Page 18 - Security

18 troopers killed in 13 fratricide cases since 2018, CRPF says

The Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) on Tuesday said that a total of 13 cases of fratricidal killings have occurred since 2018 till date, leaving 18 personnel dead.

After Pakistan, China to skip India's NSA-level meet on Afghanistan

Cites 'scheduling issues'; NSAs of central Asian countries confirm participation in Nov 10 regional security dialogue

Shah chairs top security meet of DGPs, IGPs, intel officials

According to the officials in the security agencies, during the meeting the prevailing security situation in the country is being discussed

UK wants trade and security pact with India and other democracies: FS Truss

UK wants to strike agreements covering trade and security with India and other democratic countries in strategic Indo-Pacific region to challenge influence of "malign actors and authoritarian states"

US can help improve global security by closing its military bases abroad

The United States has withdrawn its troops from Afghanistan. Only 750 military bases to go.

Security deal: Britain says it will be hard-headed in defending interests

The pact has angered France as it saw Canberra ditch a multi-billion-dollar order for French submarines in favour of an alternative deal with Britain and the United States

Centre scales down Babul Supriyo's armed security cover after he left BJP

The Union government has scaled down the armed security cover of central paramilitary commandos given to Babul Supriyo who left the BJP and joined the Trinamool Congress on Saturday

Delhi Police holds meet with several agencies to discuss security scenario

A meeting among intelligence agencies and police forces of Delhi and its neighbouring states is underway to discuss the security scenario in the backdrop of Pakistan-backed terror module being busted

Senior US general, Pak Army chief discuss security situation in Pakistan

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the current security environment in Pakistan and the region, the Pentagon said

Japan's Olympic security balancing act leaves few satisfied

Struggling businesses forced to temporarily shut down around Olympics venues. Visitors ordered to install invasive apps and allow GPS tracking

Japan's govt sees rising Taiwan tensions as regional security risk

Japan believes rising tension surrounding Taiwan requires its attention with a sense of crisis as China intensifies military activities in the area

Pacific island nation rejects China undersea network over security concerns

The Pacific island nation of Nauru rejected a low bid of undersea communications network amid security concerns

Need to invest more in research, tech to counter rogue drone ops: DFI

India needs to invest more in counter-drone research and technology and procure them in a planned manner to address the security concerns arising from rogue operations the unmanned aerial vehicles

11 killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with handmade guns, firebombs

Taze is near the town of Kale, where at least 12 people were killed in a similar clash between troops and protesters on Wednesday

Liberating safety systems to keep your house secure while you aren't in

Modern digital and electronic home safety systems help secure your loved ones and your wealth at home in the post-pandemic era, while allowing you to stay connected with the outside world

India, Japan discuss regional security; call for free, open maritime order

India and Japan have regularly been discussing the evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific, and have signalled to expand cooperation to deal with common challenges

Security lax in card purchases amid pandemic nudge towards digital payments

Study says only 27.9% of global organisations were able to maintain full compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. This is a 27.5 percentage point drop over 2016

$5.7 bn Jio-FB deal to become test case for regulatory, security concerns

Already some trader bodies have raised concerns over sharing the customer data with the Reliance group, which also runs modern retail stores under the Reliance Mart brand

DefExpo 2020: US wants security partner India to purchase its arms

Asked whether the flat Indian defence Budget was impeding US sales, the US ambassador to India blamed 'the slowdown'

Pak's economy, security to have implications due to India, says think tank

Pakistan's external affairs would remain challenging throughout 2020, having serious implications on economy and security, including tense relations with India, a Pakistani think-tank said on Sunday. Tense relations with India would continue to consume much of Pakistan's strategic and diplomatic bandwidth, Islamabad Policy Institute said in its report 'Pakistan Outlook 2020: Politics, Economy & Security'. Also, the peace process in Afghanistan would in near future continue to be marred by uncertainty, Dawn news quoted the report as saying. "Pakistan's external environment will remain challenging throughout 2020 which will have serious implications for its economy, security and internal stability," said the report. The situation in Kashmir and plight of the Muslims in India will guide Pakistan's engagement with Delhi. Chances of limited conflict between India and Pakistan would remain high, added. Tensions between India and Pakistan have spiked since India abrogated Article 370 of