Georgia plans shift to scrap private security in favor of full police control of...

Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs is seeking to overhaul how railway infrastructure is protected, proposing legal amendments that would end Georgian Railway’s reliance on private security firms. Under the draft changes to the Railway...

Gurugram’s ‘Ahatas’ get 15-day deadline for fire safety audits

The deadly nightclub fire in Goa has sparked authorities in Gurugram into action, as all ahatas—spaces adjoining liquor shops for consuming liquor—operate in blatant violation of fire safety norms. They have now been granted...

Impact of New Labour Codes & Expectations from Partners of Private Security Industry

The new Labour Codes turn ‘Guard Welfare’ into a Client Responsibility, and not a Contractor Problem. In a historic move, the Government of India has announced the implementation of the four Labour Codes - the...

Transformational Standards & Initiatives -Shaping Video Surveillance Industry

Video cameras have become deeply embedded in the fabric of modern life, spanning residential environments, commercial complexes, public infrastructure, transportation networks, high-security facilities and critical infrastructure. Newer form factors - such as body-worn cameras,...

US plans mandatory social media checks for all visitors under new security proposal

The United States has proposed a sweeping new rule that would require all visitors – including those from visa-free countries such as the UK, Australia, Japan, Germany, France and others – to submit five...

IFSEC India 2025 unveils trends shaping national security future

The 18th edition of IFSEC India 2025, organised by Informa Markets in India, took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcasing the rapidly evolving potential of India's security and surveillance landscape. Bringing together leading...

Workplace surveillance harms mental health, safety: U.S. report

A United States government report warns that pervasive digital surveillance in workplaces is triggering mental health issues, increasing injury risks, and leading to unfair job terminations. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found, based...

Flights report GPS spoofing near Delhi airport, Centre tells Parliament

Flights operating near Delhi and several other major airports have encountered GPS spoofing and GNSS interference over the past year, the Union government informed Parliament recently. The disclosure came through a written response from...

New York city deploys emergency alert system in public schools

SOS Technologies has announced that it has partnered with New York City to deploy an advanced Emergency Alert System (EAS) across public schools experiencing active safety threats. This initiative aims to drastically reduce notification...

Centre orders preloading smartphones with sanchar saathi app for cybersecurity: Withdraws order after uproar

India's telecoms ministry has privately asked all smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cybersecurity app, a government order showed, a move set to spark a tussle with Apple, which typically...