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Turmoil in Afghanistan, Myanmar fuels drug trade; 3,300 kg seized
Codenamed Sagarmanthan, the operation on February 27 led to the seizure of One Thuraya satellite phone and four mobile phones along with the arrest of five foreign nationals, suspected to be Pakistani and Iranian nationals, without any identity documents.
Pakistan increases telecom towers in PoK to help terror groups: Officials
Increased deployment of telecom towers along the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is aiding terrorists in infiltration activities. Terror groups utilize encrypted YSMS services, connecting handlers in PoK with infiltrating groups in Jammu, evading detection by the Indian army or BSF.
Iridium sat phones, Wi-Fi-enabled thermal imagery tools find way to terror groups in Kashmir
Fifteen signatures of Iridium satellite phones, used by the US-led allied forces in Afghanistan, and Wi-Fi-enabled thermal imagery devices that help a terrorist to escape security cordons especially during night have been found in the militancy-hit Kashmir valley, officials here said on Sunday.
Large seizures of heroin along Gujarat coast concerning: Security agencies
On September 14, authorities seized more than 3,000 kg of heroin - estimated to be worth ₹21,000 crore (approximately) - from two containers at Mundra port in Kutch. On Sunday, 50 kg of heroin - estimated to be worth over ₹200 crore - was seized off Porbandar coast by the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad from seven Iranian boatmen.
In Arab world's first, UAE successfully launches its spacecraft 'Al Amal' towards Mars
Al Amal, or Hope Probe, weighing 1.3 tonnes was launched from the H-2A rocket from Japan's remote Tanegashima spaceport at 1.58 am local time.
Terrorists using satellite phones in Jammu & Kashmir
Police said since revocation of special status of Kashmir, militants have attempted to take advantage of communication blockade to enter Srinagar.
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MHA opens up 137 peaks in India to foreigners for mountaineering and trekking purposes
The decision comes following a proposal from the tourism ministry.
Injured naval officer located by Indian Navy
An Indian Navy aircraft has located the vessel of Indian Naval officer Abhilash Tomy, who was badly injured while participating in the Golden Globe Race, "rolling excessively" in the South Indian Ocean.
Satellite phone sector is open for all: Telecom Minister
The Department of Telecom has provision for satellite phone service under Unified Licence called 'Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) Service'.
National Investigation Agency takes over probe in suspicious Iranian boat case
National Investigation Agency has taken over probe in connection with a suspicious Iranian boat which was intercepted off Kerala coast on July 3.
Presence of foreign dhow: Kerala asks Centre to order NIA probe
Kerala govt today asked for a probe by NIA into the case relating to interception of a suspicious foreign fishing dhow off Kerala coast.
Suspect foreign dhow intercepted, satellite coomunication set, Pakistani ID card seized
A suspicious foreign dhow with 12 Iranian crew on board was today intercepted off Kerala coast and detained by the Coast Guard and state police which recovered a satellite communication set and a Pakistani identity card from the vessel.
Pakistan boat sank on January 1, but satellite phones remained active until January 4
The two numbers had been under NTRO's watch for months before it alerted the Coast Guard about a possible mid-sea transaction.
Airtel Africa launches Thuraya satellite operations in 12 countries
Despite rapid economic progress, many countries in Africa still lack terrestrial connectivity and often have to build new networks from the ground.
Government to lift ban on satellite phones for adventure tourists
According to estimates, India draws 200,000 foreign tourists for adventure tourism annually with domestic tourists accounting for much more.
Strengthen security at Alang ship-breaking yard: Panel
It has also said that the overall security at the yard be beefed up and the area should have more policemen.
Don't travel to India with satellite devices: UAE warns
United Arab Emirates has warned its nationals not to carry any satellite communication devices such as Thuraya and Iridium while travelling to India.
ISI trying to revive Sikh militancy: Government
India today blamed Pakistan for trying to revive Sikh militancy and said youth are being trained in ISI facilities.
Vessel using satellite phone intercepted off Mumbai coast; five held
Five people onboard the vessel were taken into custody by the Coast Guard and were handed over to Mumbai police today.
Terror check: Security tightened along coastlines, scanners to identify radioactive material
The government is currently working on implementing a new vehicle traffic management system (VTMS) in 37 minor ports for better surveillance of marine and coastal traffic.
Navy step up patrolling in sea to foil gunrunning
The call was intercepted by Central security agencies on December 31. An unidentified person made a call through Thuraya satellite from a ship, which was at that time at Gulf of Kutch, off the Gujarat coast, to a US number.
Terrorists move to Skype, frustrate eavesdroppers
Terrorists targeting India have moved their communications to internet, denying intel agencies any breakthrough in their post-Mumbai blasts probe.
BlackBerry server in China? India wants a monitoring unit too
India wants the Canadian company Research in Motion (RIM), makers of BlackBerry, to address its security concerns or face closure.
Intelligence agencies want govt to block Skype
Intelligence agencies have asked the govt to block the popular global VoIP engine as its operators are refusing to share its encryption code. Top nations using internet
India to take up with Pak spoofing of ultras' satellite phones
India to take up issue of spoofing of terrorists' sat phones with Pak.
25 dead in Kashmir gun battle, combing begins
After battling the insurgents in Kupwara for five days, the army on Tuesday said the combing is still on even though the intermittent firing has gone down.
Pak seeks voice recordings of Kasab's handlers
Pak has sought voice recordings of the 'handlers' identified by Kasab.
Govt to DoT: Ensure strict verification for SIMs
The home ministry on Wednesday asked DoT to formulate a comprehensive policy on 'monitoring and intercepting' sat phones.
US warned twice in Oct of hotel attacks via sea
US has said that it had issued “two specific warnings” of Mumbai attacks.
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