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 approval slips as inflation climbs

IANS | June 15, 2026 5:19 AM

Washington, June 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest level of his second term as inflation continues to weigh on voters and Democrats hold a modest advantage ahead of next year's Congressional elections, according to a new NBC News poll.

'Felt honoured to meet him, like his working style': Indian diaspora, Slovak artists on meeting PM Modi in Slovakia

IANS | June 15, 2026 4:50 AM

Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) The Indian diaspora and Slovak artists hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, late on Sunday, and said that they "felt honoured to meet the Prime Minister", adding that they were "impressed by PM Modi's nature and dedication as he has been continuously working for 12 years (the longest-serving Prime Minister of India) without taking a single day's leave".

PM Modi accorded 'warm welcome' on arrival in Slovakia, received by Slovak Foreign Minister

IANS | June 15, 2026 3:51 AM

Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, on Sunday, he was received by the Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar at the Grand Hotel River Park where the Prime Minister was accorded a traditional Slovak hospitality. Prime Minister Modi was given a warm welcome with bread and salt upon his arrival in Bratislava.

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.

PM Modi departs for Slovakia after fruitful visit to Nice

IANS | June 14, 2026 10:53 PM

Nice, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday departed for Bratislava from Nice, concluding the first leg of the visit. He is going to pay a State visit to Slovakia from June 14-16 at the invitation of the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.