Tag: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Centre Issues New Guidelines to Counter Radicalisation in Prisons, Calls for Proactive Measures by States and UTs

States and UTs are advised to develop standardised tools to identify inmates at risk of radicalisation upon entry and at regular intervals during incarceration.

July 14, 2025

President Nominates Ujjwal Nikam, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Sadanandan Master, and Meenakshi Jain to Rajya Sabha

The Ministry of Home Affairs formally announced the nominations through an official notification.

July 13, 2025

Centre Approves ₹2,006 Crore Relief for Himachal Pradesh; Vows Support in Natural Disasters

In addition to the latest assistance, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had earlier released ₹633.73 crore in December 2023 for immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts in the state.

June 18, 2025

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