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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TopicMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Topic: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

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.

Preventive detention for bootleggers, cybercrooks — L-G clears bid to bring ‘draconian law’ to Delhi

Police had first sought enforcement of Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act in June. Delhi L-G forwarded proposal to MHA for final approval, ThePrint has learned.

What about PM CARES, asks Congress after MHA scraps FCRA nod for Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Trust

MHA said ‘irregularities surfaced’ in operations of both NGOs associated with Gandhis. Congress asked why government is not auditing PM CARES Fund.

PFI declared ‘unlawful’ for 5 yrs by MHA, found to have ‘links with global terror organisations’

According to sources, work to 'ban the organisation was on’. The coordinated raids by NIA and ED last week, and second crackdown by local police Tuesday was part of the exercise.

Adivasi council, armed cadre rehab — what Modi govt’s peace pact with Assam rebel outfits promises

The signing of peace agreement by Centre, Assam and rebel outfits was done in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. Over 1,182 armed cadres surrendered following the pact.

Did Rahul Gandhi need govt permission to attend Cambridge event? Here’s what rules for MPs say

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attended a conference at Cambridge University in London on 23 May, where he accused Modi govt of launching a 'systematic attack' on India's institutions.

Neither MoD nor MHA can resolve the unacceptable state of affairs on Indo-Tibetan Border

The ITBP needs to be converted into a military force that is based on a design like the Rashtriya Rifles with suitable modifications.

All Afghan nationals must travel to India only on e-Visa, says MHA

The home ministry also announced that previously-issued visas to all Afghan nationals, who are not in India, have been invalidated with immediate effect.

On Camera

Met Gala is the new aspirational red carpet for Indian celebrities. Move over, Cannes

This year, at the Met, Isha Ambani wore one of Rahul Mishra’s creations, which is a sari in name only. It marked his label’s debut at what is fashion’s biggest stage.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.