Home Ministry institutes five police medals to reward security personnel
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday instituted five Police Medals to promote professionalism and excellence in service and give recognition to those security personnel doing good work in stressful environment and in difficult areas.
Jul 12, 2018, 07:17 AM IST
Haven't asked LG to ignore SC order: Centre rubbishes Arvind Kejriwal's allegation
The MHA said it has only advised the LG, based on a reference received from him, to follow the law.
Jul 07, 2018, 06:30 AM IST
Centre openly defying SC order, L-G still not working in tandem with Delhi govt, says Arvind Kejriwal
In a 25-minute meeting, Baijal told Kejriwal said he had sought advice from the Ministry of Home Affairs and was told that services should not be given to the Delhi government.
Jul 06, 2018, 17:54 PM IST
Safety guidelines for VVIPs not new, says MHA after specifying PM Modi's security details
After explaining the security protocols for the safety of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday claimed that guidelines for security arrangements for VVIPs are required to be reiterated from time to time.
Jun 27, 2018, 14:38 PM IST
MHA forms new division to deal with women safety, calls it top priority
Issues like sensitisation of children through appropriate changes in school curriculum, a media campaign for raising awareness, checking proliferation of pornography materials and online contents would also be addressed, the statement said.
Rs 3.5 lakh crore needed for internal security in 2020-25: Home Ministry
Home Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh.
Apr 22, 2018, 00:55 AM IST
Was Defence Ministry website hacked? Government can't decide, says both yes and no
All three possible explanations for the websites' downtime have been given official status.
Apr 06, 2018, 19:59 PM IST
Home Ministry takes down website as precaution after Defence Ministry site hack; Law Ministry site also down
The move is a precautionary step, officials have said.
Apr 06, 2018, 18:40 PM IST
As statue vandalism spreads, PM Modi dials Rajnath, asks states to act
The MHA has asked the states to take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents.
Mar 07, 2018, 09:46 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: Surge in number of MHA staff between 2010-2014
As per the data, the number of ‘persons in position’ in the central government declined by 42,817 between 2006 and 2010 while between 2010 and 2014 the figures increased to 70,607.
Mar 06, 2018, 08:24 AM IST
Rajnath Singh announces measures to restore normalcy, peace in J&K
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced fresh measures to be taken by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to restore normalcy and peace in the state.
Jan 24, 2018, 17:58 PM IST
Pro Islamic State groups are radicalising Kashmiris for lone wolf attacks: MHA sources
Zee News' Manish Shukla reports that a particular telegram channel which is pro-IS, wants to establish shariya in J&K and is looking to radicalise youth in the state.
Jan 18, 2018, 17:46 PM IST
Maintain utmost vigil for New Year, Christmas celebrations: MHA advisory to states
In view of NewYear and Christmas celebrations, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a country-wide advisory to all states to maintain utmost vigil to prevent any untoward incident.
Dec 24, 2017, 14:38 PM IST
Delhi High Court issues notice to MHA on plea seeking safety of complainants
The court has listed the matter for next hearing on April 19, 2018.
Dec 22, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
Cyclone Ockhi claims 39 lives, 167 still missing: MHA
A total of 220 fishermen in Tamil Nadu, 390 in Kerala and 27 in Lakshadweep have been rescued.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:46 PM IST
Cyclone 'Ockhi' expected to have low impact in Gujarat: MHA
There is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday morning with wind speed around 50-70 kmph, a Home Ministry official said.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
ISRO to aid coastal security to thwart possible terror attacks
ISRO will provide 1,000 transponders by March next year as part of the coastal security ring, being set up to thwart terrorist attacks on the lines of the 26/11 Mumbai carnage.
Nov 25, 2017, 06:14 AM IST
J&K govt may drop cases against first-time stone-pelters at Centre's request
The Centre is keen on announcing the amnesty scheme for first time stone-pelters in the Kashmir Valley.
Nov 22, 2017, 00:23 AM IST
Centre assures of all help to deal with protests over Padmavati
The Union Home Ministry on Thursday said that it will provide all help to the authorities to maintain law and order amid ongoing protests against director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmavati.
Nov 16, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
MHA orders withdrawal of 1000 paramilitary personnel from Darjeeling
The home ministry has ordered withdrawal of as many as 1,000 paramilitary personnel, including 300 women, deployed in Darjeeling to maintain law and order during the agitation for a separate Gorkhaland state.
Oct 15, 2017, 21:27 PM IST
