Amid standoff with Delhi, Canada implements extra security screening for fliers travelling to India
Ottawa/IBNS: Amid the deteriorating relationship with New Delhi, Canada has implemented new flying rules that will require passengers travelling to India to go through extra security screening now.
Voting underway across 49 seats in fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls
Voting is currently underway in 49 seats across six states and two Union Territories in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Monday.
India and New Zealand celebrate ‘new phase’ as trade ties go hand in hand with security cooperation
While India's trade and commerce ties with the United States or Australia are on the forefront of news round the year, New Zealand is often ignored by media though the two nations have been historically close. In fact for New Zealand India is a priority country in its “Opening Doors to India” policy notified in October 2011. The same was reiterated in 2015.
Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, carry out first-hand assessment of security situation
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, to carry out a first-hand assessment of the security situation.
A day ahead of the R-Day, security stepped up in Kashmir
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Kashmir witnessed a beef-up in security a day ahead of the Republic Day functions.
Amit Shah holds high-level meeting on J&K security situation
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday held a high-level meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in Delhi.
New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the inauguration of the new Parliament building in the national capital on Sunday, enhanced security measures have been implemented in the area, media reports said.
Security beefed up after pro-Khalistani group threatens Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati/UNI: The Assam Police have beefed up the security of Himanta Biswa Sarma after a “designated terrorist under Indian law”, who is heading a pro-Khalistan group in the US threatened Chief Minister in an audio clip alleging torture on the Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh Sandhu’s close aides lodged in Dibrugarh jail since March 19.
Indian Army top brass begin brainstorming on security challenges
New Delhi/UNI: The top commanders of the Indian Army began deliberations here on Monday on current and emerging security and administrative challenges to chart out a future course of action.
Sharpshooters, drones deployed in Srinagar ahead of Republic Day
Srinagar/UNI: Sharpshooters have been deployed atop high-rising buildings while vigil is being kept through drones on the roads leading to S K Stadium, the main venue for 72nd Republic Day function in Kashmir, and its adjoining areas to thwart any militant attack.
Centre upgrades security cover of Trinamool rebel MLA Suvendu Adhikari
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Ministry has upgraded the security cover of former West Bengal transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari to 'Z plus' from Z category, a senior official in the security set up said here on Tuesday.
Punjab DGP reviews security, law & order in wake of Dhariwal firing incident
Chandigarh/UNI: Taking stock of the situation in the wake of Monday’s firing incident at Dhariwal in Gurdaspur district, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta on Tuesday reviewed the security and law and order in the state.
After removal of SPG cover, CRPF takes helm of security for Gandhis
New Delhi/IBNS : After the Centre withdrew SPG cover for the Gandhi family, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which has a special VVIP security unit, is now providing security to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and her two children-Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Haryana police steps up security in Railway stations after terror threat
Chandigarh, Sep 17 (UNI) Haryana police has increased the security arrangements in and around the railway stations across the state, after terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) threatened to target major railway stations in different parts of the country.
Andhra govt decides to reduce security cover of ex-CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati, Jun 28 (UNI) The government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to slash the security cover of former Chief Minister and leader of the Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu.