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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
TopicUnion Home Ministry

Topic: Union Home Ministry

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.

Home ministry hands over investigation in Rameshwaram cafe blast to NIA

Low intensity blast took place on 1 March in the popular eatery in Bengaluru's Whitefield area leaving many injured. Police found a suspect in CCTV footage, keeping a bag inside the cafe.

Centre extends ban on Jamaat-e-Islami J&K for 5 years citing threat to national security

Home Minister Amit Shah said the organisation, first declared 'Unlawful Association' in 2019, was found continuing activities against the national security, integrity and sovereignty.

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.

Home ministry operationalises national helpline, reporting platforms to prevent cyber fraud

The facility empowers both the banks and the police by leveraging new-age technologies for sharing online fraud-related information and taking action in almost real-time.

Visas of foreigners stranded in India due to Covid extended till 31 August

The decision has been taken in the light of non-resumption of normal commercial flights on gratis basis without levy of any overstay penalty, the Home Ministry said in a statement.

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.

On Camera

Bihar ADG linking farmers to rising crime uncalled for. Data just doesn’t support such claims

Just as central ministries and state departments are represented by designated spokespersons, police headquarters should also appoint media officers for daily briefings.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.