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Indian embassy in Doha completes repatriation of 12 victims of Ras Laffan accident, visits injured workers

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:34 AM

New Delhi/Doha, June 27 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Doha on Friday said that the mortal remains of all 12 Indian nationals who lost their lives in the tragic industrial accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar have now been repatriated to India, while embassy officials also met the injured workers undergoing treatment.

US lawmakers debate China strategy; balance security, civil liberties

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:20 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US lawmakers and national security experts this week agreed that China poses one of America's most significant strategic challenges, but differed over how Washington should respond without undermining civil liberties, academic openness and the country's ability to attract global talent.

Trump panel targets church-state doctrine

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:12 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) A presidential commission on religious liberty has urged the Justice Department to formally clarify the constitutional understanding of the Establishment Clause, arguing that the phrase "separation of church and state" has been wrongly used for decades to limit religious expression in American public life.

PM Modi to embark on Seychelles visit today for Golden Jubilee National Day Celebrations

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:02 AM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Seychelles on a State visit starting Saturday (June 27) to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day as the Guest of Honour.

Trump says Iran military crippled

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:49 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) President Donald Trump has defended recent US military action against Iran, saying Tehran's armed forces had been severely weakened and asserting that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

US warns China stealing AI secrets

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:47 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US lawmakers have warned that China is intensifying efforts to acquire American artificial intelligence technology and other advanced innovations through economic espionage, cyber operations and commercial investments, describing the campaign as a growing threat to both national security and global technological leadership.

Trump renews push for voter ID

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:42 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has called for sweeping election reforms, urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act and require voters to show photo identification and proof of citizenship.

US Congress clash over China loyalty

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:39 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) A Congressional hearing on China's influence operations turned into a heated debate over race, immigration and national security after a Democratic lawmaker accused a witness of promoting discriminatory views towards Chinese Americans.

US strikes Iran after Hormuz attack

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:36 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian military targets after Tehran attacked a Singapore-flagged commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, marking Washington's first direct military response since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire earlier this week.

Trump receives religious liberty report, panel urges stronger faith protections

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:30 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump received a report from the Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty, with members urging his administration to strengthen protections for religious expression, combat anti-Semitism and roll back policies they said have undermined the free exercise of faith in the United States.

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Indian embassy in Doha completes repatriation of 12 victims of Ras Laffan accident, visits injured workers

US lawmakers debate China strategy; balance security, civil liberties

Trump panel targets church-state doctrine

PM Modi to embark on Seychelles visit today for Golden Jubilee National Day Celebrations

Trump says Iran military crippled

US warns China stealing AI secrets

Trump renews push for voter ID

US Congress clash over China loyalty

US strikes Iran after Hormuz attack

Trump receives religious liberty report, panel urges stronger faith protections

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