Union Home Ministry

CAA Rules Update: IUML moves SC seeking stay of CAA Rules

CAA Rules Update: IUML has filed a petition against the implementation of CAA. A demand has been made for an early hearing on the petition.

Mar 13, 2024, 11:54 AM IST

'Indian Muslims Need Not Worry As CAA', Says Home Ministry

CAA Rules Update: Amidst all the doubts on CAA, the Home Ministry has issued a statement. The Home Ministry then tried to further clarify the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Mar 13, 2024, 07:16 AM IST

‘Ensure safety of Rahul Gandhi’: Congress writes to Home Ministry, cites security breach during Bharat Jodo Yatra

In his letter to Amit Shah, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said, "the security of the Bharat Jodo Yatra was compromised'' on multiple occasions following its entry into Delhi on Saturday.

Dec 28, 2022, 12:42 PM IST

Owaisi accuses AAP of washing hands in ‘behti ganga of opportunism’ over Rohingya flip-flop

AIMIM chief raised questions over the purported high-level meeting where the issue was apparently discussed. "Who is the Delhi chief secretary answerable to? Who does the Delhi police retort to?,” Owaisi questioned. 

Aug 20, 2022, 06:59 AM IST

Ministry of Home Affairs make BIG change in the compassionate appointment policy, read details

The Union Home Ministry has adopted a modified policy for compassionate appointment that is expected to benefit all employees working under the Union Home Ministry

Jul 12, 2022, 15:55 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi stuck on Punjab flyover, Ferozepur rally cancelled; Centre says major security lapse

The prime minister was on his way to the National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala from Bathinda when the incident occurred. After major security lapse in PM's travel in Punjab, his convoy decided to head back to Bathinda airport, the MHA informed. 

Jan 05, 2022, 15:25 PM IST

India to grant visa to foreign tourists travelling by chartered flights from Oct 15

With this the restrictions placed on visa and international travel whcih was imposed since March 2020 stands further eased, the Union Home Ministry announced. 

Oct 07, 2021, 22:19 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Amnesty International's false claim of 'witch-hunt' exposed; here's what MHA said

After being exposed, the Amnesty stated, "The complete freezing of Amnesty International India's bank accounts by Government of India which it came to know on 10 September 2020, brings all the work being done by the organization to a grinding halt." 

Sep 30, 2020, 01:35 AM IST

Delhi Police Crime Branch nabs man for posing as Home Minister Amit Shah's personal secretary

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly posing as a personal secretary of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The man arrested by the Crime Branch has been identified as Sandeep Choudhary, who is a resident of Teh Mundawar in Alwar district of Rajasthan.

Jul 23, 2020, 16:50 PM IST

Puri Rath Yatra: MHA says Odisha govt to decide on chariot construction amid COVID-19 lockdown

In a letter to the Odisha government, the Home Ministry said the activity of chariot construction was allowed to be undertaken in the 'Ratha Khala', which is situated on both sides of the Grand Road in front of the Jagannath temple office and the Sri Nahar palace, subject to fulfilling conditions.

May 07, 2020, 21:31 PM IST

Over 80% wheat crop harvested; majority of 'mandis' operational now amid COVID-19 lockdown: MHA

Talking about the activities that have been allowed by the government to ensure essential supplies and that works go on during the ongoing lockdown, Srivastava said the procurement of pulses and oil seeds is going on. 

Apr 27, 2020, 20:21 PM IST

High-level meeting in MHA to review Jammu and Kashmir security

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Special Advisor K. Vijay Kumar, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, IB Chief Arvind Kumar, J&K Director General of Police Dilbag Singh, CRPF Director General RR Bhatnagar and BSF Director General VK Johri were among those who attended the meeting.

Dec 24, 2019, 14:28 PM IST

More cry than hue against Home Ministry’s computer surveillance notification

The rule has been there for a long time, so those who are crying themselves hoarse are merely going for the hype.

Dec 27, 2018, 14:31 PM IST

No new powers given to central agencies: MHA clarifies on snooping row

A united Opposition has accused the BJP government of converting India into a surveillance state.  

Dec 21, 2018, 18:59 PM IST

Two women battalions of Jammu and Kashmir police to be raised, home ministry gives green signal

The initiative of raising of two women nattalions for J&K police was announced by Rajnath Singh during his visit to the state on June 7-8, 2018.

Jun 14, 2018, 00:35 AM IST

Government will build 14,000 bunkers to protect civilians at Indo-Pak border: Union Home Ministry

 The MHA has expressed satisfaction that there has been a significant drop in stone-pelting incidents after the Centre announced the suspension of operations during Ramzan. 

May 28, 2018, 22:01 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

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 forms new divisions to check radicalisation, cyber fraud

Two new divisions, Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalisation (CTCR) and Cyber and Information Security (CIS), have been created.

Nov 10, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Gauri Lankesh murder: Karnataka govt orders SIT probe; MHA seeks report

 The Centre on Wednesday sought a detailed report from the Karnataka government even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ordered a probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the killing of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh.

Sep 06, 2017, 13:41 PM IST