India takes big step to counter China snooping threat from surveillance cameras

Presenting India Today Insight: Sharp analysis on topical issues by the editors of India Today magazine. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO INDIA TODAY MAGAZINE India takes big step to counter China snooping threat from surveillance cameras The government has amended the compulsory registration order for CCTV cameras sold in India to make testing of their ‘essential security parameters’ mandatory By Pradip R. Sagar FROM THE STATES: TAMIL NADU K. Annamalai: A singham in saffron How the former IPS officer is on a mission to make the BJP the prime challenger in Tamil Nadu By Raj Chengappa in Coimbatore GROUND REPORT: BHARUCH CAMPAIGN TRAIL Bharuch braces for a battle of Vasavas INDIA nominee Chaitar Vasava of AAP strives for a reluctant Congress cadre’s support in his fight against BJP veteran Mansukhbhai Vasava By Jumana Shah LOK SABHA POLLS: BATTLEGROUND BENGAL Why Kurmis in Bengal have drawn the line for Trinamool, BJP Displeased with the state and central governments over pending Scheduled Tribe status, the community will fight independently in several seats it had helped the BJP win in 2019 By Arkamoy Datta Majumdar SPOTLIGHT: RAHUL'S WAYANAD PITCH As Rahul returns to Wayanad, Left cries ‘change’, BJP invokes ‘Amethi’ The Gandhi scion continues to draw big crowds, but will that suffice against strong opponents and building voter disenchantment? By Jeemon Jacob in Wayanad CINEMA: PRATIK GANDHI Pratik Gandhi: Man of many parts The actor’s transition from theatre and Gujarati cinema to Bollywood is an inspirational tale By Suhani Singh GEMS & JEWELLERY: EMERALD Why the allure of emerald is spreading Elegant, versatile and adaptable, emerald jewellery can give an ensemble that dash of character and style By Shelly Anand FROM THE ARCHIVES (1985): DIMPLE KAPADIA The second coming of Dimple Kapadia In an industry dominated by the cerebral Shabana Azmi and highly-paid Jaya Prada and Sridevi, Kapadia was the unabashed announcement of a return of romance By Sumit Mitra Subscribe to the India Today Magazine