Ministry Of Home Affairs: News
Hunt underway for Red Ecosport likely linked to Delhi blast
The Delhi Police, along with their counterparts in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, have launched a massive search for a second vehicle, believed to have been used in the recent Red Fort blast.
India mandates 24-hour takedown of non-consensual intimate content online
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that mandates online intermediaries to remove or disable access to non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII) content within 24 hours of being reported.
PM to inaugurate 'Vande Mataram' centenary celebration on November 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a year-long commemoration of India's national song, Vande Mataram, on November 7, 2025.
'We'll deal with iron hands': SC on ₹3,000cr worth cyber-frauds
The Supreme Court has expressed its shock over the scale of cyber fraud cases in India, particularly digital arrest scams.
Assam CM seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen Garg's death case
The Assam government has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore regarding the recent death of singer Zubeen Garg (52).
Sonam Wangchuk's wife denies Centre's charges, calls it 'witch hunt'
Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, has rejected all charges against her husband.
Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA, shifted to Jodhpur: Ladakh administration
The Ladakh administration has detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA) and shifted him to Jodhpur.
More trouble for Sonam Wangchuk as CBI probes his institute
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting a preliminary inquiry to probe Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk and his Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL) for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Canada arrests Inderjit Gosal, Pannun aide and Khalistani terrorist
Inderjit Singh Gosal, a prominent Khalistani terrorist and close aide of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been arrested in Canada.
Airtel's anti-fraud initiatives have lowered financial losses by almost 69%
Bharti Airtel has announced a major reduction in cybercrime complaints, thanks to its anti-fraud initiatives.
Anish Dayal Singh appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser
Anish Dayal Singh, the former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been appointed as the Deputy National Security Adviser.
NIA takes over probe into American Airlines bomb threat
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation into the bomb threat case involving American Airlines Flight AA-292.
Delhi gets new police commissioner a day after CM attacked
The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Satish Golcha as the new Delhi Police commissioner, replacing Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh.
1,090 personnel awarded gallantry, service medals on Independence Day
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that a total of 1,090 personnel from various services have been awarded Gallantry and Service Medals on Independence Day 2025.
7 Indian railway stations to install AI-based facial recognition systems
The Union government has announced its plan to install Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based facial recognition systems at seven major railway stations in India.
Indians lost around ₹7,000cr to online scams this year
Indians have suffered a massive financial blow from online scams in the first five months of this year, losing around ₹7,000 crore.
Pannun threatens Kapil Sharma after shooting incident at cafe
The pro-Khalistan separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened Indian comedian Kapil Sharma.
Saif's enemy property case: How ancestor's migration can cost you
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has declared that a large part of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan's ancestral property in Bhopal is "enemy property" under the Enemy Property Act, 1968.
Google launches its 'Safety Charter' in India: What is it?
Google has launched its Safety Charter in India, its largest market outside the US.
You can soon use Starlink's satellite internet services in India
Elon Musk's Starlink is on the verge of launching its satellite internet services in India.
What's 'Operation Shield' that India will conduct on May 31
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a regional civil defense exercise, "Operation Shield," to be held on May 31.
Centre notifies guidelines for sale of walkie-talkie, radio online
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has released new guidelines to regulate the sale and illegal listing of radio equipment, including walkie-talkies, on e-commerce platforms.
Over 150 people duped of ₹1cr using fake Trump app
In a shocking case of cyber fraud, over 150 people in Karnataka have been cheated of more than ₹1 crore by scammers.
Director general-level talks between India and Pakistan delayed
The planned talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have been deferred, according to multiple reports.
Home Ministry asks states, UTs to invoke emergency powers
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to chief secretaries and administrators of all states and Union Territories asking them to invoke emergency powers under civil defense rules for efficient implementation of necessary precautionary measures.
Airports, schools shut in border states; Punjab cancels officers' leaves
The Indian government has directed a temporary shutdown of 21 airports in North and Northwestern India a day after it launched 'Operation Sindoor,' a massive military campaign against terrorist networks in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Nationwide drills to begin today at 4pm; check details here
India will hold a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday at 4:00pm to test the country's disaster response and sensitize local authorities to possible emergencies.
Nationwide civil defense drill on May 7: What to expect
Amid heightened tensions with Pakistan resulting from the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians, the government of India has declared a nationwide civil defense mock drill.
Several states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday—first since 1971
Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, the Indian government has ordered a security drill in several states on Wednesday (May 7).
Allahabad HC dismisses PIL alleging Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad has dismissed a PIL alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds a dual citizenship.
India blocks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's YouTube channel
India has blocked the official YouTube channel of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
'Terrorists, not militants': Centre opposes BBC's reporting on Pahalgam attack
India has lodged a strong protest against the BBC's description of the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
BJP accuses TMC of defaming widow of Pahalgam attack victim
BJP IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya has accused the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) of trying to defame the widow of a victim from the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
Telangana police start deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals
The Telangana police have started the deportation of 33 Pakistani nationals on orders of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
New, high-quality fake ₹500 notes in circulation; How to identify
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sounded an alert on a new variant of fake ₹500 notes in circulation in the market.
Many Indian government websites are now accessible via Hindi URLs
Several Indian government websites have switched to a Hindi web address.
Centre given 4 weeks to decide on Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
The Allahabad High Court has given the Indian government four weeks to decide on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's citizenship status.
India revises list of 67 banned terrorist, unlawful organizations
India's Home Ministry has issued a fresh list of 67 organizations banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
'Security cordon bigger than Trump's': Kejriwal's opulent convoy draws criticism
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has been reprimanded by political leaders from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and even his own party for his lavish security convoy on a trip to Punjab.
Shah orders free movement in Manipur, action against peace disrupters
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered that free movement of people be ensured on all roads in Manipur from March 8, 2025.
Who is Gyanesh Kumar, India's newly appointed chief election commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as India's new chief election commissioner (CEC), succeeding Rajiv Kumar, on Monday.
Dalai Lama's security upgraded to Z-category after threat intel
The Indian government has upgraded the security of the Dalai Lama to Z-category, after intelligence reports indicated possible threats, India Today reported, citing sources.