‘CCP teaming up with drug cartels': Kash Patel drops bombshell on China's ‘covert' war against US
At the National Sheriffs' Association Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel issued a stark warning about the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Patel claimed that the CCP is actively partnering with America's enemies to destabilise the country from within.
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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
National VC Conference: UP Governor calls for universities' active contribution in national progress
NOIDA: At the valedictory session of the two-day National Conference of Vice Chancellors hosted by Amity University Noida on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel called on higher education institutions to extend their responsibilities beyond academics and contribute actively to national development. The event was organised by AIU to mark its 100th year. The conference brought together over 500 vice chancellors from across India. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo) Addressing the gathering on Tuesday, Patel stressed that universities must engage in grassroots interventions, including primary and secondary education, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation. 'Universities across the world are doing well in their respective fields, but they should also take up challenges like curbing malnutrition and working on the lack of basic health services,' said Patel, adding that skill development is crucial, not just for students, but even for vice chancellors. She underlined the importance of empowering women, aiming for zero poverty, and stressed that academic MoUs must go beyond ceremonial gestures to enable real learning exchange. Reflecting on India's rich scientific and cultural legacy, she said, 'Our vision is to make India a developed nation and a Vishwaguru. We must instil pride in our children about India's ancient discoveries and promote and disseminate knowledge.' 'The world is looking at India with new expectations, and we aim to make India a global superpower by 2047,' said Founder president, Amity Education Group, Dr Ashok K Chauhan, thanking the governor for her presence. 'The governor's commitment to national development is truly exemplary,' said president of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak. The event was organised by AIU to mark its 100th year. The conference brought together over 500 vice chancellors from across India. Patel congratulated AIU on completing 100 years and planted a sapling in the campus under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. District magistrate, Gautam Budh Nagar, Manish Kumar Verma, AIU secretary general Dr Pankaj Mittal, and Noida authority officials among other dignitaries were present for the conference.
Mint
16 hours ago
- Mint
FBI Shifts Focus From Immigration to Terrorism Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is moving resources off immigration cases and back to counterterrorism, citing potential threats after the US launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and helped broker a ceasefire between Iran and Israel following nearly two weeks of fighting. FBI Director Kash Patel said Monday the bureau's top priority is now stopping possible retaliation inside the US. He warned that the threat of lone actors, sleeper cells and foreign-backed plots has grown. 'Right now the focus, given the nature especially of what just happened, has to be on protecting the homeland and protecting our communities,' Patel told the National Sheriffs' Association conference in Florida. A new Department Homeland Security bulletin warns of a 'heightened threat environment' fueled by rising tensions in the Middle East, as well as the lingering fallout from the 2020 killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. Iran and Israel on Tuesday appeared to be honoring the US-backed ceasefire announced a day earlier by President Donald Trump, despite reports of scattered early violations. Just weeks ago, the FBI had redirected agents to immigration enforcement, drawing resources away from terrorism, counterintelligence and fraud investigations. The bureau was among several federal agencies — including the Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Marshals Service — enlisted in the Trump administration's broader push to carry out mass deportations. Earlier this month, Trump deployed National Guard troops to Los Angeles in response to protests over his immigration crackdown. Since then, Guard units have also accompanied Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on raids across the greater LA area. Patel didn't say whether the FBI's previous immigration directives had been formally rescinded. An FBI spokesperson declined to comment on operational details but said the agency 'continuously assesses and realigns' resources based on evolving threats. In his remarks, Patel accused the Biden administration of allowing 'thousands of known or suspected terrorists' into the US through lax screening at the border, and said the bureau is now focused on tracking them down. 'We now have prioritized looking for them,' he said. Patel said the bureau is relying more heavily on sheriffs and local departments to detect emerging threats, describing them as the 'best ground-level intelligence' available. 'And if you do it town by town by town by town, then it replicates,' he said. 'And then it has an effect that is cascading onto the rest of the country.' This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Universities must tackle poverty and malnutrition beyond academics: Governor
Noida: Governor Anandiben Patel urged vice-chancellors to look beyond traditional academic roles and focus on addressing social issues like poverty, malnutrition, and primary education, emphasising that universities should be catalysts for comprehensive social development. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at the valedictory session of the 99th National Conference of Vice-Chancellors at Amity University on Tuesday, Patel stressed that while many global universities excelled in their domains, they must also tackle malnutrition for national development. "Imparting education shouldn't be the only responsibility of higher education institutions. They must generate ideas ensuring social development, including access to clean drinking water and proper health and sanitation facilities," the governor said. She emphasised the importance of skill development and training, even for VCs, advocating for equal opportunities for women and a mission toward zero poverty. "University spaces should be utilised for youth and women's development," she said, seeking to know how many govt and university officials were familiar with essential schemes that could benefit the public. She called for universities to take initiatives in eradicating poverty, generating employment, making policies, and social surveys. The governor stressed that international university partnerships should transcend paperwork, fostering meaningful knowledge exchange. "Our vision is to make India a developed nation and a 'vishwa guru'. We must take pride in India's rich heritage and make children aware of ancient Indian inventions and discoveries," she added. Talking about inclusivity, Patel highlighted the need for universities to support the transgender community through employment opportunities and education. The two-day conference concluded with the release of a coffee table book and a special issue of university news.
