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Trump's budget: Defence boosted, education cuts proposed | Key takeaways
Donald Trump's first budget after returning to office focuses on increasing funding for border security and reducing parts of the federal bureaucracy.
Updated on May 03, 2025 01:11 PM IST
Trump 100 days: What is POTUS doing today? Full schedule
He'll engage with local officials and deliver a speech reflecting on his administration's actions while preparing for future campaigns.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:46 PM IST
UK to stop foreign sex offenders receiving refugee protections
MIGRATION-BRITAIN/SEXCRIMES (URGENT):UK to stop foreign sex offenders receiving refugee protections
Published on Apr 29, 2025 03:01 AM IST
Reuters |
BSF jawan held in Pakistan after crossing border
“The jawan inadvertently entered Pakistan territory and was taken into custody. All efforts are on to ensure his safe and early return,” said BSF Punjab Frontier inspector general Atul Fulzele.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Prawesh Lama, Ferozepur/new Delhi
Watch: ‘Scaled down’ BSF retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah after Pahalgam attack
The BSF said these steps reflected “India's serious concern over cross-border hostilities and reaffirms that peace and provocation cannot coexist.”
Published on Apr 24, 2025 09:39 PM IST
Lebanon's prime minister visits Syrian president to discuss border demarcation and security
Lebanon's prime minister visits Syrian president to discuss border demarcation and security
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 10:30 PM IST
AP |
War on drugs: Punjab Government reconsidering plan to deploy home guards along border
According to a senior government official, currently, the state’s share of the cost for a home guard’s honorarium is around ₹19,900 per month, in addition to a 42% dearness allowance; given the high cost of recruiting new home guards, the state is exploring the option of deploying police constables
Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:22 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
BSF foils infiltration attempt in Jammu, Pakistani intruder shot dead
BSF personnel observed suspicious movement in RS Pura sector and challenged the intruder, but when he refused to heed to caution and stop, he was neutralised, a spokesperson said.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 11:34 AM IST
In meeting with Yunus, PM raises concerns over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus for the first time since ousted Sheikh Hasina fled to India.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 03:48 PM IST
UK's Starmer blames a lack of joint action as he struggles to stop migrants crossing the Channel
UK's Starmer blames a lack of joint action as he struggles to stop migrants crossing the Channel
Published on Mar 31, 2025 10:02 PM IST
AP |
1045 foreign infiltrators held in Tripura since January 2024: Police
A total of 738 Bangladeshi nationals, 71 Rohingya nationals and one Nigerian were arrested last year while 78 Bangladeshi nationals, 8 Rohingyas and one Nigerian were arrested this year (till February)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:37 PM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
BSF HCM, ASI Steno Recruitment 2025: Where, how to download admit card
BSF HCM, ASI Steno Recruitment 2025: Check where and how to download hall tickets when out. The steps are given below.
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 08:06 AM IST
Donald Trump speech takeaways: Reciprocal taxes, Ukraine war and more
President Donald Trump delivered the biggest speech of his presidency yet, hitting on partisan talking points favored by his conservative base.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 11:05 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Mizoram MLAs raise concern in assembly on ‘poorly manned’ international borders
The issue was discussed in the ongoing budget session of the state assembly on Monday where members representing border constituencies demanded urgent action to bolster security
Published on Mar 03, 2025 03:29 PM IST
Sangzuala Hmar
US to send 3,000 troops to Mexico border as Trump tightens immigration controls
Around 9,200 US troops are at the southern border, with 4,200 under federal orders and nearly 5,000 National Guard troops under state governors' control.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 04:14 AM IST
House Republicans rally support for budget to extend Trump's tax cuts
The U.S. House, led by Republicans, advances a budget outline to support Trump's $4.5 trillion tax cut and border agenda
Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:23 AM IST
Reuters |
India, Bangladesh border talks begin in Delhi
India, Bangladesh border talks begin in Delhi
Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:54 PM IST
PTI |
Trump's border czar Tom Homan vows to ‘eradicate’ illegal criminal migrants
Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, claims a significant drop in illegal border crossings compared to Biden's term.
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 12:55 AM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
BSF IG briefs J&K LG on security scenario along IB
“The BSF Jammu Frontier IG briefed the LG on the security situation in the area of his responsibility and discussed various important issues of border security,” said an official spokesperson.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 10:50 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Wipe out terrorism: Sinha at security meet in Jammu
Sinha chaired a high-level security review meeting for Jammu division, which came a day after he reviewed the security situation in the Valley
Published on Feb 14, 2025 06:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Fentanyl fatality rate higher in Canada than US: security minister
Fentanyl fatality rate higher in Canada than US: security minister
Published on Feb 07, 2025 01:33 AM IST
AFP |
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to border amid Donald Trump’s tariff threat
National Guard troops near Ciudad Juárez removed ladders and ropes from border trenches, with patrols also spotted in other areas near Tijuana.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 12:57 PM IST
Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond if Trump admin goes ahead with 25% tariffs
Canada has argued it increased vigilance on its border with the US, with drones and canine units, to curb illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:14 PM IST
Tripura: Strict BSF vigil along border with Bangladesh after scuffle on Sunday
Sunday’s incident in Tripura’s Unakoti district took place when two farmers, and some other villagers, went to their field beyond the barbed wire fence
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 08:51 PM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
How many kids and wives does Pete Hegseth have?
Former news anchor and political commentator Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the U.S. Secretary of Defense, with his family present.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 03:26 AM IST
Pete Hegseth vows to ‘shift’ from the ‘way business has been done’ at Pentagon
Newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledges to bolster border security through military deployments and aircraft for deportations.
Published on Jan 28, 2025 02:27 AM IST
Eight suspected Bangladeshi nationals detained in Meghalaya
The Meghalaya Police said a case has been registered against the eight suspected Bangladeshi nationals under the Foreigners Act and the Passports Act
Published on Jan 24, 2025 08:34 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Mexico has not agreed to accept non-Mexican US asylum seekers, says president
USA-TRUMP/MIGRATION-MPP:Mexico has not agreed to accept non-Mexican US asylum seekers, says president
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 12:07 AM IST
Reuters |
Trump highlights 'wealthiest' ravaged by LA wildfires, blasts Biden's failures
Donald Trump highlighted the devastation caused by Los Angeles wildfires during his speech after being inaugurated as the 47th President of the US.
Published on Jan 20, 2025 11:22 PM IST
Donald Trump to sign over 200 executive orders on day one: Report
President-elect Donald Trump will declare a national border emergency and direct the military and homeland security to secure the southern border.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 04:37 AM IST