Bhagwant Mann

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Punjab CM Gets Z+ Security After MHA Approval

The BJP-led Central Government approved and provided Z+ security to the Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. As per sources, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader was given the security amid crack down on pro-khalistani in Punjab and threat of life to the Punjab CM. " The Union Ministry of Home Affairs cleared the proposal after intelligence input into the matter. Notably, the security will be provided to Mann, across India.

Thu, 25 May 2023 - 06:00 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Bhagwant Mann, Punjab CM, Z+ Security, pro khalistani, MHA

Courtesy: Deccan Herald

Scorching Heat

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Scorching Heat Raises Concern, People Asked To Be Cautious: Heat Alert

The concerns about summers and heatwaves with rising temperatures are increasing, following which the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory for the citizens of India. In addition, social media, publications, and state governments also urged people to avoid going out, especially in the daytime, when the temperature has crossed 42 degrees Celsius in major Indian states. In addition, people are asked to stay hydrated and eat healthy… read-more

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 09:00 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: heatwave, Scorching summers, People Of India, MHA, UT & State Government

Courtesy: Zee News India

NIA Demands Investigation

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NIA Seeks To Take Over Kerala Arson Incident Case, Suspects Terror Angle

The National Investigative Agency (NIA) demanded to take over the Kerala Arson train incident, where a man identified as Shahrukh Saifi burnt co-passengers. The NIA said there could be a terrorist angle into the matter, therefore they sought to take over the matter from the Kerala Police. In regard to this, the NIA wrote to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA,) as they will take the final decision.

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 12:10 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: NIA, MHA, Kerala Arson Incident, Shahrukh Saifi, Kerala Police

Courtesy: The Times of India

Communal Violence

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MHA Issues Guidelines For Hanuman Jayanti Amid Ram Navami Violence

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a statement and guidelines ahead of Hanuman Jayanti, on April 6. After the recent Ram Navami violence in 12 states, especially in West Bengal, the MHA issued an alert to the state governments to make the necessary arrangements, ensuring peace in the states. The notice read, "No Hanuman Jayanti in areas where Section 144 is impose." 

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 01:56 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: MHA, Twitter Post, ram navami, Hanuman Jayanti, guidelines

Courtesy: News 18

Manish Sisodia

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MHA Gave Sanction To Prosecute Manish Sisodia In Snooping Case

In a major setback for Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs gave sanction to prosecute Sisodia in an alleged 'feedback unit (FBU) snooping case. On February 22, the BJP-led Union Government issued a notice, saying Manish Sisodia will be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act. It is to be noted, the AAP member Sisodia is alleged of snooping in FBU, set in 2015.

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 09:52 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: MHA, AAP, FBU Snooping Case, Manish Sisodia, PCA Act

K Vijay Kumar

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K Vijay Kumar Resigns As Security Advisor Of MHA

Decorated police officer K Vijay Kumar, credited for eliminating forest brigand Veerappan, has resigned as the senior security advisor in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). On October 15, Kumar resigned from post, due to personal reasons, has vacated his accommodation in Delhi and relocated to Chennai. "I am now based in Chennai after I decided to end my stint with the MHA due to personal reasons," said Kumar.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 - 04:15 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: K Vijay Kumar, Security Advisor, MHA, Resignation, Delhi-NCR

Ministry of Home Affairs

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MHA Ranks 1st In Service Delivery Assesment To Citizens, Reveals Study

The website of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been ranked first and the Digital Police portal second in a service delivery assessment of websites of central government ministries. On July 15, the  Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances conducted National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment, according to which the MHA website has been a topmost official site in delivering online services with effectiveness to… read-more

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 07:49 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: MHA, Website, Survey, Digital Site, Indian government

Chitra Ramakrishna-Sanjay Pandey

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CBI Registers Case Against Former NSE Chief, Mumbai Commissioner In Illegal Phone Tapping Charges

As per the directors of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against former National Stock Exchange (NSE) chief Chitra Ramkrishna and ex-Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey. The case was registered on July 8, for the alleged tapping of phones of NSE employees between 2009 and 2017, under the illegal Phone Tapping Act. In this regard, the CBI conducted multiple raids in Maharashtra.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 12:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: MHA, CBI, Chitra Ramakrishna, sanjay pandey, Mumbai

Assam Floods

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MHA Team Visits Flood Affected Region Of Assam, Take Stock Of Damage

The MHA central team reached flood-affected Assam's Guwahati region to take the stock of the situation, on May 26. Two Inter-Ministerial-Central Team (IMCT) comprising Ravinesh Kumar, Anjali Maurya, Adelbert Sungi, P Vijay Bhaskar Reddy and others will be visiting Assam's flood-hit-areas in the next two-days. Furthermore, approximately 5.61 lakh people are said to be affected in 12 districts of Assam, and the death toll increased to 30, till… read-more

Fri, 27 May 2022 - 02:05 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Assam, MHA, Central Government, Flood Affected Region, Damage

Courtesy: ANI

President's Police Medal

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MHA Writes To Recommend Names For President's Police Medal Award

Ministry of Home Affairs wrote a letter to all the Sates, UTs, CAPFs, Central agencies to recommend names for the President's Police Medal award for Distinguished service and Police Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Independence Day. The letter mentioned all the recommendations needed to submit by May 15. Similar letter sent to DIB, CBI, SPG, NEPA. Secretary of R&AW and Cabinet Secretary asked to send selected names.

Fri, 13 May 2022 - 02:10 PM / by SARANNYA ACHARYA

Tags: MHA, President's Police Medal award, Police Medal for Meritorious Service, R&AW, cabinet secretary

Courtesy: ANI