ISI plans women-led recruitment network in J&K as terror pipeline dries up

Vicky Nanjappa | June 16, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In recent months, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have launched separate women’s wings in Pakistan. Although these women recruits have not been used for terror operations such as suicide bombings, they have played a significant role in recruitment drives for both the Jaish and the Lashkar.

Operation Clean expanded; 102 Rajasthan villages adjoining Pak border under security lens

Archana Sharma | June 15, 2026 2:20 PM

Jaipur, June 15 (IANS) The Centre-backed 'Operation Clean' has been widened from a 15-km to a 50-km radius along the India-Pakistan International Border, placing 102 villages and hamlets under intensified scrutiny. Authorities are conducting surveys of unauthorised and suspicious permanent structures, with buildings found to have been erected without valid approvals or using forged documents likely to face demolition.

US ready for '78 Super Bowls in 38 days': DHS chief

IANS | June 15, 2026 5:25 AM

Washington, June 15 (IANS) The United States is prepared to host one of the largest sporting events in its history despite significant security and logistical challenges, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said, describing the FIFA World Cup as the equivalent of "78 Super Bowls in 38 days".

DHS chief defends tougher voter checks in US elections

IANS | June 15, 2026 5:22 AM

Washington, June 15 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has defended the Trump administration's push for stricter voter verification measures ahead of next year's midterm elections, saying only American citizens should be allowed to vote in federal contests and that even isolated instances of illegal voting undermine confidence in the electoral system.

Trump team rejects Obama-era Iran model

IANS | June 14, 2026 11:20 PM

Washington, June 14 (IANS) Senior Trump administration officials on Sunday mounted a vigorous defence of the emerging US-Iran agreement, saying that it bears little resemblance to the nuclear accord negotiated under former President Barack Obama, even as Obama-era officials questioned whether the new arrangement would ultimately be much different.

Hormuz reopening hinges on Iran deal

IANS | June 14, 2026 10:43 PM

Washington, June 14 (IANS) The Trump administration on Sunday signalled that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could be signed within hours, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz and paving the way for broader negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme.