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US President Trump enforces new travel ban on 12 nations, sparks outcry

Washington, June 10: President Donald Trump's new travel ban targeting 12 countries- mainly from Africa and the Middle East came into effect on Monday, intensifying tensions over the administration's expanded immigration crackdown, CNN reported.

Trump administration shuts down 'Quiet Skies' passenger surveillance program

New York, June 7: The Trump administration has closed a controversial program that used undercover US air marshals on flights to surveil passengers, and removed a government official who took responsibility for putting Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in it.

Trump signs order to ban travel to US from 12 nations, partially restricts entry of nationals from 7 nations

Washington, DC, June 5: US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation to ban entry of individuals from 12 nations - Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen, citing national security and public safety threats, according to the White House.

Condemn in strongest terms: EAM Jaishankar on killing of Israeli diplomats in Washington

Copenhagen, May 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday strongly condemned the killing of two Israeli diplomats outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

Radicalism has no place in US: Trump on shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers

Washington, May 22: US President Donald Trump strongly condemned the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, late Wednesday night (US time), calling it an act of anti-Semitism.

Two Israeli Embassy employees shot dead in Washington

Washington, May 22: Two Israeli Embassy staff were shot dead near the Jewish Museum in Washington, as confirmed by US Homeland Security.

US Secret Service questions ex-FBI Director Comey over his controversial '8647' post

Washington DC, May 18: The United States Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday (local time) confirmed that the Secret Service had interviewed former FBI Director James Comey over his now-deleted social media post featuring the number "8647", made with seashells, which some interpreted as a threat toward US President Donald Trump, as reported by The Hill.

US Department of Homeland Security reviewing reality TV show for immigrants: Report

Washington, DC, May 17: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing a reality TV show in which immigrants compete to get American citizenship, CNN reported, citing a statement from a spokesperson. The spokesperson said, "The show in question is in the very beginning stages of that vetting process and has not received approval or denial by staff."

Top BSF official emphasises need for heightened vigilance on Indo-B'desh border

Guwahati, May 14: BSF's Additional Director General (ADG) Mahesh Kumar Agrawal during a review meeting highlighting the changing scenario in Bangladesh and the current security challenges on the India-Pakistan border, emphasised the need for heightened alertness and vigilance on the India-Bangladesh border, officials said on Wednesday.

Civil defence mock drills and blackout exercise conducted in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, May 7: Civil defence mock drills and blackout exercises were conducted across 74 locations in 18 districts of Gujarat on Wednesday, under the guidance of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Bihar observes 10-minute blackout amid nationwide civil defence drills

Patna, May 7: Amid rising tensions following India’s air strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, a 10-minute coordinated blackout was observed across six districts of Bihar, including capital Patna, on Wednesday evening.

Operation Abhyas: Mock drills conducted across Northeast

Guwahati, May 7: Civil defence mock drills were conducted in eight states across the northeastern region, including several capital cities of the states, following the success of Operation Sindoor.

Op Sindoor: All steps taken to ensure civilian safety; teams deployed at key installations, says K'taka HM

Bengaluru, May 7: Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, stated on Wednesday that “we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of civilians.

TN to conduct civil defence mock drill at Kalpakkam atomic power station and Chennai port tomorrow

Chennai, May 6: A civil defence exercise and rehearsal will be conducted at two key installations in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, as part of a nationwide initiative instructed by the Union Home Ministry to assess emergency preparedness.

NE states to join countrywide civil defence mock drill tomorrow

Agartala/Imphal/Shillong, May 6: The northeastern states would join in the nationwide civil defence mock drill on Wednesday.

Mock drill on May 7: Blackouts, air raid response exercises to be held in five cities of Bihar

Patna, May 6: As part of a nationwide preparedness initiative, the Central Government will conduct a large-scale mock drill in 244 districts across the country on May 7, focussing on public response to emergency scenarios like air raids. In Bihar, the drill will be conducted in five key cities Patna, Barauni, Katihar, Purnea, and Begusarai.

Response to air raid sirens, first-aid, evacuation plan to be key inputs of mock drills tomorrow

New Delhi, May 6: Public response to air raid warning sirens, steps to take during blackout and evacuation strategies are likely to be among a host of instructions that will be given to citizens during a mock drill in 244 identified civil defence districts on Wednesday to practice response to a 'hostile attack', an official said.

Trump admin to pay $1,000 'stipend' for illegal immigrants' 'self-deportation'

Washington, May 6: The Donald Trump administration announced that it will pay illegal immigrants in the US 1,000 dollars plus their travel expenses if they leave voluntarily, in an effort to step up its mass deportation.

Change of guard at BSF's crucial Eastern Command

Kolkata, May 3: The Eastern Command of the Border Security Force (BSF) witnessed a change of guard, with Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal taking over as Additional Director General (ADG).

Jensen Ackles-starrer 'Countdown' to stream from June 25

Mumbai, April 30: Jensen AckleS, Eric Dane and Jessica Camacho's upcoming action series “Countdown” will stream from June 25 on Prime Video.

Karnataka govt tracking Pakistani nationals, sending them back: G Parameshwara

Bengaluru, April 26: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday said that the state government was tracking Pakistani nationals and sending them back.

French Minister Francois-Noel Buffet to visit India on April 23

New Delhi, April 22: French Minister Francois-Noel Buffet, attached to the Ministre d'Etat, Minister of the Interior, will visit India on April 23, as noted by the French Embassy to India in a press statement.

Milipol India 2025 set to strengthen global security collaborations

New Delhi, April 19: The second edition of Milipol India 2025, a leading international event on homeland security, will take place from April 23 to 25 at Yashobhoomi (IICC) in New Delhi.

US: Federal judge blocks Trump administration's move to end Biden-era migrant program

Washington, DC, April 15: A federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from ending a Biden-era program that permitted parole and the right to work for more than half a million immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, The Hill reported.

US orders foreign nationals to register under Alien Act or face arrest, deportation

Washington, April 12: In a sweeping move that has ignited concern among immigrant communities across the United States, the White House has announced that all foreign nationals residing in the country for over 30 days must register with the federal government or face strict penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and deportation.

US: 118 foreign students' legal statuses revoked across Texas universities

Texas, April 11: At least 118 foreign students' legal statuses have been revoked across the universities in the US state of Texas as of Thursday, according to local media reports.

US mistakenly asks Ukrainian refugees to leave

Washington, April 5: In an administrative error, the US government mistakenly issued an email to several Ukrainian refugees, notifying them that their provisional legal status would be terminated in 7 days and ordering them to leave the country.

USCIS announces policy update recognising only two biological sexes

Washington DC, April 3: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its policy, clarifying that it will only recognise two biological sexes, male and female.

US federal immigration authorities detain Indian post-doctoral student

Washington, DC, March 20: US federal immigration authorities have detained a Georgetown University researcher studying and teaching on a student visa in Virginia in the United States, Politico reported. The detention comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on student activists whom the government accuses of opposing US foreign policy, Politico reported, citing court papers.

Indian scholar self-deports after US revokes visa

Washington DC, March 15: Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian national and a doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily left the United States after her visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating violence and terrorism."

Indian student 'self-deports' from US after visa revoked over Palestine protests

New York, March 15: An Indian student who participated in pro-Palestine protests in the US has “self-deported” herself after her student visa was revoked, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced.

US approves bills to prevent purchase of China-made batteries

Washington DC, March 12: The US House of Representatives approved two bills related to China, both of which prevent the Department of Homeland Security from buying batteries produced by Chinese companies and establish a working group within the department to track and address threats from China, as reported by Voice of America (VOA).

US crackdown on illegal immigration to impact many Canadian snowbirds: Report

Ottawa, March 12: An immigration lawyer has said that a US crackdown on illegal immigration will impact many Canadian snowbirds who drive across the border, with officials requiring visitors to stay for at least a month to register on the government's website, CTV News reported.

No decision yet on 'revoking' legal status of Ukrainian refugees in US: Trump

Washington, March 7: The White House has not come to a decision yet regarding the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainian refugees currently living in the US, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

Fighter jets deployed after civilian planes violate airspace near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort

Washington, March 2: Three civilian aircraft were reportedly intercepted by F-16 fighter jets after breaching the restricted airspace above Mar-a-Lago, the Florida resort of US President Donald Trump.

Over 20k illegal migrants held since Trump's first month in office: US govt

Washington DC, February 27: More than 20,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested during Donald Trump's first month as President, CNN reported, quoting the Department of Homeland Security.

CCP-linked CEO in US defence supply chain sparks national security alarm

Washington DC, February 14: An immigrant with close connections to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intelligence and influence organisations owns a defence contractor that provides parts for US military aircraft and counsels the US government on supply chain security, according to a Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) report.

Illegal migration is not worth the risk: US Embassy spokesperson on reports of deportation of migrants to India

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