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Topic: Home Ministry

‘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.

Cooch Behar ‘strongman’, 11 FIRs & now in TMC’s crosshairs — who is Union minister Nisith Pramanik

Kolkata: When Nisith Pramanik, a former leader of the Trinamool Congress's youth wing, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just ahead of the 2019...

VLC unblocked eight months after ban by central govt, reasons for ban still unclear

The website of VideoLAN, developer of VLC media player, was banned in March, blocking access for new users. There was no due process followed, says the company.

Modi govt declares 10 members of Hizbul Mujahideen, LeT as terrorists under UAPA

The designated terrorists are Habibullah Malik, Basit Reshi, Imtiyaz Kandoo, Zafar Iqbal, Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman, Bilal Beigh, Rafiq Nai, Irshad Ahmad, Bashir Peer & Showkat Sheikh.

MHA announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

The announcement comes amid widespread protests against the recently unveiled ‘Agnipath’ scheme for recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces on a short-term contractual basis.

On Camera

Imtiaz Ali obsesses over vulgarity, misses Chamkila’s cultural resistance against purity

Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.