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Why big data is big buzzword in national security

26 May 2020 03:53 AM IST

The strengths and the limitations of traditional intelligence disciplines like HUMINT explain why big data tools have started playing an increasingly dominating role in the national security processes.

Securing India’s national interests in cyberspace

26 May 2020 03:53 AM IST

Hostile forces frequently launch cyberattacks on Indian projects, infrastructure and websites to violate our security, data, and I.P. and social harmony. In the past, they have used the Internet to incite violence, spread misinformation, harm our digital interests, and incite acts of sabotage against society and promote an environment of

India and America in the post Covid era

26 May 2020 03:51 AM IST

Even if India’s political leadership wanted the realignment in US ties, the note clearly hasn’t been circulated to either the military or the bureaucracy, both of which continue to harbour a deep suspicion of the US.

Covid warriors facing unprecedented war

26 May 2020 03:50 AM IST

Frontline Covid warriors should de-stress themselves and prepare for the long battle to contain the pandemic. They should try to engage in new experiences, learn new skill or develop a new passion.

Delhi Airport to operate 380 flights on Day 1

25 May 2020 04:19 AM IST

Delhi International Airport is ready to resume its operations after almost two months of complete shutdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak; all flights will operate from Terminal 3.

We discussed with govt and stakeholders to prepare for safe journey: DIAL CEO

25 May 2020 04:15 AM IST

Domestic flights will begin from today and the major responsibility to ensure a safe and hassle-free flight will lie on the shoulders of airports. So how much Delhi International Airport is geared up for the safe operations in the time of Covid-19? The Daily Guardian speaks to Videh Kumar Jaipuriar,

MHA’s new SOP on Indians stranded abroad gives priority to ‘compelling’ cases

25 May 2020 04:09 AM IST

Six days after the beginning of Lockdown 4.0, the Union government on Sunday came with a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to bring Indians stranded abroad, giving priority to compelling cases in distress, short-term visa-holders and persons with medical emergencies. The compelling cases will include migrant workers or labourers who

Beijing ‘open’ to international efforts to find Covid-19 origin: Chinese FM

25 May 2020 04:07 AM IST

Facing worldwide criticism, China is finally ready to join efforts with the international community in finding the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, but this process should not be politicised, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday. “China is open to joint efforts by the international science community to identify

Tirupati temple trust to auction 50 properties in Andhra, TN

25 May 2020 04:03 AM IST

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board, which manages one of the world’s richest Hindu temples — Tirumala Balaji Temple — has decided to auction 50 of its immovable properties in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, including house sites and agricultural lands. Sources say the shrine, which is closed for over

HC asks Railways to waive off one-way fares for migrants or levy it from states

25 May 2020 03:57 AM IST

A division bench of the Gujarat High Court consisting of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Ilesh J. Vora confronted the Indian Railways for charging transportation fare from the migrant workers travelling to their home states. The bench asked the Railways to either waive off one-way amount for the labourers or

Congress accuses Gujarat govt of selling masks for profit

25 May 2020 03:56 AM IST

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi has accused the BJP-led Gujarat government of allegedly making profits in the selling of N95 masks in the state. Singhvi said that in Gujarat, the masks are procured at Rs 49 and later sold by the government at Rs 65. The attack has come after

BJP leader files petition against fake social media accounts

25 May 2020 03:53 AM IST

BJP leader Vinit Goenka has moved to the Supreme Court and filed a petition seeking its direction to the Union Government, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Union Law Ministry and Twitter India to formulate a mechanism against fake social media accounts to stop hate posts, fake news, investigative and other