Ministry Of Home Affairs: News
27 Apr 2024
Sexual HarassmentArjuna Awardee paramilitary officer faces dismissal over sexual harassment charges
Khajan Singh, a top Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer, is facing potential dismissal due to sexual harassment allegations by multiple women.
16 Apr 2024
Amit ShahFire erupts at Ministry of Home Affairs office, no casualties
A fire broke out on the second floor of the north block of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) office on Tuesday.
02 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsNagaland outfit threatens to abstain from polling, writes to ECI
The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organization (ENPO), a representative body of seven Naga tribes, has decided not to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.
31 Mar 2024
CambodiaCambodia cyber slavery case: 250 Indians rescued, thousands still trapped
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rescued and repatriated approximately 250 Indian citizens who were victims of a cyber employment scam in Cambodia.
31 Mar 2024
CambodiaIndia rescues 'cyber slaves' forced into fraud schemes in Cambodia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was rescuing its citizens who had been lured into work only to be forced to participate in cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia.
28 Mar 2024
NagalandIndian government extends Armed Forces Act in Nagaland
The Indian Central Government has decided to extend the implementation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight specific districts and 21 police jurisdictions in Nagaland.
12 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActOpposition attacks Narendra Modi government over CAA
Opposition parties have lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA).
12 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActExplained: CAA implementation does not cover tribal areas in Northeast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday evening officially notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024.
24 Feb 2024
Indian Penal Code3 new criminal laws to take effect from July 1
The three new criminal laws, which replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Evidence Act, 1872, will take effect on July 1, the government notified on Saturday.
11 Feb 2024
CAPFArmed forces recruitment exam in 13 regional languages, says MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday announced that it will conduct the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) constable (general duty) examination in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English.
02 Jan 2024
Indian GovernmentChakka Jam: Centre begins talks with truck drivers, transport union
In response to the ongoing drivers' strike, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi.
01 Jan 2024
Sidhu Moose WalaPro-Khalistani gangster, Moose Wala murder accused Goldy Brar declared 'terrorist'
The Indian government on Monday designated Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar a terrorist under the 1967 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
31 Dec 2023
Ram MandirRam Mandir inauguration: Warning issued on QR code donation fraud
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a right-wing organization, has issued an alert for the public about a scam involving QR codes that aims to trick devotees ahead of the Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
30 Dec 2023
KhalistaniCentre designates Canada-based pro-Khalistani gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared Canada-based pro-Khalistani gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa as a terrorist.
21 Dec 2023
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)CISF to take over Parliament security after last week's breach
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) may soon take over the security responsibilities of Parliament.
19 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaLok Sabha discusses criminal law bills amid opposition absence
Even as two-thirds of opposition members remain suspended from the Lok Sabha, the Centre on Tuesday took up three bills for discussion, which—if passed—will replace the existing criminal laws.
18 Dec 2023
ParliamentAfter Parliament security breach, Centre seeks Joint Secretary (Security) nominations
The Centre has sought nominations for the Joint Secretary (Security) to the government, whose office is responsible for the Parliament security.
17 Nov 2023
Arvind KejriwalDelhi government now accuses chief secretary of ILBS Hospital scam
Delhi's Vigilance Minister, Atishi, has accused Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar of misusing government authority and resources to give his son, Karan Chauhan, undue advantages in a hospital contract.
15 Nov 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal seeks chief secretary's removal over Rs. 850cr land scam
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has submitted a report to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena, reportedly calling for the immediate removal of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
13 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Media trials unfair,' says SC, directs Centre to frame guidelines
The Supreme Court on Wednesday termed the alleged "media trials" of different cases "unfair" and directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to frame guidelines for the police to follow during press briefings, Live Law reported.
19 Aug 2023
DY ChandrachudSupreme Court's question to Centre on decriminalizing teenage sex
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the legitimacy of rape laws criminalizing consensual sex between under-18 girls and boys aged above 18, PTI reported.
05 Aug 2023
ManipurManipur: 3 people killed, houses burnt in fresh violence
In a fresh incident of ethnic violence, three people were killed in Kwakta of Manipur's Bishnupur district on Saturday, reported India Today.
03 Aug 2023
ManipurManipur: Kukis postpone mass burials, negotiations with MHA continue
Manipur's tribal communities on Thursday reportedly decided to postpone the mass burial of victims of Manipur ethnic clashes on the Ministry of Home Affairs's (MHA) appeal.
02 Jul 2023
Lok Sabha ElectionsCentre postpones Census again; January 1 deadline for freezing boundaries
The 2021 Census of India has reportedly been postponed once again.
27 Jun 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal residence renovation row: CAG to conduct special audit
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) will conduct a special audit into the alleged financial and administrative irregularities in the renovation of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence in New Delhi.
12 Jun 2023
Rajeev ChandrasekharCentre may ban gaming apps involved in betting: IT minister
The central government will likely ban gaming apps in India that are involved in alleged betting and other activities harmful to people, said the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
09 Jun 2023
ManipurManipur: Centre sanctions Rs. 102 crore package for displaced people
The Centre has approved Rs. 101.75 crore relief package for the people displaced in strife-torn Manipur based on a directive from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Security Advisor to the Manipur government Kuldiep Singh said on Thursday.
01 Jun 2023
ManipurCentre replaces Manipur police chief amid unrest
In a significant reshuffle in the police leadership in Manipur amid ongoing unrest, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tripura cadre, Rajiv Singh, was reportedly appointed as the northeastern state's new Director General of Police (DGP) on Thursday.
28 May 2023
YouTubeYouTube 'Like and Subscribe' scam: How to protect yourself
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, scams related to part-time jobs have risen, affecting hundreds and thousands of people. One such scam is related to YouTube and it has already trapped so many people.
03 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC declines to commute terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana's death sentence
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to commute Babbar Khalsa terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana's death sentence to life imprisonment, reported Live Law.
09 Apr 2023
Amit ShahAmit Shah to visit Arunachal Pradesh, launch programs near LAC
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reportedly visit Kibithoo—a strategically important village in Arunachal Pradesh near the Line of Actual Control (LAC)—on Monday to launch the Centre-sponsored "Vibrant Villages Programme" for the development of villages at the India-China border.
05 Apr 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police deny permission for Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri
The Delhi Police on Wednesday denied permission to the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other groups to hold processions in Jahangirpuri on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, which will be celebrated on Thursday.
05 Apr 2023
Ram NavamiMHA issues advisory to states ahead of Hanuman Jayanti
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to all states ahead of Hanuman Jayanti to prevent any communal violence.
24 Mar 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police files case over pro-Khalistan protest in London
The Delhi Police has registered a case in connection with a pro-Khalistan protest staged in front of the Indian High Commission in London, United Kingdom (UK), on Sunday.
21 Mar 2023
Arvind KejriwalCentre's objection to budget 'unconstitutional': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the Centre's objection to the proposed Delhi budget was "unconstitutional" and "completely groundless," reported NDTV.
05 Feb 2023
Central GovernmentCentre initiates process to ban over 230 Chinese apps: Report
The central government has decided to ban over 230 mobile applications with Chinese links that allegedly pose a security threat to the country, News18 reported.
23 Jan 2023
LadakhLadakh: Sonam Wangchuk to launch hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards
Ladakh-based engineer and innovator Sonam Wangchuk—whose life inspired the character of Phunshuk Wangdu in the Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots—urged PM Narendra Modi to ensure environmental protection from unchecked industrial and commercial expansion in Ladakh.
13 Jan 2023
DelhiDelhi hit-and-run case: 11 policemen on PCR, picket duty suspended
The Delhi Police on Friday suspended 11 of its personnel who were deployed for PCR and picket duty on the route where Anjali Singh was killed after a car dragged her under for 13 kilometers from Sultanpuri to Kanjhawala.
13 Jan 2023
Anjali SinghDelhi hit-and-run case: Book accused for murder, MHA directs police
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reportedly asked Delhi Police to slap murder charges on the accused in the hit-and-run case of Anjali Singh, the Delhi woman who died after a car crashed into her scooter and was dragged for 13 kilometers.
07 Jan 2023
Lashkar-e-TaibaJammu and Kashmir: LeT proxy TRF issues fresh 'hit list'
The Resistance Front (TRF), the terror outfit believed to be an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), reportedly released another 'hit list' in Kashmir on Saturday, India Today reported.
01 Jan 2023
Rahul GandhiCongress writes to Shah again over Rahul's Yatra security breaches
The Congress once again wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday over Rahul Gandhi's security arrangements at the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY), just days after the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) claimed that he "violated" multiple guidelines.
28 Dec 2022
Congress PartyCongress writes to Shah over Bharat Jodo Yatra security breach
The Congress wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, claiming multiple security breaches of the Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY), and called for proper safety for party leader Rahul Gandhi.
15 Dec 2022
DelhiMHA to chair high-level meeting over Delhi airport congestion
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is set to chair a high-level meeting on Thursday amid multiple complaints of chaos and long lines at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) Terminal 3, reported India Today.
02 Nov 2022
BengaluruEngineering student sentenced to 5-year imprisonment for celebrating Pulwama attack
A special Bengaluru court sentenced an engineering student to a five-year jail term for making disparaging Facebook posts about the Pulwama attack, ANI reported.
27 Oct 2022
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA registers case in 'IS-linked' Coimbatore car blast, 6 held
India's primary counter-terrorist task force, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday registered a case in the Coimbatore car blast in Tamil Nadu which occurred on Sunday.
23 Oct 2022
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Centre cancels Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Charitable Trust's foreign funding license
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) canceled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) on Saturday for allegedly violating the foreign funding law.
15 Oct 2022
IndiaKarnataka: Muslim man first to be arrested under anti-conversion law
Syed Moin, a Muslim man, was arrested under recently promulgated Karnataka's anti-conversion law for allegedly converting a woman on the pretext of marrying her.
14 Oct 2022
National Register of CitizensCensus to be conducted digitally via mobile apps, web portal
After being stalled by the pandemic for two years now, the government is finally gearing up to conduct the Census 'digitally.'
01 Oct 2022
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh5 Kerala RSS leaders on PFI's 'hitlist' get Y-category security
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday provided Y category security to five Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders from Kerala who were on the recently-banned Popular Front of India's (PFI) "hitlist."
29 Sep 2022
Popular Front of IndiaDay after ban, Twitter handles of PFI taken down
Twitter accounts of controversial outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its leaders were taken down on Thursday.
