News for 'Ministry of the Interior'

Govt to take all steps for safety of Indians, and India's interests: MEA on Afghanistan

Govt to take all steps for safety of Indians, and India's interests: MEA on Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

"The situation in Afghanistan is being monitored on a constant basis at high levels. The government will take all steps to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals and our interests in Afghanistan," Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson said.

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India on Monday played down the controversy over the derogatory remarks by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, saying its ambassador to Qatar has already conveyed its position to the Gulf country and there was nothing new to add.

Nawaz Sharif to face law after return to Pak: PML-N

Nawaz Sharif to face law after return to Pak: PML-N

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Latif claimed that 72-year-old Nawaz will face the cases as per the law and the Constitution, reiterating that PML-N believes in court and will accept its verdict.

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The assault on Saudi Aramco's processing plant in Abqaiq and at the Khurais oil field caused huge fire but no casualty was reported, Gulf News reported.

Explosions rock Ukraine; 137 killed, says Ukraine prez

Explosions rock Ukraine; 137 killed, says Ukraine prez

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Zelenskyy says that despite Russia's claim it is attacking only military targets, civilian sites also have been struck.

Pak Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif placed on no-fly list

Pak Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif placed on no-fly list

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The interior minister said Shehbaz had not submitted any medical documents for travelling abroad or specified the treatment for his illness.

Germany's minister backs Bundesliga restart

Germany's minister backs Bundesliga restart

Rediff.com3 May 2020

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer on Sunday backed a possible restart for the Bundesliga season this month without spectators as the government prepares for a key meeting next week.

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The rather amateurish, even ham-handed, attack would lend some credence to a 'false flag' theory, of the PTI leadership staging this incident, to provide new impetus to a flagging agitation, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Did COVID-19 positive Ronaldo break health protocol?

Did COVID-19 positive Ronaldo break health protocol?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Yes, I think so, if there hadn't been any specific authorisation from the health authority.'

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-led JuD and its charity wing

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-led JuD and its charity wing

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The JuD is believed to be the front organisation for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Bulgaria coach apologises to England over racist chants

Bulgaria coach apologises to England over racist chants

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Bulgarian police have detained four people in connection with the racist abuse faced by England's black players during a Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia with more arrests likely, the country's interior ministry said on Wednesday.

Afghan govt will be led by religious scholars: Taliban

Afghan govt will be led by religious scholars: Taliban

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Taliban have said that religious scholars will lead the upcoming government in Afghanistan as the country's government collapsed over a week ago when the terror group seized Kabul, a media report said.

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Bhutto was killed in a gun-and-bomb attack during an election campaign rally on December 27, 2007 outside the Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

Saudi forces foil suicide bomb attack on Grand Mosque

Saudi forces foil suicide bomb attack on Grand Mosque

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry said security forces exchanged gunfire with one of the suspects, who blew himself up inside a home he was hiding in on Friday. Five people, including a woman, were arrested in security operations in Mecca, Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Mansour al-Turki said.

Qatar World Cup: Minor offences won't result in arrest

Qatar World Cup: Minor offences won't result in arrest

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Qatar is trying to strike between respecting religious traditions and accommodating the raucous exuberance of more than a million visiting soccer fans.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

World T20: Pakistan officers get visas for India visit

World T20: Pakistan officers get visas for India visit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Visas have been issued to two Pakistani officials to visit India for assessing the security arrangements for the national team ahead of World Twenty20. The Indian high commission on Sunday issued the visas according to a statement from the Pakistan interior ministry. "All arrangements are complete for the security team to leave for India on Monday," the ministry said in the statement. "Director FIA Usman Anwar and Col. Azam from the Ministry of Interior will leave from Pakistan while the third member will join them from the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi," the ministry said. Col Azam is also the general manager of security and anti-corruption unit in the Pakistan board. "The team will meet the Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh and the state police chief and will prepare a report which will be sent to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar," the statement added.

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

During the visit, apart from attending the SAARC meet, Singh is likely to have bilateral meetings with his counterparts from other SAARC member-countries, including Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.

What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

What Indian Music Should Airlines Play?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

So should airlines play the keening, trance-like Siddi folk music from the Kutch peninsula? The Sufiana Kalam of Kashmir? Carnatic music? Rabindra Sangeet? Bihu melodies? Classical music from the Hindustani gharanas? Ghazals? Bhajans? Bollywood hits?... asks Kanika Datta.

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rainbow flags could be taken from fans at the World Cup in Qatar to protect them from being attacked for promoting gay rights

All monuments to reopen to public from July 6

All monuments to reopen to public from July 6

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

As many as 3,691 centrally-protected monuments and archaeological sites maintained by the ASI were shut from March 17 in view of the coronavirus crisis.

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Benazir case : Red corner notice against Musharraf soon

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has given its approval for the process of obtaining a Red Corner Notice from Interpol for the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Heritage buildings won't be demolished under Central vista: Govt

Rediff.com31 May 2021

While the main building of the National Archives will remain intact, its annexe will be demolished and a new building will be constructed, officials said.

France ban away fans for PSG v Marseille clashes

France ban away fans for PSG v Marseille clashes

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Away fans will be banned from attending Ligue 1 clashes between Olympique Marseille and Paris St Germain, the French interior ministry said on Thursday, citing security reasons following a history of violent clashes between supporters of the clubs.

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Police raids home of Karachi suicide bomber's father

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Pakistani security forces on Thursday raided the house of the father of the woman suicide bomber from Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) who blew herself up in Karachi University that killed three Chinese teachers and injured another.

Pak govt urges court to deny clearance to Hafiz Saeed's political party

Pak govt urges court to deny clearance to Hafiz Saeed's political party

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Saeed had confirmed that his organisation Jammat-ud-Dawah would contest the 2018 general elections under the banner of the Milli Muslim League.

World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India put on hold

World T20: Pakistan team's departure to India put on hold

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan said the Interior Ministry will decide on Wednesday on the team's departure for India.

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Construction activities banned, more curbs as Delhi's air quality worsens

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 398 at 11 am, worsening from 357 at 4 pm on Friday. It was 354 on Thursday, 271 on Wednesday, 302 on Tuesday and 312 on Monday (Diwali).

No VIP protocol to 'influential people' at Pak airports

No VIP protocol to 'influential people' at Pak airports

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The interior ministry has directed the Federal Investigation Agency that no government official or other VIPs would be given protocol at airports.

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'

Cop killer shot dead in police standoff outside Paris

Cop killer shot dead in police standoff outside Paris

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Neighbours calling police claimed they heard the man chanting Islamist slogans.

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

25 killed in IS-claimed twin blasts in Kabul

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Six journalists were among the killed. At least 49 people were injured.

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

These coaches, officials said, will be "economical" and in between the current AC three-tier and non-AC sleeper class.

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

Rehman Malik named Pak PM's advisor after suspension

Rehman Malik named Pak PM's advisor after suspension

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Rehman Malik has been appointed as an advisor on interior affairs to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, a day after Pakistan Supreme Court suspended former interior minister's membership of Parliament on the grounds of dual nationality.

63 dead, over 180 injured in suicide blast at Kabul wedding hall

63 dead, over 180 injured in suicide blast at Kabul wedding hall

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

"Women and children are among those killed and wounded in the blast," Rahimi said.

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Pak govt slammed for delaying new visa pact with India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A Pakistani parliamentary panel on Friday criticised the interior ministry for the delay in implementing a new visa agreement with India, with its members passing a resolution that called on the cabinet to ratify the pact at the earliest.

No violation of law in Hafiz Saeed's detention: Pak government tells court

No violation of law in Hafiz Saeed's detention: Pak government tells court

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The government also told the court that it has reasons to believe that Jamaat-ud Dawah and its sister organisation Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation were engaged in activities which can be prejudicial to peace and security.

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Pakistan arrests US national blacklisted for 'spying'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

An American national, who was blacklisted and deported from Pakistan in 2011 after he was allegedly caught spying on sensitive installations, has been arrested after he arrived at the airport in Islamabad.