News for 'home-ministry'

Parliament intruder linked to Trinamool: BJP's Adhikari

Parliament intruder linked to Trinamool: BJP's Adhikari

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged that Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind in the Parliament security breach case, was associated with the youth wing of the Trinamool Congress.

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

More than 150 CISF commandos to man Ayodhya airport

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The 'Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham' has become the 68th civil airport terminal in the country to come under the umbrella of the specialised aviation security group of the central force.

IB writes to Union Home Ministry against CBI on Ishrat case

IB writes to Union Home Ministry against CBI on Ishrat case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Taking strong exception to the CBI's alleged "witch-hunt" against its officials in the Ishrat Jahan case, the Intelligence Bureau has lodged a strong protest with the Union Home Ministry saying the investigating agency's move would only hurt the morale of the officers of IB.

Home ministry order row to come up before SC, HC on Friday

Home ministry order row to come up before SC, HC on Friday

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The AAP government in Delhi and the LG have been involved in a public spat over his powers vis a vis an elected government.

3 new criminal laws to be rolled out from July 1

3 new criminal laws to be rolled out from July 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The newly enacted laws are -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shah said the ULFA, the oldest insurgent group of Assam, agreed to abjure violence, disband the organisation and join the democratic process.

Home ministry asks states to fast-track cases against MPs,MLAs

Home ministry asks states to fast-track cases against MPs,MLAs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

The Home ministry has asked all state governments to speed up cases against members of Parliament and members of Legislative Assembly facing charges which attract disqualification, directing them to seek day-to-day trial in courts, appoint special public prosecutors and ensure regular monitoring.

PCB chief discusses visa delays for Pak media and fans with Foreign Secretary

PCB chief discusses visa delays for Pak media and fans with Foreign Secretary

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf on Monday met Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi to discuss the delay in visa issuance to Pakistani fans and journalists for the ongoing World Cup in India.

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

'Stop' Mann from hoisting R-Day flag: Pannun to Punjab gangsters

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

In an email sent to some journalists and two videos accessed by PTI, Pannun compared Mann with former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a bomb blast on August 31, 1995.

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The ministry said the high powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has been working actively with representatives of the ABL and the KDA and significant progress has been made.

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The ministry of home affairs has identified around 1,700 km of fencing that needs to be done, BRO's additional director general (East) PKH Singh said.

Mobile internet to be restored in Manipur today: CM

Mobile internet to be restored in Manipur today: CM

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that mobile internet services, which were suspended after ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state on May 3, will be restored from Saturday.

Ayodhya's Ram temple gets FCRA nod, can receive forex donations

Ayodhya's Ram temple gets FCRA nod, can receive forex donations

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Union home ministry has granted approval to the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra to receive contributions from foreign sources for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya, its general secretary Champat Rai said on Wednesday.

'Future Of Manipur Is Totally Dark'

'Future Of Manipur Is Totally Dark'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The state government, state forces, commandos, police, they are all with the Meiteis in attacking Kuki tribals.'

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.

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Will govt notify CAA rules before LS polls?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Delayed by more than four years, rules for the CAA are a must for its implementation.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies.

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The PTF chief said there was a deadline for the AITA to send final arrival confirmation and if they didn't travel to Pakistan the International Tennis Federation (ITF) would consider the Davis Cup tie as forfeited, awarding full points to the hosts.

Manipur BJP writes to Nadda, flags public anger

Manipur BJP writes to Nadda, flags public anger

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

BJP's Manipur unit has told its national president J P Nadda that people are angry as the state government has so far failed to contain the ethnic strife.

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Corporates who donated to political parties were guaranteed by the electoral bond scheme that their names and to who they were donating funds will be not disclosed.'

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

Sandeshkhali: Mamata says RSS, BJP 'fomenting trouble'

Sandeshkhali: Mamata says RSS, BJP 'fomenting trouble'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The unrest in the Sandeshkhali region of West Bengal ballooned into a major political row on Thursday as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the saffron camp of fomenting trouble in the area, while the Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Commission for Women (NCW) accused her party Trinamool Congress and the state government of being complicit in crimes against women in the area.

Centre bans Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once headed by Geelani

Centre bans Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, once headed by Geelani

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The action, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is a response to the group's involvement in fomenting terrorism and spreading anti-India sentiment within the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

No cheer for 'home ministry'

No cheer for 'home ministry'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

This Union Budget had very little for a housewife already grappling with the rising prices of day-to-day articles, including food products and vegetables. But there wasn't much bad news either.

CAA will be implemented within 7 days: Union minister

CAA will be implemented within 7 days: Union minister

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The CAA, enacted by the BJP-led government at the Centre in 2019, aims at granting Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians, from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014.

Home Ministry reviews coastal security

Home Ministry reviews coastal security

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The meeting attended by National Security Adviser M K Narayanan, Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta, Border Security Force Director-General M L Kumawat and representatives of Navy and Coast Guards had a detailed discussion on the situation along the coastline and the steps being taken to beef up security.

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

About 2,000 petrol pumps, mostly in western and northern India, have run out of fuel stocks as the strike by some truckers' associations entered the second day on Tuesday.

Govt regrets using force on Maratha protestors: Fadnavis

Govt regrets using force on Maratha protestors: Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Fadnavis also said the lathi-charge order was not given by any top official to the Jana Police last week.

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with an epicentre in Jajarkot district was recorded at 11.47 pm.

Software expires, central forensic lab can't examine seized phones

Software expires, central forensic lab can't examine seized phones

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Questions sent to CFSL director Rajiv Giroti and Directorate of Forensic Sciences remained unanswered.

LS panel cites Moitra for Hiranandani's Dubai status, national security, illegal gratification

LS panel cites Moitra for Hiranandani's Dubai status, national security, illegal gratification

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The Lok Sabha ethics committee has cited the threats India faces from State and non-State cyber actors to indict Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra for sharing her log-in credentials with businessman Darshan Hiranandani, noting that he has residency rights in Dubai and has close relatives who are foreign nationals.

Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

There are a total of 12,611 establishments called enemy property, roughly estimated to be worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, in the country.

Ensure peaceful Hanuman Jayanti: MHA to states, UTs

Ensure peaceful Hanuman Jayanti: MHA to states, UTs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Communal violence took place in West Bengal and Bihar during Ram Navami

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The latest extension will allow Bhalla to stay in the post during the general elections due early next year.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

When will PM act on Manipur, asks Congress

When will PM act on Manipur, asks Congress

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi also said, "Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh is making serious charges against the Assam Rifles which is directly under Union Home Minister Amit Shah."

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

In a relief to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Himachal Pradesh high court direction to remove him from the post of state Director General of Police over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life from his partners.

'Sexual violence, murder, loot are bound to happen'

'Sexual violence, murder, loot are bound to happen'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'We cannot accept that this incident was not in the knowledge of the home ministry.' 'If they had no knowledge about this incident, then it is a big intelligence failure as the Union home ministry has no idea what is going on in Manipur and what the state police is doing.'

Personnel battling Naxal violence bag bulk of bravery medals

Personnel battling Naxal violence bag bulk of bravery medals

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The government on Monday announced service medals for 954 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day.