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thehindu.com | 5 min. ago NEW

Security forces, police launch multiple search operations in J&K’s Poonch

The operations are aimed at strengthening security and checking possible terrorist movement in the border district, officials said.

dailymail.com | 38 min. ago NEW

Wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser faces no further action over tweet that appeared to support banned terror group Palestine Action

Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, posted on X last week: 'God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.'

thehindu.com | 59 min. ago NEW

Shifting global focus towards more comprehensive assessment of threats to human health and survival

Launched at the recent World Health Summit in Berlin, a new report has flagged 17 interlinked catastrophic threats including pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, AI, and urges global leaders to stop treating these issues in isolation, and start viewing them as deeply interconnected economic, environmental, and national security challenge

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 33 min. ago

Central Park shut for two days ahead of CJP’s ‘Tiranga’ march; Delhi Police say small gathering may be allowed elsewhere

Multi-layered security arrangements in place across Connaught Place; Delhi Police cite prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163, urge people not to join the march

thehindu.com | 2 hrs. 34 min. ago

Vice-President’s visit: tight security arrangements in place in Kozhikode

Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kozhikode city from 4 p.m. on Friday. The restrictions will cover the route from Ramanattukara-Airport Road junction through Thondayad, Arayidathupalam, Mavoor Road, Mananchira, Palayam, and Pushpa Junction to Chalappuram

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 6 min. ago

Russia’s top security agency says it arrested a Swedish man on suspicion of sabotage

The FSB said that the Swedish man had previously served with a military drone unit in Ukraine and fought against Russia

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 28 min. ago

Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border: Pakistan officials

The firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opened fire to facilitate the cross-border infiltration of militants, says security official

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 28 min. ago

Nellore SP identifies sensitive villages ahead of local body polls

Ajitha Vejendla directs police to strengthen security, monitor trouble-makers and prevent a recurrence of election-related clashes

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 29 min. ago

SP reviews security in Tadipatri ahead of local body elections

P. Jagadeesh inspects the proposed EVM distribution ceentre, counting centres and the nomination centre, and visits hyper-sensitive areas of the town

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 52 min. ago

Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails, searches underway

Security personnel are checking the premises. No suspicious objects have been found at the schools so far, they said.

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 52 min. ago

What are the details of the government’s sale of IDBI

Explained | According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the strategic restructuring does not change anything for the regulation of IDBI Bank or its customer-facing duties. IDBI will continue to provide government financial inclusion, social security and pension schemes

theguardian.com | 4 hrs. 53 min. ago

No action to be taken against wife of PM’s aide over Palestine Action post

Tweet by Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, ‘does not meet criminal threshold’No further action will be taken against Sarah Helm, the wife of the prime minister’s national security adviser, after she was accused of supporting the banned protest group Palestine Action.Helm, a journalist and author who is married to Jonathan Powell, posted on X on Thursday: “God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.”

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thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 14 min. ago

MI5 chief says Iran targeting military sites, suspected plot at RAF Fairford 'not unique'

Ken McCallum, who leads the UK's domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country's Islamic authorities

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 41 min. ago

J&K High Court seeks policy on retention of government accommodation by ex-CM Azad, BJP’s Raina

In a similar case in 2022, the Court had refused to protect any of the persons concerned against eviction from government properties on the ground of security

pagesix.com | 6 hrs. 14 min. ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ twin daughters party with Hollywood A-listers after rapper’s prison transfer

Combs was transferred to a low-security facility in Pennsylvania.

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 29 min. ago

RSS-affiliate urges Centre to deny Starlink licence over security concerns

RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch backs the need to curtail internet services during riots, terrorism-related incidents and other law-and-order situations

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 29 min. ago

Indian Youth Congress marches towards Jantar Mantar amid heavy security

Indian Youth Congress members marched towards Jantar Mantar in New Delhi amid heavy security deployment.

thehindu.com | 6 hrs. 54 min. ago

AI safety under scrutiny: Key incidents involving rogue agents

Recent incidents involving AI agents bypassing instructions and hacking external systems have raised fresh concerns over security vulnerabilities.

kyivpost.com | 6 hrs. 58 min. ago

Zelensky Hails Improved Ties With Poland, Strong Alliance

President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that bilateral relations between Ukraine and Poland have markedly improved following productive consultations with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. He thanked Tusk and the Polish public for their sustained solidarity, emphasizing that Moscow is alarmed by the strong alliance between Kyiv and Warsaw.

Zelensky urged that complex issues be resolved calmly through mutual respect and continental security priorities, reinforcing bilateral ties that build upon earlier diplomatic outreach from Polish President Karol Nawrocki.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 7 hrs. 1 min. ago

Saudi Arabia executes five nationals on terrorism charges, death toll hits 188

Five men were executed in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province for terrorism-related charges after their convictions were upheld. The total number of executions in the kingdom has now reached 188 this year, marking a significant increase. According to the Ministry of Interior, these men were convicted of serious crimes against security personnel and were affiliated with a foreign terrorist organization.

nypost.com | 8 hrs. 30 min. ago

Woman found naked on Martha’s Vineyard road says she was raped by school security director at State Police barracks: DA

Edward Brown, 27, was arraigned on Oct. 13 on a rape charge for the heinous sexual assault of his purported victim on Aug. 15, according to a press release from the Cape and Island District Attorney's Office.

thehindu.com | 8 hrs. 46 min. ago

Bangladesh PM assures minorities of equal rights, security

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman tells Hindu community leaders that ensuring every citizen’s rights, irrespective of religion, is his responsibility, ahead of heightened security for Durga Puja

thehill.com | 9 hrs. ago

Divided we fall: Violent partisanship and the threat to national security

As hate is amplified, as distractions grow and as protests turn violent, the truly patriotic young men and women in our military and our government must accomplish something almost superhuman: they must overcome their biases for the greater good of our nation and our people.

al-monitor.com | 9 hrs. 35 min. ago

Egypt's Sisi seeks parliament's backing to help defend Saudi Arabia if asked

CAIRO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday Egypt would take any measures necessary to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom, and parliament announced an emergency session on Sunday."It is inconceivable that we would allow Saudi Arabia, its security or stability to be harmed," Sisi said at a graduation ceremony at the Egyptian Military Academy.

He said Egypt was not seeking to attack anyone, but was prepared to act in defence.

thehindu.com | 9 hrs. 55 min. ago

Pakistan President declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, provincial government ceases to exist

An emergency allows Pakistan's federal government to assume key executive and legislative powers in a province during a security crisis or breakdown of constitutional governance

thehindu.com | 11 hrs. 9 min. ago

Minister reviews security via CCTVs for Dasara festivities in Vijayawada

thehindu.com | 12 hrs. 43 min. ago

Home Minister Amit Shah advises new IPS officers to stay away from publicity, earn recognition through performance

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan identified five major challenges confronting the next generation of police officers, with particular emphasis on growing sophistication of cybercrime, organised narcotics networks and technology-driven threats to internal security

theguardian.com | 12 hrs. 45 min. ago

Ministers must be honest about Russian threat to UK, says former Foreign Office head

Peter Ricketts calls for more resilience in protecting banking, energy and water systems from cyber-assaultsMinisters need to be honest with the British public about the immediate threat posed by Russia, which could soon lead to lives being lost, a former national security adviser has said.Peter Ricketts, who advised David Cameron when he was prime minister, became the latest figure to warn about the scale of the threat posed by “hybrid attacks” from Vladimir Putin’s forces.

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scmp.com | 12 hrs. 48 min. ago

Police urge Apple to fix security after 110 reports of fraud over iPhone Duo

Hong Kong police have raised concerns over Apple’s refusal to activate an additional security protocol to prevent fraud despite repeated calls, as the force received more than 110 reports of unauthorised credit card transactions following the pre-order launch of the company’s latest model. The force said on Saturday that residents began reporting suspicious credit card purchases of the foldable iPhone Duo after online pre-orders started on Friday at 8pm.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 57 min. ago

Texas landlord kept couple’s $2,600 deposit and sued; tenants won damages as appeal mostly failed

In a recent Texas court case, a landlord's attempt to retain a couple's security deposit, along with demands for extra payments post-move-out, was contested. The tenants triumphed, though the court adjusted some damage estimates. Texas statutes mandate landlords to avoid withholding deposits for usual wear and tear and to furnish detailed deductions.

The ruling underlines the necessity for landlords to adhere to security deposit regulations strictly.

kyivpost.com | 13 hrs. 23 min. ago

Midterms 2026: What Comes Next for the US and Europe?

European and international media are analyzing the global stakes of the upcoming Nov. 3 US midterm elections, projecting that potential congressional shifts could tighten oversight on executive foreign policy, influence military assistance to Ukraine, and redefine Washington’s security posture across Europe.

thehindu.com | 13 hrs. 45 min. ago

Pakistan has ‘robust’ nuclear security regime: IAEA

She also commended Pakistan’s contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a “far-reaching impact”.

thehindu.com | 13 hrs. 46 min. ago

Poland's police warn of a possible plot to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Security services, police, and representatives of the Interior Ministry were scheduled to hold an emergency meeting at 11 am (0900 GMT) on October 11 to discuss the situation, Karolina Galecka, says Interior Ministry spokesperson

thehindu.com | 14 hrs. 17 min. ago

Next challenge for govt.: how to stop largely ‘leaderless’ crowd from regrouping after October 10 anti-CEC protest

Officials say mobilising security arrangements to the scale seen on Saturday would not be feasible in the coming days, and that keeping protesters under detention for more than 24 hours would not be legal

thehindu.com | 14 hrs. 18 min. ago

Krishna delta farmers felicitate Chief Minister Naidu for bringing water through Pattiseema

They lauded him for ensuring water security for Andhra Pradesh by successfully diverting 500 tmc ft of water to the Krishna delta over the last 11 years

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 15 min. ago

Anti-CEC protest: What happened moments before CJP leaders were detained inside AI 2428

Air India writes to Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS) seeking clarity on police access to aircraft and why the airline was not kept in the loop

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 15 min. ago

Kuwait Airways cancels Riyadh flights due to ‘airport closures’, ‘security situation’

Kuwait Airways announces that flight KU775 from Kuwait to Riyadh and flight KU776 from Riyadh to Kuwait have been cancelled

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 16 min. ago

Bangladesh celebrates Durga Puja under heavy security; PM and President stress communal harmony

A total of 33,851 puja mandaps have been set up across Bangladesh this year, including 258 in the capital city Dhaka, according to the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad. The number has increased by nearly 1,500 from last year, according to BSS

thehindu.com | 15 hrs. 42 min. ago

Ishita Mishra: I hadn’t even seen this level of deployment in Delhi during COVID

Journalist Ishita Mishra said she had not witnessed a security deployment of this scale in Delhi even during the COVID-19 pandemic, commenting on the extensive deployment of security personnel in the national capital.

thehindu.com | 16 hrs. 42 min. ago

Police move hundreds of CJP volunteers to Chhatrasal Stadium holding camp

Volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party allege they were taken to the stadium in Model Town without being allowed to leave, amid a wider security clampdown in Delhi