Maharashtra’s Prison Act 2024: Landmark reforms introduce advanced surveillance & modern management across state...
With the State Legislature approving a bill introducing sweeping reforms in prison administration, the path is now clear for implementing the Prison Act, 2024.
The bill will become law after receiving the Governor’s assent. It...
FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: Report
Hackers have reportedly broken into the networks of the FBI. Citing an anonymous source, CNN reported that the breach affected a system used to manage wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants.
“The FBI identified...
PRAMA Creates ‘AI-Sense’ at India AI Impact Summit-2026 by Presenting AI Tech-Enabled Video Security...
PRAMA presented its wide range of indigenously manufactured AI video security innovations and bespoke vertical solutions at the India AI Impact Summit from 16-21 February, 2026 in New Delhi. The cutting-edge technologies, such as...
New York City lawmakers push sweeping restrictions on private sector biometric surveillance
New York City lawmakers are weighing a sweeping new attempt to curb the spread of biometric surveillance in everyday life, advancing legislation that would sharply restrict the ability of businesses and landlords to collect...
Andhra Assembly approves Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has cleared the A.P. Fire Service (Amendment) Bill, 2026, thereby enabling the State government to issue Fire Safety Certificates (FSCs) in place of No Objection Certificates (NOC) / licences...
Iranian hackers target Israeli surveillance cameras amidst regional conflict
Multiple Iranian hacking crews have been targeting internet-connected surveillance cameras across Israel and other Middle Eastern countries since the war began on February 28, according to Check Point security researchers. The Tel Aviv-based security...
Bengaluru electricity board to set up cyber security centre
Amid rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd (BESCOM) has called bids for a dedicated cyber security operations centre (C-SOC) to protect its operations and infrastructure.
The utility recently floated a...
PhonePe rolls out biometric UPI payments — Pay with fingerprint or face ID
India’s popular digital payments app PhonePe has started rolling out a new biometric authentication feature for UPI transactions, allowing users to authorize payments with fingerprint scans or facial recognition instead of entering their UPI...
Gallagher Security drives change with new CPO
Gallagher Security has announced the appointment of Josh Arnold as its new Chief Product Officer. His role will involve steering the innovation of the company’s product portfolio, leveraging his robust experience gained in New...
Draft Code on Wages Rules Triggers Alarm Across Manpower-Intensive Industries
The Draft Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2025, pre-published by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in December 2025, have triggered serious concern across manpower-intensive service sectors, particularly private security, facility management and contract...

















