The following is the full transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that aired on Dec. 22, 2024.
Home Minister Amit Shah informed a parliamentary panel that the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has blocked 805 applications and 3,266 website links. With the help of AI, efforts are in place to identify and close mule accounts used by cybercriminals. The ministry aims for zero cybercrime cases through enhanced coordination and public awareness.
Caitlin Clark was named AP’s Female Athlete of the Year without much competition, but one person who received votes was the cause for much controversy over the summer. A group of 74 sports journalists from The Associated Press and its members voted on the award. Clark received 35 votes, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles was second…
Long-term Indian residents in Ukraine, affected by the war that began in February 2022, face challenges in relocating their businesses and families. They are hopeful about PM Modi’s historic visit, which may signal a shift in India’s stance and improve relations with Ukraine, countering criticism of India’s neutrality in the conflict.
The J&K Assembly elections saw a 63.8% turnout, higher than the 58.6% in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but lower than 2014’s 65.4%. Voting was highest in Kishtwar at 80.2% and lowest in Srinagar at 30.1%. Phase 3 had the highest turnout at 69.7%.
In planned remarks to Congress, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Justice Department commits that “partisan weaponization of the Department of Justice will end” under her watch.
In Raebareli, a passenger train was momentarily stopped after the loco pilot noticed a pile of soil on the tracks near Raghuraj Singh station. Police believe the soil was dumped by a dumper involved in local road construction. The soil was cleared and rail traffic resumed, with an investigation ongoing.