Elevating India’s Manned Guarding Sector to Meet Global Standards

India's private security industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past two decades, with man-guarding (security guard services) forming its backbone. As a senior security leader with extensive experience in the field, I have...

Delhi govt to provide heaters to RWAs, forest guards to curb open fires in...

The Delhi government will provide electric heaters to over 3,000 Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), forest guards and unorganised industrial workers to discourage the practice of lighting open fires during winter for warmth. Environment Minister...

New Fast Guard App brings 24/7 private security to New York

Fast Guard Service, a nationwide private security provider in the United States, has launched the Fast Guard App, a mobile platform that allows clients to request on-demand protection services at any time. The company says...

Chandigarh: Get fire safety clearance in 8 months else lose security, says MC

The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has issued a public notice making it mandatory for building owners and people to obtain fire safety certificates (FSC) within eight months of applying online, failing which their deposited...

Indian Navy commissions first 3D Air Surveillance Radar aboard warship

The Indian Navy has commissioned its first 3D Air Surveillance Radar (3D-ASR) aboard a warship. The Lanza-N has been developed by Tata Advanced Systems in collaboration with Spanish defence company, Indra. The Lanza-N is a...

Seattle moves to expand police surveillance camera usage

The Seattle City Council voted 7-2 to expand the use of police surveillance cameras in the face of vocal opposition by residents and civil rights and community groups worried the system will be used...

New biometric security standard developed by IEC and ISO

A new international standard has been developed by the IEC and ISO joint committee for biometrics, SC 37. The new ISO/IEC 20059 standard features methodologies to evaluate the resistance of biometric systems to morphing...

Jammu and Kashmir police intensify social media surveillance

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat has called for heightened scrutiny of social media by district police to prevent the dissemination of misinformation that could undermine public safety. This directive was issued during...

Carbon monoxide incidents double in London

London Fire Brigade has reported that carbon monoxide incidents across London more than doubled between 2019/20 and 2024/25. According to the Brigade, firefighters responded to 1,714 incidents between August 2024 and July 2025 compared...

White House wants $58 million security boost after Kirk shooting

The Trump administration is asking Congress for an extra $58 million to bolster security for the executive and judicial branches following the fatal shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, according to a White House...