Indian Army debunks reports of terror activity, military build-up along LoC

IANS | September 12, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Indian Army on Saturday fact-checked and rejected reports claiming increased terrorist activity near the Line of Control (LoC), along with allegations that the military had asked residents to vacate their houses near major garrisons in north Kashmir's Kupwara and Baramulla districts.

Punjab Police secures first-ever extradition from Europe

IANS | September 12, 2026 9:01 AM

Chandigarh, Sep 12 (IANS) In a first-ever extradition from Europe and a major breakthrough against transnational organised crime, Punjab Police with the assistance of central agencies secured the extradition of fugitive criminal Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, from the Republic of Moldova, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday.

At 9/11 tribute, Trump vows to deny Iran nukes

IANS | September 11, 2026 11:00 PM

Washington, Sep 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump pledged on Friday that Iran would never have a nuclear weapon as he marked 25 years since the September 11 attacks and promised that America would never forget the victims of the terror attack which happened 25 years ago.

AI helps Islamic State, Al-Qaeda draw women, children into larger radicalised ecosystem; India among targets

Vicky Nanjappa | September 11, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Terrorist groups such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda are increasingly moving away from terror strikes. Looking at the emerging pattern, both these groups have completely moved towards the propaganda and radicalisation model. The worrying part is that Artificial Intelligence is being used by Islamic State and Al-Qaeda to draw women, children into a larger, radicalised ecosystem globally and in India.

US proposes end to H-1B job-loss grace

IANS | September 10, 2026 10:34 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The Trump administration has proposed ending the up-to-60-day grace period that allows H-1B workers and several other employment-based visa holders to remain in the United States after losing their jobs, a move that could sharply narrow the time available to find a new employer or pursue another immigration option.