New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The busting of the ISI’s spy network that used CCTV cameras to gather live feed of sensitive locations in various parts of the country will now be probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The case was first cracked by the Ghaziabad police, and investigations revealed that the network was widespread, and hence the need for an NIA probe. NIA officials say that the case details are being analysed. The agency would probe several angles of this case and also che…
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New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The ongoing investigations into the ISI’s CCTV camera espionage case have revealed that apart from railway stations and military installations, the accused persons were also told to keep a close watch on toll plazas. This shows the extent of data that the ISI sought to mine across the country.The intention was to gather traffic and security data at toll plazas for various reasons. A terror attack at a toll plaza can wreak havoc and disrupt movement. The ISI could hav…
Hanoi, April 14 (IANS) Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has warned that dengue infections may continue to rise, noting that the country has recorded 31,927 cases, including four deaths, since the beginning of the year, local daily Nhan Dan reported on Tuesday.Most cases have been concentrated in southern localities, the report said.The warning comes amid an early onset of hot and humid weather, irregular rainfall and favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes.Vo Hai Son, deputy director of the Vi…
Kolkata, April 7 (IANS) The Election Commission has taken several steps to ensure free and peaceful Assembly elections in West Bengal, and amid these, Kolkata Police are preparing a list of the most notorious criminals. It was learnt on Tuesday that each police station has been instructed to identify the most notorious criminals who can cause unrest during the election. Before elections, the police prepare a list of ‘trouble mongers’, with each police station sending it to the city police headqu…
Washington, April 7 (IANS) The CIA used deception tactics and advanced intelligence tools to locate a downed US airman deep inside Iran, playing a critical role in a high-risk rescue mission that US officials said left Iranian forces “confused” and “humiliated.” CIA Director John Ratcliffe told reporters at a White House news conference that the agency worked to both find the airman and mislead Iranian forces searching for him.“We needed to locate the downed aviator as quickly as possi…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that Indian Railways is undertaking major efforts to modernise train coaches in a bid to enhance passenger comfort and safety.In a post on social media platform X, the minister stated that new coach designs and improved toilet models have been developed as part of the initiative.He added that an upgraded sample coach has already been prepared by retrofitting existing coaches with the new features.“To enhance the …
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) In a significant preventive policing operation, the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District on Friday has apprehended an active member of the notorious ‘Chenu Gang’ and recovered a country-made pistol along with two live cartridges from his possession. The arrest was made following proactive surveillance and a well-coordinated intelligence-based operation, preventing a potentially serious crime.According to East District Police, the accused was intercepted while r…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The busting of a spy ring in Ghaziabad has prompted the agencies to undertake an audit of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) feeds in various parts of the country. Officials say that the ISI has been relying heavily on CCTV cameras to get live feeds of sensitive locations.The audit would cover most parts of Delhi and Mumbai, where it has been found that the ISI has been fishing for maximum information.Gathering information using CCTV cameras has become the new norm f…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday convened a high-level review meeting with top officials from poll-bound states and their neighbouring regions to strengthen coordination and ensure free, fair and peaceful elections.According to an official statement, the meeting was attended by Chief Secretaries, Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), Directors General of Police (DGPs), and other senior officials from the five poll-going states/UTs and 12 adjoining states/UT…
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) With polling fast approaching, election observers in Tamil Nadu have recommended the deployment of drones to intensify surveillance against cash-for-vote practices, particularly in urban clusters where monitoring remains a challenge. The suggestion emerged during a review meeting led by the Special Observer, bringing together general and expenditure observers from key districts, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram.The discussions centred on plugg…