National Security

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Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande. (File Image: PTI)

India ‘Bright Spot’ Amid Global Churn

India establishing defence wings in new locations: General Pande

04 Nov 2023 2:57 AM

The Centre on Thursday ordered the blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly using "fake and sensational thumbnails" and spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order. (ANI)

Government blocks eight YouTube channels over misinformation

The blocked 7 Indian & 1 Pakistan-based YouTube news channels had a cumulative viewership of over 114 cr and were subscribed by 85.73L users

19 Aug 2022 8:49 AM

Referring to an earlier Supreme Court ruling, senior lawyer Kapil Sibal said when the issue before the court is the violation of the right to privacy of citizens, the government can’t be seen to be stonewalling the information sought by the court. — PTI

Centre not to file affidavit on Pegasus

The Centre, while refusing to file a detailed affidavit, said it will constitute a committee of “domain experts” to go into entire matter

14 Sep 2021 9:07 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivers address on ‘National Security’ as part of late Balramji Das Tandon lecture series, via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Monday, August 30, 2021. (PTI Photo)

New threats to India due to Afghanistan crisis: Rajnath Singh

Pakistan had understood that they would not make any gains from violations of ceasefire agreements, said Rajnath Singh

31 Aug 2021 6:29 AM

Chinese state media outlets CGTN and China News Service on Monday reported that ByteDance would not sell TikTok to Oracle, while The Wall Street Journal said the transaction is being structured as a partnership and probably won’t be an outright sale.

US government considers Oracle's bid for TikTok, but China says deal won't go through

The bid would be handled by a government panel that reviews foreign transactions for national security concerns.

15 Sep 2020 5:32 PM

“Following a conversation between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and President Donald J Trump, Microsoft is prepared to continue discussions to explore a purchase of TikTok in the United States,” the company said in a statement. With TikTok, Microsoft will be making its first foray into social media, a sphere that has grown as people seek to connect amid the restrictions imposed by the pandemic on physical interactions. (Photo | AFP)

Microsoft keen on buying TikTok US, hopes to convince Trump against ban

Tech giant says will “build on the experience TikTok users love, while adding world-class security, privacy, and digital safety protections.

03 Aug 2020 10:54 AM

If Microsoft were to buy TikTok, there would be no ban on TikTok in the US. (Photo | AFP)

TikTok's US operations could be bought by Microsoft, say reports

Microsoft a leading buyer, report New York Times and Bloomberg as Trump likely to order ByteDance to sell or face a ban on its video app.

01 Aug 2020 2:29 AM

Yakub, a resident of Kamalia village in Tobha Tek Singh district in Pakistan, was found to be roaming under suspicious circumstances on Friday night near Border Out Post (BOP) Donald Rai Dina Nath and was arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. (Photo: ANI I Representational)

Pakistani arrested near Indo-Pak border in Punjab's Ferozepur

A few papers have been seized from him and the matter is being investigated.

03 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

China said on Friday it would impose sanctions on US firms involved in a deal to sell USD 2.2 billion worth of tanks, missiles and related equipment to Taiwan, saying it harmed China’s sovereignty and national security. (Photo: File)

‘Don’t play with fire’: China warns US over Taiwan arms deal

China’s latest statement came as Taiwan President was in New York en route to four Caribbean allies, a trip that has also incensed China.

13 Jul 2019 12:09 PM

BJP president Amit Shah arrives to take charge as the Union home minister at North Block in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Security, people’s welfare our top priority: Amit Shah

Shah took charge two days after he was sworn-in following a landslide victory of the BJP-led NDA.

02 Jun 2019 5:47 AM

Sangh does not decide election issues, says Manmohan Vaidya

Vaidya sais that People of India are not asking for proof of the Balakot airstrike.

16 Mar 2019 7:10 AM

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke to his US counterpart John Bolton and discussed the latest situation in the context of India-Pakistan relations. (Photo: File)

Doval holds talks with US counterpart amid Indo-Pak tension

This is the third exchange between the two security advisers after the Pulwama attack.

05 Mar 2019 8:50 PM

The changes will mean longer delays in Apple’s reporting of overall national security requests. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apple changes how it reports US national security requests

Apple separated out National Security Letters and requests under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

21 Dec 2018 11:33 AM

Shah said difference between BJP and Congress is that if one wants to become PM or president of Congress, 'they have to take birth in Nehru-Gandhi family while in the BJP, one can rise to top based on abilities even after being born in poor family'. (Photo: File | AP)

Congress didn't care about India's security when they ruled: Amit Shah

Addressing a poll rally, Shah credited the Modi government with giving impetus to boosting the country's security.

16 Nov 2018 5:59 PM

A draft e-commerce policy wants online retailers such as Amazon.com, search engines like Google and social media platforms to locally store data generated by users in India, with the government having access to such data for national security and public policy objective.

Draft policy expects e-commerce platforms to store data locally

The draft policy recommends strengthening regulatory vigilance for payments system.

15 Aug 2018 3:49 PM

India’s National Security: Annual Review 2018 By Satish Kumar, Pentagon Press, pp. 416, Rs 1,295

India’s national security: An integrated view

Section V dwells on strategic concerns directly affecting India’s defensive and offensive capabilities in warfare.

29 Jun 2018 1:43 AM

Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency is reporting that authorities have ordered network providers to stop hosting the popular social-messaging app Telegram.

Iran orders providers to stop hosting Telegram App: report

However, some 10 per cent of users reached it through proxies and VPN services.

26 Apr 2018 2:17 PM

Trump's doctrine holds that nation states are in perpetual competition and that the US must fight on all fronts to protect and defend its sovereignty from friend and foe alike. (Photo: File)

Refocusing on ‘America first’: Trump admin to outline new national strategy

The draft emphasizes that US economic security is national security and that it must be ensured with military might.

18 Dec 2017 9:28 PM

The Centre on Wednesday, while granting Indian citizenship to Chakma and Hajong refugees, maintained its stand saying that Rohingyas are illegal. (Photo: AP)

Centre to file affidavit on Rohingyas in SC on Monday, says Rajnath Singh

Singh earlier indicated that action will be taken with regard to deportation of Rohingyas, who are considered as a security threat to J&K.

15 Sep 2017 11:41 AM

Rohingya Muslim girl Afeefa Bebi, who recently crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, holds her few-hours-old brother as doctors check her mother Yasmeen Ara at a community hospital in Kutupalong refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Centre files affidavit against Rohingyas in SC, says threat to national security

Centre files affidavit in Supreme Court claiming Rohingyas 'a threat to national security'.

14 Sep 2017 5:28 PM

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