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NEP reflects citizens' aspirations, attract overseas students: Amit Shah

Lauding the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said it reflects the aspirations of citizens and a time will come when people from all over the world will seek admission in Indian institutions in large numbers. He said the earlier policy was designed to make a person a successful professional, but the NEP 2020 will not only make a student a great human being, but also transform India into a great nation. Shah was addressing a seminar on India's new education policy on the birth centenary of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president late Kushabhau Thakre at the Mansarovar Hall of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly complex here. The Union home minister said the NEP, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2020, is the soul of India and a declaration of Indianness. The new policy is aimed at harnessing the best ideas in the field of education, and seeks to give priority to Indian arts, culture and accord respect to native languages and mother tongue, .

Home Minister Amit Shah to chair Central Zonal Council meet in Bhopal today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Monday chair a Central Zonal Council meeting in Bhopal where issues like connectivity, power, sharing of river water and other matters of common interests will be discussed, officials said. The Central Zonal Council comprises Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The meeting will be attended by chief ministers, ministers, chief secretaries, principal secretaries and senior officers of the member states and Central government, a home ministry official said. There will be discussions on issues of common interests in areas of connectivity, power, river water sharing and other matters, the official said. As per the established procedure and practice, the zonal council meeting is preceded by a standing committee of the council in which the agenda items to be placed before the council are scrutinised and prioritised. MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in a statement said Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand CM ..

CBI registers preliminary enquiry over 'scam' in procurement of buses

The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry over allegations of alleged corruption in the procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi government, officials said on Sunday. The enquiry was registered on a reference of the Union Home Ministry, they said. The Delhi government had refuted the "allegations" of corruption in bus procurement and accused the BJP-led central government of "harassing" it by using the CBI. The matter of "corruption" in annual maintenance contract (AMC) of the bus procurement by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) was raised by the BJP in Delhi Assembly in March this year. A three-member committee formed by former Lt governor Anil Baijal in June had found procedural "flaws" in the AMC and recommended scrapping it. The LG had referred the matter to the MHA in for its consideration, the officials said. A preliminary enquiry is the first step in ascertaining allegations in a complaint if they prima facie indicate a crime deserving an FIR, they said.

Normalcy is returning in J&K...and many don't like it: LG Manoj Sinha

'The current attacks are a conspiracy of those elements who don't like the fact that 11.6 million tourists have come to Kashmir'

Independence Day: Centre issues advisory to states over Covid protocols

Ministry of Home Affairs advisory comes at a time when India is reporting over 15,000 Covid-19 cases each day

Home Ministry urges HCs to hold judicial colloquium on human trafficking

Union Home Ministry has urged all high courts to hold colloquium on human trafficking to sensitise judicial officers about the crime as victims often endure extreme hardships including prostitution.

Amit Shah, J P Nadda to be in Patna next week for two-day BJP event

The political temperature in Bihar is set to soar over the next weekend when Amit Shah J P Nadda arrive in the state capital to address a two-day joint convention of the party's morchas'.

Only 212 of 24K convicted in UAPA cases in 2016-2020: Govt tells Parliament

A total of 5,027 cases were registered under the UAPA from 2016 to 2020 in various parts of the country, in which 24,134 people underwent trial

Security clearance to Air India CEO designate Wilson after background check

The Union Home Ministry is examining the application to give security clearance to Air India Chief Executive Officer designate Campbell Wilson and the nod will be given after background check

Cyber attacks have deep national security impact: Shah orders new panel

Stressing that cyber attacks have profound national security implications, Amit Shah directed the formation of a committee headed by home secretary to evolve a strategy to tackle the menace

Amarnath cloudburst: Amit Shah speaks to LG; orders swift rescue operations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday directed central forces and Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure swift operations to rescue people affected in the cloudburst near the base camp of Amarnath holy cave. Shah said in a Tweet in Hindi that he has spoken to J&K LG Manoj Sinha to take stock of the situation following the cloudburst that struck around 5:30 pm. "NDRF, CRPF, BSF and local administration are engaged in the rescue work. Saving people's lives is our priority. I wish all the devotees well," the minister said. At least eight lives have been lost in the incident, police said.

Amit Shah condoles ex-PM Abe's death, calls him India's 'valued friend'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday condoled the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and said he was India's "valued friend". Abe was shot from behind minutes after he started an election campaign speech at Nara in Japan. He was declared dead after he was admitted to a hospital. "Pained to learn about the assassination of the former PM of Japan and India's valued friend, Mr Shinzo Abe. His efforts in strengthening the India-Japan relationship will always be held fondly in our memories. My deepest condolences to his family, followers & the people of Japan," Shah tweeted.

Amit Shah to chair North Zonal Council meeting in Jaipur on July 9

Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governor of eight states, including Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, are scheduled to participate in the meeting at Hotel Rambagh Palace

All problems of northeast will be solved by 2024, Amit Shah at BJP meet

Union Minister Amit Shah has mentioned that conflicts and crisis surrounding the north eastern region will be solved by the next and upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in the country

Indians can now receive up to Rs 10 lakh annually from relatives abroad

The govt also said if the amount exceeds, the individuals will now have 90 days to inform the government instead of 30 days earlier.

NIA to probe killing of chemist in Amravati: Home Ministry spokesperson

The Union Home Ministry on Saturday handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) the investigation into the killing of a chemist in Amravati in Maharashtra, a spokesperson said.

Udaipur beheading: Centre asks NIA to take over the case, probe in'tl links

After the 'brutal' murder case of a tailor in Udaipur, the Rajasthan government has imposed Section 144 in all districts for one month and has shut down the internet in the entire state for 24 hours

Those who don't want to see India safe attempt cyber attacks: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said those who do not want to see India safe attempt various types of cyber attacks and some countries have even created cyber armies. Addressing a conference on 'cyber safety and national security', Shah, however, said the central government is fully alert to deal with any such threats and is also upgrading itself to prevent all kinds of cyber attacks. "The cyber security is also linked with the national security in a way. Those who do not want to see our country safe, also attempt various types of cyber attacks. Some nations have even created cyber armies," he said. The home minister said many new dimensions of cyber frauds will be seen in the coming days and the country has to make many preparations in terms of cyber space security. He said cyber security is integral to national security and the Narendra Modi government is committed to making it robust. "We all know how important is cyber security and how it can contribute for the develop

10% vacancies in CAPFs, Assam Rifles to be reserved for Agniveers: MHA

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

Home ministry approves over Rs 1,000 crore grant for Rajasthan, Nagaland

A high-level committee (HLC) under the chairmanship of Amit Shah approved an additional central assistance of over Rs 1,000 crore under the NDRF to Rajasthan and Nagaland