national security
New US Policy Requires H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Profiles Public for Enhanced Security Screening
Dec 04, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Starting December 15, the US State Department will implement new vetting procedures requiring all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to set their social media profiles to "public" as part of enhanced security screening. This measure, previously applied only to students and exchange visitors, represents the latest in a series of immigration restrictions under the Trump administration, which has also introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas and paused immigration applications from 19 countries of concern.
Pentagon Investigation Finds Pete Hegseth's Signal Communications Posed Security Risk to US Troops
Dec 04, 2025 08:54 am CST
A Pentagon watchdog investigation has concluded that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app to share sensitive information about Yemen strikes could have endangered US troops if intercepted. While the Pentagon maintains Hegseth has been exonerated, the report raises serious questions about operational security protocols at the highest levels of defense leadership.
UAPA Enforcement in India: 42% of Anti-Terror Arrests in J&K with Under 1% Conviction Rate
Dec 03, 2025 12:33 pm CST
The Union Home Ministry has reported that Jammu & Kashmir accounts for 42% of all UAPA arrests in India while maintaining a conviction rate below 1%. Out of 2,914 people arrested nationally under the anti-terror law in 2023, J&K recorded 1,206 arrests but only 10 convictions. Uttar Pradesh ranked second with 1,122 arrests, showing a sharp increase from the previous year. The government maintains a "zero-tolerance policy" against activities threatening national security, having declared 23 organizations as Unlawful Associations in the past five years.
BJP-Congress Clash: Renuka Chowdhury's Allegations About Army Pressure Spark Political Row
Dec 02, 2025 04:45 pm CST
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has sparked controversy by claiming the Indian Army is being pressured to support the central government, drawing sharp criticism from BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan who called her remarks "deeply divisive and malicious." This political confrontation highlights tensions between the two major parties regarding military affairs and political influence, with BJP accusing Congress of having an anti-military mentality.
Venezuela's Maduro Rejects US Military Pressure: "We Want Peace With Sovereignty, Not A Slave's Peace"
Dec 02, 2025 07:00 am CST
Amid escalating tensions with the United States, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rallied thousands of supporters in Caracas, rejecting what he calls "a slave's peace" while facing US naval deployments in the Caribbean. As Trump ramps up military pressure and declares Venezuelan airspace "closed," Maduro maintains his country's willingness to dialogue without surrendering sovereignty, despite 22 weeks of what he describes as "psychological terrorism."
NIA Conducts Multiple Raids in J&K and UP Following Delhi Car Bomb Blast Investigation
Dec 02, 2025 01:39 am CST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its probe into the Delhi car bomb blast with new raids across Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh, seizing digital devices and incriminating materials. This follows earlier searches at premises of prime accused Dr. Muzammil Shakeel Ganie and Dr. Shaheen Saeed in Faridabad. Seven key suspects have been arrested in connection with the November 10 bombing near Red Fort that killed eleven people, as authorities continue pursuing all leads in this terror attack case.
S Jaishankar Highlights Politics Over Economics: India's Strategic Response to US-Led Trade Tensions and Global Supply Chain Challenges
Nov 30, 2025 02:22 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses how politics increasingly dominates economics in international relations, emphasizing India's strategic approach to diversifying supply sources amid US-led trade tensions. The article explores India's push for self-reliance, manufacturing growth, and technological advancement as part of its broader vision to become a developed nation by 2047, while navigating complex global challenges including China's economic dominance and changing US trade policies.
Operation Sindoor: A Model of Civil-Military Integration According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Nov 29, 2025 07:46 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Operation Sindoor as an exemplary case of civil-military coordination during the 100th Common Foundation Course ceremony at LBSNAA. He highlighted the balanced response against terror camps while emphasizing the crucial role of civil servants in national security and India's development journey toward becoming the world's third-largest economy by 2047.
France Introduces Voluntary Military Service Program to Counter Russian Threat in Europe
Nov 28, 2025 05:34 pm CST
France is launching a voluntary military service program to strengthen its defense capabilities amid growing concerns about Russian aggression in Europe. President Macron's initiative will begin with 3,000 volunteers next summer and aims to reach 50,000 participants by 2035, as part of broader European efforts to enhance military preparedness and defense capabilities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump Announces Permanent Pause on Third-World Migration Following National Guard Tragedy
Nov 28, 2025 03:29 pm CST
Former President Donald Trump has declared a permanent pause on migration from all third-world countries, claiming the refugee burden is causing social dysfunction in America. This controversial announcement follows a shooting incident near the White House that resulted in a National Guard trooper's death, intensifying debates about immigration and national security policies ahead of the upcoming election.