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Terrorist incidents have declined in Kashmir since Aug 5, 2019: Shah

On his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday defended the Centre's decision saying that it has led to a decline in terrorist incidents and ended stone-pelting. Addressing members of Kashmir's youth clubs at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre here, Shah said that August 5, 2019 will be written in golden letters in history as it ushered in an era of peace, development and prosperity in the Valley. The Centre revoked the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and divided it into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019. On the curfew imposed in J&K after the abrogation of Article 370, Shah said it was like a "bitter pill" that helped save many lives. Shah said that only the youth of J&K can take it forward on the path of peace and development. No change is possible without the involvement of the youth. "From 2004-14, 2,081

Shah chairs top security meet of DGPs, IGPs, intel officials

According to the officials in the security agencies, during the meeting the prevailing security situation in the country is being discussed

Shah approves release of Rs 7,274 cr to 23 states as central share of SDRF

Five states have already been released in advance the second installment amounting to Rs 1,599.20 crore

Karnataka considering law to regulate religious conversion: State home min

The Karnataka government was considering enacting a law to regulate religious conversion, as a ruling BJP MLA said his own mother has converted to Christianity falling prey to inducement

ICCR appeals to Home Ministry to extend visa of Afghan students

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations has requested the Home Ministry to decide on the demand of Afghan students for extension of their visa in wake of change of regime in their country

Our progress is in coordination of mother tongue, official language: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the progress of India is contained in the coordination of mother tongue and official language.

Kerala unit of BJP writes to Union Home Minister for protecting Pala Bishop

The Kerala unit of BJP has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the central government to protect Pala Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt

Rs 50,000 cr to be invested in JK after launch of new scheme: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that Rs 50,000 crore is expected to be invested in Jammu and Kashmir after the unveiling of a new central scheme for industries

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla gets one-year extension

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was given a one year extension on Thursday, beyond his present tenure that was to end next week, according to an official order from the Personnel Ministry. Bhalla, a 1984 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was appointed as the Home Secretary in August 2019. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved extension in service to Bhalla as Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs for a period of one year beyond the present tenure i.e. 22.08.2021," the order stated. His tenure was extended till August 22 in October last year. Bhalla was scheduled to retire in November 2020 after completing 60 years of superannuation. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension in service of Bhalla as the Home Secretary beyond the date of his superannuation i.e. November 30, 2020 up to August 22, 2021," stated the ministry's order issued in October last year.

Punjab CM raises farm laws issue with Amit Shah; seeks 25 CAPF companies

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh met Home Minister Amit Shah and urged him to repeal the three farm laws, citing social, economic and security implications of a prolonged farmers' agitation.

Amit Shah to lay foundation of Vindhyachal Corridor Project today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of Rs 150 crore Vindhyachal Corridor Project in Mirzapur on Sunday afternoon

Govt moves SC seeking time extension for framing guidelines for ex-gratia

The Centre has moved the Supreme Court seeking extension of time to the NDMA to frame guidelines for ex-gratia compensation to families of those who died of COVID-19 by another four weeks.

Over 81K paramilitary personnel took voluntary retirement since 2011: MHA

More than 81,000 personnel of the paramilitary forces such as the CRPF and the BSF have taken voluntary retirement in the last decade, the maximum of over 11,000 in 2017 alone.

Covid: Centre flags increase in 'R' factor to states

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla writes to states/UTs, urging them to issue strict directions to the district and other local authorities to regulate the crowded places

Leading figures in cooperative sector meet Home Minister Amit Shah

The meeting came three days after the prime minister reallocated the portfolios of his ministers in which Shah was given the charge of the newly created Ministry of Cooperation.

Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech

The new rules are likely to be unveiled on the Independence Day

AFSPA extended in Nagaland for another six months: Home ministry

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has declared entire Nagaland as a "disturbed area" for six more months

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to meet Amit Shah again today

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his official residence in Delhi on Saturday at 11 am

MHA orders Covid-19 containment measures to be continued till June 30

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed the states and Union Territories to ensure compliance to containment measures for COVID-19 till June 30

MHA asks West Bengal governor for report on law and order in state

The Union Home Ministry has asked West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar to give a report on the violence that took place following the election results last weekend