National Investigation Agency

NIA court attaches US-based separatist Dr Fai's property in J&K's Budgam

An NIA court in J&K has ordered the attachment of immovable property belonging to US-based Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Shah alias Dr Fai under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The order follows his failure to appear before investigators after being declared a proclaimed offender in a terror-related case. Dec 23, 2025
Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

Travel risks rise as US tightens scrutiny of non-immigrant visas

According to prominent US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicants across categories, including H-1B, F-1 and J-1 visas, with US consulates postponing scheduled interviews as they conduct more extensive background checks. Dec 21, 2025
US federal court upholds removal order against Indian national

US federal court upholds removal order against Indian national

In a nonprecedential order issued on December 15, a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit said petitioner Karanpreet Singh "has not demonstrated any prejudice arising from the alleged errors," and therefore denied his request to vacate the removal order. Dec 17, 2025
Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

Trump says US stopped 96% of drug flow, threatens action against traffickers

"We knocked out 96 per cent of the drugs coming in by water," Trump said at the White House. "Every one of those boats you see get shot down, you just saved 25,000 American lives." Trump said enforcement efforts were expanding beyond maritime routes. "Now we're starting by land, and by land is a lot easier," he said. Dec 13, 2025
Tariffs under Trump cut US trade deficit by over 35 per cent year-on-year

Tariffs under Trump cut US trade deficit by over 35 per cent year-on-year

US exports rose 6 per cent from a year earlier, reaching their second-highest value on record, the release said. Inflation-adjusted exports of consumer goods were described as the largest ever, underscoring what the administration portrayed as growing global demand for American-made products. Dec 13, 2025
India 'defining partner of 21st century', key to counter China: US lawmakers urge tie reset

India 'defining partner of 21st century', key to counter China: US lawmakers urge tie reset

Opening a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership on Wednesday (local time), Chairman Congressman Bill Huizenga said the relationship "is no longer just important. It is a defining relationship of the 21st century", adding that "if America wants a free Indo-Pacific... our partnership with India is critical." Dec 11, 2025
US, India push deeper counterterrorism ties amid Pakistan concerns

US, India push deeper counterterrorism ties amid Pakistan concerns

During the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing on the US–India strategic partnership here on Wednesday (local time), eminent American experts on South Asia warned that Pakistan's continued use of militant proxies and China's expanding footprint in the region demand deeper alignment between Washington and New Delhi. Dec 11, 2025