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Does Your Boarding Pass Have 'RR' Stamped On It? What It Actually Means
What does 'RR' on a boarding pass and what to do if you find it on yours?
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Why Do Airports Make You Remove Your Laptop? The Real Reasons Behind Security Checks
Unlike shoes and clothes, laptops are made and treated differently. Here are some reasons why this step is important and how it ensures the safety of the passengers.
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Sweating At The Airport Could Get You Pulled Aside At Security. Here's Why
If you are sweating excessively during airport security checks, there is a chance you could be pulled aside for additional screening.
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Anti-Terror Measures, More Patrolling In Delhi Ahead Of Republic Day
The Delhi Police have deployed additional pickets, intensified anti-terror measures, and enhanced patrolling ahead of Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, officials said on Friday.
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"Told To Remove Shirt, Humiliating": Woman Alleges Bengaluru Airport Ordeal
A woman musician has alleged that she was asked to remove her shirt during security check at Bengaluru airport.
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Instagram Is Launching Security Check Feature for Accounts That Have Been Hacked in the Past
Instagram is launching a new Security Check feature for users whose accounts may have been hacked in the past. It will show users a prompt at login asking them to start a security checkup, which will include checking login activity, reviewing profile information, confirming accounts with shared login information, and updating account recovery infor...
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US Customs Agents Are Searching More Cellphones - Including Those Belonging To Americans
US customs agents conducted 60 percent more searches of travelers' cellphones, laptops and other electronic devices during the government's 2017 fiscal year, according to statistics released Friday by US Customs and Border Protection.
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Gmail for iOS Gets Anti-Phishing Security Checks Like Android
From now on, when you click on a suspicious link in a Gmail message on either iPhone or iPad, the app will show the warning that would tell you to exercise caution before opening the link.
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US To Impose Stricter Electronic Carry-On Airport Screening
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said Wednesday it will impose new stricter security rules requiring airline travelers to remove all electronic items larger than mobile phones like tablets, e-readers and video game consoles from carry-on baggage for screening.
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No Handbag Tags At 6 More Airports From Tomorrow
Six more airports in the country, including Patna and Chennai, will do away with the practice of tagging and stamping domestic passengers' hand baggage from tomorrow.
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Gmail for Android Gets Anti-Phishing Security Checks Post Phishing Scam
With this new feature, the search giant's email client for Android will now show a warning prompt to keep users' account safe when they click on links that are deemed suspicious by the app.
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Indian Airports To Transition From Pat-Downs To Full Body Scanners
Full body scanners that are used in the West for security checks at airports could soon be introduced in India as well.
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Airports In India May Soon Have Biometric Security Checks: Civil Aviation Minister
Fliers may soon be able to use biometric details for security checks at airports as the government works on putting in place such systems after receiving 'good feedback' for a pilot project.
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High Court Judges Not Exempted From Security Checks At Airports: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said that only the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court judges and the Chief Justices of the high courts are exempted from pre-embarkation security checks at the airports and high court judges do not enjoy the facility.
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Airport Security: CISF To Increase Checks, Seal Abandoned Structures
Security deployment in the country's civil airports will be tightened and abandoned installations around these facilities will be sanitised as part of some new counter-terror measures being undertaken to enhance security measures at these locations by the CISF.
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Does Your Boarding Pass Have 'RR' Stamped On It? What It Actually Means
What does 'RR' on a boarding pass and what to do if you find it on yours?
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Why Do Airports Make You Remove Your Laptop? The Real Reasons Behind Security Checks
Unlike shoes and clothes, laptops are made and treated differently. Here are some reasons why this step is important and how it ensures the safety of the passengers.
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Sweating At The Airport Could Get You Pulled Aside At Security. Here's Why
If you are sweating excessively during airport security checks, there is a chance you could be pulled aside for additional screening.
-
Anti-Terror Measures, More Patrolling In Delhi Ahead Of Republic Day
The Delhi Police have deployed additional pickets, intensified anti-terror measures, and enhanced patrolling ahead of Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, officials said on Friday.
-
"Told To Remove Shirt, Humiliating": Woman Alleges Bengaluru Airport Ordeal
A woman musician has alleged that she was asked to remove her shirt during security check at Bengaluru airport.
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Instagram Is Launching Security Check Feature for Accounts That Have Been Hacked in the Past
Instagram is launching a new Security Check feature for users whose accounts may have been hacked in the past. It will show users a prompt at login asking them to start a security checkup, which will include checking login activity, reviewing profile information, confirming accounts with shared login information, and updating account recovery infor...
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US Customs Agents Are Searching More Cellphones - Including Those Belonging To Americans
US customs agents conducted 60 percent more searches of travelers' cellphones, laptops and other electronic devices during the government's 2017 fiscal year, according to statistics released Friday by US Customs and Border Protection.
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Gmail for iOS Gets Anti-Phishing Security Checks Like Android
From now on, when you click on a suspicious link in a Gmail message on either iPhone or iPad, the app will show the warning that would tell you to exercise caution before opening the link.
-
US To Impose Stricter Electronic Carry-On Airport Screening
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said Wednesday it will impose new stricter security rules requiring airline travelers to remove all electronic items larger than mobile phones like tablets, e-readers and video game consoles from carry-on baggage for screening.
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No Handbag Tags At 6 More Airports From Tomorrow
Six more airports in the country, including Patna and Chennai, will do away with the practice of tagging and stamping domestic passengers' hand baggage from tomorrow.
-
Gmail for Android Gets Anti-Phishing Security Checks Post Phishing Scam
With this new feature, the search giant's email client for Android will now show a warning prompt to keep users' account safe when they click on links that are deemed suspicious by the app.
-
Indian Airports To Transition From Pat-Downs To Full Body Scanners
Full body scanners that are used in the West for security checks at airports could soon be introduced in India as well.
-
Airports In India May Soon Have Biometric Security Checks: Civil Aviation Minister
Fliers may soon be able to use biometric details for security checks at airports as the government works on putting in place such systems after receiving 'good feedback' for a pilot project.
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High Court Judges Not Exempted From Security Checks At Airports: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said that only the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court judges and the Chief Justices of the high courts are exempted from pre-embarkation security checks at the airports and high court judges do not enjoy the facility.
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Airport Security: CISF To Increase Checks, Seal Abandoned Structures
Security deployment in the country's civil airports will be tightened and abandoned installations around these facilities will be sanitised as part of some new counter-terror measures being undertaken to enhance security measures at these locations by the CISF.
