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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicMinistry of Home Affairs

Topic: Ministry of Home Affairs

3rd foreign journalist in 5 months ‘forced’ to leave India after denial of work permit by MHA

French radio journalist Sébastien Farcis says he has left India after 13 yrs & that 'no reason' has been given by MHA to justify its action. He's an OCI card holder, married to an Indian.

Cabinet approves financial outlay of Rs 2,254 cr to upgrade forensic infra for ‘high conviction rates’

Govt is set to spend this amount from 2024-25 to 2028-29 to set up more forensic sciences universities & laboratories. This comes in light of impending enactment of new criminal laws.

In ‘counter blockade’, Kuki women stop trucks carrying essentials on key Manipur highway

Trucks blocked by Kukis had to be sent back to strife-torn Jiribam. Kuki union claims Meiteis have been blocking highway, stopping essential supplies from reaching them.

Allocate enough numbers of IPS officers for central deputations, MHA reminds states

Many posts at senior level are lying vacant in Central Police Organisations (CPOs) and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).

Talk of CISF replacing watch & ward in Parliament sparks concerns about protocol, loss of autonomy

Following security breach last yr, ministry of home affairs considering replacing Parliamentary Security Services with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) by 4 June, it is learnt.

2 months after CAA rules were notified, home ministry issues first 14 citizenship certificates

Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla handed out the certificates after a state level empowered committee granted citizenship, based on fulfilment of the terms of the CAA by the applicants.

Visa ‘pressures’, ‘lack of access’ to J&K, Northeast: Foreign journalists flag challenges in India

These issues bubbled to the surface after freelance French journalist Vanessa Dougnac and ABC’s South Asia bureau chief Avani Dias left India citing curbs on journalistic freedoms.

Govt orders 24,000-personnel deputation reserve in CAPF, Assam Rifles to ensure quality manpower

A senior CAPF officer said creation of deputation reserve will allow enhanced promotion avenues to personnel of these forces who undertake extremely hard duties in conflict zones.

‘Forced to leave’ — French journalist accused by India of ‘malicious’ reporting to leave country

Vanessa Dougnac says in a statement that she has been ‘unfairly accused of prejudicing the interests of the state’ & that ‘it has become clear that she cannot keep living in India’.

What are lookout circulars & why Delhi HC just quashed one — ‘can’t curtail right to travel abroad’

Lookout circulars (LOCs), restrict one from leaving India for specified offences. HC quashed an LOC saying failure to pay Rs 7 cr bank loan 'wasn't detrimental to India’s economic interests'.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.