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New Delhi: India has tightened rules for the sale and deployment of internet-connected CCTV cameras, mandating government certification under security and quality norms, in a move aimed at addressing cybersecurity concerns and reducing risks from unverified surveillance equipment. The requirements, notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), make it mandatory for internet-enabled CCTV cameras to undergo testing and certification under the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) framework before they can be sold in the country. Following the notification, a key question has emerged: What will happen to home CCTV cameras? This explainer breaks down the new rules and their implications for households, shops and offices. Under fresh Essential Requirements notified by MeitY and implemented via STQC, all internet‑enabled CCTV cameras sold in India must now receive government certification before being marketed or sold. Key conditions include: The government has reportedly refused to certify CCTV products that use Chinese‑origin chipsets or firmware, effectively blocking major Chinese brands such as Hikvision, Dahua Technology, and TP‑Link from offering new internet‑connected camera models in the Indian market. Meanwhile, more than 500 CCTV models from compliant Indian and foreign manufacturers have already received STQC clearance and can continue to be sold, sources said. The new rules primarily apply to the future sale and certification of internet-connected CCTV cameras. As of now, there is no nationwide directive requiring the removal of existing cameras installed in homes, shops or private offices. Industry experts say privately installed systems, including those using foreign-origin equipment, are unlikely to face immediate disruption unless they are linked to sensitive networks or come under specific regulatory requirements in the future. Non-internet-connected cameras, or systems not integrated with broader networks, are generally outside the scope of these certification requirements. That said, over time, it is expected that uncertified Chinese‑origin internet‑CCTVs may be edged out through voluntary upgrades, lender requirements, and integration into secure city‑level surveillance networks. The policy stems from long‑standing concerns in New Delhi that Chinese‑linked surveillance equipment could be exploited for espionage, unauthorised remote access, or covert data transfer. In 2021, the government informed Parliament that around one million CCTV cameras installed in government institutions and public‑sector sites were sourced from Chinese companies, highlighting the scale of dependence. More recently, central agencies have ordered pan‑India audits of CCTV networks in major cities, driven by security probes into potential foreign‑linked spy rings and concerns about hostile entities remotely accessing camera feeds. From a domestic‑industry perspective, the shift is expected to boost Indian surveillance brands, which already use non‑Chinese chipsets and have secured STQC certification. However, analysts note that certified systems tend to be costlier, which could challenge affordability for small businesses, housing societies, and individual users.
Imphal, June 8: Fresh violence erupted across five valley districts of Manipur on Saturday night after protesters clashed with security forces, demanding the immediate release of arrested Arambai Tenggol leaders. In response, the administration swiftly imposed prohibitory orders and suspended internet services in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching districts for five days. Tensions remained high on Sunday morning, with heightened security measures around key locations, including roads leading to the Raj Bhavan. Additional central forces were deployed across the state c ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, is set to dock at the Adani Group's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday and will be berthed till Tuesday. The monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximate ...Read More >
New Delhi (India), July 1 (ANI): The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully dismantled India's most prolific darknet drug syndicate, "Ketamelon," in a high-impact operation codenamed "MELON". The operation resulted in the seizure of 1,127 LSD blots and 131.66 grams of Ketamine, with an estimated street value of approximately ₹35.12 lakhs, along with digital assets worth ₹70 lakhs, totaling over ₹1 crore. Also Read | Fraudulent Website sarvashikshaabhiyan.com Makes Fake Job Offers, Claiming To Be Official Website of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth. Following week ...Read More >
Surat: The Amroli police in Surat have launched an investigation into a puzzling incident where an accountant working with a diamond firm reported that four fingers of his left hand were mysteriously severed after he fell unconscious near the Variyav Bridge. According to Tarpara's statement, he had gone to meet a friend near Vedant Circle and stopped on his way home to relieve himself. He claimed he suddenly lost consciousness and woke up to find the fingers of his left hand missing on Sunday ni ...Read More >
Jaisalmer: Rajasthan Intelligence Bureau (IB) and security agencies have escorted Rajasthan state government employee, Shakur Khan, who was arrested on charges of sharing confidential information with Pakistan's ISI agents, from Jaipur to Jaisalmer after preliminary interrogation. Now, Shakur's activities at various places are being probed and he is being constantly grilled. The focus is on Shakur's contacts, previous movements, bank transactions, departmental promotions and foreign trips. Inspector General of Police (CID Security) Vishnu Kant Gupta said a convoy of two vehicles of Rajasthan ...Read More >
Jaipur: Police in Didwana have stepped up their probe into a cross-border smuggling case in which they arrested two arms and drug smugglers on June 27 for supplying Austrian Glock and Chinese Norinco pistols. It has emerged that the case has links to a massive Rs 300-crore heroin consignment seized by Punjab's Amritsar police near the India-Pakistan border in Barmer on June 30. Canada-based Joben Kaler was identified as the main overseas handler of the heroin consignment. Didwana-Kuchaman police had arrested Mohammad Ilyas from Khunkhuna and Amarjeet Singh Takhar, alias Prince, from Jalandhar ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the presence of her mother. The minor, who had been living with her father following her parents' separat ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three Indian citizens vanished mysteriously in Tehran. Darkness closed in as hope seemed lost. A ruthless Pakistani gang with potential links to ISI snatched them away, casting a shadow of fear. But relentless Indian diplomats refused to back down. Against all odds, a daring rescue mission ignited. Now, the captives are free, and a chilling game of espionage comes to light. The Punjab-based trio - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar and Hushnapreet Singh from Sangrur - had landed in Iran on May 1. Promised a clandestine route to Australia via Dubai and Tehra ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Mangaluru, (Karnataka) Feb 5 (PTI) District in-charge Minister of Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Gundu Rao, directed officials on Wednesday to install CCTV cameras on both sides of bridges along major highways and main roads to prevent 'illegal' activities. During an inspection of the strengthening work on the Addur Bridge along the Perali-Addur State Highway, Rao highlighted reports of sand mining near bridges weakening their structures. Also Read | Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: National Capital Records 57.89% Voter Turnout; Exit Polls Give BJP Edge Over AAP. He said that although extracting sa ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jun 27 (PTI) Brihaspathi Technologies Limited a city-based AI surveillance and security solutions provider on Thursday said it gearing up for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the next financial year and the proceeds from it will be utilised to strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities, and expand manufacturing capacity. The firm has successfully raised USD 10 million in funding from foreign institutional investors and others and the capital infusion will fuel the company's expansion efforts, including the establishment of a new 72,000 sq ft CCTV manufacturing fa ...Read More >
Patna, Dec 13 (VOICE) The Bihar Public Service Commission 70th Preliminary Combined Examination will be conducted at 912 centres in the state on Friday.With these examinations, 2,031 posts in various government departments will be filled. A total of 4.80 lakh candidates have applied for the examinations, scheduled to start at noon and end at 2.00 p.m. The commission has issued guidelines for the candidates appearing for the examinations. The guidelines are: "Candidates are asked to bring two printed copies of their admit card, of which, the invigilator will keep one, proof of original ID is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Amid the ongoing Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, the Defence Ministry is going to take up Rs 10,000 crore proposal to buy three sophisticated spy planes to help Indian Air Force get a clear air-to-ground picture to carry out precision strikes against enemy ground targets like radar stations, air defence units and other mobile objects. The Rs 10,000 crore project for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (I-STAR) is expected to be taken up for clearance at a high-level defence ministry meeting scheduled to be held in the four ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) It was a belligerent, brilliant, and breathtaking performance from the Chennai Bulls, who were crowned the first ever champions of the Rugby Premier League, here in Mumbai, at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex. The Chennai Bulls thrashed the Delhi Redz by a scoreline of 41-0 in the final, to clinch the title. In fact, the margin of victory is the biggest across Season 1 of the GMR RPL. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished top of the table in the league stage, came away with a third-place finish, after they won 17-12 against the Bengaluru Bra ...Read More >
Kochi: A quiet techie from Muvattupuzha, who once worked with top engineering firms, has turned out to be the mastermind behind India's most prolific darknet drug syndicate. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) unmasked him after months of surveillance and a well-timed raid. Though involved in drug trafficking for over six years, the 35-year-old was active in darknet operations only for the past two. The NCB had identified his role in operating 'Ketamelon', which the agency has dubbed as India's most prolific darknet syndicate, a month and a half ago. The agency waited for strong evidence evide ...Read More >
The agitators demanded strict punishment for those who insulted the statue. Violent protests took place for the second day in central Maharashtra's Parbhani city on Wednesday over alleged vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution, police said. Amid the bandh called by some organisations, a mob indulged in arson and police fired teargas shells in response, a senior official told PTI. How did the protest begin? An unidentified person on Tuesday damaged a replica of the Constitution he ...Read More >
Agartala, June 29: Amid rising concern over the situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha today called upon security agencies to strengthen surveillance and enhance border security across the State. Tripura shares an 856-km border with Bangladesh on three sides. Speaking after inaugurating the State's first Cyber Police Station at AD Nagar here, the Chief Minister expressed apprehension over cross-border infiltration and the growing use of Tripura as a corridor for drug smuggling. "There is need to enhance security arrangements. The State is increasingly bein ...Read More >
Union Secretary for Electronics and Information Technology (IT) S. Krishnan said on Monday (December 9, 2024) that as India's Internet grows further, investments in reliability would be required. "Yesterday, I was walking through Old Delhi, and if you look up and see the kind of cables carried along the sides of the roads, along the streetlights and lampposts, you wonder, is this what we are relying on?" he said, adding, "It's worse than a spaghetti bowl of cables." Mr. Krishnan said the Interne ...Read More >
The Delhi Police arrested two shooters and a conspirator in the murder of Arun Lohia in Mehrauli. Deepak and Yogesh were detained after a retaliatory encounter, while Ajay was arrested later. The motive is suspected to be personal rivalry linked to a property dispute. In a significant breakthrough, Delhi Police have apprehended two alleged shooters and a conspirator involved in the murder of Arun Lohia in Mehrauli. Identified as Deepak and Yogesh, the shooters were caught after an encounter that ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) A day before his government marks its first anniversary in third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has redefined women-led development in its 11 years in power. In all sectors, including science, education, sports, start ups and the armed forces, women are excelling and inspiring several people, Modi said on X. He cited a number of welfare programmes which, he noted, have benefitted women immensely. Various initiatives, from ensuring dignity through Swachh Bharat to financial inclusion via Jan Dhan a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The defence ministry will take up a Rs 10,000 crore proposal later this month to buy three spy planes from foreign manufacturers for the Indian Air Force to get a clear air-to-ground picture to carry out precision strikes against enemy ground targets like radar stations, air defence units and other objects. The systems on board on the aircraft -- part of the intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (I-STAR) project -- would be indigenous, developed by the DRDO's Centre for Airborne Systems. The development of the I-STAR system would add India to a select cl ...Read More >
New Delhi: The second match of the five-match Test series between India and England will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham. It will start on July 2. In this Test, Shubman Gill has a chance to create history. Actually, the Indian team has not been able to win on this ground so far. Team India played the first match on this ground in 1967. Be it Virat Kohli or Dhoni or Dravid or Sourav Ganguly, no Indian captain has won here in 58 years. However, Gill will have a chance to get his name registered in the history books. If he manages to end the drought of 58 years, he will become the first Indi ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that this year's AmarnathYatra will see significantly improved security measures, aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims. Speaking to the press at Raj Bhawan, Sinha emphasised the administration's commitment to providing a secure and smooth pilgrimage, with an enhanced security presence, digital monitoring, and upgraded infrastructure along the Yatra routes. The LG said security is being handled by a joint force of J&K Police, Army, and CAPFs, with three-tier arrangements from Lakhanpur to the Holy Cave. He said that RFID-b ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh's top police official, DGP Rajeev Krishna, has instructed all police units to deny new Muharram procession routes and religious practices. A strict ban on weapon displays during processions is also enforced. Preventive measures against anti-social elements and constant social media monitoring are mandated as Muharram approaches, from June 27 to July 6. The DGP has issued a detailed directive to senior police officials across the state, outlining strategies to maintain law and order ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 2 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday claimed that the frontier state holds the distinction of being India's largest carbon sink, an ecological powerhouse playing a pivotal role in combating climate change and aiding the country's march toward net-zero emissions. In a social media post as part of his administration's 'Pema 3.0 - Year of Ref-orms and Growth' campaign, Khandu highlighted that Arunachal Pradesh contributes a remarkable 14.38 percent to India's total carbon sequestration. With an impressive 79 percent forest cover, the state currently boasts a carbon stock of ...Read More >
Kota, Jun 6 (PTI) A relationship manager in an ICICI bank branch in Kota allegedly swindled around Rs 4.58 crore from customers' accounts only to lose the lot of it in the stock market, police on Friday said. She was arrested last week and is currently under judicial custody, they said. Also Read | Bengaluru Stampede: Police Complaint Lodged Against Virat Kohli Over Stampede Tragedy Near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The accused, Sakshi Gupta, was posted as a relationship manager at ICICI Bank's DCM branch. Police said she had been pilfering from more than 110 accounts belonging to 41 customers for ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Two juveniles have been apprehended in connection with the stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy in Delhi's Anand Parbat area, police said on Saturday. On June 2, police received information about a grievously injured and unconscious boy lying near Durga Mandir in Taliwalan Basti. A police team reached the spot immediately. As per the statement, an eyewitness informed the police that while he was returning home with the victim, two unidentified boys approached from behind and stabbed the 16-year-old before fleeing. The victim was rushed to RML Hospital, where he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has responded strongly to recent remarks made by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about the streaming platform's initial programming choices in India. Kashyap, who co-created Netflix India's debut original series 'Sacred Games', did not mince words in his criticism. The controversy began during Sarandos' appearance on a podcast, where the executive reflected on Netflix's early foray into the Indian market. He expressed reservations about whether launching with 'Sacred Games' in 2018 was the right strategic move, suggesting the platform mi ...Read More >