An Indian national has been taken into custody in the United States following serious allegations of sexual assault against a minor. The incident, which occurred in Oregon, comes as US immigration authorities intensify nationwide enforcement operations targeting undocumented immigrants and criminal offenders. The accused, identified as Vodela Yashaswi Kottapalli, is now facing removal proceedings under US immigration law. Federal agencies, including US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have confirmed the detention but withheld key details regarding the alleged offense. This case forms part of a broader crackdown on undocumented immigrants, with thousands being deported across 2025 under policies implemented during the second term of Donald Trump.
18 February,2026 05:07 PM IST
The lights are going out at the Department of Homeland Security. Senate Democrats have officially pulled the plug, triggering a high-stakes midnight shutdown after a massive stalemate over ICE. The trigger? A radical "Masks Off" ultimatum following the fatal January shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. While the White House refuses to budge on unmasking federal agents, the consequences are hitting the frontline: the TSA, Secret Service, and Coast Guard are being forced to work for ZERO pay. What to expect? Take a look.
14 February,2026 01:05 AM IST
Border Czar Tom Homan has officially declared an end to "Operation Metro Surge," announcing a full withdrawal of thousands of federal agents from Minnesota. Following a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, Homan confirmed that the massive enforcement blitz has reached its conclusion as a "significant success."
13 February,2026 01:36 AM IST
Minneapolis has become the center of a national immigration flashpoint after federal authorities announced a major shift in ICE operations. 700 officers have been withdrawn from the city, but federal leaders insist enforcement is not ending, it’s being restructured. Border chief Tom Homan confirmed growing cooperation between local jails and federal agencies, allowing ICE to take custody of undocumented immigrants before release. While city leaders call the reduction progress, nearly 2,000 federal officers remain in the region. WATCH
05 February,2026 01:54 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
