Pakistan deploys digital technology to spy on citizens

IANS | October 2, 2025 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Pakistani authorities are monitoring more than 4 million citizens using advanced digital tools purchased from foreign private companies, such as China’s Geedge Network, according to a recent report by Amnesty International, titled "Shadow of Control: Censorship and Mass Surveillance in Pakistan".

Central employees in Rajasthan, MP express happiness over 3 pc DA hike ahead of Diwali

IANS | October 2, 2025 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Central government employees in Rajasthan's Churu and Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol have expressed happiness over the 3 per cent increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), calling it a Diwali gift from the PM Modi government. Pensioners too will benefit from the hike, which is seen as a timely move to help cope with inflation during the festive season.

RSS shares ideological alignment with BJP, not political (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 2, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) commemorating the auspicious day of Dussehra this year was more than an event marking its anniversary. But if anyone thought that Sarsanghchalak, or the chief of the organisation, Mohan Bhagwat would mark its centenary celebration with a long, winding speech, they were mistaken. Even for those looking for a direct political message to the government it was a let-down.