New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India’s premier agency responsible for gathering and analysing intelligence from abroad, the Research and Analysis Wing, held its annual lecture series on Friday, which began in 2007 to honour its founder, Rameshwar Nath Kao. Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered his address at the event this year on “Narcotics: A Borderless Threat, A Collective Responsibility”.In his statement, the Home Minister said that under the leadership of PM Modi, India had set a national…
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New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) There was something unusual about the reaction to the Assembly election results this time. State elections in India routinely produce celebrations, accusations, posturing and political drama. But the outcome in West Bengal travelled far beyond India’s borders. From Dhaka to Washington, the result triggered reactions rarely seen after a state poll in India. That alone suggested that what happened in Bengal was not being viewed merely as a regional political shift. It was …
Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used a White House event ahead of Mother’s Day to honour bereaved mothers while highlighting his administration’s record on border security, drug control and family-focused policies.Speaking in the Rose Garden, Trump addressed “angel moms” and “Gold Star moms,” calling them “very special people” and acknowledging their loss. “For millions of American families, Sunday will be filled with love and gratitude and joy,” he said, a…
Guwahati, May 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday described the BJP’s victory in West Bengal as a “historic moment” for the party, saying the development would strengthen the BJP’s presence across eastern and northeastern India.Speaking to reporters, Sarma said Saturday would mark a major political milestone for the BJP-led alliance, with PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers from nearly 21 states expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) One of the key issues in West Bengal is illegal immigration. It has been a problem that has been ongoing for years and with a complicit administration, illegal immigrants flooded the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while hailing the BJP’s victory, made it clear that illegal immigrants must be prepared to leave the state.Union Home Minister Amit Shah, too, echoed the same sentiment. Officials say that one could expect a clean up and more importantly fresh illegal immi…
Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Reacting to the BJP’s victory in West Bengal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday termed the outcome as a “victory for the nation”, saying it goes beyond party lines and carries significant implications for national security and regional stability. He said the defeat of Mamata Banerjee marks a decisive shift in the political landscape of eastern India, particularly in the context of border management and governance.Sarma noted that concerns related to …
Aizawl, April 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday underscored the importance of close coordination among Assam Rifles, state police, district administration, and local bodies to ensure both security and welfare of border residents in Mizoram. A Mizoram government official stated that the visiting Minister stressed enhanced cooperation between Assam Rifles, state police, district authorities, and Village Councils to strengthen security, promote develop…
Seoul, April 22 (IANS) North Korea’s public security minister and Russia’s interior minister have held talks on boosting exchanges and cooperation on law enforcement, the North’s state media said Wednesday, amid deepening bilateral ties between the two nations.Russian Internal Affairs Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and North Korea’s Public Security Minister Pang Tu-sop shared their countries’ experiences and accomplishments on law enforcement during their talks in Pyongyang the previous day, the …
Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) The Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, on Friday released the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra (Election Manifesto)’ for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled for later this month. Zero tolerance against infiltration, evolving a transparent and corruption-free state recruitment mechanism, economic progression, and women empowerment were among the top priorities in the Patra.After releasing the manifesto, the Union Home Minister said that if …
Washington, March 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has projected confidence of a strong Republican showing in the midterm elections, attacking Democrats sharply while highlighting his administration’s economic, military, and border policies. Addressing a House Republican dinner at Union Station here on Wednesday (Local time), Trump said his administration had delivered major results and would “defy history” in the upcoming elections.“With your help this November, we’ll defeat the ra…