border security measures
Trump Administration Acquires Six Boeing 737 Jets for Enhanced Deportation Operations Under $140 Million Contract
Dec 11, 2025 02:26 pm CST
The Trump administration is implementing a major expansion of its deportation capabilities with a $140 million contract for six Boeing 737 jets, allowing ICE to operate its own deportation flight fleet rather than relying on charters. This initiative is part of a broader $170 billion immigration enforcement package approved by Congress, as the administration targets deporting at least 1 million people within its first year in office.
India Suspends Traditional Diwali Sweet Exchange with Pakistan Rangers Amid Ongoing Border Tensions
Oct 21, 2025 04:37 pm CST
India has halted the longstanding tradition of exchanging sweets with Pakistan Rangers during Diwali celebrations, continuing a policy initiated on Independence Day following terrorist attacks in Kashmir. This diplomatic gesture suspension across the Rajasthan border reflects Prime Minister Modi's government taking a firmer stance against cross-border terrorism, signaling that peaceful exchanges cannot coexist with security threats.