UP government writes to Home Ministry, seeks ban on PFI for fanning anti-CAA protests
Following the widespread protests, the Uttar Pradesh Police had arrested three members of PFI, including its state president Waseem Ahmad.
Jan 01, 2020, 12:55 PM IST
Amid huge anti-CAA protests, govt releases five clauses to acquire Indian citizenship
Citizenship by naturalisation provides that any person of full age and capacity on fulfilling the residency requirement of 12 years is eligible for grant of a certificate of naturalisation.
Dec 20, 2019, 23:19 PM IST
Government ready to accept suggestions from those opposing Citizenship Amendment Act: MHA sources
The MHA sources also rejected reports about the implementation or introduction of National Register of Citizens (NRC), saying it is premature to say anything right now on NRC.
Dec 20, 2019, 16:56 PM IST
Trainee IPS officer, charged with harassing wife, suspended by Home Ministry
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kokkanti Maheshwar Reddy, who is facing charges of harassing his wife for divorce. The 28-year-old's appointment has been suspended pending an ongoing investigation into a criminal case against him.
Dec 15, 2019, 08:44 AM IST
Will bring home two Indians caught in Pakistan without documents: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
Mos Home G Kishan Reddy said the govt will speak to the Pakistan government through the Indian Embassy situated there and the concerned authorities of both the countries and get both the persons back to India.
Nov 24, 2019, 07:20 AM IST
Priyanka Gandhi attacks Centre on removal of SPG cover, says it's part of politics
On November 8, the MHA had decided to withdraw the SPG cover given to the Gandhi family and give them 'Z Plus' security provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Nov 21, 2019, 20:13 PM IST
CISF planning to hire 1.2 lakh retired defence and ex-CAPF personnel: Report
A revised proposal for raising the ceiling of CISF from 1,80,000 to 3,00,000 posts as well as raising 16 additional Reserve Battalions had ben sent to the MHA on November 5.
Nov 21, 2019, 08:31 AM IST
Home Ministry asks states to enforce ban on e-cigarette
The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance, 2019, was promulgated on September 18 for banning the production, sale and purchase of electronic cigarettes in the interest of public health.
Nov 20, 2019, 16:11 PM IST
Centre bans Meghalaya-based insurgent group Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council
The MHA released a notification saying the HNLC along with all its factions, wings and frontal organisations has been banned for their involvement in activities aimed at breaking away those parts of Meghalaya which are inhabited by Khasi and Jaintia tribals, from India.
Nov 18, 2019, 16:20 PM IST
Govt releases new political map of India with Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh
The new map, released by the Union Home Ministry, denotes the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and doesn’t take account of Aksai Chin and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
Nov 02, 2019, 20:03 PM IST
MHA refutes reports claiming Centre behind Pegasus attack on WhatsApp, warns of strict action
WhatsApp has filed a legal suit in a US Federal Court against an Israeli firm - NSO Group – alleging that it was behind cyber-attacks that infected devices with malicious software.
Oct 31, 2019, 18:42 PM IST
Pakistan's K2 plan decoded; ISI teams up with pro-Khalistan outfits to create unrest in India
According to the Indian intelligence agencies, Pakistan's notorious spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has aligned with the Khalistani terrorists.
Oct 23, 2019, 08:58 AM IST
India to have Marine Police Force to guard 7,516 km long coastline: Home Ministry Sources
India has a vast coastline of 7,516 km touching 13 states and union territories. It also has around 1,197 islands.
Oct 19, 2019, 19:43 PM IST
Now, states to pay more for central paramilitary forces deployment, MHA issues letter
The letter sent by the Home Ministry mentions that the state governments will now have to pay more for the deployment of the CAPF.
Oct 10, 2019, 13:06 PM IST
Centre orders release of three Kashmiri politicians, says no protests allowed
Yawar Mir, former PDP MLA from Rafiabad in North Kashmir, Noor Mohd Sheikh, former NC MLA from Batmaloo and Shoaib Lone, former Congress leader will be released today.
Oct 10, 2019, 11:36 AM IST
India is a country, not an inn; infiltrators will have to go: JP Nadda
The BJP working president made these remarks while addressing the Vijay Sankalp Yatra in Jharkhand.
Oct 05, 2019, 08:33 AM IST
Government approves Rs 1813.75 Crore flood relief for Karnataka and Bihar
Home ministry approved financial assistance of Rs 1813.75 crore to Karnataka and Bihar for the damages caused by the rains and floods in the two states
Oct 05, 2019, 07:52 AM IST
MHA warns govt officials against use of duplicate, unauthorised IDs
The MHA has warned that being caught guilty of this offence will attract disciplinary action against the concerned officers and staff.
Sep 28, 2019, 15:29 PM IST
Home Ministry holds key meet on security, law-and-order situation in Delhi
The meeting was attended by Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik and other senior officials of the police department.
Sep 18, 2019, 13:48 PM IST
Normalcy returning to J&K; schools reopen, mobile, health and banking services normal
Post-paid mobile services were restored on Wednesday in Kupwara district of J&K. Mobile numbers of officials working in essential services and other government offices have also been restored.
Sep 11, 2019, 19:13 PM IST
