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Govt extends Home Secy Ajay Bhalla's tenure till Aug 2021

The central government extended Bhalla's tenure by nine months. He was due to retire on November 30

Parliamentary panel calls top MHA officials over crimes against women issue

In the wake of the alleged case of gang-rape in Hathras, a parliamentary panel has called top Home Ministry officials to appear before it and brief the members on 'Atrocities and Crime Against Women'

Govt does not look crime from the prism of caste or creed: MoS Home Reddy

The NDA government does not believe in viewing crime from the prism of caste, creed or region as any crime is against humanity and peace, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said Tuesday

Events business unlocks, but key states retain cap amid Covid-19 pandemic

Maharashtra, Delhi and Rajasthan continue with 50-people ceiling

Unlock 5.0: Govt allows most activities; cinemas to reopen on October 15

The MHA said states and Union Territories had been given the flexibility to take a decision on the reopening of schools and coaching institutions in a graded manner after October 15

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