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Asian Jr wrestling: MHA put Pakistan's participation on hold

Asian Jr wrestling: MHA put Pakistan's participation on hold

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

While Tomar informed only about Pakistan's participation, the PTI has learnt that clearance has been put on hold also for wrestlers from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Barber shops, e-commerce allowed in orange, green zones: MHA

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The MHA on Friday, while extending the lockdown for two more weeks till May 17, lifted many restrictions in green and orange zones. There are no restrictions on sale of non-essential items by e-commerce platforms in green and orange zones, a home ministry spokesperson said, adding barber shops and salons are also allowed to open in these areas.

MHA seeks views of state govts on lockdown

MHA seeks views of state govts on lockdown

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The home ministry asked the state governments and UT administrations to inform it about different aspects of the lockdown and whether there are necessities to give exemptions to some more categories of people and services from the restrictions, a home ministry official said.

Convoy attack: WB chief secy, DGP to skip MHA meet

Convoy attack: WB chief secy, DGP to skip MHA meet

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The MHA had on Friday summoned Bandopadhyay and DGP Virendra asking them to present themselves on December 14 for an explanation on the law and order situation in the state, following governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's report on the attack on Nadda's convoy by alleged supporters of the ruling TMC.

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla Tuesday said the decision to invoke a new penal provision related to hit-and-run cases, which has sparked protests by truckers, will be taken only after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress.

'Pakistan not coming to India for T20 World Cup for Blind'

'Pakistan not coming to India for T20 World Cup for Blind'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

"The Pakistan Team has collected passports from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad today (7th December 2022) around 2:30 PM after receiving the passport collection e-mail from Indian High Commission but no visa has been issued to Pakistan team," Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said in a statement.

NADA lists supplements with prohibited stimulant MHA

NADA lists supplements with prohibited stimulant MHA

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The names of the supplements and ingredient as per the label and name of the manufacturer include Jack 3D (1, 3-dimethyylamylamine), Hemo Rage Black (Methylhexaneamine), Neurocore (Geranium extract), Launch (Geranium Oil Extract), CO2 (1, 3-dimethyylamylamine).

CISF replaces Delhi Police for Parliament security after breach

CISF replaces Delhi Police for Parliament security after breach

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Both the new and the old Parliament complex and their allied buildings will be brought under a comprehensive security cover of the CISF which will also have the existing elements of Parliament Security Service (PSS), the Delhi Police and the Parliament Duty Group (PDG) of the CRPF, the sources said.

Jamia: Cartridge found but MHA says cops didn't fire

Jamia: Cartridge found but MHA says cops didn't fire

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

We want to make it clear that the Delhi Police did not fire any bullet on protesters at Jamia, an MHA official said.

'Soaring demand' of remdesivir, oxygen during 2nd Covid wave: MHA

'Soaring demand' of remdesivir, oxygen during 2nd Covid wave: MHA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The home ministry noted that it took a number of steps to ensure adequate and uninterrupted supply of essential medical oxygen as well as life-saving drugs, including remdesivir.

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

SC asks Centre to file report on cases of attacks on Christians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to file a report on alleged attacks on Christian institutions and priests across the country as well as on the implementation of its earlier guidelines to curb hate crimes.

Check rumours on shortage of essentials: MHA to states

Check rumours on shortage of essentials: MHA to states

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In a communication to chief secretaries and director generals of police of all states, the ministry asked them to take action to allay apprehensions and maintain peace and tranquillity, and inform people about the availability of food, medicine and other essential commodities.

Pathankot attack: MHA seeks report from Punjab

Pathankot attack: MHA seeks report from Punjab

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Union home ministry on Tuesday directed the Punjab government to submit a report over the Pathankot Air Force Base attack within 24 hours.

Jaipur: MHA employee held, remanded in espionage case

Jaipur: MHA employee held, remanded in espionage case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

An employee of the Foreigners division in the Union Home ministry was arrested by the Rajasthan police in an espionage case in which he allegedly shared classified information with a suspected ISI agent who was held in Pokhran.

Report info on accounts of 10 terrorists to govt: RBI tells banks

Report info on accounts of 10 terrorists to govt: RBI tells banks

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Reserve Bank on Thursday asked banks and other financial institutions to report to the government details about accounts resembling 10 individuals who have been designated as terrorists by the Union home ministry earlier this month. On October 4, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had designated a total of 10 members of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and other proscribed outfits as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Those designated as terrorists include Habibullah Malik alias Sajid Jutt, a Pakistani national, Basit Ahmad Reshi, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla but is currently based in Pakistan, Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo alias Sajad, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore but now lives in Pakistan, Zafar Iqbal alias Salim, who is from Poonch but presently residing in Pakistan, and Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman alias Sheikh Sahab, who hails from Pulwama.

Amid protests over remarks on Prophet, Centre alerts police chiefs

Amid protests over remarks on Prophet, Centre alerts police chiefs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday asked the police heads of states and Union Territories to be prepared and alert as they will be on target.

Centre to prepare SOPs for journalists after Atiq's killing

Centre to prepare SOPs for journalists after Atiq's killing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The MHA, under the leadership of the prime minister and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will prepare the SOPs for the safety and security of journalists, they said.

MHA seeks report from Maha govt on Rana's complaint

MHA seeks report from Maha govt on Rana's complaint

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The move came after the Lok Sabha Privilege and Ethics Committee asked the Home Ministry to seek a report from the Maharashtra government.

Govt suspends IAS officer who razed 15th century monument to build bungalow

Govt suspends IAS officer who razed 15th century monument to build bungalow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

According to an order issued by the MHA, departmental proceedings are being contemplated against Rai.

Pak promoting 'civil resistance' in Kashmir: MHA

Pak promoting 'civil resistance' in Kashmir: MHA

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The MHA said 2016 saw a significant increase in terrorist violence and casualties suffered by security forces in comparison to the year before. However, civilians casualties have decreased in comparison to 2015.

About 25,000 people hit by flash floods: Sikkim CM

About 25,000 people hit by flash floods: Sikkim CM

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, better known as P S Golay, on Friday said that the Himalayan state has incurred damages worth thousands of crores of rupees in the flash flood.

MHA restores FCRA licence of Mother Teresa's charity

MHA restores FCRA licence of Mother Teresa's charity

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The Missionaries of Charity is a Catholic religious congregation established in 1950 by Nobel laureate Mother Teresa to help the poor and destitute,

HIL: MHA in dilemma over Govt request for stadium

HIL: MHA in dilemma over Govt request for stadium

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Mumbai Hockey Association (MHA), an affiliate of the Indian Hockey Federation, is in a dilemma after a state Government official sought the use of its stadium for conducting IHF's rival body Hockey India's upcoming League.

Not aware of MHA's letter on Afzal: Dikshit

Not aware of MHA's letter on Afzal: Dikshit

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday said she was not aware of any letter sent by the Union home ministry seeking her government's comments on the mercy petition filed by Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

Hanuman Jayanti: Curbed procession allowed in Jahangirpuri

Hanuman Jayanti: Curbed procession allowed in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

According to the police, the organisers had sought permission for the Hanuman Jayanti procession in the Jahangirpuri area and the route has been regularised.

Why are you angry?: Kejriwal to PM over Delhi budget

Why are you angry?: Kejriwal to PM over Delhi budget

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The presentation of the Delhi government's Budget for 2023-24, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been put on hold with the Kejriwal dispensation and the central government trading charges over allocations under various heads.

IDBI Bank financial bids expected by June

IDBI Bank financial bids expected by June

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The government and Life Insurance Corporation's (LIC's) strategic stake sale in IDBI Bank is expected to move to the second stage by the first quarter of FY24, said two people in the know. They added that considering the progress of the ongoing deal, financial bids are expected to come in by June this year. The proposed IDBI Bank stake sale is divided into two sequential stages.

HC orders status quo, Kukis put off mass burial on Amit Shah's request

HC orders status quo, Kukis put off mass burial on Amit Shah's request

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours before a planned mass burial of Kuki-Zomi people killed in Manipur's ethnic violence, the state's high court on Thursday ordered that status quo be maintained at the proposed burial site in Churachandpur district, while ITLF, an apex tribal body also said it was postponing burial service plans following requests from the Union home minister.

No movement of migrants, tourists outside govt guidelines: MHA

No movement of migrants, tourists outside govt guidelines: MHA

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Asked during a press briefing if special trains and private vehicles will also be allowed to transport these people as demanded by some states and others, Joint Secretary in the Union home ministry Punya Salila Srivastava said the orders issued at present were for 'using buses and for group of persons'.

Amid Agnipath protests, Govt announces 10% quota in CAPFs, Assam Rifles for Agniveers

Amid Agnipath protests, Govt announces 10% quota in CAPFs, Assam Rifles for Agniveers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

The MHA also announced age relaxation for 'Agniveers' for recruitment in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles.

2 kilograms of explosives used in Delhi blast: MHA

2 kilograms of explosives used in Delhi blast: MHA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

About 2 kilograms of explosives were used in the blast outside Delhi high court on Wednesday morning which killed at least 11 people and injured over 76 others, the Union home ministry said.

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Centre bans 138 betting apps, 94 illegal loan apps with Chinese links

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

As per sources, the MHA recommended the MeitY this week to ban and block these apps, and the ministry subsequently initiated the process as per communication.

Delhi police arrest civil engineer for posing as OSD to Amit Shah

Delhi police arrest civil engineer for posing as OSD to Amit Shah

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Robin Upadhyay, 48, a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, claimed to have worked in many multinational companies for over 25 years, they said.

SAFF Football: Pakistan's arrival in Bengaluru delayed due to visa issue

SAFF Football: Pakistan's arrival in Bengaluru delayed due to visa issue

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Pakistan football team's arrival in Bengaluru for the SAFF Football Championship has been delayed due to a visa issue.

I'm your younger brother: Kejriwal to Modi

I'm your younger brother: Kejriwal to Modi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Addressing the Delhi Assembly, he said Delhi would have seen 10 times more progress had there been no tussles between the Centre and the state government.

MHA not to give all documents to CBI in Ishrat case

MHA not to give all documents to CBI in Ishrat case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Union ministry of home affairs seems to be dragging its feet over CBI's request to provide files related to contradictory affidavits submitted by it on the antecedents of Ishrat Jahan in Gujarat high court.

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

MHA asks Rahul to prove he is Indian in 15 days

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The home ministry's notice to Gandhi was sent in response to a complaint filed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy.

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

Person impersonating VP Naidu seeks financial aid via messages; MHA alerted

Person impersonating VP Naidu seeks financial aid via messages; MHA alerted

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The impersonator, it said, has sent such WhatsApp messages to several VIPs.

NGT to resume hearing on Sri Sri event; MHA warns of terror strikes

NGT to resume hearing on Sri Sri event; MHA warns of terror strikes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

According to reports, the MHA is worried about a stampede-like situation at the event as there is 'no evacuation plan' in case of an emergency.