Budget standoff over immigration shuts down US Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown as US lawmakers fight over funding the agency overseeing much of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Thousands of government workers, from airport security agents to disaster...

New phishing campaign weaponises fake video conference invites

Netskope Threat Labs has identified a new phishing campaign using fake video conference invitations to deliver remote access tools into corporate environments. According to research, the campaign targets enterprise users with spoofed meeting invites for...

Delhi govt plans Rs 600-crore CCTV surveillance system for women safety

To eradicate dark spots and ensure safety of women, the Delhi government has drawn up a comprehensive plan to provide a 24X7 CCTV surveillance system at a cost of around Rs 646 crore, said...

UK rolls out biggest policing reforms in over 200 years

The largest reforms to policing since forces were professionalised 2 centuries ago have been announced by the British Home Secretary. A white paper titled ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’, outlines...

Odisha steps up forest fire preparedness with AI surveillance and drone support

As the wildfire season approaches, Odisha has intensified its forest fire preparedness by deploying artificial intelligence based surveillance systems and drone technology, signalling a sharper focus on early detection and rapid response across vulnerable...

Ghana Police give private security firms strict dress code

In a directive aimed at curbing impersonation and clarifying public identity, the Ghana Police Service has mandated a strict national uniform code, outlawing any attire that bears resemblance to state security agencies. The Public...

UV sunglasses, LED safety jackets for Delhi traffic police in pilot project

In an initiative aimed at protecting on-duty traffic police personnel from prolonged exposure to pollution, dust and harsh sunlight, the Delhi Traffic Police recently distributed specialised sunglasses and high-visibility LED jackets to its staff,...

Dutch DPA fines 10 municipalities for covert surveillance of muslim residents

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has fined the 10 municipalities for violating privacy laws by conducting research into Muslim communities without their knowledge, broadcaster NOS reported. The fact that municipalities had secretly commissioned studies...

After Op Sindoor, Army boosts air surveillance with Rs 725 crore radar bid

In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has accelerated its push to strengthen air surveillance and battlefield preparedness, reflecting a sharper operational focus following recent security challenges. As part of this momentum, the...

Railway security officers in Italy will be equipped with body cameras

Railway security officers in Italy will be equipped with body cameras after the state railway group FS Italiane reached an agreement with trade unions to equip the operational staff of FS Security, the company...