Firearm laws get tougher, even airguns need permit
In a country where gun ownership laws influenced by the British are considered extremely prohibitive and firearms legitimately owned by citizens and sportspersons are...
Singapore issues alert on unauthorised firms selling fire safety products
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has warned the public about companies that use aggressive techniques to sell fire safety products. In a statement,...
62 pilots grounded in 6 months for violating air safety norms
Civil aviation regulator DGCA suspended 62 pilots in the last six months for safety violations, up 30% from the corresponding period last year, an...
Integrated security to be installed at 7 Kolkata stations
The Railway Board has sanctioned Integrated Security Systems for 11 stations in Bengal, including seven in Kolkata. Broadcasting Engineering Consultant India, a PSU, has...
NDMC’s smart poles project back on track
The New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) ambitious 'smart poles' project is back on track. The plan, which envisages installation of LED lights, CCTV cameras...
Over $2M stolen from ATMs in Taiwan
Making it the first such bank heist, two Russians stole NT$70 million (US$2.17 million) worth of cash from First Commercial Bank's automatic teller machines...
After phones, Govt. wants GPS tracking & panic buttons on all...
The Government of India has issued a draft notification for making the installation of location tracking devices, CCTV systems and alert buttons on all...
Assa Abloy acquires US Demoteller
Assa Abloy has acquired Demoteller, a leading provider of instant issuance solutions for the financial market in North America. "Demoteller is an exciting technological...
Biometric micro-ATMs eyed for inclusion in India
Researchers in India have developed a small mobile ATM that would use iris and fingerprint recognition for transactions. Developed by the Centre for Intelligent...
Chinese companies allowed to hire private security guards in Pakistan
Punjab government in Pakistan has allowed the Chinese companies working on various projects to hire private security guards for their personal security after receiving...
RBI calls for a safety net to counter cyber crime
With the attempted $951-million Bangladesh Bank heist providing an alarming backdrop, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is strongly prodding banks to step up...
Melbourne train network of CCTV cameras can predict disaster
A network of more than 5600 CCTV cameras with “artificial intelligence” is predicting disasters before they happen in Melbourne’s train system. The cameras alert...
Snapdeal joins Godrej to launch home security consulting services
India’s online marketplace Snapdeal has announced an exclusive partnership with Godrej Security Solutions, a leader in the home security industry for over a century.
As...
From the Editor’s Desk: July 2016
Dear Reader
Over a decade ago, in September 2004, terrorists laid siege to a school in Beslan, Russia. For three days they held more than...
Jharkhand Jails tap into solar power to improve security
Five jails in Jharkhand are tapping into solar energy to meet emergency security requirements like running electronic security gadgets and lights besides continuing office...
BMC demands urgent fire audit of 1,100 cessed bldgs
The BMC has written to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) asking it to direct owners of 1,100-odd cessed buildings in Ward...
Five US airports to get automated TSA security screening lanes
After anticipating extra long airport security lines this year, the Transportation Security Administration has taken steps to fix the problem. Their latest solution involves...
Israeli experts to help tighten Nagpur jail security
A five-member expert team of the Israel Prison Service visited the Central Jail in Nagpur recently, following Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's request to...
G4S wins £17m contract to secure Kuwait airport
G4S Plc has been awarded a new 2 year contract by the Kuwait Ministry of Interior (‘MoI’) to provide enhanced security to Kuwait International...
Faridabad bans use of LED lights in vehicles
The district police have banned the use of LED lights in vehicles and warned of a strict action against violators. They have also issued...
























