Tag: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Amritsar Observes Blackout as Part of Nationwide Civil Defence Drill; Authorities Urge Calm

The District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) urged residents to remain calm and follow safety instructions.

May 8, 2025

Civil Defence Gears Up for Air Attack Mock Drill in Lucknow Amid Rising Tensions

The Union Home Ministry has mandated these nationwide drills amid heightened regional tensions.

May 6, 2025

India to Hold Nationwide Civil Defence Rehearsal on May 7 Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

The Home Ministry had earlier, on May 2, issued a letter highlighting the urgent need to strengthen Civil Defence in vulnerable districts.

May 6, 2025

Allahabad High Court Dismisses PIL Questioning Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship Status

The PIL was filed by S Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka, who claimed that Gandhi was both an Indian and British citizen.

May 5, 2025

Allahabad High Court to Review Centre’s Clarification on Rahul Gandhi’s Citizenship Amid Dual Nationality Allegations

The directive came in response to a petition alleging that the Congress leader also holds British citizenship, which would disqualify him from being a member of the Indian Parliament, as Indian law does not permit dual citizenship.

May 5, 2025

India Bans 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels and Takes Action Against BBC Over Pahalgam Reporting

Among the banned channels are prominent Pakistani news outlets such as Dawn News, Samaa TV, Ary News, and Geo News.

April 28, 2025

Around 5,000 Pakistani Nationals Identified in Delhi, IB Hands Over List to Police for Action

The Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) passed the information to the Delhi Police's special branch, which has further distributed it to the respective districts for verification and necessary action.

April 27, 2025

India Halts Indus Water Treaty in Wake of Pahalgam Terror Attack

The move comes after a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs, triggered by the recent terrorist attack near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.

April 25, 2025

Kerala declares three-day mourning on demise of Pope Francis

"Pope Francis' legacy will inspire generations striving for justice and equality," the Chief Minister said.

April 22, 2025

“They Came to Scare Me”: AAP’s Durgesh Pathak Slams CBI Raid, Vows to Cooperate Without Fear

"This is nothing but an attempt to intimidate AAP leaders and workers. I will fully cooperate with the agencies, but I will not be scared," Pathak declared.

April 17, 2025