US seeks new powers to stop drone threats
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The US Department of Homeland Security is seeking broader legal powers from Congress to counter rapidly evolving drone threats, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning lawmakers that unmanned aerial systems…
Kejriwal to visit Ayodhya Ram Temple today, questions SIT probe
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Friday, where he will offer prayers and meet seers, a day after questioning the SIT probing the alleged donation theft. Kejriwal questioned the…
FIFA WC: Battling draw sends Japan and Sweden through to knockouts
Arlington, June 26 (IANS) Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded quick-fire goals as a hard-fought 1-1 draw has taken Japan and Sweden through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. Japan arrived at Dallas Stadium knowing a draw would secure a…
US reaffirms Taiwan policy, arms review on
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration reaffirmed that its long-standing policy towards Taiwan remains unchanged, even as it reviews a proposed $14 billion arms package for the self-governing island amid rising military pressure from China.…
Kamakhya Temple reopens as Ambubachi Mela concludes; lakhs of devotees expected
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati will reopen on Friday after remaining closed for three days as part of the annual Ambubachi Mela, one of the largest and most significant religious gatherings in eastern India. The temple…
FIFA WC: Ecuador stun Germany to qualify for knockouts
New Jersey Stadium, June 26 (IANS) Ecuador came from behind to beat four-time champions Germany 2-1 through Gonzalo Plata’s late strike to secure their spot in the Round of 32, only the second time in their history after a similar achievement in…
US deepens Southeast Asia push against China
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is strengthening security cooperation with Southeast Asian partners, particularly the Philippines and Vietnam, as it seeks to counter China’s growing military and economic influence across…
450,000 migrant children unaccounted for: US Homeland Security
Washington, June 26 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that his department was expanding efforts to locate 450,000 migrant children he said were unaccounted for after being released to sponsors during the previous administration,…
Brad Pitt is ‘not up for marrying Ines de Ramon’
Los Angeles, June 26 (IANS) Hollywood star Brad Pitt is not too keen on marrying his partner Ines de Ramon despite her becoming “part of the family”. The 62-year-old ‘Fight Club’ and ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ actor has been in a relationship with…
Meghalaya tribal council declines permission to Blinkit expansion
Shillong, June 26 (IANS) Quick-commerce platform Blinkit’s plans to expand its services in Meghalaya have hit a roadblock after the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) declined to grant the company the mandatory trading licence required…