AFSPA completely removed from Meghalaya, restricted in Arunachal Pradesh
AFSPA was totally withdrawn from all areas of Meghalaya from April 1. In Arunachal, it is down from 16 police stations to eight, the MHA said.
Apr 23, 2018, 17:05 PM IST
MHA needs Rs 3,50,000 cr for internal security, border guarding in 2020-25
The Home Ministry has projected budgetary requirement of more than Rs 3,50,000 crore for the period 2020-2025 for internal security, central armed police forces, police modernisation, border security, disaster management and Union Territories.
Apr 23, 2018, 00:33 AM IST
Rs 3.5 lakh crore needed for internal security in 2020-25: Home Ministry
Home Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh.
Apr 22, 2018, 00:55 AM IST
Ceasefire pact with Nagaland insurgent groups extended for one more year
The ceasefire agreement is between the central government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Neopao Konyak/Kitovi.
Apr 20, 2018, 22:57 PM IST
Setback for Arvind Kejriwal, nine advisors to Delhi ministers removed on recommendation from Home Ministry
The action against nine advisors to Delhi ministers was taken on the recommendation of the Home Ministry.
Apr 17, 2018, 17:33 PM IST
Government claims success of strategy to counter ‘Left Wing Extremism’
The Ministry of Home Affairs has claimed that the government’s ‘National Policy and Action Plan’, implemented in 2015 to counter Left Wing Extremism, is paying dividends. According to the government, the policy involved a strategy concerning security as well as development related measures.
Apr 16, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
Pro-ISIS women group Daulat ul Islam active in J&K, warns MHA report
As per the report, which has been accessed by Zee News, the pro-ISIS women group – Daulat ul Islam – is first of its kind found to be active in Jammu and Kashmir.
Apr 15, 2018, 10:59 AM IST
4 CRPF personnel get out-of-turn promotion for foiling terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
The Home Ministry has given out-of-turn promotion to four jawans of the CRPF on the recommendation of the paramilitary force.
Apr 10, 2018, 12:21 PM IST
Sikh youngsters being trained at ISI facilities in Pakistan for terror attacks in India: Govt
The Home Ministry has said that members of the Sikh community who are settled in Canada and other places are also being instigated against the country with false and malicious propaganda.
Mar 21, 2018, 14:32 PM IST
40,000 Rohingyas trying to settle down in West Bengal, warn intelligence agencies
According to the report, Rohingyas who are living in different parts of India were instructed to come to North 24 Parganas district and South 24 Parganas district.
Mar 04, 2018, 21:53 PM IST
Kasganj violence: Centre seeks report from UP govt, asks for details about steps taken to punish guilty
UP Governor Ram Naik has described Kasganj violence as a 'blot' on Uttar Pradesh.
Jan 30, 2018, 19:49 PM IST
ITBP wins best marching contingent trophy at Republic Day parade
The winners' trophy is expected to be handed over to the force by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Jan 29, 2018, 16:17 PM IST
Rajnath Singh announces measures to restore normalcy, peace in J&K
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday announced fresh measures to be taken by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to restore normalcy and peace in the state.
Jan 24, 2018, 17:58 PM IST
No free conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards after December 31
The scheme allowing conversion of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cards to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards free of cost will come to an end on Sunday, a home ministry official said on Friday.
Dec 29, 2017, 15:46 PM IST
Government issues new directive, with a deadline, for NGOs getting foreign funds
A deadline of one month has been given to the NGOs, business entities and individuals to comply with the order.
Dec 26, 2017, 07:58 AM IST
Only NSG, CISF to handle VVIP security: Home Ministry
Till now, the CRPF was providing security to 75 VVIP`s under "Z plus", "Z", "X", "Y Plus" and "Y" categories while ITBP was securing 17 such persons.
Rajnath Singh to chair 12th Standing Committee meet of Inter-State Council
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the 12th Standing Committee meeting of the Inter-State Council (ISC) here on Saturday to discuss the recommendations of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-state relations, a Home Ministry statement said.
Nov 24, 2017, 17:29 PM IST
J&K govt may drop cases against first-time stone-pelters at Centre's request
The Centre is keen on announcing the amnesty scheme for first time stone-pelters in the Kashmir Valley.
Nov 22, 2017, 00:23 AM IST
