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MHA transfers IAS officer to Ladakh over alleged misuse of Delhi stadium

Sanjeev Khirwar and his wife Rinku Dugga have been transferred to Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh from Delhi respectively, states MHA order

Former Tripura CM Biplab Deb's security cover downscaled, says police

Deb, who had stepped down as chief minister on May 14, however, is still being provided Z'-category security by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Home ministry officials among 14 arrested as CBI probes FCRA bribe case

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday arrested 14 persons, including six officials of the MHA in connection with Tuesday's raid at 40 places which led to the recovery of Rs 3.21 cr cash

FCRA violations: MHA officials, NGOs under lens as CBI conducts searches

CBI carrying out major countrywide operation at 40 locations against MHA officials, NGOs for facilitating alleged FCRA violations

Why new CERT-In rules will be game changer in India's cyber security space

Experts believe that though the rules are very broad in nature, this is the first time that a mechanism is being put in India that makes reporting cyber incidents mandatory

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to visit 7 states in next 3 weeks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to seven states in the next three weeks as part of a mega cross-country tour, during which he will attend public, political and official events

CAG asks MHA to pace up completion of much-delayed India-Nepal roads

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has asked the MHA to increase its efforts to ensure speedy completion of India-Nepal strategic roads

MHA may approve proposal to procure bullet proof vehicles for VVIP security

The Ministry is examining the proposal and soon will take a decision as this is an important component in the VVIP security

Aadhar not mandatory to file nominations for national awards anymore

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a notification stating that Aadhaar Card is not mandatory for online nomination on the "National Awards Portal".

Centre asks states to end all Covid containment measures from March 31

Masks and social distancing norms will continue: MHA

MHA seeks report from West Bengal govt on killing of 8 people in Birbhum

The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday sought a report from the West Bengal government after eight people were found burnt to death in Birbhum district, officials said. The move came after a nine-member delegation of BJP MPs from West Bengal met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought his intervention and action against the perpetrators of the crime. Sources said a fact-finding central team may be sent to the state soon to assess the situation, but there was no official confirmation about it yet. In a communication, the ministry asked the West Bengal government to maintain law and order and ensure security of common people in view of the killings, officials said. The state government has been asked to send a detailed factual report on the killings as early as possible, they said. Eight persons, including two children, died in the early hours of Tuesday after their houses were gutted in a fire in Rampurhat in Birbhum district, police said. The incident took place hours after the murd

MHA to hold meeting with ISRO to strengthen island and border security

MHA officials will discuss ways to have better border management to plug in security gaps by using space technology at northern, eastern border and on island security as well, sources said

Covid curbs extended till Feb 28 as positivity rate still above 10%: MHA

The Union Home Ministry on Thursday extended the existing COVID-19 containment measures till February 28 in view of the wave of infections, driven by the Omicron variant

MHA seeks report from Punjab govt over PM security breach

The MHA also asked the Punjab government to fix responsibility for this lapse and take strict action

PM Modi cancels visit to Punjab's Ferozepur amid 'major lapse in security'

'The PM was stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutes in Bathinda. This was a major lapse in the security of PM,' says MHA

MHA issues advisory against cybercriminals offering 'Free Omicron Test'

Meanwhile, India's Omicron case tally has surpassed 1,200

FCRA registration neither suspended nor cancelled: Missionaries of Charity

There is no freeze ordered by the MHA on any of our bank accounts, clarifies Missionaries of Charity

TMC MPs hold protest outside MHA against police action in Tripura

A delegation of TMC MPs on Monday sat on a dharna outside the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) here over alleged police brutality and arrest of its youth leader in Tripura. The MPs also raised slogans against the home minister and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded an appointment with Amit Shah. We want the home minister to listen to us. Both Shah and Modi need to answer for the violence that is happening in Tripura, said TMC leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray. TMC MP Saugata Ray said the protests were also against the arrest of party's youth leader Sayani Ghosh in Tripura. The party alleged "mayhem" in BJP-ruled Tripura as Ghosh was arrested by the police and accused of attempt to murder. Party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also expected to arrive here later in the day. The Tripura Police on Sunday arrested actor-turned TMC leader Ghosh on charges of attempt to murder after she allegedly disrupted a meeting of state Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb by shout

Centre extends coronavirus containment measures till Sep 30

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday extended the existing Covid-19 enforcement of containment measures till September 30 and asked the state governments and union territory administrations to strictly follow the earlier directions issued by the MHA and Union Health & Family welfare.

MHA recommends CBI probe into purchase of 1,000 buses by Delhi govt

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recommended a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi government, officials said on Thursday.