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US: Senate confirms Alejandro Mayorkas as Biden's homeland security chief

Mayorkas is a former federal prosecutor who previously served as a senior DHS official

US State Secy, EU Representative discuss 'strong cooperation' on China

"The Secretary and the High Representative also agreed to continue strong US-EU cooperation on issues related to China," the statement said.

PSU privatisation: Govt to amend security clearance policy for investors

The changes are being proposed to obviate situations when a highest bidder fails the security clearance in the case of investment from China or other bordering nations on grounds of national security

Ajit Doval, US NSA discuss continuing close cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Climate change figuring in their discussion shows the elevation of climate change to a matter of national security involving intelligence agencies by Biden

'Arnabgate' undermines the Modi govt's national security narrative

Goswami's source can be prosecuted under Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act for communicating and disclosing secret information, and Goswami for receiving such information and purveying it further

Ahead of Republic Day, bomb hoaxes keep cops on their toes in Uttar Pradesh

The miscreants behind these hoax threats, which even prompted evacuations in hospitals and shopping malls, are yet to be identified. FIRs have been lodged in connection with some of the incidents

Telcos want govt to clarify onus of security breach post NSD rollout

Under the current rules, telecom operators are held responsible if there is any security breach in their network

The nation needs to know

Arnab Goswami's purported claims must be investigated

A wobbly first year for the CDS

Deep and candid introspection is warranted for the Chief of Defence Staff to have a tangible impact on military reforms

'Time waste': Rahul Gandhi walks out of defence panel meet in protest

Panel on defence on Wednesday discussed soldiers' rank badges and uniforms for over an hour, over the objections of several members who demanded the committee focus on matters of strategic importance

National security, religion present new challenges to India's environment

Security and religion may become additional vetoes on climate change action

'Nothing more important for us than protecting the country': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that nothing is more important than protecting the nation but the country has seen a phase when its defence interests were "compromised"

Nearly 1,200 detained under NSA in 2017, 2018; 563 still in custody

A total of 501 people were detained in different parts of the country under the stringent law in 2017. Of these, 229 were released by review boards and 272 are under custody, he said

IT Ministry has blocked 224 apps in interest of national security: Dhotre

The IT ministry has blocked 224 mobile apps in the interest of national security and sovereignty, Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Joe Biden sought 'hidden info' on Trump's incoming NSA: Ex-spy chief

Official claimed that before 2017 presidential inauguration, Joe Biden in his capacity as the vice president had asked intelligence officials to "uncover the hidden information" on the incoming

Operation Westend exposed NDA's corruption, need Rafale investigation: Cong

The verdict of the Court in Jaya Jaitley's case highlights the need to investigate the truth of Rafale Deal and proves that "Truth needs to be investigated and is not what the BJP says"

Govt imposes restrictions on public procurement from China, neighbours

However, it provided relaxation in case of medical supplies in light of Covid-19

CPSU awards smart meter tender to a Chinese firm; Jammu discom orders probe

The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation has ordered an enquiry into the project, citing a threat to national security

Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram deny govt request for user data in Hong Kong

Changes follow the roll out last week of laws that prohibit what Beijing views as secessionist, subversive, or terrorist activities, as well as foreign intervention in the city's internal affairs

US judge allows former NSA John Bolton to publish tell-all book

The decision from US District Judge Royce Lamberth is a victory for Bolton in a court case that involved core First Amendment and national security concerns.