Uber to introduce panic button inside taxi calling app

Ride-hailing service Uber plans to add a panic button to its mobile app that will alert the police if the rider feels threatened…

Iris recognition technology market projected for significant growth

According to research firm TechNavio, the need for advanced security has resulted in significant growth for the global iris…

CISF suggests covert security cover at airports

If hordes of gun-wielding men at key installations such as airports remind you of the threat perception more than make you feel…

After oil ministry espionage case, govt. to install CCTV cameras in ministry corridors

In the aftermath of the Petroleum Ministry espionage case where several crucial documents were leaked, the government is planning…

Juhu airport to get armed security personnel soon

After much delay, the issue of manning Juhu airport with armed security personnel seems to be inching closer to realisation. The…

Delhi Police launches WhatsApp & Hike Groups for Women

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi has launched Himmat Whatsapp and Hike groups for womens safety that will assist the force to…

Andhra Pradesh launches iris recognition for pensioners

Andhra Pradesh plans to install iris recognition scanners for elderly Indians receiving pensions, after a thumbprint system…

Karnataka police issue ID Cards to private security guards

Karnataka District Police Chief (City) A V George inaugurated the state level distribution of police identity cards to security…

Indias biometric voter card plan takes shape

Plans by Indias Election Commission to link new voter identity cards with the biometrics-backed Aadhar ID database are taking…

PMC biometric unit stays a non-starter

The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) effort to instill discipline in corporators is not bearing fruits as the biometric system…

Andhra Pradesh adopts iris scanning for pension payments

An iris recognition system is going to be used to identify pensioners for their pension payments in Andhra Pradesh. This new…

Younger users prefer biometrics to passwords

The new generation of banking customers would rather use biometric security devices than PINs and passwords for authentication,…