Firearm laws get tougher, even airguns need permit

In a country where gun ownership laws influenced by the British are considered extremely prohibitive and firearms legitimately owned by citizens and sportspersons are...

Singapore issues alert on unauthorised firms selling fire safety products

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has warned the public about companies that use aggressive techniques to sell fire safety products. In a statement,...

62 pilots grounded in 6 months for violating air safety norms

Civil aviation regulator DGCA suspended 62 pilots in the last six months for safety violations, up 30% from the corresponding period last year, an...

Integrated security to be installed at 7 Kolkata stations

The Railway Board has sanctioned Integrated Security Systems for 11 stations in Bengal, including seven in Kolkata. Broadcasting Engineering Consultant India, a PSU, has...

NDMC’s smart poles project back on track

The New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) ambitious 'smart poles' project is back on track. The plan, which envisages installation of LED lights, CCTV cameras...

Over $2M stolen from ATMs in Taiwan

Making it the first such bank heist, two Russians stole NT$70 million (US$2.17 million) worth of cash from First Commercial Bank's automatic teller machines...

After phones, Govt. wants GPS tracking & panic buttons on all transport vehicles

The Government of India has issued a draft notification for making the installation of location tracking devices, CCTV systems and alert buttons on all...

Assa Abloy acquires US Demoteller

Assa Abloy has acquired Demoteller, a leading provider of instant issuance solutions for the financial market in North America. "Demoteller is an exciting technological...

Biometric micro-ATMs eyed for inclusion in India

Researchers in India have developed a small mobile ATM that would use iris and fingerprint recognition for transactions. Developed by the Centre for Intelligent...

Chinese companies allowed to hire private security guards in Pakistan

Punjab government in Pakistan has allowed the Chinese companies working on various projects to hire private security guards for their personal security after receiving...
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