Prayagraj, January 10: As the preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj gain momentum, the National Security Guard (NSG) and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) conducted a joint mock drill at Prayagraj Junction on Thursday. The exercise took place on Platforms 1 and 6, with active participation from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP).
New Delhi, Jan 9: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a public notice against a phishing attack after several fake websites impersonating the official website of the top court were created and hosted on the Internet.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 9: To ensure a magnificent and fully secure Mahakumbh, Yogi government has implemented stringent safety measures. This year, AI technology has been deployed as a key tool by the police.
Mumbai, Jan 9: The Maharashtra government on Thursday launched a drone monitoring system to prevent illegal fishing and infiltration in the maritime area of the state.
Chennai, January 9: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced a 2 million square foot IT park in Coimbatore under a public-private partnership, focusing on artificial intelligence.
Cairo, Jan 9: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides emphasised that the stability and security of the Middle East are essential pillars for fostering cooperation.
Prayagraj, January 8: Days before the commencement of the Mahakumbh festival, Inspector General of Police, Prayagraj Tarun Gaba said that a 7-layer security scheme is being implemented to avert any untoward incident in the mass religious gathering.
New Delhi, January 8: An Interstate Coordination meeting was held on Wednesday at the Delhi Police Headquarters to enhance cooperation among various Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and address key issues related to ensuring incident-free Republic Day 2025 celebrations and conducting free, fair, and peaceful Legislative Assembly elections in the national capital.
Ankara, Jan 8: Turkey has established a new Cybersecurity Directorate to strengthen defence against cyber threats, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Wednesday.
Dehradun, January 8: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched various digital projects developed by the Department of Information Technology and NIC at the Secretariat.
New Delhi, January 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with the Defence Minister of Maldives Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, India handed over defence equipment and stores to the Maldives, as per the island nation's request.
By Ujjwal Roy, Petrapole, North 24 Parganas, January 8: BSF's increased surveillance along the unfinished India-Bangladesh Border to prevent infiltration, smuggling and trafficking amid instability in Bangladesh.
Florida, January 8: Donald Trump Jr, son of US President-elect Donald Trump concluded his visit to Greenland late on Tuesday (local time), even as his father refused to rule out use of force in an attempt to control Greenland and the Panama Canal.
Florida, January 8: US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to rule out using military force in his attempt to get Greenland under US Control. The remarks came during a lengthy news conference by the President elect at his residence Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday (local time).
Bhubaneshwar, January 8: Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Tuesday expressed that the whole country is proud of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force, for their significant contributions to border security, internal security, and public service.
Prayagraj, January 8: As the world prepares for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, security measures are being ramped up. Horses worth Rs 1.5 crore have been deployed by the Patrolling Police (Mounted Police) to beef up the security at the Mahakumbh Mela grounds. A total of five American Warmblood (breed) horses have been brought, as they are distinct because of their speciality in sensing danger from a distance and ensuring swift protective action.
Agartala, Jan 7: A group of cross-border smugglers on Tuesday tried to attack a team of on-duty Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and attempted to snatch the weapons of the jawans near northern Tripura, but the bordering guarding force thwarted the daring move, officials said.
New Delhi, January 7: Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the multilingual functionality on e-Shram portal, during an event held in New Delhi on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: The inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on January 7, 2025, co-chaired by Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, Director General of the National Security Council of Malaysia, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Khordha, January 7: The 63rd ITBP Raising Day Ceremony was celebrated in Khorda on Tuesday, featuring a parade. ITBP jawans showcased their skills during demonstrations for rescue operations and counter-terrorism actions.
New Delhi, January 7: The inaugural India-Malaysia Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi on January 7, 2025, co-chaired by Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, Director General of the National Security Council of Malaysia, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
Khordha, January 7: The 63rd ITBP Raising Day Ceremony was celebrated in Khorda on Tuesday, featuring a parade. ITBP jawans showcased their skills during demonstrations for rescue operations and counter-terrorism actions.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Salman Khan is not taking any chances and leaving any loose ends to ensure his safety from the threats issued by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. On Tuesday, the Bollywood superstar's security apparatus was further beefed up.
Mumbai, January 7: In the wake of the firing incident that occurred outside his Mumbai residence over eight months ago, actor Salman Khan has opted for a significant security upgrade.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Blue Origin is targeting January 10 for launch of its massive new rocket New Glenn, said the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ owned company on Tuesday.
Washington DC, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday met with his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, with discussions focused on fostering joint production and development of strategic technologies to deliver "secure, reliable, and cost-competitive" technology solutions for global challenges.
Dharamshala, January 7: Soon after China approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Tibetan experts in-exile have said that it will have multiple implications not only for India but for many other South Asian countries as well.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States who is on a visit to India, highlighted the challenges posed by China's "predatorial industrial strategies" and the importance of India-US collaboration in overcoming them.
New Delhi, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and also met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval with the visiting leader announcing United States efforts to finalize necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities, which will promote civil nuclear cooperation and resilient clean energy supply chains.
Mumbai, January 7: Assam Chief Minister Biswa Sarma on Monday urged the industrialists in Mumbai not to hire labourers from Bangladesh and said that there is a need to "strike at the roots" of the illegal immigrants from the neighbouring country.
New Delhi, January 6: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said that the US and India would need to ensure that valuable dual-use technologies don't fall into the wrong hands.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday and said that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence and space.
New Delhi, January 6: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his US counterpart Jake Sullivan here on Monday and the two leaders reviewed progress in their high-level dialogue including in diverse fields such as defence, cyber and maritime security.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), in association with Delhi Police, organised an awareness programme for school teachers about drug menace, cyber security and hoax call threats on Monday.
New Delhi, January 6: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan noted NSA Ajit Doval's efforts to propel US-India partnerships on various projects.
New Delhi, January 6: In their customary pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, trade union leaders suggested a super-rich tax and an increase in corporate tax to fund social security for informal workers.
Quetta, January 6: In 2024, armed activities in Balochistan reached new heights, with Baloch "pro-independence" groups significantly escalating their operations against the Pakistani state.
New Delhi, January 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi, with discussions on enhancing bilateral, regional and global cooperation.
New Delhi, January 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi, with discussions on enhancing bilateral, regional and global cooperation.
Tokyo, January 6: North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, the Kyodo news citing the South Korean military reported.
Amritsar, January 5: In a crackdown against narco-drones, Border Security Force on Sunday recovered a quadcopter (drone) from a sugarcane field along the border in Amritsar district, according to a press statement.
Prayagraj, January 5: As preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025 are underway, Prayagraj Commissioner Tarun Gauba visited different akharas on Sunday and had words with sadhus and saints regarding the arrangements.
Taipei, January 5: Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has reported a major surge increase in cyberattacks targeting the country in 2024, mostly from China.
Imphal, January 5: In a series of successful joint operations, Indian Army in coordination with Manipur Police and other security forces, recovered 42 weapons, ammunition and warlike stores from both hill and valley regions in the districts of Imphal West, Chandel, Thoubal, Kangpokpi and Churcahandpur in Manipur, a release said on Sunday.
Kochi, January 5: French Naval ships FS Forbin and FS Alsace, part of the French Carrier Strike Group, have arrived in Kerala's Kochi. The visit would enhance interoperability, foster mutual understanding and strengthen collaboration between the two navies.
Mumbai, Jan 5: Television actress Chahatt Khanna, best known for her role in "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain," recently opened up about her Instagram account being hacked.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens’ rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an official said on Sunday, adding that a jawan also died in action.
Washington DC January 4: The US Department of Commerce has initiated a rulemaking period to evaluate the possibility of banning or restricting drones manufactured in China.
Panaji, January 4: Deployed in the Indian Ocean as part of Mission Clemenceau 25, the French carrier strike group (CSG), comprising the aircraft carrier FNS Charles De Gaulle, its embarked air fleet and its escort vessels (frigates and supply ships), will be making stopovers at Goa and Kochi from January 4, a statement by the French Embassy in India said.
New Delhi, January 4: The Ministry of Coal on Saturday stated that the coal sector has achieves highest ever production and dispatch in Calendar Year 2024.According to the Coal Ministry coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (MT) (provisional) in 2024, marking a significant 7.28 per cent growth compared to the previous year's total of 969.07 MT.
Washington DC, January 4: United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be on visiting India on January 5 and 6, during which he will hold meetings with several key Indian dignitaries including NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the White House confirmed on Saturday.
Prayagraj, January 4: With just days to go for Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Saturday outlined the extensive preparations being carried out on a war footing and said that 40 per cent more forces have been deployed compared to the 2019 Prayagraj Ardh Kumbh.
New York, January 4: US President Joe Biden announced on Friday his decision to block a USD 14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, a significant exercise of executive authority towards the end of his administration, CNN reported.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has confirmed a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banning pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun-led 'Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)' for a period of five years.
New Delhi, January 3: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Union Government notified the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP) today and invited stakeholders to share feedback/comments on the rules.
Abu Dhabi, January 3: The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law to reorganise the Civil Defence Authority, aiming to enhance the country's readiness to respond to emergencies and disasters while ensuring the highest standards of public safety and protection.
Abu Dhabi, January 3: The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law to reorganise the Civil Defence Authority, aiming to enhance the country's readiness to respond to emergencies and disasters while ensuring the highest standards of public safety and protection.
New Delhi, January 3: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will be visiting India, where he will meet his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday.
Washington DC, January 3: Chairperson John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Rep Andy Barr (R-KY), has introduced new legislation to limit US investments in Chinese sectors that contribute to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) military growth, technological advancements, and human rights violations.
Washington DC, January 3: US President-Elect Donald Trump on Friday criticised US President Joe Biden's administration for alleged failure to seal borders.