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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicMinistry of Home Affairs

Topic: Ministry of Home Affairs

Goldy Brar declared terrorist by MHA — ‘associated with Babbar Khalsa, involved in multiple killings’

Announcement comes two days after Canada-based Lakhbir Singh Landa, a gangster associated with Babbar Khalsa International, was declared an individual terrorist.

Banned by MHA for 5 years: A look at active Meitei insurgent groups in Manipur & their demands

MHA's ban on Meitei outfits is 'precautionary measure' given ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur or 'balancing act' to bring insurgents to negotiating table, says security analyst.

MHA extends ban on 9 ‘Meitei extremist’ outfits under UAPA for ‘secession bid, anti-India objectives’

Extension of ban comes in the wake of months-long ethnic violence in Manipur between the Meiteis and the Kukis, which has led to dozens of killings and left thousands displaced.

1500-kg heroin, drug money in liquor & clubs — the ‘basket’ case that won NCB special ops medal

Labyrinthine investigation that began last year helped bust ‘international narco-gangster criminal nexus’ fuelling heroin smuggling. Investigation continues as loose ends remain.

Lack of funding, underequipped labs — a study by NLU’s Project 39A finds gaps in Indian forensics

Report by National Law University's Project 39A highlights cumbersome processes for budget approvals & non-compliance with contamination minimisation procedures, among other issues.

Home ministry sends additional CAPF personnel to Manipur to ensure ‘more feet on the ground’

The CAPF personnel will arrive in Manipur by 2 July. The move came on the back of a request from Manipur police for additional reinforcement.

AFSPA has been lifted from more parts of northeast, but expert says ‘handle with care’

Modi govt has reduced areas under AFSPA in Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur, effective 1 April. A look at what this might mean on the ground as well as ongoing security challenges.

Cybercriminals ‘cloning’ Aadhaar biometric data to commit fraud: MHA nodal agency to states

I4C, MHA's nodal agency for cybercrime, has requested states/UTs to 'mask' fingerprints on documents when uploading them on registry websites.

Months after I-T searches, think tank CPR’s licence to receive foreign funding suspended

'No question of having undertaken any activity that is beyond our objects of association and compliance mandated by law', says Centre for Policy Research in statement issued Wednesday.

‘More AAP grows, more cases will be filed against us,’ Manish Sisodia after ‘snooping’ charge

The Union Home Ministry has granted permission to CBI to prosecute Sisodia on allegations of creating a ‘feedback unit’ to gather political intelligence.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?