border security

Washington, March 25 – US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that Department of Homeland Security employees working “30 days without pay” demonstrated their dedication, vowing to stand with them “365 days” as a funding impasse continues.Mullin made the remarks after being sworn...

Washington, March 25 – President Donald Trump on Tuesday swore in Senator Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, calling him a “great American patriot” and vowing tougher action on illegal immigration and border security.At a White House ceremony, Trump praised Mullin’s...

Kathmandu, March 24 At least 11 security personnel were injured in a violent crackdown on a protest against the alleged open cross-border drug trade in the border region of Nepal's Lumbini province on Tuesday.The incident occurred in the Bardia district bordering India, where protesters...

Jammu, March 24 A senior Army officer visited the headquarters of the Romeo Force on Tuesday to review the prevailing security situation and strengthen the counter-terrorism grid in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.The visit by Lieutenant...

New Delhi, March 24 Rajasthan recorded the highest quantity of drug seizures among border states in 2025, followed by Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, adding that 292 unmanned aerial vehicles were recovered along the Indo-Pakistan border in 2025...

New Delhi, March 24 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with top officials from states going to the polls and their neighboring regions to strengthen coordination and ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections.According to an official statement...

New Delhi, March 24 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with top officials from states going to the polls and their neighboring states to strengthen coordination and ensure the conduct of free, fair, and peaceful elections.Key administrative and law...

New Delhi, March 24 In an effort to strengthen electoral preparedness, the Election Commission held an inter-state border meeting on Tuesday with top administration and police officials from five states going to polls and their neighboring states.The election authority also met with the...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has extended his congratulations to all ranks of the Assam Rifles on the occasion of their Raising Day. In a social media post, the Defence Minister stated that the force has played a crucial role in the country's security apparatus by protecting border areas. He...

The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference was held in Shillong, chaired by Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, Director General of the Assam Rifles. He praised the personnel for their performance and emphasized the importance of maintaining security along the India-Myanmar border and in Kashmir...

New Delhi, March 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the nation to be prepared, united, and vigilant, as the difficult circumstances created around the world due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia are expected to last for a long time."The effects of these difficult...

New Delhi, March 23 – The arrest of an American mercenary, Matthew Aaron VanDyke, and six Ukrainian nationals by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has exposed a larger agenda against the northeastern states of India.While the accused have confessed to training ethnic armed groups based...

Chandigarh, March 22 In a joint operation with the Border Security Force, the Punjab Police busted a cross-border smuggling module with the arrest of three persons and recovered 24.5 kg of heroin and Rs 21.5 lakh in cash from them, a top police officer said on Sunday.Preliminary investigation...

Guwahati, March 21 Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Sanjay Singhal, reviewed the force's preparedness on Saturday to ensure free, fair, and peaceful assembly elections in Assam.During his day-long visit, he interacted with local police officials as well as representatives of...

New Delhi, March 21 – In a move to strengthen the internal security framework, the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to affiliate and accredit specialized security courses, an official said on Saturday.This...

Chandigarh, March 21 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated on Saturday that the state's "improving" law and order is now evident, driven by a zero-tolerance policy against drugs and a sustained crackdown on organized crime.Mann said that the state is one of the safest and most peaceful...

New Delhi, March 21 Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce a comprehensive law for central armed police forces (CAPFs) in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, aimed at regulating recruitment, deputation, promotion, and other conditions of service for their officers, according to the House's agenda...

Islamabad, March 21 Pakistan will not allow terrorists operating from Afghanistan to disrupt peace and endanger its security, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Saturday.Munir visited Kurram, on the border with Afghanistan, to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr...

Mumbai, March 20 Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad launched a sharp attack on the BJP on Friday, holding the saffron party-led governments at the Centre and in Maharashtra responsible for the issue of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.She challenged Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, a BJP...

Brussels, March 20 – Leaders of the European Union (EU) pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict "has not translated into immediate...