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Topic: Home Ministry

What are the changes OCIs will face under Modi govt’s new work permit rules

MHA’s 4 March notification extends some additional benefits to OCIs, but prohibits them from undertaking several activities without prior permission of FRRO.

OCI cardholders will need special permit to undertake ‘Tabligh’, media activities — govt

The Home Ministry, in a notification, also allowed cardholders parity with Indian nationals in air fares in domestic sectors, entry fees for parks, monuments and museums in India.

Delhi CM Kejriwal has full Z plus cover, says Modi govt after AAP claims security team was cut

In video statement, AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj alleges home ministry reduced Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's security cover to 2 commandos from 6. Delhi Police says security cover is intact.

Act like govt official, not Amit Shah’s servant, Trinamool MP tells home secretary Ajay Bhalla

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee wrote to Bhalla, questioning his authority to summon Bengal’s chief secretary & DGP after BJP chief JP Nadda’s convoy was attacked earlier this week.

Home ministry issues advisory to states on women safety, stresses on role of police

In a detailed 3-page advisory, the ministry said any lapses by the police need to be investigated and stringent action immediately taken against the officers.

30,000 central security personnel to be deployed for Bihar elections

Central Armed Police Forces and Railway Protection Force personnel have been ordered to be withdrawn immediately from various units, including the borders, for deployment.

Chhattisgarh’s anti-Naxal fight is hit as Modi govt has cut 65% funds, says minister

Chhattisgarh minister Tamradhwaj Sahu says state is India’s worst-hit by Naxalism, but Modi govt has cut police modernisation budget to Rs 20 cr in 2020-21 from Rs 56 cr 7 years ago.

Home ministry sets up panel to coordinate probe against 3 trusts linked to Gandhi family

A special director in ED will head the team to probe alleged violation by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust & Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Unlock 2.0 guidelines out — schools to remain shut, flight & train services to be expanded

Metro services, cinema halls & gyms will continue to remain closed. Also, large congregations will stay suspended. The guidelines will be applicable from 1 July.

SC asks Centre to clarify visa status of 2,500 foreigners blacklisted due to Tablighi links

The top court asked to place on record whether individual notices were issued with regard to cancellation of visas of the foreign nationals.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.