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Topic: Home Ministry

Prez Droupadi Murmu designates LG power to constitute & appoint members to any statutory body, boards

A gazette notification from the Home Ministry Tuesday said the provision was made under clause (1) of article 239 of the Constitution read with section 45D of the GNCTD Act.

Haryana’s gallantry medal proposal — home ministry seeks ‘firing details’ of cops, ‘correct info’

Haryana govt has recommended 6 cops for awards for stopping Punjab farmers from marching to Delhi in February. Farmers' bodies allege a farmer died in police firing, but the govt denies.

MHA broadens powers of J&K L-G, gives him more say in matters of police, public order, postings

This means that if and when the Union territory gets a chief minister following assembly elections, he or she will not have any say in these matters as long as J&K remains a UT.

Rapid urbanisation leading to more fire accidents. But Indian firefighters lack numbers, equipment

The incidents in Delhi & Rajkot last week have raised concerns about the preparedness of India’s fire services, which, according to govt reports, are facing a lack of adequate infra and manpower.

‘Unlawful association’: Jammu Kashmir National Front led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan banned under UAPA

Ministry of Home Affairs said the JKNF has been 'indulging in unlawful activities, which are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, and security of the country.'

Kharge writes to Amit Shah to look into ‘security issues’ during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

In letter addressed to the Home Minister, Kharge seeks action against 'miscreants associated with BJP', says Assam Police 'been found wanting in providing adequate security' to the Congress MP.

Govt amends FCRA Rules, asks NGOs to declare movable & immovable assets acquired from foreign funds

Ministry of home affairs sources say the amendment, issued Monday, is meant to make the system more ‘transparent’ and NGOs more ‘accountable’.

Delhi asks UK to crack down on ‘pro-Khalistan extremists exploiting asylum laws’ to abet terror in India

Discussion between home secretary & visiting UK delegation took place during 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue in Delhi Wednesday. Countering terrorism & cybercrime also discussed.

Budget 2023: Central Armed Police Forces want funds for infra, equipment, training & communication

Annual 'marginal increase' in budget allocation goes in salaries & allowances, leaving little for development & modernisation, say officers part of forces that make up the CAPF.

Govt bans TRF, designates LeT launching commander Mohammed Amin as terrorist

The group came into existence in 2019 as a proxy of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, which was involved in numerous terror acts, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.