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MHA seeks suggestions from guvs, CMs, CJI on amendments in criminal laws

Home ministry has sought suggestions from governors, chief ministers, Lt governors, the Chief Justice of India and chief justices of various high courts on comprehensive amendments in criminal laws

No infiltration reported along India-China border in past six months: MHA

No infiltration has been reported along the India-China border during the last six months, according to Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday

Govt has info that individuals, including from South, joined IS: MoS Home

Some instances of individuals from different states, including from southern ones, having joined terror group Islamic State have come to the notice of government agencies

Caste data given to Social Justice ministry for classification: MHA to RS

Raw caste census data collected in 2011 has been handed over to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for classification and categorisation, Nityanand Rai said

Home Ministry approves FCRA licence to Golden Temple for 5 years

The Union government has granted a Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence to Sri Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar in Punjab for five years

CRPF prohibits use of smartphones by staff in high sensitivity areas

According to the CRPF's new guideline, which will be applicable for all staff including jawans and civilian staff, smartphones will be kept at a specified counter if someone brings it to office

J-K: In a first, female IPS officer to head terrorist-hit sector for CRPF

Charu Sinha, IPS officer of the 1996-batch Telangana cadre, will now be heading the Srinagar sector for CRPF as the Inspector General

Bihar Police to review performance of personnel above 50 years of age

A letter in this regard has been issued to SP and Rail SP of all districts, asking them to send a list of such policemen

Govt may permit operations of metro, single screen movie halls in Unlock 4

Implementation in the respective states or Union Territories (UT) will be done on the basis of assessment conducted by state governments

Foreign journalists with valid visas to be allowed to come to India: MHA

Home Ministry says decision was taken after considering the need for more categories of foreign nationals planning India visit

Rakesh Asthana appointed BSF DG, V S K Kaumudi Special Secretary

Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana has been appointed as the chief of the Border Security Force (BSF) and V S K Kaumudi will be Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry, according to a Personnel Ministry order issued on Monday. Asthana is at present working as the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) here. He has been appointed the Director General (DG) of Border Security Force from the date of joining the post and up to July 31, 2021, i.e. date of his superannuation, the order said. Asthana, a 1984 batch IPS officer, is also holding additional charge of DG, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Kaumudi, a 1986 batch IPS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, is presently working as DG, Bureau of Police research and Development (BPR&D). He has been appointed Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs up to November 30, 2022 i.e. date of his superannuation, the order said. His batchmate from Uttar Pradesh cadre, Md Jawed ..

Amit Shah tests negative for Covid-19, will be under home isolation

Shah, 55, said that on the advice of the doctors, he will be in home isolation for the next few days

Golden chapter in history of India: HM Shah on consecration of Ram temple

Terming the foundation laying of Ram temple in Ayodhya as a "historic and proud day" for India, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said it heralds the beginning of a new era.

Home minister Amit Shah tests Covid-19 positive, admitted to hospital

The home minister also requested those who had come in contact with him in the last few days to get tested for coronavirus and isolate themselves

Home ministry seeks additional three months for framing CAA rules

The home ministry's move came after the panel enquired about the status of the rules for the CAA

Restaurants to retailers: Who gains, who loses as India starts Unlock 3.0

While restaurateurs and gym owners are enthusiastic, retailers expect little respite

Delhi govt ends night curfew, allows weekly markets on trial basis

On Wednesday, the Centre issued nationwide Unlock 3 guidelines, opening up more activities outside coronavirus containment zones, but schools, colleges, metro services will remain shut

MHA issues guidelines for Independence Day celebrations amid Covid-19

MHA issued an advisory for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 amid the coronavirus pandemic

MHA to SC: No 4G internet in J&K; will review situation after 2 months

The MHA has informed the Supreme Court that the special committee constituted to look into the issue of restoring 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir decided against resuming the services.

Govt announces norms for contributions by individuals, institutions to NDRF

These contributions have been allowed as per Section 46(1)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005