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Headley: Investigators to leave for US in April

Headley: Investigators to leave for US in April

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

India is likely to send a team of investigators in April to question American terrorist David Coleman Headley, who has admitted to plotting the audacious Mumbai terror attack.

ATM transaction charges may rise

ATM transaction charges may rise

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Interchange fee is the amount charged by ATM operators for every transaction.

India tells citizens to stay away from Pakistan

India tells citizens to stay away from Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

In an advisory, the MHA has said that the Government of India is of the view that it is not advisable for the Indian pilgrims to visit Pakistan in the prevailing situation when frequent terrorist attacks are taking place in Punjab province of Pakistan, where all gurudwaras are situated.

Centre backtracks over Mumbai hijack advisory

Centre backtracks over Mumbai hijack advisory

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

The Maharashtra Government said on Thursday that the Union Home Ministry has warned it of a possible hijack at the Mumbai airport and advised the authorities to keep a watch on private aircraft.The Union home ministry on Thursday evening has denied that it has at any point of time sent any advisory to the Maharashtra goverment about a hijack threat to the Mumbai airport.

'Number of cops per 1 lakh people in India is 130'

'Number of cops per 1 lakh people in India is 130'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Home Secretary GK Pillai talks to Aditi Phadnis about police reforms

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Centre had on July 13 opposed the appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries by the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying the post neither finds place in the Constitution, nor does it find a place in the Delhi Members of Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualification) Act of 1997, except for the post of Parliamentary Secretary to the Chief Minister.

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Study US: How to pick the best MBA school

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

Naxal extortion economy: Rs 2,000 crore a year!

Naxal extortion economy: Rs 2,000 crore a year!

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Estimates of what the Maoists extract from their nationwide extortion vary from Rs 1,200 crore a year to Rs 2,000 crore.

Teesta Setalvad's NGO barred from receiving foreign funds

Teesta Setalvad's NGO barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The order said the NGO has transferred an amount of Rs 2.46 lakh from its foreign contribution designated account to Sabrang Trust domestic account, thus mixing of domestic and foreign funds and violating the rules.

'Dangerous precedents': Centre opposes release of Rajiv Gandhi killers

'Dangerous precedents': Centre opposes release of Rajiv Gandhi killers

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

The Centre said the remission of sentence will have "international ramifications".

Sacked AAP adviser Raghav Chadha refunds Rs 2.5 salary to home ministry

Sacked AAP adviser Raghav Chadha refunds Rs 2.5 salary to home ministry

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The tussle between the AAP government and the Centre escalated on Tuesday with the cancellation of appointment of nine advisors to Delhi ministers following the Union home ministry's directions which said these posts were "not sanctioned".

NDMA issues guidelines to safely open industries

NDMA issues guidelines to safely open industries

Rediff.com10 May 2020

In a communication to all states and union territories, the NDMA said due to several weeks of lockdown and the closure of industrial units, it is possible that some of the operators might not have followed the established standard operating procedures.

More than 10K communal clashes in India during 2004-2017

More than 10K communal clashes in India during 2004-2017

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

1,605 people were killed, 30,719 were injured in 10,399 incidents of communal violence from 2004 to 2017.

Home Ministry clears Pak participation for Asian wrestling Jrs: WFI

Home Ministry clears Pak participation for Asian wrestling Jrs: WFI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

A miffed WFI feared that it could be penalised by the world body United World Wrestling (UWW), if Pakistani grapplers were denied Visa.

Delhi HC allows Greenpeace to use two accounts for domestic donations

Delhi HC allows Greenpeace to use two accounts for domestic donations

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The Delhi high court on Wednesday allowed Greenpeace India to use two of its accounts for the purpose of receiving and utilising fresh domestic donations for its day-to-day functioning.

Pulitzer-prize winning Reuters photographer denied entry back in India

Pulitzer-prize winning Reuters photographer denied entry back in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

McNaughton, an Irish national who won the Pulitzer Prize in May 2018, allegedly travelled to restricted and protected areas in Jammu and Kashmir without permission. He also reported from the state without valid permission.

NIA still doesn't have a roof

NIA still doesn't have a roof

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

MHA officials told Business Standard that Radha Vinod Raju, the recently-appointed Director General of the NIA, had been functioning from a room in the Sahastra Suraksha Bal headquarters located in the CGO complex in New Delhi ever since his appointment on February 15.

Religious places, hotels, malls to reopen from June 8

Religious places, hotels, malls to reopen from June 8

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Religious places and places of worship for the public, hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services along with shopping malls will be permitted to open from June 8, the ministry of home affairs said on Saturday. However, these facilities will not be able to resume operations inside containment zones designated by authorities in states, said a government notification.

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Centre wants Bengal govt to act against Kolkata top cop

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

"In view of the above, the West Bengal government has been requested by MHA to initiate action against the officer and intimate the action taken in this regard," it said.

4 Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Feb 1, 6 am

4 Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Feb 1, 6 am

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

A Delhi court on Friday issued fresh death warrants for February 1, 6 am against the four convicts. Earlier in the day, President Ram Nath Kovind had rejected Mukesh's mercy plea.

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The MHA said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities which were in clear contravention of laid down Indian laws.

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Mizoram: 'Assam's bullying went too far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'This is not the first time that a large contingent of Assam armed police led by senior officers attacked and destroyed farm huts, crops and plantations of Mizo farmers.' 'There have been a series of such intrusions in the past and the pace of such intrusions increased in the recent past.'

Soon, jail inmates may have voting rights

Soon, jail inmates may have voting rights

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

The government is considering a recommendation to amend the Representation of People's Act to grant voting right to some 3.5 lakh prisoners lodged in jails across the country. The Home Ministry is in touch with the Law Ministry and other concerned authorities to make necessary amendments in the law.

CVC recommends prosecution for 19 govt  officials

CVC recommends prosecution for 19 govt officials

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

The Central Vigilance Commission has recommended prosecution of 19 government officials, including six of Union Home Ministry, and advised penalty in 131 cases involving officers of public sector banks and railways for various offences.

AFSPA is a must if army has to operate in J-K: Parrikar

AFSPA is a must if army has to operate in J-K: Parrikar

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The defence minister said that if AFSPA was not imposed in a state, then the army couldn't operate there.

Marans' luck runs out, can they bounce back still?

Marans' luck runs out, can they bounce back still?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

With the home ministry rejecting the renewal of broadcast licences to Sun group, is it end of the road for Maran brothers? R Ramasubramanian reports from Chennai.

Govt allows movement of stranded migrants, tourists, students

Govt allows movement of stranded migrants, tourists, students

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

In an order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said buses shall be used for transport of such groups of stranded people and these vehicles will be sanitised and will have to follow safe social distancing norms in seating.

Govt websites hit by outage, cyber security chief says not hacking

Govt websites hit by outage, cyber security chief says not hacking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Chinese characters were seen on the website, indicating that Chinese hackers may be involved in it.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

Soon, mobile connections may be harder to get

Soon, mobile connections may be harder to get

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

In its efforts to check the use of mobile phones in terror activities, the Ministry of Home Affairs is likely to advice the Department of Telecommunication to direct all mobile phone operators to get two existing cellular customers as guarantors before issuing SIM card to new customers.

SC directs states to provide dry ration to sex workers

SC directs states to provide dry ration to sex workers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao directed the state governments to get help from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and legal services authorities to identify sex workers and maintain confidentiality pertaining to the identity of sex workers.

SC orders CBI to probe rape videos shared on WhatsApp

SC orders CBI to probe rape videos shared on WhatsApp

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Taking suo motu note of a letter on posting of two rape videos on WhatsApp, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to launch a probe "forthwith" to nab the culprits and sought responses from the Centre and governments of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Delhi and Telangana.

Delhi govt may ask Centre to tweak 'red zone' rule

Delhi govt may ask Centre to tweak 'red zone' rule

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In a zone-wise classification of districts in the country, the Union health ministry has designated all 11 districts of Delhi as red zone. The city has 272 wards.

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur gets 4-year ban for doping

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur gets 4-year ban for doping

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The period of suspension begins from July 20, 2017, the date of her provisional suspension, according to an order of the anti-doping disciplinary panel (ADDP) of the NADA dated March 29.

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Rediff.com18 May 2020

States and Union Territories have been given the powers for delineation of Red, Green and Orange Zones as per COVID-19 situation, the MHA said. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0, it said.

Italian marines may escape death penalty

Italian marines may escape death penalty

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast, may escape death penalty with the home ministry on Tuesday agreeing not to press for the capital punishment against them.

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Citing denial of assistance from United States authorities, a Delhi court on Monday said the proceedings against 13 websites, including Facebook and Google, are "stayed" in a complaint case which accused them of promoting class enmity and undermining national integrity.

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