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Topic: MHA

Shah hails ‘historic day’ for northeast as govt withdraws AFSPA from more areas of Nagaland, Assam & Manipur

Decision, which will come into effect from 1 April, was made keeping in mind improved security in these areas, says home ministry. 

‘Naga flag, Constitution not negotiable’: NSCN-IM calendar asserts as peace talks in limbo

Recognition of the two symbols by Centre is best & only solution to Naga political issue, says NSCN-IM leader Kehoi Swu. But an ex-civil servant asserts outfit is fooling Nagas.

‘No locus standi’ — govt opposes plea by Teesta Setalvad’s NGO against anti-conversion laws

In affidavit in SC regarding laws brought in by some states, govt accused Teesta Setalvad of being 'guilty of collecting huge funds' & exploiting 'agonies of riot-affected people'.

Banned outfit SIMI still actively recruiting & raising funds, Modi govt tells SC

SIMI activists in regular touch with 'masters based in other countries', said MHA. An outfit that aims to 'establish Islamic rule in India' can't be allowed to subsist, it added.

‘Same expert as Nirbhaya case’ — govt plea against SC clean chit to Chhawla rape-murder convicts

In its review petition, govt has called DNA evidence in 2012 case 'conclusive & unassailable' and rejected SC's contention that possibility of tampering can't be ruled out.

IPS in short supply for Centre — BJP-ruled states fail to hit central deputation quota

West Bengal, Haryana, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh have lowest CDR utilisation while non-BJP led Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala top the list with higher than required percentages.

Month before retirement, IPS officer who led Ishrat Jahan probe dismissed from service

New Delhi: A month before he was due to retire, IPS officer Satish Verma — who was part of the Special Investigation Team (SIT)...

Agnipath is directed correctly. But Modi govt needs Amit Shah to budge

To make the MHA change its stance is a political responsibility, utilising the short-service prescription optimally a military responsibility. Both must be done.

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.

Heartburn in IPS as most DG-empanelled officers await posting while some juggle more than 1

IPS officers say it is ‘disheartening’ that ‘govt keeps granting post-retirement extensions to some, and others get additional charges, even as over a dozen await posting as DGs’.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.