Articles for Security Measures

In Nigeria’s crude capital, a plan to win the war against oil theft
3 weeks, 2 days ago

In Nigeria’s crude capital, a plan to win the war against oil theft

Al Jazeera  

Through improved security measures, including gunboats, authorities in Rivers State hope to stop criminals and improve production. Sometimes, those involved are given security cover by their sponsors.” For years, incidents like this one have become common in Rivers State, which prides itself as Nigeria’s oil capital. “We are doing our best to discourage any form of economic sabotage,” Fubara told …

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Parliament attack 2001: How security measures changed? 23 years since, a look back at its aftermath
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliament attack 2001: How security measures changed? 23 years since, a look back at its aftermath

India TV News  

As the nation remembers the Parliament attack 2001, 23 years since the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with several other Union Ministers paid floral tributes and honoured those who laid down their lives. The security measures enforced included wedge barricades on all arterial roads leading to …

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Brian Thomson murder: The cost of protecting CEOs; $14 mn for Zuckerberg, $6.8 mn for Pichai – Firstpost
1 month ago

Brian Thomson murder: The cost of protecting CEOs; $14 mn for Zuckerberg, $6.8 mn for Pichai – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson has drawn attention to the escalating threat against high-profile executives, especially those in industries that are frequently the subject of public scrutiny. Apple reported spending $820,000 on CEO Tim Cook’s security, and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, spent an astounding $6.8 million on the personal security of CEO Sundar Pichai. This sizable budget …

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Security remains 'unsatisfactory' at Delhi hospitals: AIIMS RDA chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Security remains 'unsatisfactory' at Delhi hospitals: AIIMS RDA chief

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Months after junior doctors across the country went on strike following the brutal rape and murder of a female colleague in Kolkata, security measures at Delhi’s government hospitals remain inadequate. The tragic incident sparked nationwide outrage and calls for a central law to protect healthcare workers, alongside demands for better security, workplace conditions, and swift legal action against …

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Canada withdraws new screening measures for Indian passengers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada withdraws new screening measures for Indian passengers

Firstpost  

Amid diplomatic row, Canada had enhanced its security screening for passengers travelling to India On November 20, citing “an abundance of caution". A representative photo for airport Passengers from Canada to India will no longer be required to undergo enhanced security screening imposed earlier this week. “Transport Canada has implemented temporary additional security screening measures for travellers to India out …

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Security audit found ’81 points of failure’ at Wandsworth prison after escape
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Security audit found ’81 points of failure’ at Wandsworth prison after escape

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. HMP Wandsworth’s Independent Monitoring Board said a security audit …

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High alert in Delhi: ‘Large congregations on target around Independence Day’, says report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

High alert in Delhi: ‘Large congregations on target around Independence Day’, says report

Live Mint  

The intelligence agencies are on high alert following reports suggesting that one or two operatives from a terrorist group active in Jammu might attempt a fidayeen attack in Delhi or Punjab around Independence Day. As reported by Times of India, citing sources, the attack may not be scheduled for August 15 due to the heavy security presence, but could potentially …

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Honduras to build 20,000-inmate ‘megaprison’ as part of gang crackdown
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Honduras to build 20,000-inmate ‘megaprison’ as part of gang crackdown

Al Jazeera  

President Xiomara Castro says new measures including ‘terrorist’ designations for gang members are in response to public complaints about rising violence. In a late-night televised address to the nation, President Xiomara Castro said on Friday the “plan of solutions against crime” was in response to a “security emergency” and public complaints about increasing violence. Flanked by members of Honduras’s National …

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Why RBI Stores Gold Reserves In Foreign Vaults? Why Is It Bringing Back Tonnes of Gold From UK?
7 months, 1 week ago

Why RBI Stores Gold Reserves In Foreign Vaults? Why Is It Bringing Back Tonnes of Gold From UK?

News 18  

The Reserve Bank of India has moved 100 metric tonnes of its gold reserves stored in the vaults in the UK to India in financial year 2023-24. The US’ gold holdings amount to 8,133.5 metric tonnes comprising 71.3% of its forex reserves. India’s gold holdings amount to 827.69 metric tonnes comprising 8.9% of its forex reserves. Like other countries, India …

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Security amped up in New York following reports of threat to India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter
7 months, 1 week ago

Security amped up in New York following reports of threat to India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter

India TV News  

Kathy Hochul, the governor of the state of New York, is going to enforce extensive security measures around the Eisenhower Park Stadium following reports of threats to the high-voltage India vs Pakistan encounter in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on June 9. "I have also directed the New York State Police to engage in elevated security measures, including an …

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UK charges three with working for Hong Kong intelligence
7 months, 4 weeks ago

UK charges three with working for Hong Kong intelligence

Al Jazeera  

Suspects accused of violating National Security Act as cases against Chinese and Russian spies mount across Europe. The British police have charged three men with assisting Hong Kong’s foreign intelligence service. They were set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday to face charges filed under the National Security Act, passed last year to introduce new measures against espionage …

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Nothing suspicious found at Nagpur airport after bomb threat email, say officials
8 months, 1 week ago

Nothing suspicious found at Nagpur airport after bomb threat email, say officials

India TV News  

Hours after receiving a bomb threat via email, Nagpur airport officials said a through security checkup was conducted at the airport and nothing suspicious has been reported from the premises. An official of the aerodrome on Monday reported that security personnel swiftly responded to the email, which claimed a bomb had been planted at the airport, by launching an intensive …

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Raising The Cybersecurity Bar: Neumetric's Next-Generation B2B Cybersecurity Solution For Modern SaaS Businesses
9 months, 1 week ago

Raising The Cybersecurity Bar: Neumetric's Next-Generation B2B Cybersecurity Solution For Modern SaaS Businesses

ABP News  

New Delhi, April 1: In an era dominated by technological advancements, the surge in cyber threats poses an ever-growing concern for businesses navigating the intricate digital landscape. In the face of escalating risks, Neumetric has emerged as a strategic partner for modern Software as a Service businesses, offering unparalleled expertise in addressing cybersecurity compliance and fortifying defenses against evolving threats. …

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Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board exams to be held under strict security measures
11 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board exams to be held under strict security measures

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Board has finalised its arrangements for conducting the upcoming board examinations under strict surveillance. A substantial number of candidates, totaling 1,41,115, are scheduled to appear for the Madrasa Board examinations. SECURITY MEASURES AND FACILITIES To uphold the integrity of the examinations, the Madrasa Board has deployed guards to safeguard the question papers. Madrasa Board Chairman Dr. …

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'Delhi Chalo' call: Massive traffic jam after police halt farmers' march in Noida | VIDEO
11 months ago

'Delhi Chalo' call: Massive traffic jam after police halt farmers' march in Noida | VIDEO

India TV News  

A group of Uttar Pradesh farmers, en route to Parliament to voice their grievances, was intercepted by police in Noida. A significant traffic snarl paralysed the Delhi-Noida border on Thursday morning as farmers from Noida and Greater Noida staged a protest march towards Parliament. Security heightened As anticipation mounts regarding an impending farmers' march to Delhi, security measures at the …

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Belagavi: Security Measures Intensified in MK Huballi
11 months ago

Belagavi: Security Measures Intensified in MK Huballi

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Security measures were intensified in MK Huballi village of Belagavi district following social media talks about a campaign to re-install saffron flags in the village on Sunday. In the last few days the village has witnessed several developments, notably the removal of all flags, regardless of their religious affiliation, from public spaces, including those near the Hanuman temple.This move …

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Human Error Main Reason Behind Parliament Security Breach?
1 year ago

Human Error Main Reason Behind Parliament Security Breach?

News 18  

A Joint Parliamentary Committee on Security Matters in the Parliament House Complex was established by the then Lok Sabha Speaker GMC Balayogi on December 22, 2001, eight days after a shocking attack on Indian Parliament. Prior to this, on October 10, 2001, the Lok Sabha chairman had constituted an ‘Expert Group’ to further enhance security measures in the Parliament House …

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Philippines puts 42 airports on high alert following bomb threat on commercial planes
1 year, 3 months ago

Philippines puts 42 airports on high alert following bomb threat on commercial planes

Firstpost  

Transport minister, Jaime Bautista, said patrols and K9 units were deployed at all terminals of Manila’s international airport and law enforcement agencies were coordinating closely. The Philippines has placed 42 airports on heightened alert and was seeking to verify warnings that bombs could be set off on commercial planes, its civil aviation authority said on Friday. “Immediate enhanced security measures” …

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Terror attack in Pakistan slammed
1 year, 4 months ago

Terror attack in Pakistan slammed

China Daily  

By MO JINGXI | China Daily | Updated: 2023-08-15 07:18 China on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a convoy carrying Chinese engineers to the Gwadar Port in Pakistan, saying that any attempt to undermine the China-Pakistan friendship or the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will never succeed. Speaking at a regular news briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry …

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Ashes 2023: Yorkshire to tighten security for Headingley Test
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Yorkshire to tighten security for Headingley Test

The Hindu  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club said it has ramped up security for this week’s third Ashes Test at Headingley after ‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters disrupted the second match between England and Australia at Lord’s. Protesters interrupted the first morning of the Lord’s Test in London when they scattered orange powder on the outfield before one was carried off by England wicketkeeper …

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Telangana HC Grills TSPSC Over Lack of Security Measures for Group-1 Exam
1 year, 6 months ago

Telangana HC Grills TSPSC Over Lack of Security Measures for Group-1 Exam

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Thursday posed a barrage of questions to the secretary of the TS Public Service Commission on the lacunae in the conduct of the Group-1 preliminary examination on June 11. Justice Madhavi Devi sought to know from the TSPSC why it could not put the security measures in place, given that they were implemented for …

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China calls for stronger security measures to deal with risks from AI
1 year, 7 months ago

China calls for stronger security measures to deal with risks from AI

LA Times  

A meeting headed by Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger security measures to deal with risks from artificial intelligence. China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of potential risks from advances in artificial intelligence and called for stronger national security measures. Xi, who is China’s head of state, commander of the military and chair of the party’s National Security …

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Manipur to plan for peace measures
1 year, 7 months ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Manipur to plan for peace measures

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s three-day visit to Manipur — his first since the violence began on May 3 — began on May 29. A senior government official said the Home Minister, whose flight landed in Imphal late in the evening, would hold several rounds of security meetings to assess the situation and plan steps to restore normalcy. “The people …

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El Salvador renews state of emergency as gang crackdown continues
1 year, 11 months ago

El Salvador renews state of emergency as gang crackdown continues

Al Jazeera  

Government says emergency measures have led to drop in murders, but rights groups raise concerns about reported abuses. El Salvador’s legislature has extended a state of emergency for 30 days as President Nayib Bukele’s administration continues a months-long “war” against criminal gangs that has led to the arrests of tens of thousands of people. El Salvador first imposed the emergency …

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