White House cites low Delhi crime rates in Prez Trump's campaign to take over law and order in US cities

IANS | August 29, 2025 10:11 AM

New York, Aug 29 (IANS) The White House is comparing the low murder rate in New Delhi to the high rate in Chicago as it builds its case for federal intervention in that city. US President Donald Trump’s Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that the Illinois city’s murder rate was 15 times higher than the Indian capital’s in 2024.

In final phase, desperate Maoists pose rising danger despite imminent defeat

Vicky Nanjappa | August 28, 2025 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The security forces are well on track to eradicate the menace of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in India by March 31, 2026. On Thursday, Chhattisgarh, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced that in the Bijapur district 30 Maoists had surrendered and were rehabilitated. He also urged the Maoists to join the mainstream and improve their lives.

Malegaon blast acquittal: NIA studying verdict, no decision yet on filing appeal

Ravi Bhushan Dwivedi | August 28, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is studying the acquittal order in the Malegaon Blast case to take a call on the need or timing of an appeal against the verdict, which saw all seven accused walking free, an official said on Thursday.

BSF–BGB border talks end in Dhaka with pledge to ensure peace along 4,096 km-long frontier

IANS | August 28, 2025 3:37 PM

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) The 56th Director General (DG)-level border conference between Border Security Force (BSF) of India and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) concluded in Dhaka on Thursday, with both sides signing a Joint Record of Discussions (JRD) and pledging stronger cooperation to ensure peace and stability along the 4,096 km-long frontier.

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out.

Two terrorists killed, infiltration attempt foiled in J&K’s Uri

IANS | August 28, 2025 8:37 AM

Srinagar, Aug 28 (IANS) Two terrorists were killed on Thursday as the Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

Radicalisation in Sri Lanka: A brewing storm with implications for India

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2025 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) On April 21 2019, in Sri Lanka, a series of bombs went off at four hotels and three Churches in which 269 people were killed. The bombings were carried out by terrorists inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State.

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

Vicky Nanjappa | August 27, 2025 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) From drug cartels to gold smugglers, Tamil Nadu has become a major transit or landing point. The rise in the number of drug-related incidents has gone up tenfold over the last couple of years.

Russia, Ukraine in contact but cannot yet reveal date for next round of talks: Kremlin

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:18 PM

Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS) The heads of the negotiating groups of Russia and Ukraine continue to remain in contact but there are no exact dates for next round of talks yet, Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (IANS) In a compelling address on the second day of the tri-service seminar 'Ran Samvad 2025' at the Army War College in Mhow (now known as Ambedkar Nagar), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's commitment to peace while stressing the necessity of robust defence readiness in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges.

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White House cites low Delhi crime rates in Prez Trump's campaign to take over law and order in US cities

In final phase, desperate Maoists pose rising danger despite imminent defeat

Malegaon blast acquittal: NIA studying verdict, no decision yet on filing appeal

BSF–BGB border talks end in Dhaka with pledge to ensure peace along 4,096 km-long frontier

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

Two terrorists killed, infiltration attempt foiled in J&K’s Uri

Radicalisation in Sri Lanka: A brewing storm with implications for India

Gold losing shine as smugglers in TN turn to drones, e-cigarettes and electronics

Russia, Ukraine in contact but cannot yet reveal date for next round of talks: Kremlin

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

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