Surveillance State
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From India and Pakistan to Sweden, an academic’s encounters with (un)intelligence agencies
Individual freedoms and national security interests are in a complex dance amid the pressures of international relations and national security interests.
Ashok Swain
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Why India’s privileged citizens are cheerleaders for surveillance tech
A study found the support for policing techniques that rely on security cameras and drones goes up with income levels.
Zafar Aafaq
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Pegasus: Indian leaders including me are under surveillance, claims Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge
The Congress MP claimed that intelligence officers had asked him to be careful while speaking on the phone as his calls were being recorded.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Retiring Calcutta High Court judge credits RSS for shaping personality, says he is ready to go back
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An environmental lawyer studies in this new book how Dalits are excluded from India’s forest laws
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Zero-click spywares like Pegasus threat to reporters, sources, says Committee to Protect Journalists
Several journalists told the non-profit that they are concerned about their personal safety, along with their friends and family.
Scroll Staff
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‘An assault on privacy’: VPNs decry new government rules as they leave India
Under the rules scheduled to take effect this month, virtual private network providers are required to retain user data for at least five years.
Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Pegasus case: SC grants more time to expert panel to submit final report on surveillance allegations
The court asked the panel to complete the examination of 29 mobile phones allegedly targeted by the spyware preferably within four weeks.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Pegasus spyware used to target Spanish PM, defence minister’s phones, says government
Minister of the Presidency Felix Bolanos said that details about the breaches were sent to the country’s National Court for further investigation.
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Pegasus case: Supreme Court panel seeks response from DGPs of all states on spyware purchase
In a letter, the technical committee asked if the surveillance software was used on any citizen of India.
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West Bengal government was offered Pegasus for Rs 25 crore five years ago, claims Mamata Banerjee
The West Bengal chief minister said that she turned it down as the software could be misused to spy on officials.
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The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Why phone-cracking tools used by India’s law enforcers are increasingly raising privacy concerns
The lack of regulation and protection against the unrestricted use of surveillance by the authorities poses grave risks, experts warn.
Aihik Sur, medianama.com
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Pegasus case: Supreme Court defers hearing to February 25
The technical committee set up to investigate the matter submitted its interim report to the court on Tuesday.
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No information on Pegasus matter available with external affairs ministry, says spokesperson
The spokesperson said the case was being investigated by a Supreme Court-appointed committee.
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The Field
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Athletics: India's 4x400 mixed relay team set national record, clinch gold in Asian Relay C’ships
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Football, Premier League: Manchester City win fourth straight title
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan pipped to second spot by Hyderabad after match against Kolkata gets washed out
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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage