HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS
US charges 193 people in USD 2.7 billion healthcare fraud
Nearly 200 individuals have been charged in a nationwide operation investigating false health care claims amounting to approximately USD 2.75 billion in losses, according to information from the Department of Justice reported by The Hill on Thursday. The DOJ's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action has led to charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals across 32 federal districts in the country.
Kuwait identifies bodies of 45 Indians, 3 Filipino nationals; vows to promptly investigate the incident
Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipinos killed in a tragic fire at a building housing foreign workers in Mangaf. At least 49 workers were killed, and 50 others injured in the incident. DNA tests are being conducted, and an Indian Air Force aircraft is on standby to repatriate the bodies. Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah leads an inspection campaign on illegal properties. Emir Sheikh Meshal has ordered financial aid and repatriation of the deceased. The public prosecutor has launched an investigation.
Ind vs Pak T20 World Cup 2024 pitch report, venue, squads, match timing & live telecast
Ind vs Pak Pitch Report: India is gearing up to take on Pakistan in an ICC T20 World Cup clash at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan, having suffered an unexpected loss to the USA, is eager to rebound against India. With little time to adapt to the demanding conditions, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and his squad confront a formidable challenge. A loss to India could potentially complicate their path to qualification in the tournament.
"New India comes into your home and kills you": Pak UN envoy brings up "targeted assassinations" in homeland, elsewhere
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has made a bold statement on a global platform, calling "new India" a dangerous entity. He cited alleged targeted assassinations in Pakistan and elsewhere, quoting reports of India's Prime Minister Modi boasting about India's ability to enter homes and kill. This comes amid claims in a British newspaper of India carrying out assassinations inside Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two countries. India has dismissed these claims as absurd, emphasizing its commitment to investigating any evidence presented.
Diddy publicly apologises for assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie: Calls his actions 'Inexcusable'
Sean 'Diddy' Combs publicly admitted to physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after a security video of the attack was released by CNN. In a video apology posted on social media, Diddy expressed deep regret for his actions, calling them "inexcusable" and stating that he was "truly sorry." The incident, which showed Diddy punching, kicking, and dragging Cassie, led to a lawsuit from Cassie alleging years of abuse, settled shortly after it was filed.
Sean Diddy Combs Cassie Ventura video controversy: Check allegations, timeline of events
Sean Diddy Combs Cassie Ventura video has grabbed eyeballs and now the rapper has sought an apology after allegations and lawsuits.
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India-US Homeland Security Dialogue: Security cooperation, intelligence sharing discussed
India-US Homeland Security Dialogue discussed cooperation in internal security, intelligence sharing, pro-Khalistani elements, online radicalisation, cyber attacks, digital frauds. The meeting addressed activities of pro-Khalistani elements in America, support and funding to separatist elements, alleged assassination attempt on Gurpatwant Singh Panun, accountability in the matter, attack on Indian consulate in San Francisco, extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana.
India-US to engage in homeland security talks on February 28; counter terrorism among key agenda
India and the United States are set to engage in a high-level dialogue on homeland security, focusing on counterterrorism, cybersecurity, aviation security, and other key issues. Led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and US counterparts, the discussions will cover areas such as cooperation in counterterrorism, cybersecurity, combating illegal migration, and extradition. The dialogue is expected to address concerns related to Sikh radicals, including issues linked to Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and fugitives residing in the US. India will also highlight challenges such as cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and data sovereignty concerns.
India, US to hold homeland security talks
India and the US will hold the Homeland Security Dialogue to discuss various security issues, including counterterrorism, cyber security, extradition, and more. Ajay Bhalla will lead the talks, and topics such as illegal mobility, aviation security, and drug seizures will be addressed.
Israel defends itself at the UN's top court against allegations of genocide against Palestinians
The extraordinary case goes to the core of one of the world's most intractable conflicts - and for the second day protesters rallied outside the court. Pro-Israeli demonstrators set up a table near the court grounds for a Sabbath meal with empty seats, commemorating the hostages still being held by Hamas. "We want to symbolize the empty chairs, because we are missing them," said Nathan Bouscher from Center for Information and Documentation on Israel.
Israel defends itself at the UN's top court against allegations of genocide in Gaza
Israel faces accusations of genocide at the UN court, countering South Africa's claims by arguing its Gaza offensive was legitimate defense. Israel highlights Hamas brutality in 2022 attacks, denying genocidal intent. Germany supports Israel, calling the allegations baseless. The case sparks global attention, touching on U.S.-China relations, with potential implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The court will decide on South Africa's request for an immediate halt to Israeli operations in Gaza. Israel's unusual high-level legal representation suggests the case's significance.
Republicans push impeachment of Biden immigration chief
Republicans in Congress, who concluded a probe into Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in December, accuse the Democrat of creating a national security emergency by ignoring immigration policy.
US authorities encountered with over 2 lakh illegal Indian immigrants in last 5 years: Data
The US authorities "encountered" with over 200,000 illegal Indian immigrants in the last five years with the highest cases of 96,917 reported in 2022-23, according to details furnished in Parliament by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said the US authorities came across 8027 illegal Indian immigrants in 2018-19, 1227 in 2019-20 and 30,662 in 2020-21.
NIA files case against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for Air India threat
India's anti-terror agency has filed a case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for threatening Air India's global operations and warning passengers of danger. Pannun's threats come as Canadian agencies investigate allegations linking Indian government agents to the June killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada
What is 'Global Day of Jihad'? US issues high-security measures amid Israel-Hamas conflicting tensions
A declaration of a "Global Day of Jihad" on October 13, 2023, issued by former Hamas leader Khaled Mashal, has sparked apprehension and triggered enhanced security precautions throughout the United States. In reaction to this development, the US government is implementing substantial measures to safeguard the well-being of its populace.
Britain sets up $125 million taskforce to drive AI in healthcare, education
The taskforce will help develop foundation models - a type of artificial intelligence (AI) used by chatbots like ChatGPT - for use in fields like healthcare and education
US Homeland security chief creating artificial intelligence task force
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the technology would "drastically alter the threat landscape," adding: "Our department will lead in the responsible use of AI to secure the homeland and in defending against the malicious use of this transformational technology."
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refuses to step down as Republicans call for his resignation over migrant crisis
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has refused to step down from his position as Republicans continue to call for his resignation over the migrant crisis at the border. Instead, Mayorkas said that he has a “lot of work” to do this coming week.
Bowling Green Christmas Paradeand SoKY Marketplace’s Mistletoe Market cancelled amid potential threats
Law Enforcement received a tip that civil rights protestors were planning a protest during the Bowling Green Christmas Parade. That is why they instructed the organizers to cancel the SoKY Marketplace’s Mistletoe Market and the Bowling Green Christmas Parade on the grounds of public safety.
US agent and suspected smuggler killed in gunfire exchange off coast of Puerto Rico
On Thursday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent and a suspected smuggler died in the gunfire exchange with people on board suspected of smuggling vessels off the coast of Puerto Rico.
US border agency leader Chris Magnus resigns amid wave of migrants
Magnus's removal is part of a larger shakeup expected at Homeland Security as it struggles to manage migrants coming from a wider range of countries, including Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua. This comes as Republicans are likely to take control of the House in January and are expected to launch investigations into the border.
US repatriates 307 antiquities valued USD 4 mn stolen, trafficked from India
Of these, 235 antiquities were seized following the investigation by the office of the Manhattan District Attorney into disgraced art dealer Subhash Kapoor, "a prolific looter who helped traffic items from Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other countries.
Should Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas resign over 'whipping scandal'?
Video footage and photos of an incident made it appear that US agents were whipping migrants, leading to a furore among advocacy groups and civil rights leaders. US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas knew that the claims about US Border Patrol agents switching the Haitian migrants along the border were false, but he opted to support the media.
Department of Homeland Security warns of scam calls from fake immigration officers; Here's how you can protect yourself
According to the government watchdog, impersonators can spoof actual DHS phone numbers and create email addresses that resemble DHS email addresses in their attempts appear legitimate. Some even email or text pictures of real and doctored law enforcement credentials.
Family of four Indians, believed to be Gujaratis, frozen to death along US-Canada border; man charged with human smuggling
Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Thursday said that the bodies of four people - two adults, a teen and an infant - were found on the Canadian side of the U.S./Canada border near Emerson on Wednesday.
ED freezes helicopter on request of US Justice Dept of Homeland Security
The agency said, in a press release, that the subject Bell 214 Helicopter has been under investigation owing to a case registered by the US Department of Homeland Security over its alleged end use in a prohibited country.
Senate confirms Mayorkas as Biden's homeland security chief
The first immigrant to serve in the job, he will lead a broad policy overhaul of an agency that was accused of being deeply politicized as it carried out President Donald Trump's initiatives on immigration and law enforcement.
Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US
The 6-ft tall, 650-pound (294 kg) bronze statue of Gandhi, in the Central Park of the City of Davis in Northern California, appeared to have been sawed off at the ankles and half its face was severed and missing.
Be wary of ads, suspicious online activity: How to watch out for scams as Covid vaccine nears
A few things to keep in mind to avoid falling victim to scams.
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