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  MHA amends rules of Model Prison Manual to address caste-based discrimination in jails

  India | January 02, 2025 15:43 IST

  The changes in rules of Model Prison Manual were made in the wake of the October 3, 2024 order of the Supreme Court on the caste-based discrimination of prisoners.

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  CBI Inspector Rahul Raj’s award revoked over bribery allegations

  India | December 31, 2024 13:45 IST

  Due to bribery allegations, the Union Home Ministry revoked the prestigious Medal for Excellence in Investigation awarded to CBI Inspector Rahul Raj. Know about the case and its implications for law enforcement integrity.

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  'Glad Amit Shah ji...': Priyanka on Wayanad tragedy being declared as 'Disaster of Severe Nature'

  India | December 31, 2024 8:11 IST

  The Union Home Ministry on Monday declared the Wayand tragedy as a 'Disaster of Severe Nature,' five months after three villages were destroyed in the district in landlside.

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  Govt releases factsheet regarding memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh, says 'will allocate space'

  India | December 28, 2024 9:11 IST

  Former prime minister Manmohan Singh will be cremated with full State honours and his last rites will be held at New Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat at 11:45 am on Saturday.

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  Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde has demanded Home Ministry in Fadnavis Cabinet, claims Sena MLA

  Maharashtra | December 07, 2024 10:29 IST

  Shiv Sena MLA Bharat Gogavale said that the demand was made by Deputy CM Eknath Shidne to either PM Modi or Home Minister Amit Shah. This comes a couple of days after Devendra Fadnavis along with Shinde and Ajit Pawar as two deputies took oath.

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  Maharashtra govt formation: Devendra Fadnavis meets Eknath Shinde amid tussle over Home Ministry

  Maharashtra | December 03, 2024 22:29 IST

  Maharashtra govt formation: Devendra Fadnavis, who is the front runner for the CM post, called on Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde at a time when it is reported that he is hellbent on the Home Ministry which, the BJP wants to keep with itself

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  Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde adamant over Home Ministry, unreachable for local BJP leaders

  Maharashtra | December 02, 2024 13:58 IST

  Earlier on Sunday, acting CM Shinde said that he is not upset and extended his unconditional support to the BJP. He said that the name of the new chief minister would be announced on Monday.

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  Eknath Shinde ends suspense, says Maharashtra CM candidate will be decided today in big relief to BJ

  Maharashtra | December 02, 2024 0:01 IST

  Eknath Shinde's statement comes amid reports that he is upset after his ally BJP reportedly denied him the Home Ministry. On Saturday, his party, Shiv Sena, made an official demand for the Home Ministry in the new Cabinet.

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  Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena officially demands Home Ministry portfolio in new Maharashtra Cabinet

  Maharashtra | November 30, 2024 15:33 IST

  After days of speculations, Shiv Sena has finally demanded the Home Ministery portfolio. The govt formation is delayed in Maharashtra as all three parties are having discussions around the shape of the new cabinet.

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  IT Ministry reaches out to MHA over Telegram violations concerns amid its CEO arrest

  Technology | August 27, 2024 12:27 IST

  The Ministry of Information Technology is seeking information on any pending complaints against Telegram. If there are any such complaints, the ministry intends to take appropriate action against the app in India.

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  Govind Mohan, senior IAS officer, takes charge as Union Home Secretary | Know more about him

  India | August 23, 2024 11:28 IST

  Govind Mohan, a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Sikkim cadre, has been appointed Union Home Secretary, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla. Previously Union Culture Secretary, Mohan holds engineering and management degrees and has a strong background in both state and central government roles.

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  RR Swain appointed as DGP of Jammu and Kashmir

  Jammu and Kashmir | August 07, 2024 13:40 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially appointed RR Swain as the Director General of Police for Jammu and Kashmir, with his tenure set to continue until September 30, 2024. Swain had been serving as the acting DGP prior to this permanent appointment.

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  Home Ministry displays order lifting ban on govt employees joining RSS activities

  India | July 31, 2024 18:42 IST

  The move to lift the decade-old ban on government employees to join the activities of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) drew mixed reactions. The ruling party BJP welcomed the move, while the Opposition criticised the decision.

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  Ex-Agniveers to receive 10 per cent reservation and age relaxation in CISF, BSF, SSB: Home Ministry

  India | July 24, 2024 17:23 IST

  The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) will also provide similar benefits to former Agniveers. The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022, has faced criticism regarding the future of those not retained after their four-year tenure.

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  Union Budget 2024: Rs 2.19 lakh crore allocated for Home Ministry, major part for paramilitaries

  India | July 23, 2024 16:54 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 today with increased allotment for the Home Ministry. The interim budget 2024-25 had allocated Rs 2,02,868.70 crore to the home ministry.

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  'Stay one step ahead': Amit Shah to heads of security, intelligence agencies in high-level meet

  India | July 19, 2024 21:36 IST

  In the crucial meeting, Amit Shah emphasized on constituting a team of young, technically proficient passionate officers from all agencies involved in national security to dismantle the terror ecosystem using Big Data and AI-ML driven analytics and technological advancements.

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  MHA cyber wing warns against fake govt e-notice, urges people to check authenticity | DETAILS

  India | July 15, 2024 14:23 IST

  The logos of I4C, IB and Delhi Police used in these emails are “intentionally fake, deceptive and created with malicious motives. The MHA also stated users should be aware of “fake emails” sent in the garb of a government e-notice.

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  MHA amends rules of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, boosts LG's powers

  Jammu and Kashmir | July 13, 2024 12:40 IST

  In a significant move, the MHA has amended the rules of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019 boosting some powers of the Lieutenant Governor of the erstwhile state.

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  J-K administration forms panel to identify, deport foreign nationals illegally staying in UT

  Jammu and Kashmir | July 10, 2024 17:28 IST

  The seven-member panel will be chaired by the administrative secretary of the home department. The panel will have to oversee the tracing and deporting of illegal immigrants and maintain its digital record.

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  Govt extends ban on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice for five years

  India | July 09, 2024 18:26 IST

  The government has extended the ban imposed on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice for next 5 years, a notification of the Home Ministry said.