Israel develops policy on biometric privacy
Israel is drafting a new legal policy which aims to enable the balanced use of biometric applications while decreasing the privacy risks. Prime Minister...
Labour reforms will help 50 lakh security guards: Bandaru Dattatreya
The government’s move to link some of its flagship programmes such as Skill India, Make in India and Start-up India will help more than...
UK government sets up £2.4m fund for securing places of worship
According to information from the National Security Inspectorate, the NSI, the UK Government is inviting places of worship in England and Wales to bid...
Strengthen security on airport approach roads: Centre to states
The Centre has asked the states to strengthen airport security -- especially in terms of checking airport bound vehicles and on approach roads --...
North American installed surveillance cameras to reach 62 million
The installed base of security cameras in North America is expected to grow from just 33 million in 2012 to nearly 62 million cameras...
DGCA bans clicking pictures near aircraft
The Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) via its latest circular on air safety has asked airlines to ensure that passengers do not indulge in...
Delhi Police shops for target locators to hunt out shooters &...
Delhi Police is buying gadgets that would help it locate snipers and sharpshooters hidden from view. Called optical target locators, these devices would help...
Japan provides Rs. 2bn security equipment for Pak airports
The government of Japan has provided airport security equipment worth around Rs. 2 billion (1.94 billion yen) to enhance security measures at three major...
Riding two-wheelers with covered faces banned in Punjab cities
Following the increased robbery incidents in and around Patiala, the District Administration has ordered commuters, especially women, riding two-wheelers not to cover their faces...
ICAO, IATA, others revisit global airport security strategy
Apparently worried by the growing security threat in airports across the world, international aviation bodies are closing ranks to re-examine and strengthen current security...