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.

FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi's alarm versus India’s striking diplomatic success

Deepika Bhan | March 15, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The image of a ship carrying cooking gas safely heading home may not ordinarily evoke strong emotions. But in a world shaken by conflict and uncertainty, the sight of two Indian-flagged LPG carriers cutting through the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz felt like something more than routine maritime movement. It felt like reassurance.

IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the release of a $1 billion tranche have reportedly stalled again due to the country's weak tax collection and doubts about the credibility of the current budget, reports said.