Indian police adopt facial recognition despite risk of massive data breaches

By Joel McConvey “Real-time facial recognition” typically refers to continuous biometric monitoring. But it applies equally…

Environmental Minister Bans Cell Towers in Tiger Habitats; Issues Other Guidelines to Protect Wildlife from Radiation Exposure

By B.N. Frank Decades of research have already determined that exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) from…

Air Travelers Allegedly Having Biometrics Enrolled in Digi Yatra Without Consent

By Chris Burt Some security personnel and private staff at airports in India have been capturing…

Biometric Authentication Pilot for Online Tax Registration Begins in India

By Ayang Macdonald A pilot that will require Indians to submit their biometrics while registering for…

The World’s Largest Biometric Digital ID System, India’s Aadhaar, Just Suffered Its Biggest Ever Data Breach

By Nick Corbishley In one fell swoop, roughly 10% of the global population appears to have…

Mumbai Railways Installing Thousands of Facial Recognition Cameras

By Masha Borak Indian Railways is planning to install thousands of CCTV cameras equipped with facial…

India Suspends Visas For Canadians, Denounces Terrorist “Safe Haven”

By Tyler Durden The India-Canada row has continued escalating, with India having suspended visa services for…

India Embraces Facial Recognition for Smart City, Railways

By Beverly Crawford-Westre NEC Corporation India has launched the latest smart-city project in Tirupati, India, on…

Violence Against Manipur’s Women Must be Addressed

By Emily Thompson Videos of two tribal Kuki women being paraded naked by a mob of…

Indian District Rolls Out Live Facial Recognition to Fight Crime Wave

By Masha Borak A district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is rolling out a…

“So It Begins”: US Supermarkets Hit With Buying Panic As India Bans Rice Exports

By Tyler Durden The decision by India to ban certain rice exports has sparked panic buying…

India Women Use Digital IDs to Apply for Basic Income Program

By Bianca Gonzalez The chief minister of India’s Tamil Nadu state has opened a camp in…

Power Supply Cut Off After “Smart” Meter Protest; “the government is seeking pleasure in sucking the blood of poverty-ridden people.”

By B.N. Frank Opposition to costly, privacy-invasive, and hazardous utility “smart” meters – electric, gas, and…

US Plans Naval Logistics Hub in India as Part of Buildup Against China

By Dave DeCamp The US wants to turn India into a center for resupplying and maintenance…

Dept of Telecommunications Asks Telecoms to Not Install 5G Towers Near Airports Due to Aviation Safety Concerns

By B.N. Frank 5G warnings and opposition has limited, slowed, and/or stopped deployment worldwide, including near…