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TopicMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Topic: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Pakistani nationals in India get relief as MHA expands exemption list, eases deportation threat

The Ministry of Home Affairs has included individuals with pending visa applications & women of Pakistani origin who are married to Indian men and are living on LTVs.

Govt objects to BBC’s reporting on Pahalgam, sends formal letter condemning use of word ‘militants’

In a communication to Jackie Martin, BBC’s India Head, the Ministry of External Affairs has conveyed India's strong sentiments regarding their reporting.

Kuki groups set up 3 pre-conditions ahead of talks with Meiteis on 5 April in Delhi

The pre-conditions include no cross movement between Meiteis & Kukis in areas where the other community is in majority. The meeting has been called by the home ministry.

No joint meeting on Manipur, home ministry holds separate talks with Kuki-Zo MLAs & Meitei, Naga MLAs

Kuki-Zo MLAs requested pvt meeting with MHA, stating they didn't want to hold discussions with Meitei MLAs without consulting their constituents. MHA says joint meeting will be held soon.

Govt junked draft law on health workers’ protection in 2019. After Kolkata rape-murder, it’s back on table

A high-level committee, which will have representatives from various ministries and doctors’ associations, will propose law providing legal safeguards in healthcare settings, it is learnt

Assam Rifles to be deployed in Jammu’s Machedi to beef up security grid, jungle warfare the focus

The only paramilitary force in the country, Assam Rifles operationally comes under the Army and is headed by an Army officer, but it reports to the MHA.

Budget 2024: MHA gets Rs 2.19 lakh crore. Focus on training and research, big boost for IB, CISF

The BSF, on the other hand, saw its allocations increase to Rs 25,472 crore compared to revised estimates of Rs 25,038 crore in the last financial year.

3 new criminal laws, crackdown on terror outfits, peace accords with insurgents — MHA’s ‘watershed’ 2023

Ministry of home affairs enacted 2 laws impacting J&K to bring fair representation to all people in the Union territory while also set up 33 new security camps in Maoist-dominated regions.

Manipur’s oldest valley-based insurgent group, banned by MHA, signs peace deal with govt, gives up arms

UNLF formed in 1964, had become active in midst of ongoing ethnic conflict. Home ministry had extended ban on it & 8 other Meitei groups earlier this month.

After MHA push, Mizoram prepares to collect biometrics of ‘illegal migrants’ from Myanmar

However, Mizoram govt has no plans to push back refugees, numbering around 35,000, to Myanmar, and has sought funds from Centre to support them.

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Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.