A high-profile investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic is now underway, led by none other than U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. In a bold move, Gabbard has teamed up with NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to scrutinize the pandemic's roots. And one name happens to be at the center of it all — Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Trump officials revive lab leak theory: NIH, HHS, intel leaders join forces on COVID origins

American intelligence fears Russia is a significant competitor to the United States and in a major war can inflict significant damage using nuclear weapons. This was revealed by the National Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard in her testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on the annual threat assessment of the U.S. intelligence community.

US intelligence chief warns of Russia's growing nuclear threat

The private data of top security advisers to US President Donald Trump has been found online, according to a report published on Wednesday (Mar 26). This new revelation adds further fallout to the previous revelations of serious security lapses within the Trump administration. &nbsp;
It comes as a discussion on Yemen war plans was leaked after a journalist was "accidentally" added to a chat group which included the US vice president, defence secretary, secretary of state and some other members.
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<h2>Trump admin's sensitive info out on the internet</h2>
As per a report by German news magazine Der Spiegel, mobile phone numbers, email addresses, and in some cases passwords linked to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been discovered through commercial data-search services and hacked databases.
While it is unclear how recent all the leaked details are, some of the information is believed to be current.
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The disclosure comes as the Trump administration faces bipartisan calls for resignations following Monday's revelations that top officials had used an unsecured Signal group chat to discuss classified military plans for airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels. The chat included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and others, raising concerns over the security of US military operations. &nbsp;
<h2>Security breach sparks alarm &nbsp;</h2>
The report states that Hegseth's personal information was "particularly easy" to locate, with his email address appearing in over 20 data breaches. In some cases, the email address and even associated passwords were accessible. His phone number, which had recently been linked to WhatsApp, appears to have only been deleted in the wake of the revelations. &nbsp;
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Both Gabbard and Waltz's numbers were also linked to WhatsApp and Signal accounts, potentially leaving them vulnerable to spyware. Der Spiegel warned that foreign intelligence agencies may have monitored their communications, including the now-infamous Signal group chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic journalist Jeffrey Goldberg.&nbsp;
Details of the chat, which contained sensitive military discussions, were published by The Atlantic on Wednesday.&nbsp;
The National Security Council claimed that the compromised Waltz accounts and passwords had been changed in 2019. However, the new revelation has led to the argument that this exposes major weaknesses in how the Trump administration handles sensitive information. &nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending | World | Phone numbers, email addresses, and even passwords of NSA Mike Waltz, DNI Tulsi Gabbard, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were discovered online.

The private data of top security advisers to US President Donald Trump has been found online, according to a report published on Wednesday (Mar 26). This new revelation adds further fallout to the previous revelations of serious security lapses within the Trump administration. It comes as a discussion on Yemen war plans was leaked after a journalist was "accidentally" added to a chat group which included the US vice president, defence secretary, secretary of state and some other members. Also read | Who is Jeffrey Goldberg? The journalist accidentally sent classified Yemen war plan Trump admin's sensitive info out on the internet As per a report by German news magazine Der Spiegel, mobile phone numbers, email addresses, and in some cases passwords linked to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been discovered through commercial data-search services and hacked databases. While it is unclear how recent all the leaked details are, some of the information is believed to be current. Also read | Trump Houthi attack plan: What did the leaked Yemen strike chat 'reveal'? The disclosure comes as the Trump administration faces bipartisan calls for resignations following Monday's revelations that top officials had used an unsecured Signal group chat to discuss classified military plans for airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels. The chat included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and others, raising concerns over the security of US military operations. Security breach sparks alarm The report states that Hegseth's personal information was "particularly easy" to locate, with his email address appearing in over 20 data breaches. In some cases, the email address and even associated passwords were accessible. His phone number, which had recently been linked to WhatsApp, appears to have only been deleted in the wake of the revelations. Also read | Zelensky declares Putin 'will die soon' as Ukraine continues to endure Russian attacks Both Gabbard and Waltz's numbers were also linked to WhatsApp and Signal accounts, potentially leaving them vulnerable to spyware. Der Spiegel warned that foreign intelligence agencies may have monitored their communications, including the now-infamous Signal group chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic journalist Jeffrey Goldberg. Details of the chat, which contained sensitive military discussions, were published by The Atlantic on Wednesday. The National Security Council claimed that the compromised Waltz accounts and passwords had been changed in 2019. However, the new revelation has led to the argument that this exposes major weaknesses in how the Trump administration handles sensitive information. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump's top advisers' private data found online amid Yemen war plans group chat scandal

US District Court Judge James Boasberg has been assigned to oversee a lawsuit filed against members of President Donald Trump's cabinet who were involved in the chat group with a journalist, discussing secret war plans against Houthi on Signal app.&nbsp;
American Oversight, the non-profit organisation, and a watchdog group filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
&ldquo;The Federal Records Act requires federal officials to preserve communications related to official government business,&rdquo; the nonprofit American Oversight wrote in the lawsuit, obtained by the Daily Beast.
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The case has been assigned to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s least-favorite judge, James Boasberg on Wednesday morning, according to court documents.&nbsp;
The case has been randomly assigned to Boasberg, who serves on the US District Court for Washington, DC.&nbsp;
However, it gathered criticism from other Senators as Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., condemned "rogue judges" like Boasberg in a statement to Fox News Digital.&nbsp;
"These judges have proven they care more about unlawfully knee-capping President Trump's agenda than accurately applying the facts to the law in each individual case. Congress can change that," he said.
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Moreover, the lawsuit by American Oversight notes that Signal group chats can be set up to delete messages after a certain time threshold, leading to the possibility that certain records were illegally destroyed.
<h2>Why is he MAGA's least favourite?</h2>
Boasberg has come under the limelight recently after he rejected the Trump administration&rsquo;s request to dismiss a previous order he had issued barring the administration from deporting immigrants under one of Trump&rsquo;s executive orders.&nbsp;
The Judge also suggested that the administration may have violated his order by sending migrants to El Salvador despite the ruling.
Earlier this month, Trump called for the impeachment of Chief Judge James Boasberg, &nbsp;who leads the federal court in Washington, DC.&nbsp;
Boasberg ruled in favour of Democracy Forward and the ACLU, who had challenged the deportations. In his decision, he said the removals could cause "irreparable" harm.&nbsp;
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His order temporarily prevented Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act for deportations until a proper hearing could be conducted.
This is not the first time Boasberg has clashed with Trump&rsquo;s circle. He previously served on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA Court), which approved surveillance of certain members of Trump&rsquo;s 2016 campaign, a decision that drew criticism from Trump&rsquo;s supporters.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: American Oversight filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director Ratcliffe and Marco Rubio.

US District Court Judge James Boasberg has been assigned to oversee a lawsuit filed against members of President Donald Trump's cabinet who were involved in the chat group with a journalist, discussing secret war plans against Houthi on Signal app. American Oversight, the non-profit organisation, and a watchdog group filed a lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “The Federal Records Act requires federal officials to preserve communications related to official government business,” the nonprofit American Oversight wrote in the lawsuit, obtained by the Daily Beast. Also read: 'Attack was successful': Trump insists chat leak had no impact, after saying someone 'screwed up' The case has been assigned to President Donald Trump’s least-favorite judge, James Boasberg on Wednesday morning, according to court documents. The case has been randomly assigned to Boasberg, who serves on the US District Court for Washington, DC. However, it gathered criticism from other Senators as Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., condemned "rogue judges" like Boasberg in a statement to Fox News Digital. "These judges have proven they care more about unlawfully knee-capping President Trump's agenda than accurately applying the facts to the law in each individual case. Congress can change that," he said. Also read: Trump Houthi attack plan: What did the leaked Yemen strike chat 'reveal'? Moreover, the lawsuit by American Oversight notes that Signal group chats can be set up to delete messages after a certain time threshold, leading to the possibility that certain records were illegally destroyed. Why is he MAGA's least favourite? Boasberg has come under the limelight recently after he rejected the Trump administration’s request to dismiss a previous order he had issued barring the administration from deporting immigrants under one of Trump’s executive orders. The Judge also suggested that the administration may have violated his order by sending migrants to El Salvador despite the ruling. Earlier this month, Trump called for the impeachment of Chief Judge James Boasberg, who leads the federal court in Washington, DC. Boasberg ruled in favour of Democracy Forward and the ACLU, who had challenged the deportations. In his decision, he said the removals could cause "irreparable" harm. Also read: Trump Houthi attack plan 'revealed; Magazine shares what it claims to be full Yemen strike chat leak His order temporarily prevented Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act for deportations until a proper hearing could be conducted. This is not the first time Boasberg has clashed with Trump’s circle. He previously served on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA Court), which approved surveillance of certain members of Trump’s 2016 campaign, a decision that drew criticism from Trump’s supporters. Also read: Signal chat leak: Tulsi Gabbard calls it a 'mistake', says 'in-depth review' is ongoing to probe how it happened (With inputs from agencies)

Trump's least-favourite judge Boasberg assigned to signal chat leak lawsuit

Amid the controversial 'Signal chat leak', the US security chiefs are testifying before a House panel on Wednesday (March 26).&nbsp;
Democratic representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on intelligence slammed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the alleged inadvertent leak of a chat about Houthi war plans.&nbsp;
Himes grilled Hegseth, saying, "There&rsquo;s only one response to a mistake of this magnitude: you apologize, you own it, and you stop everything until you can figure out what went wrong, and how it might not ever happen again. That&rsquo;s not what happened."
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called it a "mistake" that a reporter was inadvertently included in a Signal chat with top national security officials discussing imminent strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. She added that the National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility.&nbsp;
&ldquo;National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility for this, and the National Security Council is conducting an in-depth review, along with tech, technical experts working to determine how this reporter was inadvertently added to this chat,&rdquo; she added.
Himes further said, &ldquo;The Secretary of Defense responded with a brutal attack on the reporter who did not ask to be on the Signal chain yesterday. Our former colleague Mike Waltz did the same in the White House and then went on Fox to call Jeff Goldberg a loser. What do you think the people who work for you are seeing and learning from that?&rdquo;
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Calling the conversation "candid and sensitive", Gabbard said that as the president and National Security Advisor stated, no classified information was shared.&nbsp;
"This was a standard update to the national security cabinet that was provided alongside updates that were given to foreign partners in the region,&rdquo; Gabbard said.
Further talking about the app used for the chat "Signal", Gabbard said that the app Signal "comes pre-installed on government devices.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;Ideally, these conversations occur in person. However, at times, fast-moving coordination of an unclassified nature is necessary, or in person, conversation is not an option."
Further, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, FBI Director Kash Patel, General National Security Agency Director Timothy Haugh and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse are all expected to testify at the hearing.
This comes after The Atlantic magazine on Wednesday published what it said was the full text of a chat group mistakenly shared with a journalist by top Trump administration officials laying out plans of an imminent attack on Yemen.
The stunning details, including the times of strikes and types of planes being used, were all laid out in screenshots of the chat. The magazine said it was published after the Trump administration repeatedly denied that any classified information had been included in the unsecured chat.
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Tulsi Gabbard called it a "mistake" that a reporter was inadvertently included in a chat group where officials were discussing war plans against Houthis.

Amid the controversial 'Signal chat leak', the US security chiefs are testifying before a House panel on Wednesday (March 26). Democratic representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on intelligence slammed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the alleged inadvertent leak of a chat about Houthi war plans. Himes grilled Hegseth, saying, "There’s only one response to a mistake of this magnitude: you apologize, you own it, and you stop everything until you can figure out what went wrong, and how it might not ever happen again. That’s not what happened." Also read: Democrats want Hegseth, Waltz to resign over war plan leak; Gabbard claims 'no classified material' in Signal chat Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called it a "mistake" that a reporter was inadvertently included in a Signal chat with top national security officials discussing imminent strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. She added that the National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility. “National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility for this, and the National Security Council is conducting an in-depth review, along with tech, technical experts working to determine how this reporter was inadvertently added to this chat,” she added. Himes further said, “The Secretary of Defense responded with a brutal attack on the reporter who did not ask to be on the Signal chain yesterday. Our former colleague Mike Waltz did the same in the White House and then went on Fox to call Jeff Goldberg a loser. What do you think the people who work for you are seeing and learning from that?” Also read: Trump Houthi attack plan 'revealed; Magazine shares what it claims to be full Yemen strike chat leak Calling the conversation "candid and sensitive", Gabbard said that as the president and National Security Advisor stated, no classified information was shared. "This was a standard update to the national security cabinet that was provided alongside updates that were given to foreign partners in the region,” Gabbard said. Further talking about the app used for the chat "Signal", Gabbard said that the app Signal "comes pre-installed on government devices.” Also read: 'A f***ing idiot': Trump to fire NSA Mike Waltz for adding journalist in top secret war chat, says report “Ideally, these conversations occur in person. However, at times, fast-moving coordination of an unclassified nature is necessary, or in person, conversation is not an option." Further, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, FBI Director Kash Patel, General National Security Agency Director Timothy Haugh and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse are all expected to testify at the hearing. This comes after The Atlantic magazine on Wednesday published what it said was the full text of a chat group mistakenly shared with a journalist by top Trump administration officials laying out plans of an imminent attack on Yemen. The stunning details, including the times of strikes and types of planes being used, were all laid out in screenshots of the chat. The magazine said it was published after the Trump administration repeatedly denied that any classified information had been included in the unsecured chat. Also read: Vance says magazine 'oversold' US attack plan story, despite transcript (With inputs from agencies)

Signal chat leak: Tulsi Gabbard calls it a 'mistake', says 'in-depth review' is ongoing to probe how it happened

A day after news of a major security lapse made headlines, a Senate hearing of the US intelligence chiefs took place in Washington DC. The US Director of National Intelligence, along with heads of the CIA, FBI, and NSA, were testifying on intelligence regarding worldwide threats. Tulsi Gabard has been questioned on whether she was part of the chat group where classified information was leaked, and this is what she had to say in this heated exchange. Watch in for more details!

US intel chiefs testify in Senate; Gabbard declines to answer if she was part of the group chat

The U.S director of national intelligence and leaders of the CIA, FBI, NSA and DIA testify before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on worldwide threats.

Breaking | Heads of CIA, FBI, NSA, and DIA testify on global threats

US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Wednesday (Mar 19) condemned the violence against minorities in Bangladesh. When asked about recent remarks made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, she said that Washington welcomes efforts by the interim government to reduce instances of violence.
&ldquo;We condemn any instances of violence or intolerance directed toward members of minority communities in any country and have welcomed measures taken by Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government to ensure safety and security for all in Bangladesh. That&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re watching. That&rsquo;s what we expect. And that will be what continues,&rdquo; Bruce said during a press briefing.
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<h2>Gabbard&rsquo;s remarks condemned by Bangladesh</h2>
The statement comes after Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government head Muhammad Yunus expressed concerns over &ldquo;Islamist caliphate&rdquo; remarks made by Gabbard. Yunus said that her comment was both &ldquo;misleading and damaging&rdquo; to the country&rsquo;s image and reputation.
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Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government said in a statement late Monday (Mar 17), &ldquo;We note with deep concern and distress the remarks made by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, in which she alleged &lsquo;persecution and killing&rsquo; of religious minorities in Bangladesh and that &lsquo;the threat of Islamic terrorists&rsquo; in the country is &lsquo;rooted&rsquo; in the &lsquo;ideology and objective&rsquo; to &lsquo;rule and govern with an Islamist caliphate&rsquo;.&rdquo;
&ldquo;This statement is both misleading and damaging to the image and reputation of Bangladesh, a nation whose traditional practice of Islam has been famously inclusive and peaceful and that has made remarkable strides in its fight against extremism and terrorism,&rdquo; the statement added.
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During an interview on an Indian media channel, Gabbard described the ideology of the &ldquo;Islamic Caliphate&rdquo; and how extremist elements have influenced various nations.
The Bangladesh government condemned her remarks, saying they were not backed by any evidence and unfairly generalised the entire country.
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&ldquo;Gabbard&rsquo;s comments are not based on any evidence or specific allegations. They paint an entire nation with a broad and unjustified brush. Bangladesh, like many countries around the world, has faced challenges of extremism, but it has continuously worked in partnership with the international community, including the US, to address these issues through law enforcement, social reforms, and other counterterrorism efforts&rdquo;, the statement read.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | When asked about recent remarks made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, she said that Washington welcomes efforts by the interim government to reduce instances of violence.

US Department of State Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Wednesday (Mar 19) condemned the violence against minorities in Bangladesh. When asked about recent remarks made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, she said that Washington welcomes efforts by the interim government to reduce instances of violence. “We condemn any instances of violence or intolerance directed toward members of minority communities in any country and have welcomed measures taken by Bangladesh’s interim government to ensure safety and security for all in Bangladesh. That’s what we’re watching. That’s what we expect. And that will be what continues,” Bruce said during a press briefing. Also read | ‘God is the centre of my life’: Tulsi Gabbard finds strength and comfort in Lord Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna Gabbard’s remarks condemned by Bangladesh The statement comes after Bangladesh’s interim government head Muhammad Yunus expressed concerns over “Islamist caliphate” remarks made by Gabbard. Yunus said that her comment was both “misleading and damaging” to the country’s image and reputation. Also read | India asks DNI chief Tulsi Gabbard to list SFJ as terror group in US Bangladesh’s interim government said in a statement late Monday (Mar 17), “We note with deep concern and distress the remarks made by DNI Tulsi Gabbard, in which she alleged ‘persecution and killing’ of religious minorities in Bangladesh and that ‘the threat of Islamic terrorists’ in the country is ‘rooted’ in the ‘ideology and objective’ to ‘rule and govern with an Islamist caliphate’.” “This statement is both misleading and damaging to the image and reputation of Bangladesh, a nation whose traditional practice of Islam has been famously inclusive and peaceful and that has made remarkable strides in its fight against extremism and terrorism,” the statement added. Also read | Watch | PM Modi and US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard exchange sacred gifts During an interview on an Indian media channel, Gabbard described the ideology of the “Islamic Caliphate” and how extremist elements have influenced various nations. The Bangladesh government condemned her remarks, saying they were not backed by any evidence and unfairly generalised the entire country. Also read | ‘Direct dialogue is happening at the very top’: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on US-India tariff issue “Gabbard’s comments are not based on any evidence or specific allegations. They paint an entire nation with a broad and unjustified brush. Bangladesh, like many countries around the world, has faced challenges of extremism, but it has continuously worked in partnership with the international community, including the US, to address these issues through law enforcement, social reforms, and other counterterrorism efforts”, the statement read. (With inputs from agencies)

US clarifies Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘misleading and damaging’ remark on Bangladesh

Bangladesh has rebuked Washington's intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard, saying her comments were "not based on any evidence or specific allegations". Watch this report for more details!

Bangladesh rebukes US spy chief Gabbard over religious violence remarks

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a self-declared Hindu American, on Monday said that she draws inspiration from Lord Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita.&nbsp;
As a staunch devotee, she said that she often turns to these teachings in both good times and bad, finding guidance and wisdom in the ancient scripture.
Gabbard said that the lessons Lord Krishna imparted to Arjuna serve as a constant source of strength, peace, and comfort throughout her day.&nbsp;
"Well, my own personal spiritual practice, my personal relationship with God is the centre of my life and I do my very best every day to live a life that is pleasing to God and what better way to do that and to do my best to be of service to all of God's children. And so in different times of my life, whether serving in war zones in different parts of the world or the challenges that we face now, it is Krishna's teachings to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita that I turn to in the best of times and the worst of times and continuously learn critical lessons from Krishna to Arjuna that give me strength, that give me peace, that give me great comfort through all of the days," she said.
She further expressed happiness about being in India and talked about her love for Indian food.
"Let me just say I love so much about India. I always feel at home when I'm here. The people are so welcoming and kind and the food is always delicious. The Dal Makhani and anything with fresh paneer is delicious," she said.
<h2>Gabbard on US-India tariff issue</h2>
Gabbard said on Monday that a direct dialogue has been going on between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue.&nbsp;
The US Director of National Intelligence is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16).
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation&rsquo;s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them.
&ldquo;What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I&rsquo;ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I&rsquo;m glad to see that they&rsquo;re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,&rdquo; she added.
She further said, &ldquo;Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India&rsquo;s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: Tulsi Gabbard said that the lessons Lord Krishna imparted to Arjuna serve as a constant source of strength, peace, and comfort throughout her day.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a self-declared Hindu American, on Monday said that she draws inspiration from Lord Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita. As a staunch devotee, she said that she often turns to these teachings in both good times and bad, finding guidance and wisdom in the ancient scripture. Gabbard said that the lessons Lord Krishna imparted to Arjuna serve as a constant source of strength, peace, and comfort throughout her day. "Well, my own personal spiritual practice, my personal relationship with God is the centre of my life and I do my very best every day to live a life that is pleasing to God and what better way to do that and to do my best to be of service to all of God's children. And so in different times of my life, whether serving in war zones in different parts of the world or the challenges that we face now, it is Krishna's teachings to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita that I turn to in the best of times and the worst of times and continuously learn critical lessons from Krishna to Arjuna that give me strength, that give me peace, that give me great comfort through all of the days," she said. She further expressed happiness about being in India and talked about her love for Indian food. "Let me just say I love so much about India. I always feel at home when I'm here. The people are so welcoming and kind and the food is always delicious. The Dal Makhani and anything with fresh paneer is delicious," she said. Gabbard on US-India tariff issue Gabbard said on Monday that a direct dialogue has been going on between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue. The US Director of National Intelligence is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16). Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation’s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them. “What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I’ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,” she said. “There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I’m glad to see that they’re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,” she added. She further said, “Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India’s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘God is the centre of my life’: Tulsi Gabbard finds strength and comfort in Lord Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna

New Delhi: India&rsquo;s defence minister Rajnath Singh, in a meeting on Monday, asked the US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, to list Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a secessionist group advocating for the creation of Khalistan, as a terror group under US laws.&nbsp;
Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is already classified as a terrorist organisation in India.&nbsp;
The Indian government banned SFJ on July 10, 2019, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), labelling it an &ldquo;unlawful association&rdquo; due to its activities deemed prejudicial to India&rsquo;s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
During the meeting, the Indian defence minister also drew attention to SFJ&rsquo;s links with Pakistani terror groups. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered numerous cases against SFJ members, and the organisation&rsquo;s key figures like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun have been designated as individual terrorists under the UAPA.&nbsp;
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 Cases like the 2022 tiffin bomb planting outside Chandigarh&rsquo;s Model Jail have been linked to SFJ&rsquo;s Germany-based operative Jaswinder Singh Multani, allegedly with ISI involvement.
Gabbard is on a 3-day visit to India, and took part in the annual intelligence conference hosted by India on Sunday and had a bilateral meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. On Monday, the DNI chief met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the key focus was on counterterrorism. &nbsp; A readout by Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s social media handle said that they &ldquo;exchanged views on further advancing the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both countries are committed to combating terrorism and enhancing maritime and cyber security cooperation.&rdquo;
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World | India News: The defence minister also drew attention to SFJ’s links with Pakistani terror groups. The NIA has registered numerous cases against SFJ members

New Delhi: India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh, in a meeting on Monday, asked the US Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, to list Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a secessionist group advocating for the creation of Khalistan, as a terror group under US laws. Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is already classified as a terrorist organisation in India. The Indian government banned SFJ on July 10, 2019, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), labelling it an “unlawful association” due to its activities deemed prejudicial to India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. During the meeting, the Indian defence minister also drew attention to SFJ’s links with Pakistani terror groups. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered numerous cases against SFJ members, and the organisation’s key figures like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun have been designated as individual terrorists under the UAPA. Also Read | PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard hours after India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror Cases like the 2022 tiffin bomb planting outside Chandigarh’s Model Jail have been linked to SFJ’s Germany-based operative Jaswinder Singh Multani, allegedly with ISI involvement. Gabbard is on a 3-day visit to India, and took part in the annual intelligence conference hosted by India on Sunday and had a bilateral meeting with Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. On Monday, the DNI chief met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the key focus was on counterterrorism. A readout by Prime Minister Modi’s social media handle said that they “exchanged views on further advancing the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both countries are committed to combating terrorism and enhancing maritime and cyber security cooperation.” Also Read | ‘Direct dialogue is happening at the very top’: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on US-India tariff issue PM Modi gifted her the holy Ganga Jal from Maha Kumbh recently held in Prayagraj, while Gabbard gave PM Modi a rosary of Tulsi (the holy basil plant). Tulsi’s visit is the first by a senior Trump administration official to India since the new government took charge in Washington. Tulsi Gabbard, the former U.S. Congresswoman, adopted Hindusim, influenced by her mother, Carol Porter Gabbard, who converted to the religion and gave her children Sanskrit names. She made history as the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress in 2013, taking her oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita. Gabbard has been a vocal supporter of India, and has slammed Pakistan in the past on several occasions. Also Read | US President Trump says Iran 'will be held responsible' for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday and presented her with Ganga water from the Maha Kumbh. Watch in for more details!

Indian PM Modi gifts a vase containing 'Gangajal' to US intel chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard exchanged special gifts during their meeting on Monday (Mar 17), symbolising India&rsquo;s culture and heritage.
<h2>Leaders exchange special gifts</h2>
The two leaders exchanged presents, which are believed to be sacred.
PM Modi presented Gabbard with a vase containing the holy water from the sacred Ganga River from the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. It is believed that bathing in the sacred water of Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh festival helps in cleansing sins and brings salvation.
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Gabbard also presented PM Modi with a thoughtful gift. She gifted him a Tulsi mala or Tulsi rosary, saying, &ldquo;This is a gift from me and my new position as Director. This is from Tulsi ji, a Tulsi mala.&rdquo;
The gifts symbolise the spiritual and cultural significance of India while also showing strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
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<h2>PM Modi and Gabbard meet</h2>
PM Modi and Gabbard discussed strategies to strengthen collaboration in addressing challenges like cybersecurity and terrorism. They also talked about shaping the vision for a robust India-US partnership.
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This meeting marked the second meeting between the Indian prime minister and the US intelligence chief. The two held talks in February during PM Modi&rsquo;s US visit to Washington. During his visit, PM Modi also met with US President Donald Trump and other key members of the cabinet.
Earlier in the day, Gabbard met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and had talks focusing on enhancing the overall India-US strategic ties, particularly in areas of defence and information sharing.
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The US intelligence chief also met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Sunday (Mar 16) to discuss the Indo-US relationship. She is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16).
(With inputs from agencies)

India news | Trending | PM Modi presented Gabbard with a vase containing the holy water from the sacred Ganga River from the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard exchanged special gifts during their meeting on Monday (Mar 17), symbolising India’s culture and heritage. Leaders exchange special gifts The two leaders exchanged presents, which are believed to be sacred. PM Modi presented Gabbard with a vase containing the holy water from the sacred Ganga River from the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. It is believed that bathing in the sacred water of Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh festival helps in cleansing sins and brings salvation. Also read | ‘Direct dialogue is happening at the very top’: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on US-India tariff issue Gabbard also presented PM Modi with a thoughtful gift. She gifted him a Tulsi mala or Tulsi rosary, saying, “This is a gift from me and my new position as Director. This is from Tulsi ji, a Tulsi mala.” The gifts symbolise the spiritual and cultural significance of India while also showing strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. Also read | PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard hours after India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror #WATCH | Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The PM presented her with a vase containing Gangajal from the recently concluded Prayagraj Mahakumbh. pic.twitter.com/jJ0OJbggNF — ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025 PM Modi and Gabbard meet PM Modi and Gabbard discussed strategies to strengthen collaboration in addressing challenges like cybersecurity and terrorism. They also talked about shaping the vision for a robust India-US partnership. Also read | India raises concerns over Khalistani terror, Sikhs For Justice in meeting with Tulsi Gabbard This meeting marked the second meeting between the Indian prime minister and the US intelligence chief. The two held talks in February during PM Modi’s US visit to Washington. During his visit, PM Modi also met with US President Donald Trump and other key members of the cabinet. Earlier in the day, Gabbard met with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and had talks focusing on enhancing the overall India-US strategic ties, particularly in areas of defence and information sharing. Also read | Tulsi Gabbard meets India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh The US intelligence chief also met National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Sunday (Mar 16) to discuss the Indo-US relationship. She is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16). (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | PM Modi and US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard exchange sacred gifts

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17) in New Delhi.
PM Modi gifted a vase containing holy water from the sacred Ganga River, collected during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
The Maha Kumbh, which concluded on February 26 in Prayagraj, drew a record-breaking gathering of over 660 million devotees. This massive congregation earned the distinction of being the largest human gathering in recorded history.
Gabbard is currently on a two-and-a-half-day visit to India as part of a larger multinational tour.&nbsp;
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<h2>India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror</h2>
India raised concerns with Washington about the anti-India activities conducted in the United States by the banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17).
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Happy to have met the US Director of National Intelligence Ms <a href="https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TulsiGabbard</a> in New Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership. <a href="https://t.co/DTUgJIgeCN">pic.twitter.com/DTUgJIgeCN</a>
&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1901537653746516221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
Expressing its concerns, New Delhi called on the US Director of National Intelligence to take strict action against the unlawful organisation.
<h2>Gabbard on US-India tariff issue</h2>
Gabbard said on Monday that a direct dialogue has been going on between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue.&nbsp;
The US Director of National Intelligence is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16).
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation&rsquo;s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them.
&ldquo;What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I&rsquo;ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I&rsquo;m glad to see that they&rsquo;re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,&rdquo; she added.
She further said, &ldquo;Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India&rsquo;s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

India News, World : India raised concerns with Washington about the anti-India activities conducted in the United States by the banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17) in New Delhi. PM Modi gifted a vase containing holy water from the sacred Ganga River, collected during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh, which concluded on February 26 in Prayagraj, drew a record-breaking gathering of over 660 million devotees. This massive congregation earned the distinction of being the largest human gathering in recorded history. Gabbard is currently on a two-and-a-half-day visit to India as part of a larger multinational tour. #WATCH | Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The PM presented her with a vase containing Gangajal from the recently concluded Prayagraj Mahakumbh. pic.twitter.com/jJ0OJbggNF — ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025 India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror India raised concerns with Washington about the anti-India activities conducted in the United States by the banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). The issue was discussed during a meeting between Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17). Happy to have met the US Director of National Intelligence Ms @TulsiGabbard in New Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership. pic.twitter.com/DTUgJIgeCN — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 17, 2025 Expressing its concerns, New Delhi called on the US Director of National Intelligence to take strict action against the unlawful organisation. Gabbard on US-India tariff issue Gabbard said on Monday that a direct dialogue has been going on between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue. The US Director of National Intelligence is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16). Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation’s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them. “What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I’ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,” she said. “There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I’m glad to see that they’re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,” she added. She further said, “Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India’s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.” (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard hours after India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard is in India, marking the first high-level trip from the Trump administration. Gabbard met NSA Ajit Doval and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit.

US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard meets NSA Ajit Doval and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India has raised concerns with Washington about the anti-India activities conducted in the United States by the banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17), news agency ANI reported, citing sources.
Expressing its concerns, New Delhi called on the US Director of National Intelligence to take strict action against the unlawful organisation.
Singh met with Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening India-US defence ties. Their bilateral meeting focused on crucial aspects of defence cooperation and intelligence sharing between the two nations.
Sharing details about the meeting, Singh took to his official X handle and said, "Happy to have met the US Director of National Intelligence Ms Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership."
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Happy to have met the US Director of National Intelligence Ms <a href="https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TulsiGabbard</a> in New Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership. <a href="https://t.co/DTUgJIgeCN">pic.twitter.com/DTUgJIgeCN</a>
&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1901537653746516221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
Earlier on Sunday, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held bilateral talks with Gabbard, where the two reportedly discussed several facets of the India-US relationship in detail.
<h2>Gabbard on US-India tariff issue</h2>
Gabbard, on Monday, said that a direct dialogue has been ongoing between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue.&nbsp;
The US Director of National Intelligence is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16).
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation&rsquo;s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them.
&ldquo;What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I&rsquo;ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I&rsquo;m glad to see that they&rsquo;re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,&rdquo; she added.
She further said, &ldquo;Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India&rsquo;s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

India news: Singh met with Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening India-US defence ties. Their bilateral meeting focused on crucial aspects of defence cooperation and intelligence sharing between the two nations.

India has raised concerns with Washington about the anti-India activities conducted in the United States by the banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). The issue was discussed during a meeting between Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday (Mar 17), news agency ANI reported, citing sources. Expressing its concerns, New Delhi called on the US Director of National Intelligence to take strict action against the unlawful organisation. Singh met with Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday, marking a significant step in strengthening India-US defence ties. Their bilateral meeting focused on crucial aspects of defence cooperation and intelligence sharing between the two nations. Sharing details about the meeting, Singh took to his official X handle and said, "Happy to have met the US Director of National Intelligence Ms Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership." Happy to have met the US Director of National Intelligence Ms @TulsiGabbard in New Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership. pic.twitter.com/DTUgJIgeCN — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 17, 2025 Earlier on Sunday, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held bilateral talks with Gabbard, where the two reportedly discussed several facets of the India-US relationship in detail. Gabbard on US-India tariff issue Gabbard, on Monday, said that a direct dialogue has been ongoing between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue. The US Director of National Intelligence is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16). Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation’s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them. “What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I’ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,” she said. “There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I’m glad to see that they’re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,” she added. She further said, “Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India’s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.” (With inputs from agencies)

India raises concerns with US over Khalistani terror, Sikhs For Justice in meeting with Tulsi Gabbard

The United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said on Monday that a direct dialogue has been ongoing between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue. Gabbard is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16).
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation&rsquo;s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them.
&ldquo;What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I&rsquo;ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,&rdquo; she said.
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&ldquo;There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I&rsquo;m glad to see that they&rsquo;re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,&rdquo; she added.
She further said, &ldquo;Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India&rsquo;s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.&rdquo;
<h2>Leaders looking for &lsquo;good solutions&rsquo;</h2>
The US intelligence chief said that both President Trump and PM Modi are looking for a &ldquo;good solution.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;What I see as a great positive is that we have two leaders who have common sense and who are looking for good solutions.&rdquo;
She added that direct dialogues are taking place at the very top in both nations.
&ldquo;This direct dialogue is happening at the very top in both of our countries, but also at the different secretaries and the cabinet members is going to be key to laying down what that path forward really looks like. And I am excited because there&rsquo;s keen interest in the private sector here in India and in the United States,&rdquo; she said.
<h2>Tulsi on China threat in Asia-Pacific region</h2>
When asked about the Chinese threat in Asia-Pacific region and India's role as a key player in countering China, Gabbard said, &ldquo;What I appreciate about President Trump and his approach and some comments I heard PM Modi make recently is that they are very practical and pragmatic and are looking to strike that balance that will allow us to prevent any conflict.&rdquo;
She added that while there are challenges relating to China, there are also opportunities.
&ldquo;The goal we all share is to achieve peace and ensure stability.&rdquo;
<h2>Tulsi Gabbard meets Rajnath Singh</h2>
Earlier in the day, the US Director of National Intelligence held talks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The discussion focused on enhancing the overall India-US strategic ties, particularly in areas of defence and information sharing.
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Following the meet, Singh posted on X that he was &ldquo;happy&rdquo; to meet the US intelligence chief to discuss ways to deepen the India-US partnership.
&ldquo;We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership,&rdquo; he wrote on the social media platform.
Gabbard also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday (Mar 16) to discuss the Indo-US relationship.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news | The US intelligence chief said that both President Trump and PM Modi are looking for a “good solution.” She added that direct dialogues are taking place at the very top in both nations.

The United States Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said on Monday that a direct dialogue has been ongoing between India and the US at the very top over the tariffs issue. Gabbard is currently on a two-and-a-half-day trip to India as part of a multi-nation visit and arrived in the national capital early Sunday (Mar 16). Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the think tank Observer Research Foundation’s annual multilateral conference Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Gabbard talked about the economic relationship between the two nations, saying there was an opportunity to strengthen them. “What I have heard from the Indian government officials that I’ve spoken to over the last few days, there is an opportunity here to see,” she said. Also read | Tulsi Gabbard meets India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh “There is more potential for strengthening our economic relationship, and I’m glad to see that they’re looking at it in a more positive light than just one that is focused in a negative way when we look at tariffs,” she added. She further said, “Prime Minister Modi is looking out for what is in the best interest of India’s economy and the opportunities available to the people of India. Similarly, President Trump is doing the same for the United States, our economic interests, and the interests of the American people.” Leaders looking for ‘good solutions’ The US intelligence chief said that both President Trump and PM Modi are looking for a “good solution.” Also read | US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to visit India “What I see as a great positive is that we have two leaders who have common sense and who are looking for good solutions.” She added that direct dialogues are taking place at the very top in both nations. “This direct dialogue is happening at the very top in both of our countries, but also at the different secretaries and the cabinet members is going to be key to laying down what that path forward really looks like. And I am excited because there’s keen interest in the private sector here in India and in the United States,” she said. Tulsi on China threat in Asia-Pacific region When asked about the Chinese threat in Asia-Pacific region and India's role as a key player in countering China, Gabbard said, “What I appreciate about President Trump and his approach and some comments I heard PM Modi make recently is that they are very practical and pragmatic and are looking to strike that balance that will allow us to prevent any conflict.” She added that while there are challenges relating to China, there are also opportunities. “The goal we all share is to achieve peace and ensure stability.” Tulsi Gabbard meets Rajnath Singh Earlier in the day, the US Director of National Intelligence held talks with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The discussion focused on enhancing the overall India-US strategic ties, particularly in areas of defence and information sharing. Also read | Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of top Biden administration officials Following the meet, Singh posted on X that he was “happy” to meet the US intelligence chief to discuss ways to deepen the India-US partnership. “We discussed a wide range of issues which include defence and information sharing, aiming to further deepen the India-US partnership,” he wrote on the social media platform. Gabbard also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday (Mar 16) to discuss the Indo-US relationship. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Direct dialogue is happening at the very top’: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard on US-India tariff issue

Tulsi Gabbard meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday held talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh focusing on boosting defence and security ties between the two countries.
Gabbard is on a two-and-half-day trip to India.
Ways to enhance defence and security ties were discussed in the meeting between Singh and Gabbard, sources said.
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INDIA NEWS | WORLD | Gabbard is on a two-and-half-day trip to India. Ways to enhance defence and security ties were discussed in the meeting between Singh and Gabbard, sources said.

Tulsi Gabbard meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday held talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh focusing on boosting defence and security ties between the two countries. Gabbard is on a two-and-half-day trip to India. Ways to enhance defence and security ties were discussed in the meeting between Singh and Gabbard, sources said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tulsi Gabbard meets India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday said she will visit India as part a &ldquo;multi-nation&rdquo; trip to the Indo-Pacific she is undertaking with the aim of building strong relationships and open lines of communication to achieve President Donald Trump's objectives of peace and freedom.
&ldquo;I am #WheelsUp on a multi-nation trip to the Indo-Pacific, a region I know very well having grown up as a child of the Pacific. I'll be going to Japan, Thailand, and India, with a brief stop in France enroute back to DC,&rdquo; Gabbard said in a post on X, with a photograph of her boarding an airplane.
&ldquo;Building strong relationships, understanding, and open lines of communication are vital to achieving President Trump's objectives of peace, freedom and prosperity,&rdquo; she said.
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Her first stop will be Honolulu where she will visit "IC partners and INDOPACOM" (US Indo-Pacific Command) leaders, and &ldquo;our troops engaging in training.&rdquo; This will be Gabbard's first trip to India after taking over as the eighth Senate-confirmed and first female combat veteran Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the second Trump administration.
Gabbard had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in February during his visit to Washington DC for the bilateral meeting with Trump in the White House. She was the first US official to meet Modi at Blair House on February 12, shortly after the Indian leader arrived in the US capital.
&ldquo;Met USA's Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she's always been a strong votary,&rdquo; Modi had said in a post on X.
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India news | World | Gabbard had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in February during his visit to Washington DC for the bilateral meeting with Trump in the White House.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday said she will visit India as part a “multi-nation” trip to the Indo-Pacific she is undertaking with the aim of building strong relationships and open lines of communication to achieve President Donald Trump's objectives of peace and freedom. “I am #WheelsUp on a multi-nation trip to the Indo-Pacific, a region I know very well having grown up as a child of the Pacific. I'll be going to Japan, Thailand, and India, with a brief stop in France enroute back to DC,” Gabbard said in a post on X, with a photograph of her boarding an airplane. “Building strong relationships, understanding, and open lines of communication are vital to achieving President Trump's objectives of peace, freedom and prosperity,” she said. Also read | Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of top Biden administration officials Her first stop will be Honolulu where she will visit "IC partners and INDOPACOM" (US Indo-Pacific Command) leaders, and “our troops engaging in training.” This will be Gabbard's first trip to India after taking over as the eighth Senate-confirmed and first female combat veteran Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the second Trump administration. Gabbard had met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in February during his visit to Washington DC for the bilateral meeting with Trump in the White House. She was the first US official to meet Modi at Blair House on February 12, shortly after the Indian leader arrived in the US capital. “Met USA's Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she's always been a strong votary,” Modi had said in a post on X. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to visit India

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday (Mar 10) that she has revoked the security clearances of dozens of former national security officials.
In a social media post, Gabbard said that she stripped security clearances of top Biden aides and those who pursued cases against Trump under the president's directive. The names included former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former national security adviser Jake Sullivan, and former US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who oversaw the prosecution of Trump supporters following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
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&ldquo;Per POTUS directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden &lsquo;disinformation&rsquo; letter,&rdquo; she wrote on X.
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Per <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden&hellip;
&mdash; DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/1899176257406857274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>Former officials stripped of security clearances</h2>
Soon after returning to the White House for his second term in January this year, Trump said in executive orders and social media posts that those involved in cases against him would be stripped of their security clearances.
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The list of such officials includes New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who led an investigation into Trump&rsquo;s alleged criminal and business wrongdoings and felony charges. Other legal rivals include former Ambassador to the Czech Republic Norm Eisen and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann, who also had their security clearances removed.
The recent move reflects the Trump administration&rsquo;s unprecedented use of security clearances against political opponents.
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<h2>Biden's access to the President's Daily Brief removed</h2>
Although former presidents are typically allowed to receive the brief after leaving office, former president Joe Biden will no longer receive the President&rsquo;s Daily Brief, as announced by Trump earlier. Biden had also suspended Trump&rsquo;s access to the briefings in 2021.
&ldquo;The President's Daily Brief is no longer being provided to former President Biden,&rdquo; Gabbard said on X.
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In February, Biden&rsquo;s security clearances were revoked by Trump. The president has also removed the clearances for lawyers at Covington &amp; Burling, the firm that commissioned the &ldquo;Steele Dossier&rdquo;, a controversial report against Trump&rsquo;s foreign business dealings. Clearances have also been removed for some Republican critics, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | In a social media post, Gabbard said that she stripped security clearances of top Biden aides and those who pursued cases against Trump under the president's directive.

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard announced on Monday (Mar 10) that she has revoked the security clearances of dozens of former national security officials. In a social media post, Gabbard said that she stripped security clearances of top Biden aides and those who pursued cases against Trump under the president's directive. The names included former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, former national security adviser Jake Sullivan, and former US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, who oversaw the prosecution of Trump supporters following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Also read | 'Wow': Musk reacts as Tulsi Gabbard says over 100 intelligence officers fired over sexually explicit NSA chats “Per POTUS directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden ‘disinformation’ letter,” she wrote on X. Per @POTUS directive, I have revoked security clearances and barred access to classified information for Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Lisa Monaco, Mark Zaid, Norman Eisen, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg, and Andrew Weissman, along with the 51 signers of the Hunter Biden… — DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) March 10, 2025 Former officials stripped of security clearances Soon after returning to the White House for his second term in January this year, Trump said in executive orders and social media posts that those involved in cases against him would be stripped of their security clearances. Also read | India connect of Team Trump: Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, several Indian-Americans hold key posts in Donald Trump's administration The list of such officials includes New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who led an investigation into Trump’s alleged criminal and business wrongdoings and felony charges. Other legal rivals include former Ambassador to the Czech Republic Norm Eisen and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann, who also had their security clearances removed. The recent move reflects the Trump administration’s unprecedented use of security clearances against political opponents. Also read | US-based rights group urges ICC to probe Joe Biden, Antony Blinken for Gaza war crimes Biden's access to the President's Daily Brief removed Although former presidents are typically allowed to receive the brief after leaving office, former president Joe Biden will no longer receive the President’s Daily Brief, as announced by Trump earlier. Biden had also suspended Trump’s access to the briefings in 2021. “The President's Daily Brief is no longer being provided to former President Biden,” Gabbard said on X. Also read | ‘Not Biden’s world anymore’: DHS chief says US is now ‘Trump’s country’ as border crackdown continues In February, Biden’s security clearances were revoked by Trump. The president has also removed the clearances for lawyers at Covington & Burling, the firm that commissioned the “Steele Dossier”, a controversial report against Trump’s foreign business dealings. Clearances have also been removed for some Republican critics, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. (With inputs from agencies)

Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of top Biden administration officials

Over 100 US intelligence officers have been fired for engaging in sexually explicit discussions on a government chat tool, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, announced on Tuesday.&nbsp;
These officers are from 15 agencies and would also have their security clearances revoked.
The chat platform, managed by the National Security Agency (NSA), was for having classified discussions, however, it was misused for explicit conversations, including discussions on gender transition surgery.
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The chats took place on a secure intranet called Intelink in two server channels titled "LBTQA" and "IC_Pride_TWG," according to intelligence community officials.
"This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable," Tulsi Gabbard posted on X.
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This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable. These disgusting chat groups were immediately shut down when <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> issued his EO ending the DEI insanity the Biden Admin was obsessed with. Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/CnpWYyhyNk">https://t.co/CnpWYyhyNk</a>
&mdash; DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/1894228806405107800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>

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She added that the "disgusting chat groups" were immediately shut down when President Donald Trump issued his executive order ending diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the federal government.&nbsp;
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"Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people," Gabbard said.
On Tuesday evening, Gabbard appeared on Fox News and said that she had issued a directive to fire more than 100 people who participated in the discussions and to strip the officers of their security clearances.&nbsp;
She added that the chats were an &ldquo;egregious violation of trust&rdquo; that violated &ldquo;basic rules and standards&rdquo; of workplace professionalism.
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The researchers at the conservative Manhattan Institute obtained the leaked chats from the NSA 'Interlink' messaging platform through NSA sources.&nbsp;
<h2>Musk reacts</h2>
After the move by the director of national intelligence, Elon Musk reacted on X while posting a screengrab of the leaked screenshot.&nbsp;
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Wow <a href="https://t.co/7Lvte5oLM6">https://t.co/7Lvte5oLM6</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1894454908398834059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
"Wow", billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted.&nbsp;
Deputy Chief of Staff Alexa Henning said that a memo was sent to all intelligence agencies, requiring them to identify employees who participated in these chats by Friday.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The chat platform, managed by NSA, was for having classified discussions, however was misused for explicit conversations, including discussions on gender transition surgery.

Over 100 US intelligence officers have been fired for engaging in sexually explicit discussions on a government chat tool, Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, announced on Tuesday. These officers are from 15 agencies and would also have their security clearances revoked. The chat platform, managed by the National Security Agency (NSA), was for having classified discussions, however, it was misused for explicit conversations, including discussions on gender transition surgery. Also read: Trump sued by diversity officers in an attempt to block anti-diversity orders The chats took place on a secure intranet called Intelink in two server channels titled "LBTQA" and "IC_Pride_TWG," according to intelligence community officials. "This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable," Tulsi Gabbard posted on X. This behavior is unacceptable and those involved WILL be held accountable. These disgusting chat groups were immediately shut down when @POTUS issued his EO ending the DEI insanity the Biden Admin was obsessed with. Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety,… https://t.co/CnpWYyhyNk — DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) February 25, 2025 She added that the "disgusting chat groups" were immediately shut down when President Donald Trump issued his executive order ending diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the federal government. Also read: India connect of Team Trump: Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, several Indian-Americans hold key posts in Donald Trump's administration "Our IC must be focused on our core mission: ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of the American people," Gabbard said. On Tuesday evening, Gabbard appeared on Fox News and said that she had issued a directive to fire more than 100 people who participated in the discussions and to strip the officers of their security clearances. She added that the chats were an “egregious violation of trust” that violated “basic rules and standards” of workplace professionalism. Also read: PM Modi lands in US, meets US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard The researchers at the conservative Manhattan Institute obtained the leaked chats from the NSA 'Interlink' messaging platform through NSA sources. Musk reacts After the move by the director of national intelligence, Elon Musk reacted on X while posting a screengrab of the leaked screenshot. Wow https://t.co/7Lvte5oLM6 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 25, 2025 "Wow", billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted. Deputy Chief of Staff Alexa Henning said that a memo was sent to all intelligence agencies, requiring them to identify employees who participated in these chats by Friday. Also read: US judge blocks Trump’s order to transfer transgender women inmates to men's prisons (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) landed in the United States as he began his two-day visit, during which he will meet with US President Donald Trump. After landing, PM Modi posted on X that he is looking forward to meeting Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Tulsi Gabbard, newly confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence, met with PM Modi upon his arrival in Washington, DC, on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

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Tulsi Gabbard, appointed as Director of National Intelligence under President Donald Trump, saw her confirmation pass the Senate with a 52-48 vote. The confirmation followed initial Republican skepticism but eventually led to party unity, except for Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who cast the lone GOP vote against her.

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The United States Senate on Wednesday (Feb 12) confirmed former Democratic congresswoman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-tariffs-could-hit-canada-mexico-and-china-tomorrow-why-even-americans-should-be-worried-8679177" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tulsi Gabbard</a> as President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Director of National Intelligence.
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. He had also voted against Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s confirmation for secretary of the Department of Defense last month.
In a last-minute plea, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, &ldquo;I plead with my colleagues, I know it&rsquo;s the last minute, to think twice, to vote no, as we all will vote, because this is such an awful nomination who will endanger our national security and our intelligence operations throughout the country and the world.&rdquo;
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Gabbard faced intense grilling from both Republican and Democratic senators during her confirmation hearing last month. She was particularly critical of previous intelligence officials, accusing former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cia-halts-hiring-offers-buyouts-to-all-employees-as-trumps-downsizing-efforts-expand-8693215" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">CIA</a> and Director of National Intelligence leaders of &ldquo;weaponisation and politicisation of the intelligence community.&rdquo;
During her confirmation hearing, Gabbard thanked Trump, saying that she was &ldquo;honoured and grateful&rdquo; to be chosen for the role, especially &ldquo;at a time when trust in the intelligence community, unfortunately, is at an all-time low.&rdquo;
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During the hearing, she addressed criticisms levelled against her, saying, &ldquo;These attacks accuse me of being Trump&rsquo;s puppet, Putin&rsquo;s puppet, Assad&rsquo;s puppet, a guru&rsquo;s puppet, Modi&rsquo;s puppet, not recognising the absurdity of simultaneously being the puppet of five different puppet masters.&rdquo;
She further added, &ldquo;The fact is, what truly unsettles my political opponents is I refuse to be their puppet. I have no love for Assad or Gaddafi or any dictator. I just hate al-Qaeda. I hate that we have leaders who cosy up to Islamist extremists, minimising them to so-called rebels.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence pick Tulsi Gabbard faced intense grilling from both Republican and Democratic senators during her confirmation hearing last month.

The United States Senate on Wednesday (Feb 12) confirmed former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. He had also voted against Pete Hegseth’s confirmation for secretary of the Department of Defense last month. In a last-minute plea, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “I plead with my colleagues, I know it’s the last minute, to think twice, to vote no, as we all will vote, because this is such an awful nomination who will endanger our national security and our intelligence operations throughout the country and the world.” Also read: 'Not Putin’s or Modi’s puppet’: Trump's US top spy pick Tulsi Gabbard defends loyalty at confirmation hearing Gabbard faced intense grilling from both Republican and Democratic senators during her confirmation hearing last month. She was particularly critical of previous intelligence officials, accusing former CIA and Director of National Intelligence leaders of “weaponisation and politicisation of the intelligence community.” During her confirmation hearing, Gabbard thanked Trump, saying that she was “honoured and grateful” to be chosen for the role, especially “at a time when trust in the intelligence community, unfortunately, is at an all-time low.” Also read: PM Modi US visit: Indian premier to meet ‘dear friend’ Trump amid tariff threats and mass deportations During the hearing, she addressed criticisms levelled against her, saying, “These attacks accuse me of being Trump’s puppet, Putin’s puppet, Assad’s puppet, a guru’s puppet, Modi’s puppet, not recognising the absurdity of simultaneously being the puppet of five different puppet masters.” She further added, “The fact is, what truly unsettles my political opponents is I refuse to be their puppet. I have no love for Assad or Gaddafi or any dictator. I just hate al-Qaeda. I hate that we have leaders who cosy up to Islamist extremists, minimising them to so-called rebels.” (With inputs from agencies)

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