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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Topic: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Lockdown extended until 31 May but shops and salons to open, inter-state movement can resume

Centre allows states to decide on red/orange/green zones. Air travel and metro services to remain suspended, sports can resume without spectators.

25% Indians clear about lockdown rules, 74% want no relaxation in ‘virus load’ areas: Survey

The survey by LocalCircles found 25% Indians were totally confused about the functioning of local shops, e-commerce, while 34% said they were somewhat confused.

‘It’s Ramzan’ — kids of Covid-negative Tablighis ask Delhi govt why they’re in quarantine

Tablighi Jamaat members have been at various quarantine centres for over 30 days, and some of them have tested negative multiple times, but not been released.

Modi govt to bring back Indians stuck abroad from 7 May — on ‘payment basis’ and in phases

In the first phase, only those Indians, who are facing financial difficulties and having medical emergencies, will be repatriated.

Two of Modi’s trusted officers will now head empowered groups to tackle Covid-19 crisis

The 11 groups, formed to fight Covid-19, were reconstituted by the MHA Friday following retirement, transfer or appointments of some of the secretaries heading those groups.

Modi govt extends lockdown for two more weeks, but this time with some relaxations

Buses and cabs can ply, agricultural work permitted and liquor shops can open, but everything depends on zone — green or orange. No relaxations allowed in containment areas.

8 am to midnight, it’s ‘out-of-sight’ Amit Shah who’s quietly managing India’s Covid crisis

From calling up CMs to taking feedback from Covid panels, MHA officials say Amit Shah is reviewing all issues related to lockdown and Covid-19 crisis across the country.

MHA says Zoom app not safe, issues guidelines for those who still want to use it

In the advisory issued Thursday, the Ministry of Home Affairs listed nine guidelines, including setting a new user ID and following other safety protocols.

Home Ministry issues 21-day lockdown guidelines, essential services to remain functional

The govt has also invoked Sections 51 to 60 of Disaster Management of Act which mandates up to 2 years of imprisonment if the guidelines are violated.

Pakistan-based terror groups infiltrated J&K 143 times in 2018, highest in 5 years: MHA

MHA report says 257 terrorists and 91 security personnel were killed in J&K in 2018.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

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.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.