Agartala police struggle without access to smart city CCTV footage as vehicle thefts soar
A growing number of vehicle and bicycle thefts have been reported across Agartala, even in areas under the surveillance of the Smart City’s CCTV network. Despite the presence of cameras installed by the Agartala...
DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION: THE NEW WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
Battling Weaponised Lies in an Ultra-Connected Digital World. In today’s hyper-connected digital world, disinformation has become a strategically powerful weapon. State and non-state actors are exploiting digital platforms, AI, and deepfakes to manipulate narratives,...
Indian Railways to unveil AI-powered surveillance to detect tampered doors in freight wagons
In a bid to enhance the freight security system and keep real-time status updates, the railway will unveil an advanced Artificial Intelligence-based surveillance system to deal with operational challenges in detecting unlocked or tampered...
Women find purpose in security careers—but barriers remain: SIA
A new study by BEYOND Insights, in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum, reveals that women in the physical security industry are proud of their work and see their...
Firecrackers banned due to security concerns in J&K’s Poonch
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch have imposed a complete ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during the ongoing marriage season across the border district, citing security concerns.
The order was issued...
Louvre museum will need years to fix security issues, state auditor finds
France's Louvre Museum began a security audit a decade ago but the recommended upgrades will not be completed until 2032, the state auditor said in a report compiled before a spectacular heist there last...
Goa to invoke National Security Act for 90 days amid “prevailing circumstance”
The Goa government has authorised its two district collectors to exercise preventive detention powers under the National Security Act (NSA) for a period of three months, officials have said.
Under Secretary (Home) Manthan Manoj Naik...
New Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner announced
Professor William Webster has been appointed as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, following an open competition and in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
The role had been vacant since August...
Now, fire NOCs in Goa valid for five years
The Goa Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) has announced extending the validity of Fire No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for buildings from one year to five years, and full digitisation of all related services.
Addressing...
Mexico City is the most video-surveilled metropolis in the Americas
Mexico City has more government video cameras in public spaces than any other city in the Americas. There are more than 83,000 cameras that continuously record the daily life of one of the most...


















