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Sacked CRPF constable who married a Pakistani cites letters from 2 BJP MPs in plea challenging dismissal

In a writ petition filed before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Munir Ahmed has also cited his excellent performance in the CRPF to prove his credentials.

Why Delhi still awaits the 9,945 CCTVs promised after 20-yr-old was dragged to death at Kanjhawala Mor

In 2023, MHA had asked Delhi Police to increase CCTV surveillance after Anjali Singh was dragged on New Year’s eve. The proposed CCTV cameras are still in tender process.

Ducking under desks & making stretchers out of bedsheets, Delhi students learn the mock drill ropes

About 550 schools across New Delhi took part in drills as tension with Pakistan soars. The drill was conducted on the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

MHA directs states & UTs to set up air raid sirens, shore up civil defence training

Directions were issued around same time PM Modi met NSA Ajit Doval in South Block. States have been directed to conduct mock drill to assess preparedness on 7 May.

MHA prepares concept paper for ‘institutionalised deradicalisation programme’ for terror ‘suspects’

Evaluations by police, psychologists & psychiatrists may play role in candidate selection, it is learnt. Delhi Police Special Cell had conducted similar but informal programme earlier.

19 drug seizures at Indian ports in last 5 years, biggest haul at Adani’s Mundra port

While heroin worth Rs 5,976 crore was seized at Adani port in 2021, Rs 1,515 crore of cocaine was seized from V. O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin the same year.

MHA sanctions expansion of CISF, adds 2 new battalions comprising 2,000 personnel

The additional battalions will significantly improve the CISF’s 'rapid response' capabilities during emergencies. The MHA has also recently-approved a mahila (women) battalion.

Manipur accounted for 77% violent incidents in Northeast in 2024, says MHA in annual report

Counter-insurgency operations resulted in killing of 33 insurgents, arrest of another 184 and recovery of 49 weapons in Manipur in 2024, MHA said in its report.

From 1st CISF Mahila battalion to ‘success’ in counter-LWE ops—MHA hails 2024 as ‘historic’ year

In year-end statement, MHA also listed implementation of new criminal laws, successful conduct of elections in J&K and crackdown on drugs-terror nexus among its achievements.

Short of funds after losing FCRA licence, clinic serving Bhopal tragedy survivors may close tomorrow

In 2019, Sambhavna Trust’s FCRA registration was cancelled for alleged violation of rules & its bank account was frozen. Certification is must for receiving foreign contributions.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.