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Unlock 5: States may decide on opening schools, colleges after Oct 15

Cinema halls, multiplexes, exhibition halls and entertainment parks will be allowed to re-open but with restriction on numbers

Amnesty's statement far from truth, attempt to influence probe: MHA

The Union Home Ministry said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities

Unlock 5.0 guidelines: From cinema halls to tourism, here's what to expect

Unlock 5.0 guidelines: Here's what to expect from Unlock 5.0, which is set to begin from October 1

Citizenship granted to 2,120 Pakistanis, 188 Afghans in last 4 yrs: Govt

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said a total of 2,729 people of 44 nationalities were granted Indian citizenship from 2017 till September 17, 2020

MHA calls meet to discuss key issues of Assam; Amit Shah to attend

A team of top functionaries of the Assam government, led by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, has arrived in Delhi for the meeting

Mumbai: 10% staff of cooperative, private bank can travel by local trains

The Central Railway has appealed to the travellers to follow medical and social protocols as mandated for COVID-19 pandemic

Govt extends facilities to minorities from Pak, B'desh living in India: MHA

Centre has extended various facilities to many people belonging to religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh, who have come to India and are staying on long-term Visas, Nityananda Rai said

MHA seeks suggestions from guvs, CMs, CJI on amendments in criminal laws

Home ministry has sought suggestions from governors, chief ministers, Lt governors, the Chief Justice of India and chief justices of various high courts on comprehensive amendments in criminal laws

No infiltration reported along India-China border in past six months: MHA

No infiltration has been reported along the India-China border during the last six months, according to Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday

Govt has info that individuals, including from South, joined IS: MoS Home

Some instances of individuals from different states, including from southern ones, having joined terror group Islamic State have come to the notice of government agencies

Caste data given to Social Justice ministry for classification: MHA to RS

Raw caste census data collected in 2011 has been handed over to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for classification and categorisation, Nityanand Rai said

Home Ministry approves FCRA licence to Golden Temple for 5 years

The Union government has granted a Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence to Sri Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar in Punjab for five years

CRPF prohibits use of smartphones by staff in high sensitivity areas

According to the CRPF's new guideline, which will be applicable for all staff including jawans and civilian staff, smartphones will be kept at a specified counter if someone brings it to office

J-K: In a first, female IPS officer to head terrorist-hit sector for CRPF

Charu Sinha, IPS officer of the 1996-batch Telangana cadre, will now be heading the Srinagar sector for CRPF as the Inspector General

Bihar Police to review performance of personnel above 50 years of age

A letter in this regard has been issued to SP and Rail SP of all districts, asking them to send a list of such policemen

Govt may permit operations of metro, single screen movie halls in Unlock 4

Implementation in the respective states or Union Territories (UT) will be done on the basis of assessment conducted by state governments

Foreign journalists with valid visas to be allowed to come to India: MHA

Home Ministry says decision was taken after considering the need for more categories of foreign nationals planning India visit

Rakesh Asthana appointed BSF DG, V S K Kaumudi Special Secretary

Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana has been appointed as the chief of the Border Security Force (BSF) and V S K Kaumudi will be Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Home Ministry, according to a Personnel Ministry order issued on Monday. Asthana is at present working as the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) here. He has been appointed the Director General (DG) of Border Security Force from the date of joining the post and up to July 31, 2021, i.e. date of his superannuation, the order said. Asthana, a 1984 batch IPS officer, is also holding additional charge of DG, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Kaumudi, a 1986 batch IPS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, is presently working as DG, Bureau of Police research and Development (BPR&D). He has been appointed Special Secretary (Internal Security), Ministry of Home Affairs up to November 30, 2022 i.e. date of his superannuation, the order said. His batchmate from Uttar Pradesh cadre, Md Jawed ..

Amit Shah tests negative for Covid-19, will be under home isolation

Shah, 55, said that on the advice of the doctors, he will be in home isolation for the next few days

Golden chapter in history of India: HM Shah on consecration of Ram temple

Terming the foundation laying of Ram temple in Ayodhya as a "historic and proud day" for India, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said it heralds the beginning of a new era.