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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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YouTube, X block access in India to documentary on killing of Canadian Sikh separatist leader
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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: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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Watch: Musicians Shantanu Moitra and Papon collaborate for this year’s Earth Hour India anthem
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Watch: At 123 feet, this dosa made in Bengaluru is the longest in the world
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Watch: Stampede-like situation at a temple in UP as lakhs of devotees visit for pre-Holi festivities
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Watch: Major pipeline ruptured in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, sending jets of water in the air
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour