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Mandatory CCTV cameras in public spaces bill introduced in Assam Assembly

The Assam government on Friday introduced a bill in the state Assembly making it mandatory for installation of CCTV cameras in all spaces that have congregation of people to ensure public safety. The owners of such spaces have to install the surveillance equipment within a stipulated period, failing which the premise may be sealed by local authorities, as per the proposed legislation. "The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Bill, 2023," was introduced in the House by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal. The statement of objects and reasons of the bill mentioned that the proposed act will serve as a bulwark against crime and through its enforcement, ensure public safety in areas like commercial places, industrial establishments, religious places, educational institutions, government buildings, sports complexes, residential buildings, etc. The bill mandates the use of surveillance equipment, like CCTV cameras, as per specifications in spaces that see public ...

Firms in Assam with over 4 employees asked to install CCTV cameras

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday instructed all business establishments having more than four employees to install CCTV cameras, an official statement said

Delhi BJP to gherao CM if Kanjhawala case not sent to fast-track court

Delhi BJP working president Virendra Sachdeva also slammed the Kejriwal-led Delhi government over the CCTV camera network and street lights facility in the national capital

Noida Authority to install CCTV cameras at 400 spots for women's safety

A list of locations identified as dark spots by the police has been handed over to the Authority

Man rescued from lift in Gurugram society slaps guards; FIR lodged

Soon after the man got out of the lift, he went about slapping Ashok Kumar, the apartment's security guard

India's smart home security camera market grew by 116% last year: Report

India's smart home security camera market grew 116 per cent (year-on-year) as consumers are now more concerned about safety inside their premises, a new report has said

Delhi court directs to install CCTV at top cops' offices in Tihar jail

A Delhi Court has directed Tihar Jail Director General to install CCTV cameras inside the offices of the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of jail

121 CCTVs to be installed in riot-hit Khargone, buses allowed to operate

The administration in MP has started the work of installing 121 CCTV cameras at locations, including those where stone-pelting was reported during the Ram Navami celebration earlier this month

CCTV cameras to be made mandatory for major institutions in Rajasthan: CM

While presenting the state Budget, Gehlot also announced that an action plan to link those cameras to Abhay Command Centers of the state police will also be made

Delhi govt to install 140,000 CCTV cameras in second phase: Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the Delhi government will install 1.40 lakh CCTV cameras in the city in the second phase of the project

Delhi ahead of NY, London in CCTV cameras installed per sq. mile: Kejriwal

Citing a media report, Kejriwal on Thursday said the national capital has surpassed mega cities like New York, London and Shanghai in terms of most number of CCTV cameras installed per square mile

Mass surveillance

Face recognition technology and its use in surveillance by sundry governments is deeply contentious

Trickle-down corruption

The malaise persists at state and local-level governance

A paranoid guide to fighting the 'bugging epidemic'

With surveillance gear cheaper and easier to use, security experts say checking your environment for cameras and microphones is not a crazy idea

India to get free CCTV cameras under $1.5Bn 'Secure Our City' campaign

Secure Cam IT Solutions has already partnered with companies in India to execute the campaign. The company plans to enter India by the end of 2018

Delhi govt asks hospitals to install CCTVs for safety of staff, patients

The AAP government was responding to a public interest litigation seeking directions for installation of CCTVs

CCTV needs to be installed in courts in public interest: SC

The top court had, however, made it clear that the footage of the CCTV camera or the audio recording will not be made available under the Right To Information Act

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Various government ministries have proactively set up CCTV cameras at the entrance to their offices

Big brother in district courts: SC orders installation of CCTV cameras

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