guidelines for PM Modi's security after several death threats
News | Jun 27, 2018, 05:20 PM ISTNew guidelines for PM Modi's security after several death threats
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Russia to supply technical security equipment to India
India | Jun 21, 2018, 05:23 PM IST"Integrated security systems are a group of technical protective means intended for organization of alarm security subsystems, monitoring of access control subsystems, monitoring of CCTV subsystems and performance of warning functions," Nikiret Director Vadim Pervuninskikh said in a statement.
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Amarnath Yatra 2018: Security forces asked to maintain synergy
India | Jun 20, 2018, 02:33 PM ISTAll border police stations , posts and check-points have also been directed to be strengthened and activated to neutralize any attempt of infiltration by terrorists from across the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC), a police spokesman said.
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PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to assess security situation in Kashmir
India | Jun 15, 2018, 10:27 PM ISTThe meeting is being attended by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and senior officials of intelligence and security agencies.
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Maoist threat to Modi: Rajnath Singh holds high-level meet, directs officials to strengthen PM's security
India | Jun 11, 2018, 11:21 PM ISTThe meeting was attended by officials, including National Security Advisor (NSA), Home Secretary (HS), Director Intelligence Bureau (DIB) on Monday evening.
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JuD chief Hafiz Saeed moves Pak court against withdrawal of his security
World | May 05, 2018, 11:22 PM ISTLast month, the provincial government of Punjab in Pakistan withdrew policemen deployed for the security of Saeed after the Supreme Court directed inspector-generals of Islamabad and all four provinces to take back security escorts from people who are not entitled to it.
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Twitter urges all its users to change their password after bug discovered
Technology | May 04, 2018, 11:40 AM ISTWe have fixed the bug, and our investigation shows no indication of breach or misuse by anyone.
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Ambedkar Jayanti: Security tightened across country, parties plan events in Uttar Pradesh
India | Apr 14, 2018, 06:26 AM ISTMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked all the states to ensure security during Ambedkar Jayanti and check any possible attempt to incite violence.
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States step up security in view of Bharat Bandh call today against caste-based reservations
India | Apr 10, 2018, 08:53 AM ISTBattling security concerns after the recent violence, MHA asked all the state governments to be extra vigilant to avoid any violence and loss of life and property amid calls on social media for the nationwide shutdown.