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.

Khalistan movement suffers credibility crisis as Pannun, others prioritise extortion over ideology

Vicky Nanjappa | June 15, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Khalistan movement, which the ISI is trying hard to revive, does not appear to be taking off, Indian agencies have learnt, as it has become an extortion racket and the old timers, especially those who are part of the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), are taking objection to how it is shaping up.

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.

Foreign Secy Vikram Misri highlights indigenisation as key pillar for Rafale deal

IANS | June 15, 2026 12:18 AM

Nice, June 15 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday highlighted indigenisation as a key pillar of the Rafale fighter jet deal with France, reaffirming India's commitment to defence self-reliance and strengthening domestic manufacturing under the 'Make in India' initiative.

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.

Japan needs to counter China's spread of 'new militarism' narrative about Tokyo: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 10:04 PM

Tokyo, June 14 (IANS) Japan needs to continue its counterarguments about China's narrative of "new militarism" of Tokyo and restructure its strategy towards Beijing in preparation for a prolonged conflict with the country, a report said.

Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as substitute for foreign assistance: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:45 PM

Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) The use of narcotics as a tool has become a structural component of Pakistan's sub-conventional warfare doctrine against its regional adversaries. The subcontinent will continue to face a slow-burning crisis until Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as a permissible substitute for the foreign assistance it no longer commands, a report has said.

All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast (Ld)

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:09 PM

Muscat, June 14 (IANS) All 14 Indian crew members aboard an Indian flagged mechanised sailing vessel 'Virat 1' that suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman have been rescued, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday.

Security

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

Khalistan movement suffers credibility crisis as Pannun, others prioritise extortion over ideology

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

DHS chief defends tougher voter checks in US elections

Foreign Secy Vikram Misri highlights indigenisation as key pillar for Rafale deal

Trump team rejects Obama-era Iran model

Hormuz reopening hinges on Iran deal

Japan needs to counter China's spread of 'new militarism' narrative about Tokyo: Report

Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as substitute for foreign assistance: Report

All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast (Ld)

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