Congress made Assam haven for infiltrators, BJP working to remove them: HM Amit Shah

IANS | March 15, 2026 4:28 PM

Guwahati, March 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Sunday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of turning Assam into a "safe haven for infiltrators" during its years in power, while asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is determined to free the state from illegal immigration.

Khalistani critic's brutal killing sparks free speech, security concerns in Canada

IANS | March 14, 2026 9:23 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) The brutal killing of Nancy Grewal, a Canadian citizen and well-known critic of Khalistani extremism, has sparked anguished calls for the stronger protection of women across Canada and raised concerns over the threat to free speech amid silencing of critics by Khalistani terrorists. The incident also highlighted the sway such extremist networks are believed to hold over the Canadian and North American ecosystem, a report said on Saturday.

Trump urges global navies to secure Hormuz Strait

IANS | March 14, 2026 8:48 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.