Ministry Of Home Affairs: News
Full 'Vande Mataram' played at India-Afghan match; Congress questions logic
For the first time in history, India's national song "Vande Mataram" was played at an international sporting event.
Punjab Police extradites fugitive from Moldova, 1st from European country
The Punjab Police has successfully extradited fugitive criminal Amritpal Singh alias Amrit Dalam from the Republic of Moldova.
Central pool MBBS seats reserved for J&K terrorism victims' children
The government has reserved four MBBS seats under the Central Pool for the 2026-27 academic session.
You can soon use Starlink's satellite internet services in India
India is one step closer to launching satellite communication services, including Elon Musk's Starlink.
Modi government flags 3 fraudulent loan apps on Play Store
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has flagged three more fraudulent loan apps on the Play Store.
Indians flying abroad won't require physical boarding passes from September
Starting September 1, passengers flying out of Indian airports will no longer need a physical boarding pass.
MHA notifies 40 questions to be asked during Census 2027
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a list of 40 questions that will be asked by officials during the Census of India 2027.
FCRA Bill referred to JPC amid opposition uproar
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) after the government moved a motion in the Lok Sabha.
India expands e-visa entry points to 88, includes Attari
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has expanded the list of international ports for foreign travelers holding Indian e-visas to 88.
Solar, wind projects within 1km of Indian borders banned
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines.
President approves law penalizing obstruction to Vande Mataram singing
The President has approved the Prevention of Insults to National Honor (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Nepal PM appeals for unity amid communal violence
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has appealed for unity and social harmony after recent communal violence in the country.
Voter-ID, Aadhaar, PAN, land records not citizenship proof: Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that voter identity cards, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and bank account statements are not conclusive proof of citizenship.
Indian government orders Google to block these offline messaging apps
The Indian government has ordered tech giant Google to take down three offline messaging apps: Bitchat, Briar, and Bridgefy.
Why Indian government asked GitHub to remove 'Bitchat' repositories
The Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.
India moves to block Dorsey's Bitchat app amid CJP protests
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's Bitchat app.
IAS Lokhande Prashant Sitaram gets additional charge of CBSE chairperson
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has assigned IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram the additional charge of Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
'Passport merely travel document': What then constitutes proof of citizenship
A recent clarification by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the passport has reignited the debate on what constitutes proof of citizenship in India.
Why Modi government is calling Telegram 'new dark web'
The Ministry of Home Affairs has flagged Telegram as "the new dark web" in a recent report.
Bengal's Haldia Seaport becomes India's 41st immigration checkpoint
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated the Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration checkpoint.
NEET-UG re-exam: India imposes temporary restrictions on Telegram
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has welcomed the central government's decision to impose temporary restrictions on the messaging platform Telegram.
NEET-UG re-exam: CRPF, CISF to secure question papers
The Ministry of Education has enlisted the services of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), for transporting question papers for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination.
Starlink's launch in India has not been put on hold
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has responded to reports of its India launch being delayed due to security concerns over the Iran conflict.
OSM row: Lokhande Sitaram named CBSE chairman, Varun Bhardwaj secretary
The central government has appointed senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as the new CBSE Chairperson, replacing Rahul Singh, who was transferred just hours ago.
Tharoor calls full 'Vande Mataram' rendition an 'imposition'; BJP disagrees
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practice of singing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the start and end of official functions. He called it an "unnecessary imposition" on audiences.
Reporting cyberattacks on India's financial sector might soon become easier
The Indian government is working on a unified system for reporting and responding to cyberattacks across the financial sector, Moneycontrol has reported.
Migrants recount border gaps, agents, documents in India entry
Hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals, many of whom have lived in India for years, are gathering at border points and transit locations in West Bengal.
Delhi court seeks Himanta Sarma's response on hate speech plea
A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Delhi Police.
Ladakh's full statehood soon? In-principle agreement reached on legislative assembly
In a landmark development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an in-principle agreement with the government to restore democracy in Ladakh.
This phishing scam targets iPhone users to steal Apple ID
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre's National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (I4C) has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing scam. The scam targets iPhone users who have lost their devices.
NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet in Red Fort blast case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 people in connection with the November 2025 car bomb blast near Delhi's Red Fort.
Centre's online content blocking orders double, over half on X
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has seen a dramatic increase in online content blocking orders over the past year.
Leander Paes gets X-category security cover after joining BJP
Former tennis star Leander Paes has been given an X-category security cover by the Union Home Ministry, just a week after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi.
SC orders probe into contracts awarded to Arunachal CM's relatives
The Supreme Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) preliminary inquiry into the alleged irregular allotment of public contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government to companies owned by relatives of Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Centre revokes climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's 6-month detention under NSA
The central government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA).
MHA issues advisory to states over West Asia tensions
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory to states amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, especially between Israel and Iran.
Centre bans 25 OTT platforms for circulating 'obscene, vulgar content'
In a major crackdown, the Indian government has blocked 25 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for allegedly violating provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
'Vande Mataram' now mandatory at all government events, schools
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released new guidelines for the observance of India's National Song, Vande Mataram.
Banks must alert customers to suspicious transactions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has emphasized the responsibility of banks to alert customers of suspicious transactions and discussed the need for mechanisms to do so.
Government mulling applying national anthem rules, regulations to 'Vande Mataram'
The Indian government is considering extending the same protocols for Vande Mataram as are currently applicable to the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.
Dharmendra, Mammootty, Alka Yagnik among Padma awardees 2026
On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed the list of Padma awardees for this year.
2,000+ Bangladeshis 'illegally' living in Delhi deported in 2025: Centre
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reportedly deported around 2,200 Bangladeshis living in Delhi this year.
Passersby ignore wife's plea, Karnataka man dies of heart attack
A 34-year-old Bengaluru man, Venkataramanan, died after suffering a cardiac arrest while riding his two-wheeler in the Kadirenahalli area of Banashankari on December 13.
'Remarkable coincidence': SC on contracts awarded to Arunachal CM's relatives
The Supreme Court has observed that the difference between competing tenders for public works in Arunachal Pradesh was "minuscule" and suggested possible cartelization, Live Law reported.