CISF deployed at power plants in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
Over 230 CISF commandos have been deployed to secure two large thermal power plants in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh facing "perceptible threats". Officials said the home ministry has cleared deployment of the Central Industrial...
Multi-criteria detectors shake up fire market
The introduction of multi-criteria detectors has given purchasers increased flexibility and functionality in their fire detection systems. According to the latest IHS Fire Detection & Suppression Report, the global multi-criteria detectors market was worth...
Modi’s Raksha Shakti varsity to train SPG, other elite units
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brainchild, Raksha Shakti University (RSU) of Gujarat, is set to define a training module for commandos of elite security units like the Special Protection Group (SPG). The SPG protects the...
91% airlines preparing to invest in cyber security
A whopping 91 per cent of the airlines globally are planning to invest in cyber security programmes over the next three years, a survey conducted by airline solutions and technology provider SITA has said....
Chennai airport to turn to biometric access for staff
In a bid to deal with identity-related security breaches, Airports Authority of India is planning to introduce biometric access control and badging systems at the Chennai Airport. The Airport Director, Deepak Shastri, said that...
Hikvision increases its market share for fifth consecutive year
The latest report from business information provider IHS Inc. shows Hikvision has once again reinforced its position as the world’s largest supplier of CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment, for the fifth year running. Detailed...
NASA sets off ‘largest’ fire in space to test safety
In what is billed as the largest intentionally lit blaze in space so far, NASA recently set off a fire aboard a space cargo ship as it orbited the Earth. The experiment took place...
Western Digital appoints Rashi Peripherals as key distributor in India
In order to cater to a vast network of channel partners across the country, Western Digital Corporation, a world leader in storage solutions, has announced the appointment of Rashi Peripherals as its authorized national...
Defunct Kolhapur CCTV cameras? KMC to penalise firm
The Mumbai-based company appointed to operate closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras under the civic body's Safe City project in Kolhapur will be penalised if the installed units become dysfunctional due to any technical reason, in...
HID Global’s APAC survey reveals strong trend for deploying Mobile Access Control in India
HID Global recently completed an APAC survey of security professionals to gain an understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by the mobile access market. The survey revealed that 57% of security professionals predict...

















