US Senate confirms Indian-origin Kash Patel as new FBI director

By our Special Correspondent

The US Senate on Thursday has confirmed Kash Patel as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The decision came after a closely contested vote, with the chamber approving Patel by a 51-49 margin. Two Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joined Democrats in opposing the appointment.

                   Patel, a former prosecutor and Trump loyalist, has been a vocal critic of the FBI. His confirmation has sparked concerns among Democrats, who fear he may use the agency for political purposes.