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Kakori double murder: Constable used dept contacts, put his wife under surveillance

The police recovered the murder weapon and mobile phones used in the crime. Mahendra’s two brothers-in-law and a nephew continued to be on the run.

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Pune police get five advanced drones to monitor crime hotspots

Pune police acquire five drones and set up a command centre for a ₹466 crore surveillance project to enhance safety and track criminals using AI.

It has set up an integrated command centre and control room for its ambitious <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>466 crore mass surveillance CCTV project. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 23, 2025 06:36 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

AI surveillance to prevent future tragedies at Maha Kumbh after stampede

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj experienced a tragic stampede, killing 30 and injuring 90. Authorities are analyzing AI data to enhance crowd management

Security personnel carry an injured pilgrim at the site of a stampede amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj.(Arun Sankar/AFP)

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 03:12 PM IST

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Rajouri deaths: J&K chief secy conducts meet, reviews efforts towards safeguarding people

All the concerned from health and police departments along with the representatives of nationally reputed institutions were present

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Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

PMC starts surveillance for GBS, State constitutes experts team to probe cause

GBS is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis

The initial symptoms include weakness and tingling in the hands and feet. These sensations can quickly spread and may lead to paralysis. The (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2025 07:50 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Inside India’s ‘secret Cold War’

Paul McGarr, lecturer in Intelligence Studies at King’s College, London, and author, ‘Spying in South Asia’ talks about the extent of the involvement of MI6, CIA and others in post-colonial India and why the considerable contribution of Indian agencies during the Cold War has been largely overlooked

Paul McGarr, author, ‘Spying in South Asia: Britain, the United States and India’s Secret Cold War’ (Courtesy the subject)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2024 05:26 AM IST

ByMajid Maqbool

‘Workplace dystopia’: Employee monitoring software flags 30-second breaks

Concerns about AI in tracking employee activity were highlighted in a viral Reddit post on software that compares an employee's data against coworkers.

A Reddit post on employee monitoring software has raised concerns about AI(Representational image)

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Published on Nov 25, 2024 08:34 AM IST

BySanya Jain

FSSAI asks states to increase surveillance in warehouses of e-commerce operators

This comes at the start of the peak tourist season amid concerns raised about food safety standards violations by e-commerce and quick-commerce warehouses.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told states to increase surveillance on warehouses and facilities of e-commerce platforms at its 45th Central Advisory Committee (meeting) on Thursday, November 7, 2024(Representational Image/Unsplash)

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Published on Nov 08, 2024 12:15 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Diplomatic row: Consular staff in Canada under surveillance, says India

Relations between the countries came under strain following Trudeau’s allegations of a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death

India has been maintaining that the main issue between the two countries is that of Canada giving space to pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian soil with impunity. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2024 04:55 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

Thieves wreck Mohali’s smart CCTVs, steal 27 UPS batteries

The issue was highlighted after a case was registered following the complaint of Ambuj Singh, assistant manager at Ghaziabad-based Technosys Integrated Solution Pvt Ltd

The Punjab Police Housing Corporation, Phase -7, has allotted the work of city surveillance and intelligent traffic management system in Mohali to Technosys Integrated Solution Pvt Ltd. (HT file photo)

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Updated on Oct 21, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

SpiceJet is again under enhanced surveillance. What should the passengers do?

Passengers who have already booked tickets on SpiceJet should check with the airline on the status of their flight.

This is not the first time that SpiceJet has been put under surveillance. In 2022, the airline had faced a similar fate. (Pic for representational purpose only/ REUTERS)

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Published on Aug 30, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByAmeya Joshi

Maharashtra health dept issues guidelines for prevention, surveillance of monkeypox

Ensure that surveillance for monkeypox is in place at airports and ports, and necessary facilities are established for isolation and treatment of suspected cases

As per officials, monkeypox patients must be kept in an isolation ward or a separate room at home with proper ventilation. The patient should always wear a triple-layer mask. Any skin lesions should be properly covered, and the patient should wear long-sleeved shirts and full-length pants to prevent the spread of infection. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 20, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pakistan formulates strategy to tackle mpox, allays fears of outbreak

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Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:57 PM IST

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Bangladesh turmoil upends lives in border village

The political turmoil in Bangladesh and the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime have led to a high alert across the India-Bangladesh border

Residents such as Aminul and Yahid do their household chores shuttling between the two countries. (Representative file photo)

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Published on Aug 14, 2024 10:11 AM IST

ByPrawesh Lama, Nekkipara (new Jalpaiguri)

Security beefed up along LoC and IB ahead of I-Day

Amid high alert on the borders, media personnel were taken to Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors in Rajouri district to witness the security arrangements

Technological advancements such as the smart fence system to enhance border security and surveillance were also on display. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 13, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Telecom Act has no provision for surveillance: MoS in Rajya Sabha

Experts found this statement odd given that Section 20 of the Act provides for interception for national security, public order, and other allied reasons.

Minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. (Photo from X)

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Published on Aug 02, 2024 09:13 AM IST

ByAditi Agrawal

Two more test positive for Zika virus infection; cases stand at 11 in Pune

Following the recent trends, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have started surveillance and containment activities in Kharadi and Karvenagar areas

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. A majority of those infected with Zika either remain asymptomatic (up to 80%) or show mild symptoms of fever, rash, conjunctivitis, body aches, and joint pains. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

97% children in Chandigarh are fully immunised, says health ministry

The city’s innovative activities, like model immunisation centres, evening immunisation camps, among others were published as “Success Story of Chandigarh” in the government health magazine

The Union ministry of health and family welfare released the AEFI surveillance dashboard and “Immunisation Update India” health magazine. (HT file photo for representation)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

After ‘drone surveillance’ complaint, Jarange-Patil’s security beefed up

Government beefs up security for Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil amid reports of drone surveillance over his residence in Jalna; police investigating.

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Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

NIV scientist to train Pune health staff to counter Zika threat

As per officials, the NIV experts are likely to discuss the SOPs to prevent the Zika outbreak in the city. The containment and surveillance activities will be discussed with the officials.

In June PMC has reported five Zika virus infection cases, including a 28-year-old pregnant woman from Erandwane. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 30, 2024 10:22 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC to start surveillance after suspected vector-borne cases

Pune Municipal Corporation to conduct proactive surveillance and containment activities for vector-borne diseases, including suspected cases, to prevent further spread.

Previously the surveillance, containment survey and activities were conducted only after confirmed dengue cases were reported. (epresentative photo)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Enhanced surveillance needed to check drug menace: Kapurthala DC

Deputy commissioner (DC) Amit Kumar Panchal said that enhanced surveillance in drug hotspot pockets was needed to track those indulging in this malpractice. He said that people should also come forward to report any incident of such anti-social activity so that the civil and police officials could act accordingly.

Following the directives of the Punjab government to wipe out the drug menace, the district administration on Tuesday instructed the departments concerned to initiate joint efforts in this regard. (Representational image)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kapurthala

10,000 CCTVs in Gurugram road surveillance scheme Phase 3

Approximately 2,000 locations in Gurugram will be equipped with around 10,000 cameras to cover the entire road length of about 400 kilometers, according to GMDA

GMDA officials stated that every road junction would connect a minimum of four to 12 CCTV cameras on both sides of the GMDA road network. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

2 cholera cases reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Two cholera cases reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad area prompt officials to issue advisory. Surveillance underway; residents urged to take preventive measures.

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has started surveillance in the Bhosari area where the cases were reported. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2024 09:59 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

First in U.P: Lucknow police to use mobile drone vehicles for election surveillance

“Not only drones, but Lucknow police, for the first time, are also introducing colour code schemes for better management on the results counting day on June 4.”

The drone has been developed by a city-based robotics company, Roboz. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 20, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Crackdown on Bishnoi-Brar gang: 10 held in interstate op

Delhi Police crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar gang, arresting 9 and a minor across states, seizing firearms and mobile phones.

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Updated on May 09, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BRS phone tapping case: Three ex-cops admit carrying money in govt vehicles

The officers, who had worked in the Telangana special intelligence bureau (SIB), have given statements to Hyderabad police probing the tapping case.

Three police officers, who had worked in the Telangana state intelligence bureau SIB, have given statements to Hyderabad police probing the telephone tapping case. (Representational image)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2024 05:10 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

Gurugram Police ask private banks to increase internal scrutiny, security

Priyanshu Diwan, assistant commissioner of police (cybercrime), said that bankers were asked to ensure verification of all the customers whose accounts were getting opened

ATM kiosks must have night vision cameras and they should be installed in such a way that face of anyone entering inside is captured clearly, police informed private banks. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2024 05:26 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

15 new cams installed on elevated road to curb accidents, speeding

The new cameras are installed at the entry point of Sector 18 and exit 62. All loops of the elevated road are also covered by cameras

Noida authority staff install the new cameras on elevated road. They will start working in a week, said traffic police. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

UP police recruitment exam: Were question papers kept unguarded at warehouse?

UP DGP said the paper leak happened due to the negligence of the outsourced agency but refused to identify the agency involved in the printing process, saying it was against norms

The question paper leak suggested that an outsider easily went inside the warehouse with the help of its employees and clicked photographs of question papers after opening the storage trunk, said a retired IPS officer. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Mar 16, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByRohit Kumar Singh

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The police recovered the murder weapon and mobile phones used in the crime. Mahendra’s two brothers-in-law and a nephew continued to be on the run.

Pune police acquire five drones and set up a command centre for a ₹466 crore surveillance project to enhance safety and track criminals using AI.

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj experienced a tragic stampede, killing 30 and injuring 90. Authorities are analyzing AI data to enhance crowd management

All the concerned from health and police departments along with the representatives of nationally reputed institutions were present

GBS is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. It can cause weakness, numbness or paralysis

Concerns about AI in tracking employee activity were highlighted in a viral Reddit post on software that compares an employee's data against coworkers.

This comes at the start of the peak tourist season amid concerns raised about food safety standards violations by e-commerce and quick-commerce warehouses.

Relations between the countries came under strain following Trudeau’s allegations of a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death

The issue was highlighted after a case was registered following the complaint of Ambuj Singh, assistant manager at Ghaziabad-based Technosys Integrated Solution Pvt Ltd

Passengers who have already booked tickets on SpiceJet should check with the airline on the status of their flight.

Ensure that surveillance for monkeypox is in place at airports and ports, and necessary facilities are established for isolation and treatment of suspected cases

Pakistan formulates strategy to tackle mpox, allays fears of outbreak

The political turmoil in Bangladesh and the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime have led to a high alert across the India-Bangladesh border

Amid high alert on the borders, media personnel were taken to Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors in Rajouri district to witness the security arrangements

Experts found this statement odd given that Section 20 of the Act provides for interception for national security, public order, and other allied reasons.

Following the recent trends, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have started surveillance and containment activities in Kharadi and Karvenagar areas

The city’s innovative activities, like model immunisation centres, evening immunisation camps, among others were published as “Success Story of Chandigarh” in the government health magazine

Government beefs up security for Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil amid reports of drone surveillance over his residence in Jalna; police investigating.

As per officials, the NIV experts are likely to discuss the SOPs to prevent the Zika outbreak in the city. The containment and surveillance activities will be discussed with the officials.

Pune Municipal Corporation to conduct proactive surveillance and containment activities for vector-borne diseases, including suspected cases, to prevent further spread.

Approximately 2,000 locations in Gurugram will be equipped with around 10,000 cameras to cover the entire road length of about 400 kilometers, according to GMDA

Two cholera cases reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad area prompt officials to issue advisory. Surveillance underway; residents urged to take preventive measures.

“Not only drones, but Lucknow police, for the first time, are also introducing colour code schemes for better management on the results counting day on June 4.”

Delhi Police crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar gang, arresting 9 and a minor across states, seizing firearms and mobile phones.

The officers, who had worked in the Telangana special intelligence bureau (SIB), have given statements to Hyderabad police probing the tapping case.

Priyanshu Diwan, assistant commissioner of police (cybercrime), said that bankers were asked to ensure verification of all the customers whose accounts were getting opened

The new cameras are installed at the entry point of Sector 18 and exit 62. All loops of the elevated road are also covered by cameras

UP DGP said the paper leak happened due to the negligence of the outsourced agency but refused to identify the agency involved in the printing process, saying it was against norms

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