K'taka intelligence issues circular to maintain high alert in sensitive areas
Bengaluru: In the wake of the tension on the border between India and Pakistan, the State Intelligence Department has issued a circular regarding sensitive areas in the state that require high alert and security.
The circular has advised to increase security in administrative buildings, defense plants, scientific research centers, airports, reservoirs, satellite stations, hydroelectric plants, thermal plants, software companies, petroleum and natural gas stations, pipeline stations, crowded shopping malls and star hotels.
The Intelligence Department circular states that tight security should be maintained at foreign diplomatic missions, residential and other buildings, heavy industries, temples, mosques, churches, and other places where crowds gather.
AASC checks, mock drills and ensure that the CCTV cameras already installed are in good condition, the circular read.
The circular has also directed to keep a watch on those involved in cases like terrorist acts, those convicted, those involved in acts like bomb making and terrorism using bombs.
The circular states to be vigilant about places where devices like explosives and detonators are manufactured, those involved in acts that terrorize the society through fundamentalism, those who disturb public peace through speeches and slogans against India, and those involved in cases like sharing terrorist activities on social media.
The Intelligence Department circular has directed to monitor those sharing false news on social media, strangers visiting respective cities/districts, movements of suspicious persons and their places of stay/hotels, etc.
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Bill Gates lauds Andhra's AI-driven growth
Amaravati (PTI): Microsoft founder and Gates Foundation chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday hailed Andhra Pradesh's rapid development, saying it was exciting to see the state's growth being accelerated through AI and technology.
Following his visit to Amaravati, Gates expressed his admiration for the southern state’s innovations across health, agriculture and education.
“Thank you for the warm welcome, N Chandrababu Naidu. It’s exciting to witness Andhra Pradesh’s growth being accelerated through AI, technology, and innovations across health, agriculture & education,” he said in a post on X.
On Monday, Gates had engaged in several activities in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati, beginning with an interaction with the CM and others, reviewing presentations on the use of technology in governance and also a visit to a banana orchard by the Krishna river bank in Undavalli village in Guntur district.
According to the tech czar, India is leading the global digital revolution.
He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Naidu for their key role.
He also heaped praises on Naidu for his long-term vision, saying a majority of IT experts, including many at Microsoft, are from the Telugu states.
