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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicUnion Home Ministry

Topic: Union Home Ministry

I saw West Bengal’s battle with Naxalism. State’s approach wasn’t limited to police action

I received a written message that Kanu Sanyal, the Naxal who wanted to present a ‘deputation’ to me. One was expecting a fiery encounter with an angry old man’ accompanied by fierce supporters.

Amit Shah’s warning to Delhi blast culprits—‘will hunt them down even from depths of hell’

Home minister made the remarks at the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Faridabad. Meanwhile, the toll in the blast rose to 15 on Monday.

MHA meets Manipur Kuki-Zo insurgent groups today. Key item on agenda—finalising terms to renew SoO pact

Pact was first signed on 22 August 2008 between Centre, Manipur govt & insurgent groups to end hostilities. But it was not renewed after ethnic violence erupted in May 2023.

In Jammu’s Budhal, fear grips villagers in wake of 17 ‘mysterious deaths’ in 45 days

MHA has formed inter-ministerial team, while J&K Police has formed SIT to probe cause of deaths of 17 members of three interrelated families in Budhal between 5 Dec and 19 Jan.

Rape within marriage must be distinguished from that outside it, Centre tells Supreme Court

Linking rape to marriage can be considered 'excessively harsh' & 'disproportionate', submits MHA, opposing a batch of petitions seeking to criminalise marital rape in India.

Growing chorus of concern over Vigyan awards selection criteria, scientists allege last-minute changes

Several scientists have questioned the omission of 3 names from shortlist for Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards, despite expert committee’s recommendation.

Delhi’s North Block on high alert after bomb threat mail

According to officials, search operations were underway, but nothing suspicious had been found so far.

What is a ‘state funeral’, significance of the mourning period & national flag flown at half-mast

After Lata Mangeshkar’s demise, the home ministry declared that the legendary singer will be accorded a ‘state funeral’ & the national flag will be flown at half-mast for two days.

2,000 ex-Armymen under 50 to be inducted into CISF as govt looks to ‘rehabilitate’ them

Appointments will be done on an experimental basis, in the ratio of 75:25 — 75% CISF personnel and 25% contractual — for different posts at selected units.

Hizbul chief Salahuddin, Indian Mujahideen’s Bhatkal among 18 designated as terrorists

Home affairs ministry designates 18 new names as terrorists under the amended UAPA 2019. Prior to the law, only organisations could be tagged as terrorist entities.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.