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‘Workplace dystopia’: Employee monitoring software flags 30-second breaks

Concerns about AI in tracking employee activity were highlighted in a viral Reddit post on software that compares an employee's data against coworkers.

A Reddit post on employee monitoring software has raised concerns about AI(Representational image)

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Published on Nov 25, 2024 08:34 AM IST

BySanya Jain

FSSAI asks states to increase surveillance in warehouses of e-commerce operators

This comes at the start of the peak tourist season amid concerns raised about food safety standards violations by e-commerce and quick-commerce warehouses.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told states to increase surveillance on warehouses and facilities of e-commerce platforms at its 45th Central Advisory Committee (meeting) on Thursday, November 7, 2024(Representational Image/Unsplash)

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Published on Nov 08, 2024 12:15 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Diplomatic row: Consular staff in Canada under surveillance, says India

Relations between the countries came under strain following Trudeau’s allegations of a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death

India has been maintaining that the main issue between the two countries is that of Canada giving space to pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian soil with impunity. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2024 04:55 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

Thieves wreck Mohali’s smart CCTVs, steal 27 UPS batteries

The issue was highlighted after a case was registered following the complaint of Ambuj Singh, assistant manager at Ghaziabad-based Technosys Integrated Solution Pvt Ltd

The Punjab Police Housing Corporation, Phase -7, has allotted the work of city surveillance and intelligent traffic management system in Mohali to Technosys Integrated Solution Pvt Ltd. (HT file photo)

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Updated on Oct 21, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

SpiceJet is again under enhanced surveillance. What should the passengers do?

Passengers who have already booked tickets on SpiceJet should check with the airline on the status of their flight.

This is not the first time that SpiceJet has been put under surveillance. In 2022, the airline had faced a similar fate. (Pic for representational purpose only/ REUTERS)

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Published on Aug 30, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByAmeya Joshi

Maharashtra health dept issues guidelines for prevention, surveillance of monkeypox

Ensure that surveillance for monkeypox is in place at airports and ports, and necessary facilities are established for isolation and treatment of suspected cases

As per officials, monkeypox patients must be kept in an isolation ward or a separate room at home with proper ventilation. The patient should always wear a triple-layer mask. Any skin lesions should be properly covered, and the patient should wear long-sleeved shirts and full-length pants to prevent the spread of infection. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Aug 20, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Pakistan formulates strategy to tackle mpox, allays fears of outbreak

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Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:57 PM IST

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Bangladesh turmoil upends lives in border village

The political turmoil in Bangladesh and the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime have led to a high alert across the India-Bangladesh border

Residents such as Aminul and Yahid do their household chores shuttling between the two countries. (Representative file photo)

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Published on Aug 14, 2024 10:11 AM IST

ByPrawesh Lama, Nekkipara (new Jalpaiguri)

Security beefed up along LoC and IB ahead of I-Day

Amid high alert on the borders, media personnel were taken to Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors in Rajouri district to witness the security arrangements

Technological advancements such as the smart fence system to enhance border security and surveillance were also on display. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 13, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Telecom Act has no provision for surveillance: MoS in Rajya Sabha

Experts found this statement odd given that Section 20 of the Act provides for interception for national security, public order, and other allied reasons.

Minister of state for communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. (Photo from X)

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Published on Aug 02, 2024 09:13 AM IST

ByAditi Agrawal

Two more test positive for Zika virus infection; cases stand at 11 in Pune

Following the recent trends, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have started surveillance and containment activities in Kharadi and Karvenagar areas

The Zika virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, known to transmit infections like dengue and chikungunya. A majority of those infected with Zika either remain asymptomatic (up to 80%) or show mild symptoms of fever, rash, conjunctivitis, body aches, and joint pains. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 08, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

97% children in Chandigarh are fully immunised, says health ministry

The city’s innovative activities, like model immunisation centres, evening immunisation camps, among others were published as “Success Story of Chandigarh” in the government health magazine

The Union ministry of health and family welfare released the AEFI surveillance dashboard and “Immunisation Update India” health magazine. (HT file photo for representation)

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Updated on Jul 07, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

After ‘drone surveillance’ complaint, Jarange-Patil’s security beefed up

Government beefs up security for Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil amid reports of drone surveillance over his residence in Jalna; police investigating.

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Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

NIV scientist to train Pune health staff to counter Zika threat

As per officials, the NIV experts are likely to discuss the SOPs to prevent the Zika outbreak in the city. The containment and surveillance activities will be discussed with the officials.

In June PMC has reported five Zika virus infection cases, including a 28-year-old pregnant woman from Erandwane. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Jun 30, 2024 10:22 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

PMC to start surveillance after suspected vector-borne cases

Pune Municipal Corporation to conduct proactive surveillance and containment activities for vector-borne diseases, including suspected cases, to prevent further spread.

Previously the surveillance, containment survey and activities were conducted only after confirmed dengue cases were reported. (epresentative photo)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Enhanced surveillance needed to check drug menace: Kapurthala DC

Deputy commissioner (DC) Amit Kumar Panchal said that enhanced surveillance in drug hotspot pockets was needed to track those indulging in this malpractice. He said that people should also come forward to report any incident of such anti-social activity so that the civil and police officials could act accordingly.

Following the directives of the Punjab government to wipe out the drug menace, the district administration on Tuesday instructed the departments concerned to initiate joint efforts in this regard. (Representational image)

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Updated on Jun 26, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kapurthala

10,000 CCTVs in Gurugram road surveillance scheme Phase 3

Approximately 2,000 locations in Gurugram will be equipped with around 10,000 cameras to cover the entire road length of about 400 kilometers, according to GMDA

GMDA officials stated that every road junction would connect a minimum of four to 12 CCTV cameras on both sides of the GMDA road network. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 22, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

2 cholera cases reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Two cholera cases reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad area prompt officials to issue advisory. Surveillance underway; residents urged to take preventive measures.

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has started surveillance in the Bhosari area where the cases were reported. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jun 13, 2024 09:59 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

First in U.P: Lucknow police to use mobile drone vehicles for election surveillance

“Not only drones, but Lucknow police, for the first time, are also introducing colour code schemes for better management on the results counting day on June 4.”

The drone has been developed by a city-based robotics company, Roboz. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 20, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Crackdown on Bishnoi-Brar gang: 10 held in interstate op

Delhi Police crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar gang, arresting 9 and a minor across states, seizing firearms and mobile phones.

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Updated on May 09, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BRS phone tapping case: Three ex-cops admit carrying money in govt vehicles

The officers, who had worked in the Telangana special intelligence bureau (SIB), have given statements to Hyderabad police probing the tapping case.

Three police officers, who had worked in the Telangana state intelligence bureau SIB, have given statements to Hyderabad police probing the telephone tapping case. (Representational image)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2024 05:10 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

Gurugram Police ask private banks to increase internal scrutiny, security

Priyanshu Diwan, assistant commissioner of police (cybercrime), said that bankers were asked to ensure verification of all the customers whose accounts were getting opened

ATM kiosks must have night vision cameras and they should be installed in such a way that face of anyone entering inside is captured clearly, police informed private banks. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Mar 28, 2024 05:26 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

15 new cams installed on elevated road to curb accidents, speeding

The new cameras are installed at the entry point of Sector 18 and exit 62. All loops of the elevated road are also covered by cameras

Noida authority staff install the new cameras on elevated road. They will start working in a week, said traffic police. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

UP police recruitment exam: Were question papers kept unguarded at warehouse?

UP DGP said the paper leak happened due to the negligence of the outsourced agency but refused to identify the agency involved in the printing process, saying it was against norms

The question paper leak suggested that an outsider easily went inside the warehouse with the help of its employees and clicked photographs of question papers after opening the storage trunk, said a retired IPS officer. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Mar 16, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByRohit Kumar Singh

What are two Chinese surveillance vessels up to in Indian Ocean region?

Chinese spy ship Xiang Yang Hong 01 is off India’s eastern seaboard and headed towards Colombo, sister ship 03 is docked at Male.

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Published on Mar 11, 2024 09:35 AM IST

ByShishir Gupta

3 days after 4 held in Ggm for cyber fraud, police outline how they avoided FIU

Police said the men were using current accounts to evade surveillance by banks and the finance ministry’s Financial Intelligence Unit and siphoning money to Dubai and China

The four suspects arrested from Panchkula on February 22. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 26, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

From surveillance to service robots!

Stall dedicated to robotics becomes a major crowd-puller at GBC with firms flaunting its utility in almost every field

Robot ‘Tectron’ made from stubble waste can be used for serving at cafes at a display in exhibition. (HT)

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Updated on Feb 20, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByAakash Ghosh, Lucknow

PAU warns farmers of yellow rust on wheat, urges to monitor fields

As per the survey conducted by the scientists from PAU, Ludhiana and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Roopnagar, the incidence of stripe rust has been spotted on wheat varieties comprising HD 2967, HD 3086 and DBW 222 in four fields of two villages, namely Nikku Nangal and Dhukli at Sri Anandpur Sahib block

PBG head VS Sohu and PP head PS Sandhu said a minor incidence of the disease was also observed in the surrounding fields. (HT File)

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Updated on Feb 10, 2024 06:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

India to fence entire 1,643 km-long Myanmar border, to build patrol track: Shah

The government also plans to construct patrol track along the Indo-Myanmar border for improved surveillance

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Parliament House complex during the Budget session, in New Delhi, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)(PTI02_05_2024_000410A) *** Local Caption ***
(PTI)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2024 09:27 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row

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Updated on Feb 02, 2024 09:36 AM IST

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Latest from surveillance

Concerns about AI in tracking employee activity were highlighted in a viral Reddit post on software that compares an employee's data against coworkers.

This comes at the start of the peak tourist season amid concerns raised about food safety standards violations by e-commerce and quick-commerce warehouses.

Relations between the countries came under strain following Trudeau’s allegations of a “potential” involvement of Indian agents in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s death

The issue was highlighted after a case was registered following the complaint of Ambuj Singh, assistant manager at Ghaziabad-based Technosys Integrated Solution Pvt Ltd

Passengers who have already booked tickets on SpiceJet should check with the airline on the status of their flight.

Ensure that surveillance for monkeypox is in place at airports and ports, and necessary facilities are established for isolation and treatment of suspected cases

Pakistan formulates strategy to tackle mpox, allays fears of outbreak

The political turmoil in Bangladesh and the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina regime have led to a high alert across the India-Bangladesh border

Amid high alert on the borders, media personnel were taken to Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors in Rajouri district to witness the security arrangements

Experts found this statement odd given that Section 20 of the Act provides for interception for national security, public order, and other allied reasons.

Following the recent trends, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have started surveillance and containment activities in Kharadi and Karvenagar areas

The city’s innovative activities, like model immunisation centres, evening immunisation camps, among others were published as “Success Story of Chandigarh” in the government health magazine

Government beefs up security for Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil amid reports of drone surveillance over his residence in Jalna; police investigating.

As per officials, the NIV experts are likely to discuss the SOPs to prevent the Zika outbreak in the city. The containment and surveillance activities will be discussed with the officials.

Pune Municipal Corporation to conduct proactive surveillance and containment activities for vector-borne diseases, including suspected cases, to prevent further spread.

Approximately 2,000 locations in Gurugram will be equipped with around 10,000 cameras to cover the entire road length of about 400 kilometers, according to GMDA

Two cholera cases reported in Pimpri-Chinchwad area prompt officials to issue advisory. Surveillance underway; residents urged to take preventive measures.

“Not only drones, but Lucknow police, for the first time, are also introducing colour code schemes for better management on the results counting day on June 4.”

Delhi Police crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar gang, arresting 9 and a minor across states, seizing firearms and mobile phones.

The officers, who had worked in the Telangana special intelligence bureau (SIB), have given statements to Hyderabad police probing the tapping case.

Priyanshu Diwan, assistant commissioner of police (cybercrime), said that bankers were asked to ensure verification of all the customers whose accounts were getting opened

The new cameras are installed at the entry point of Sector 18 and exit 62. All loops of the elevated road are also covered by cameras

UP DGP said the paper leak happened due to the negligence of the outsourced agency but refused to identify the agency involved in the printing process, saying it was against norms

Chinese spy ship Xiang Yang Hong 01 is off India’s eastern seaboard and headed towards Colombo, sister ship 03 is docked at Male.

Police said the men were using current accounts to evade surveillance by banks and the finance ministry’s Financial Intelligence Unit and siphoning money to Dubai and China

Stall dedicated to robotics becomes a major crowd-puller at GBC with firms flaunting its utility in almost every field

As per the survey conducted by the scientists from PAU, Ludhiana and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Roopnagar, the incidence of stripe rust has been spotted on wheat varieties comprising HD 2967, HD 3086 and DBW 222 in four fields of two villages, namely Nikku Nangal and Dhukli at Sri Anandpur Sahib block

The government also plans to construct patrol track along the Indo-Myanmar border for improved surveillance

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row

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