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Government planning survey on foreign teachers in madrasas
India | Nov 12, 2014, 11:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: Worried over reports that Bangladeshi nationals were teaching students of a madrasa in Burdwan, the Centre is contemplating conducting a survey in some states with international border to check whether there were foreign
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Don't tarnish entire community: Maulana Mahmood Madani
India | Nov 05, 2014, 11:37 PM ISTKolkata: Accusing central agencies and Ministry of Home Affairs of being involved in witchhunting in the Burdwan blast case, Jamat-Ulama-e-Hind general secretary Maulana Mahmood Madani today alleged that a conspiracy is on to "tarnish" the
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Home Ministry seeks report on killing of two youth in Kashmir
India | Nov 05, 2014, 06:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Home Ministry today sought a report from Jammu and Kashmir government on the killing of two youth allegedly by Army personnel in Budgam district. In a communication, the Home Ministry asked the
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No decision on compensation to 1984 riot victims:Home Ministry to EC
National | Nov 03, 2014, 11:57 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Home Ministry today informed the Election Commission that it has not taken a decision on providing Rs five lakh compensation to the next of kin of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims and
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EC asks MHA to explain on compensation for 1984 riots
National | Oct 31, 2014, 09:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Election Commission today asked the Home Ministry to explain its decision to give a fresh compensation of Rs five lakh to the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims considering that the Model Code of
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Govt plans to merge PIO and OCI schemes; seeks suggestions
India | Oct 30, 2014, 09:20 PM ISTNew Delhi: Government is planning to merge the Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India schemes saying that the latter is more popular and provides for lifelong visa through a process which is
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MHA seeks report from Delhi Police on communal violence in Trilokpuri
India | Oct 28, 2014, 10:46 AM ISTNew Delhi: Concerned over communal violence in Delhi's Trilokpuri, the Centre has sought a detailed report on the situation in the trans-Yamuna locality and directed Delhi Police to take all possible steps to contain the
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'Be careful in slapping anti-dowry law in matrimonial dispute'
India | Oct 26, 2014, 10:48 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Home Ministry has asked all state governments to be judicious in slapping the stringent anti-dowry section of IPC in matrimonial disputes as the provision may be used as ‘weapons rather than shields
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MHA reverses stand on Aadhaar, lends full support
National | Oct 26, 2014, 10:22 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a complete U-turn from its earlier stand, the Home Ministry has come out in full support of the Aadhaar scheme saying it will facilitate ‘anytime, anywhere, anyhow' authentication to its beneficiaries. In
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MHA tells NGOs to make payment exceeding Rs 20k through cheque
India | Oct 26, 2014, 10:23 AM ISTNew Delhi: Tightening the noose around erring foreign-funded NGOs, the government has ordered that all voluntary organisations henceforth will have to make payments exceeding Rs 20,000 through account payee cheques or drafts.The order came weeks
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No possibility can be ruled out: Rajnath Singh on terror strike
National | Oct 21, 2014, 12:03 PM ISTNew Delhi: The possibility of terror attack in the country cannot be ruled out, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today."No possibility can be ruled out. We cannot ignore terror activities. Hence alerts are issued," he
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NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties
India | Oct 16, 2014, 09:41 PM ISTManesar: The NSG, which protects some of the most ‘vulnerable' VVIPs of the country, is set to shed its load in this theater and transfer some of these protectees to other paramilitary forces after an
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MHA to present Italian marines case before NSA Ajit Doval
National | Oct 16, 2014, 07:06 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Home Ministry will make a presentation before National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on the status of the case related to the killing of Kerala fishermen by two Italian marines after Rome's
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AAP demands Rs 1 crore compensation for constable Jagbir's kin
National | Oct 14, 2014, 06:31 AM ISTNew Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party yesterday demanded a compensation of Rs 1 Crore for the family of deceased Delhi Police constable Jagbir Singh.AAP also demanded that Home Ministry should immediately declare a standard policy to
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Home Ministry makes PIO card valid for lifetime
India | Oct 02, 2014, 06:42 AM ISTNew Delhi: In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement, the Minister of Home Affairs has issued a notification that the ‘Person of Indian Origin' (PIO) card shall be valid for a lifetime.The notification was
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Delhi government for fast-tracking cases against Harsh Vardhan, others
India | Sep 15, 2014, 08:01 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Delhi government wants cases fast-tracked against nine lawmakers, including Health Minister Hardh Vardhan, after the Central government demanded speedy trials of elected leaders."There are 11 criminal cases in which charges were framed
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Home Ministry seeks IB report on al-Qaeda's video
India | Sep 04, 2014, 12:20 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Ministry of Affairs on Thursday sought a report from Intelligence Bureau to verify the authenticity of al-Qaeda video announcing the formation of terrorist group's wing in the Indian subcontinent.The Home Ministry has
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Permits of 2500 buses and mini-buses cancelled in Delhi
India | Aug 20, 2014, 08:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: Delhi government has cancelled the permits of around 2500 buses and mini-buses after their operators' addresses were found to be incorrect. After the gang rape on December 16, 2012, Home Ministry had directed
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Home ministry recommends Dhyan Chand for Bharat Ratna
Hockey | Aug 12, 2014, 03:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: The home ministry Tuesday recommended the name of legendary hockey player late Dhyan Chand for the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country.Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju informed
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Telangana rejects Home Ministry's suggestion to form joint force for Hyderabad
India | Jul 13, 2014, 11:56 AM ISTHyderabad: The Telangana government has dismissed the suggestions of the Home Ministry to form a joint force comprising police of the new state and residuary Andhra Pradesh to control the law and order in Hyderabad