A US federal judge has ruled that Department of Homeland Security officers involved in immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota cannot detain or use tear gas against peaceful protesters. The order, issued by US District Judge Kate Menendez, stems from a case filed by six activists who have been monitoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement
18 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | Minneapolis | Agencies
The death of Cuban immigrant Geraldo Lunas Campos at a Texas immigration detention facility has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts from authorities and witnesses. While US Immigration and Customs Enforcement initially reported his death without mentioning any altercation, the Department of Homeland Security later claimed Campos
18 January,2026 08:08 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is set to become Virginia’s first female governor, marking a historic milestone for the state where only men have held the office since 1776. Her victory over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears also returns the governor’s seat to Democratic control
18 January,2026 08:01 AM IST | Richmond, USA | Agencies
Indian-American World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has been appointed to the ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza redevelopment as part of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also among the founding Executive Board members
18 January,2026 07:55 AM IST | New York | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
