Govt says Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's speeches 'highly objectionable'
Calling Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's speeches "highly objectionable", the government Thursday said the Home Ministry will take appropriate action after studying them.
Jul 07, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
Pampore attack: LeT's fidayeen preparing for fresh strike on military targets, warn intelligence agencies
The intelligence agencies have warned that Lashkar-e-Toiba's new operational commander in the Kulgam district may be preparing for fresh 'fidayeen' attack in the coming days.
Jun 28, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
AAP vs Centre: Home Ministry returns 14 Bills of Delhi govt, Kejriwal targets Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the central government returned bills.
Jun 24, 2016, 17:42 PM IST
PM Modi orders immediate probe into Essar phone tapping controversy
In the latest in the Essar leaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered an immediate probe in the alleged tapping of telephone conversations by the Essar Group.
Jun 19, 2016, 17:24 PM IST
Govt yet to order probe into Essar-phone tapping controversy
The government has not ordered any probe into Essar-phone tapping controversy, said government sources, denying reports that the Prime Minister's Office has asked the Home Ministry to probe into the alleged phone tapping by Essar Group between 2001 and 2006.
Jun 19, 2016, 09:38 AM IST
Ishrat Jahan encounter: Home Ministry official BK Prasad denies tutoring witness in probe
Home Ministry official B.K. Prasad on Thursday dismissed the charge that he tutored a witness in the probe relating to missing documents in the Ishrat Jahan case.
Jun 16, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
RSS, Jamaat cadres may be allowed to join Central govt jobs
The Home Ministry had first issued the order in 1966 making it mandatory for all new recruits to give a declaration that he or she does not have membership of either RSS and Jamaat-e-Islami.
Jun 09, 2016, 21:53 PM IST
Ishrat Jahan inquiry panel recovers one key document
The one-man inquiry panel, set up to trace the missing files related to alleged fake encounter killing case of Ishrat Jahan, has found one key document after examination of a few senior officers.
Jun 07, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
Centre-Delhi govt yet again on collision course
Sources said while Delhi has a sanctioned strength of 58 IAS officers, the Home Ministry had provided 93 such officers to Delhi.
Jun 07, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
FCRA notices to NGOs: Court grants bail to MHA official Anand Joshi
A special court Tuesday granted bail to Home Ministry official Anand Joshi, who was arrested for allegedly issuing FCRA notices arbitrarily to several NGOs for financial gains, observing that the accused cannot be put in jail for an indefinite period.
Jun 07, 2016, 14:54 PM IST
Mathura violence: SC agrees to hear plea demanding CBI probe, posts matter for hearing on Tuesday
The deadly clash between police and a cult group in Mathura recently claimed at least 29 lives and left hundreds other injured.
Jun 06, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
India may soon grant citizenship to Hindus from Pakistan and Bangladesh
Once the amendments are made to the Citizenship Act, 1955, such refugees will be legally allowed to stay in India and also apply for citizenship.
Jun 03, 2016, 09:21 AM IST
CBI to produce MHA official Anand Joshi in court today
Home Ministry Under Secretary Anand Joshi was arrested in connection with issuance of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) notices arbitrarily to NGOs for financial gains.
May 16, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
Plant 'moles' in terror groups like LeT, JeM, IS: Home Ministry's advise to Cabinet on fighting terrorism
Counter terror organisations like NIA should have the right to plant its officers in terror groups both within and outside the country: Home Ministry.
May 13, 2016, 16:53 PM IST
Good News! Over two lakh new Central government jobs by 2017
The Central government has projected in the budget estimates for 2016-17 an increase of about 2.18 lakh in the existing workforce of 33.05 lakh, as in 2015, by 2017.
Apr 25, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
Good Samaritans not to be forced to reveal identity: Govt
A good Samaritan, who rushes an accident victim to a hospital, will not be forced to reveal identity and the government has warned of strong action against police personnel and other officials who coerce such a person to disclose personal details.
Apr 24, 2016, 17:06 PM IST
Spurt in infiltration along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir
During winter, infiltration is always low. However, this year, the winter did not last long and terrorists are suspected to have taken advantage of the favourable weather, sources said.
Apr 18, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
MHA constitutes high-level team to probe missing Ishrat Jahan encounter case files
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday constituted a high-level team to probe how some important files related to the alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan went missing.
Mar 14, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
SC rejects PIL for quashing of case against Gujarat cops in Ishrat Jahan encounter
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking quashing of case against Gujarat cops in connection with the alleged fake encounter killing of Ishrat Jahan.
Mar 11, 2016, 11:04 AM IST
Pathankot attack: Centre sends Rs 6.35 crore bill to Punjab for payment of forces deployed in anti-terror operations!
A 'bill war' has begun between Centre and Punjab over Pathankot terror attack operations.
Mar 07, 2016, 13:44 PM IST
