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Census to be held in two phases on Oct 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027: Centre issues gazette notification
India | June 16, 2025 23:51 ISTThe Government of India has officially notified that the next Census will be conducted in 2027, with the reference date set as March 1, 2027 for most parts of the country. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, supersedes the earlier 2019 order that had laid the groundwork for the
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Mock drills in nearly 300 'civil defence districts' with sensitive installations | What it means
India | May 06, 2025 17:19 ISTIn response to emerging security threats following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the MHA has ordered mock drills in nearly 300 ‘civil defence districts’ across India. These districts contain sensitive installations such as nuclear plants, refineries, and military bases.
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MHA tells states to conduct civil defence mock drills on May 7 amid India-Pakistan tensions
India | May 05, 2025 23:16 ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed several states to conduct civil defence mock drills on May 7, focusing on preparedness for hostile attacks. Key activities will include testing air raid sirens, training civilians and students, implementing blackout measures, and so on.
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MHA hands over investigation of Pahalgam terror attack to National Investigation Agency
Jammu and Kashmir | April 27, 2025 9:20 ISTPahalgam terror attack: The attack in Pahalgam occurred on Tuesday at Baisaran valley, where terrorists targeted tourists, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, and leaving several others injured.
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MHA panel, formed on US inputs, recommends action against those undermining security of both nations
India | January 15, 2025 17:07 ISTThe High Powered Enquiry Committee was constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, based on the information and inputs provided by the authorities of the United States of America, in 2023.
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Home Ministry nods to expansion of CISF, thousands to get job as two new battalions approved
India | January 14, 2025 18:58 ISTThe latest expansion will augment the number of battalions in CISF to 15 and the total number of personnel will rise to 2 lakh. The latest expansion comes after the Home Ministry approved a Mahila Battalion.
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Home Ministry declares Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council 'unlawful association' for five years
India | November 14, 2024 16:21 ISTThe Home Ministry in its notification dated November 13 stated that HNLC and its factions engage in activities that endanger India’s sovereignty, including efforts for secession, extortion, and ties with other insurgent groups.
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Modi govt declares Hizb-Ut-Tahrir 'banned outfit', says it aims to establish Islamic State in India
India | October 10, 2024 18:06 ISTThe Hizb-Ut-Tahrir is a global pan-Islamic radical group set up in Jerusalem in 1953. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the Hizb-Ut-Tahrir aims to set up an Islamic Republic in India by overthrowing democratic government through jihad.
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Kolkata rape-murder case: MHA seeks report from states every 2 hours on doctors' protest
India | August 18, 2024 7:40 ISTAmid the outrage over rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered state and UT police forces to provide the centre with law and order updates every two hours.
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CRPF DG Anish Dayal Singh given additional charge of National Security Guard by Centre
India | August 15, 2024 22:06 ISTAnish Dayal Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service officer of Manipur cadre, was holding the charge of CRPF DG.
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RR Swain appointed as DGP of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir | August 07, 2024 13:40 ISTThe 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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Ex-Agniveers to receive 10 per cent reservation and age relaxation in CISF, BSF, SSB: Home Ministry
India | July 24, 2024 17:23 ISTThe 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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10 security forces, 14 civilians killed in 2024 till July 15 in Jammu and Kashmir: Home Ministry
India | July 24, 2024 14:24 ISTIt is pertinent to mention that the Jammu region, which remained relatively peaceful between 2005 and 2021 after security forces wiped out decades-long terrorism, witnessed a spike in terror attacks over the past month.
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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 ISTIn 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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Govt extends ban on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice for five years
India | July 09, 2024 18:26 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
July 07, 2024 17:13 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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Ministry of Civil Aviation to launch Air Taxi service across Delhi NCR, 48 heliports passed
Business | May 03, 2024 17:25 ISTThe development comes days after IndiGo Airlines, a leading airline company unveiled their plans to introduce electric air taxis. IndiGo is planning its project on the Delhi-Gurugram route in collaboration with America-based Archer Aviation.
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Salman Khan firing case: Crime Branch requests MHA to issue lookout notice against Anmol Bishnoi
April 25, 2024 12:26 ISTAs per a latest report by India TV's Atul Singh, Mumbai Crime Branch wrote a letter to Ministry of Home Affairs, requesting to issue a lookout circular against the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. More details below.
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Centre extends AFSPA in several districts of Nagaland for another six months
India | March 28, 2024 8:07 ISTThe Centre has announced eight districts and 21 police stations across five additional districts of Nagaland as 'disturbed areas'.
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Home Ministry extends ban on Jamaat-e-Islami for next five years
India | February 27, 2024 21:07 ISTBan on Jamaat-e-Islami: The organisation is found continuing its activities against the security, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The outfit was first declared an 'Unlawful Association' on February 28, 2019.
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