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No relationships, sex with locals: Trump admin's directive to employees in China
A new US policy prohibits romantic ties between government staff in China and Chinese nationals, reflecting heightened espionage concerns.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 02:13 PM IST
One person apprehended in Jaisalmer on suspicion of espionage; probe underway
The people aware of the developments confirmed that the arrested individual is suspected of transmitting confidential information to Pakistan
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 11:00 AM IST
Mukesh Mathrani
Espionage concerns rise as Trump, Musk, lay off thousands of federal agents
Fired employees could give away helpful security secrets that would allow someone to penetrate government databases or physical offices.
Published on Mar 24, 2025 12:43 PM IST
Firozabad man ‘leaks’ sensitive info to ISI, arrested
Kumar was honey-trapped by one ‘Neha Pandey’. He shared with her information concerning the factory through Facebook and WhatsApp, the ATS said.
Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Russia expels two British diplomats for ‘spying’; UK calls charge ‘baseless’
Mutual expulsions of diplomats have become increasingly common since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 06:54 PM IST
Philippines to scrutinize donations by suspected Chinese spies
PHILIPPINES-CHINA/SPIES:Philippines to scrutinize donations by suspected Chinese spies
Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:30 PM IST
Reuters |
Son of jailed journalist calls for father's release amid press freedom concerns
Dong Yifu calls for the release of his father, journalist Dong Yuyu, sentenced to seven years for alleged espionage.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 12:31 PM IST
AP |
NIA arrests two for leaking sensitive info on Karwar Naval Base to Pak operative
The two contract workers were arrested for leaking sensitive info about INS Kadamba to a Pakistani operative, allegedly after being honey-trapped on Facebook.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Russia sentences US man to 15 years in prison for ‘espionage’ in secretive trial
Russia has detained and sentenced a number of US citizens and dual-nationals in recent years, some of whom have been freed in prisoner exchanges.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 04:43 PM IST
AFP |
One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
Published on Dec 22, 2024 02:32 AM IST
AFP |
China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage
China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage
Published on Nov 30, 2024 08:49 AM IST
AP |
Why Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu sentenced to 7 years in jail?
Dong Yuyu, a veteran Chinese journalist, was sentenced to seven years in prison for alleged espionage after meeting a Japanese diplomat, his family codemns.
Published on Nov 29, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Reuters |
Russia throws out British diplomat for alleged spying
RUSSIA-BRITAIN-DIPLOMAT:Russia throws out British diplomat for alleged spying
Published on Nov 26, 2024 05:52 PM IST
Reuters |
Canada labels India a ‘cyber adversary’ in new security report
In its section on cyber threat from “state adversaries”, it includes China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and India
Updated on Nov 01, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Former CIA officer gets 10 years in prison for spying for China
A former CIA officer was sentenced on Wednesday to 10 years in prison after pleaded guilty to spying for China, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Published on Sep 13, 2024 01:10 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
Russia expels six British diplomats it accuses of spying and sabotage activity
RUSSIA-BRITAIN-DIPLOMATS:Russia expels six British diplomats it accuses of spying and sabotage activity
Published on Sep 13, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Reuters |
Obama lauds Biden for US-Russia prisoner swap that released 3 American citizens
Barack Obama applauded Biden administration for securing the freedom of 3 Americans and one American green-card holder through the US-Russia prisoner swap.
Published on Aug 02, 2024 01:38 AM IST
Foreign minister says Russia has 'irrefutable evidence' journalist Evan Gershkovich is a spy
Foreign minister says Russia has 'irrefutable evidence' journalist Evan Gershkovich is a spy
Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:22 AM IST
AP |
Australia PM tells Russia to 'back off' after claims over espionage arrests
AUSTRALIA-RUSSIA/SPYING (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Australia PM tells Russia to 'back off' after claims over espionage arrests
Published on Jul 13, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Reuters |
Former BrahMos engineer sentenced to life for spying
Former BrahMos engineer Nishant Agrawal sentenced to life for spying for Pakistan's ISI.
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Nagpur
Book Box | Meet the history buff turned spy writer Ben Macintyre
Ben Macintyre on the psychology of spies and how to turn historical facts into riveting spy novels
Published on Jun 02, 2024 01:39 AM IST
Book Box | Why we need spy stories
From spotting the liar, to sharpening our intuition, reading spy stories is a fun way to pick up smart skills
Published on May 25, 2024 06:42 PM IST
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to US: UK court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won a bid to appeal against a UK court ruling approving his extradition to the US to face trial on espionage charges.
Updated on May 20, 2024 05:54 PM IST
China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says
On Monday, Sunak said Britain was facing a threat from “an axis of authoritarian states like Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China”.
Published on May 14, 2024 03:40 PM IST
Reuters |
Canada’s spy agency accuses India of ‘foreign interference and espionage activities’
A CSIS report said that after deterioration in the bilateral relations, ‘low-sophistication cyber activities against Canada by India-aligned non-state cyber actors were observed’
Published on May 10, 2024 10:48 AM IST
Man ‘honey-trapped’ into sharing vital info on DRDO's drones with Pakistan's ISI
A man identified as Pravin Mishra allegedly fell victim to a honey-trap orchestrated by an ISI operative who posed as an IBM employee named Sonal Garg.
Updated on May 10, 2024 01:25 AM IST
Hard Code | Worrying clues from a Chinese firm’s leaked data
Leaked documents from a tech company there paint a new picture of the scale and resolve of Beijing’s cyber ops
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 09:37 PM IST
China-born Australian democracy blogger decides against appealing suspended Chinese death sentence
China-born Australian democracy blogger decides against appealing suspended Chinese death sentence
Published on Feb 21, 2024 09:49 AM IST
AP |
Caught in Mumbai, a spy who came in from China
Found by the police in Mumbai in May, with what appeared like Chinese writing on the reverse side of its wings, the pigeon was held in custody for eight months.
Published on Feb 17, 2024 10:11 PM IST
Indian Navy veteran freed by Qatar reveals how they survived the prison ordeal
Eight Indian Navy veterans were sentenced to death by Qatar’s Court of First Instance on October 26, 2023.
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Adarsh Kumar Gupta
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