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200+ arrests across 14 states: Centre says attacks by ISI-backed Shehzad Bhatti network thwarted

According to a statement by MHA, substantial recoveries were made including IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, live cartridges and CCTV cameras.

Kuki-Zo Council submits memo to MHA, IB seeking urgent intervention, political solution for Manipur

Food supply, denial of essential goods to members of Kuki-Zo community was also discussed, said members of the body representing Kuki-Zos in a press conference Monday.

Govt moves to formalise IPS dominance in top CAPF positions with new bill

The draft bill states in the absence of an umbrella law, CAPFs’ regulatory provisions have evolved in a fragmented manner, resulting in a series of litigations on service-related matters. 

Home ministry hands over Delhi blast probe to NIA, hours after Amit Shah chairs review meet

The blast Monday evening at the traffic signal outside the Red Fort has killed 12 people and left close to the same number of people injured.

Only 144 availed funds allotted for poor prisoners in two yrs, Maharashtra tops list, says MHA

Home ministry had launched Support to Poor Prisoners scheme in 2023, providing cash bail of up to Rs 40,000 and penalty payment of up to Rs 25,000 to reduce jail overcrowding.

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.

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.

On Camera

The problem with Rahul Gandhi’s Manusmriti speech

While urging young women to reject traditional social controls, Gandhi's choice of scriptural target opened a new political battleground.

Is India becoming too dependent on Russian oil? The answer isn’t straightforward

Russia now accounts for about half of India’s crude imports. Experts say this reflects source diversification, but high concentration carries risks from sanctions, shipping curbs.

Modi govt opens up conventional missile production to private players. Astra & Pralay up for grabs

This opens up a market worth several thousand crores while allowing defence ministry to diversify and speed up production at a time when armed forces are looking to build missile stock.

Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship and delusion go together

At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia.