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Govt extends ban on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice for five years
India | Jul 09, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTThe government has extended the ban imposed on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice for next 5 years, a notification of the Home Ministry said.
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MHA acts on Bengal Governor's report, initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP
West Bengal | Jul 07, 2024, 05:13 PM ISTThe West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose had submitted the report to the MHA in the last week of June alleging that Kolkata Police was not allowing victims of post-poll violence to meet him, despite his permission.
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Home Ministry hands over Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi terror attack case to NIA
India | Jun 17, 2024, 11:51 AM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has transferred the investigation of the Reasi terror attack case in Jammu and Kashmir to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The decision comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist assault on June 9th evening, targeting a bus carrying pilgrims.
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Home Ministry receives bomb threat email, authorities on alert at North Block
Delhi | May 22, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTThe DFS official said a dog squad and bomb disposal and detection teams along with police and fire department personnel conducted the searches but nothing was found.
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ED alleges foreign funding for AAP from eight countries, submits report to Home Ministry
Delhi | May 20, 2024, 09:35 PM ISTThe ED's comprehensive report outlined significant foreign funding to AAP, revealing systematic violations of legal provisions intended to regulate foreign contributions to political parties in India. The case underscored the ongoing scrutiny of political funding and compliance with national laws.
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Padma Awards 2025: Nomination process for India's highest civilian awards commences
India | May 02, 2024, 08:03 AM ISTPadma Awards 2025: The government led by PM Modi has maintained that it stands committed to transforming the Padma Awards into 'People's Padma'. The nominations and recommendations for the awards will be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal.
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Govt cancels more FCRA licences of NGOs over ‘violations’, second time in a month
India | Apr 30, 2024, 05:34 PM ISTWith the cancellation of their Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration, these NGOs will no longer be able to receive foreign contributions nor utilise the existing available funds.
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CAA: Modi govt likely to notify Citizenship Amendment Act today, say sources
India | Mar 11, 2024, 05:03 PM ISTThe forthcoming notification of CAA rules is expected to provide much-needed clarity on the operational framework of the legislation, amidst ongoing debates and controversies surrounding its provisions.
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CAA, 3 criminal laws to be notified 'much before' Lok Sabha poll announcement: Sources
India | Jan 02, 2024, 07:32 PM ISTThe Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) had triggered massive protests by some Muslim groups against the Modi government in 2019-20. The passage of new criminal laws in the Parliament drew criticism as they got approval from both Houses in the absence of opposition MPs who were suspended.
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Security forces to recruit Indian dog breeds for sniffing out explosives, other police duties soon
India | Oct 23, 2023, 11:56 AM ISTAt present, almost all police dogs used on duties are foreign breeds. The trials of various Indian dog breeds are underway. PM Modi has also spoken regarding the promotion of local dog breeds in the past.
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Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs 'retires' bureaucrat under suspension over molestation charges
Delhi | Oct 10, 2023, 07:11 AM ISTAV Prem Nath - a 1997 batch officer of DANICS - was named in five separate FIRs, including one filed by the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Delhi government for allegedly amassing properties disproportionate to his known sources of income.
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Over 13 lakh girls, women went missing in India between 2019-2021, says Home Ministry data
India | Jul 30, 2023, 06:33 PM ISTIn Madhya Pradesh, around 1,60,180 women and 38,234 girls went missing between 2019 and 2021, according to the data provided to Parliament.
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CBI to probe Manipur viral video case, trials to be held outside state
India | Jul 28, 2023, 06:28 AM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will refer to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the Manipur viral video case in which women were seen being paraded naked, molested and allegedly gangraped.
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What is PASA Act? All you need to know about the Gujarat law that could be implemented in Delhi
Explainers | Jul 10, 2023, 05:24 PM ISTThe Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved the proposal of implementing the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (1985) in Delhi to take preventive actions against crimes in the national capital. The file has been sent for Home Ministry's approval.
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Home Ministry to introduce Millets in meals of CAPF, NDRF personnel
India | May 03, 2023, 05:47 PM ISTRecognising the growing significance of millets, the United Nations General Assembly designated 2023–2024 as the International Year of Millets.
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Trouble mounts for NGO Oxfam India after MHA recommends CBI probe into foreign fund allegations
India | Apr 06, 2023, 05:35 PM ISTOxfam India allegedly routed funds to the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) through its associates and employees in the form of a commission.
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Ensure law and order on Hanuman Jayanti tomorrow: MHA to States, days after Ram Navami clashes
News | Apr 05, 2023, 07:14 PM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states to ensure the maintenance of law and order in view of the Hanuman Jayanti which will be celebrated across the country on Thursday.
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Centre approves Delhi Govt's Annual Budget 2023-24: Sources
Delhi | Mar 21, 2023, 03:03 PM ISTDelhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's office has also conveyed it to the AAP-led Delhi government that its annual budget has been approved.
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Ministry of Home Affairs’ tableau reflects resolve to make India drug-free
News | Jan 26, 2023, 02:55 PM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs tableau at the 74th Republic Day parade showcased the theme “Narcotics Control Bureau: reflecting the resolve to make India drug-free.
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Jammu & Kashmir: MHA to conduct meeting on security situation, drone infiltration
India | Dec 06, 2022, 04:16 PM ISTThe Border Security Forces (BSF) shot down around 20 drones on the border this year as compared to only one last year and many weapons were recovered.