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The participants of this interactive workshop included police personnel and first respondents like doctors and prosecutors.

Making the city safe

The other cities are Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow.

10 Aug 2019 12:05 AM

12 cases have been filed against the SFJ, while 39 people associated with the organization have been arrested by various security agencies. Many social media handles of the organisation have also been blocked. (Photo: ANI)

Centre bans Pak backed 'Sikhs for Justice' for its secessionist activities

Sources said that Centre took the decision to call SFJ an unlawful association in consultation with state governments, including Punjab.

10 Jul 2019 7:58 PM

The Ministry of home affairs (Representational Image)

MHA seeks report from TMC govt on violence

The government of India is seriously concerned over the prevalent situation in West Bengal, it said.

16 Jun 2019 9:08 AM

'Two days back, in Gangarampur, they had hit police officials. BJP leaders sitting in Delhi and are not understanding the situation of the state,' Chatterjee said. (Photo: ANI)

BJP using MHA for 'political conspiracy': TMC's Partha Chatterjee

He maintained, 'BJP does not believe in democracy. We do not have to learn from BJP, We will tackle this.'

10 Jun 2019 9:40 AM

DHFL stock plunged more than 3.5 per cent on Tuesday on reports that the MHA had issued a lookout notice against the promoters of the company over non-existent shell companies.

Lookout notice issued against DHFL promoters

According to sources, the company is being investigated for alleged siphoning of funds through shell companies.

29 May 2019 12:46 AM

She said that the injured included 73 security force personnel and 69 civilians. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

61 personnel, 11 civilians killed in J&K till April 2019: MHA

The statement by Sulekha, Director, MHA came in response to an RTI plea filed by social activist Rohit Choudhary of J&K.

28 May 2019 11:53 AM

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that LTTE's objective for a separate homeland (Tamil Eelam) for all Tamils threatens the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, and amounts to cession and secession of a part of the territory of India from the Union and thus falls within the ambit of unlawful activities. (Photo: File)

Centre extends ban on LTTE for 5 years, declares it 'unlawful association'

The MHA said that LTTE activities and propaganda on the Internet are a threat to the security of VVIPs in India.

14 May 2019 12:37 PM

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to debar Congress President Rahul Gandhi from contesting Lok Sabha elections till the issue of his citizenship is decided. (Photo: File)

SC dismisses plea to debar Rahul Gandhi from contesting LS polls

A bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi rejected the contention of petitioners, who alleged that Rahul Gandhi is a British citizen.

09 May 2019 12:38 PM

Gandhi has been given 14 days to respond on the issue. (Photo: PTI | File)

'Born, raised in India. What rubbish!' Priyanka on Rahul's citizenship row

After Centre's notice to Rahul on foreign citizenship complaint, Priyanka said we 'all know he was born, raised here'.

30 Apr 2019 11:09 AM

It may be recalled that the LoC trade is meant to facilitate exchange of goods of common use between local populations across the LoC in Jammu & Kashmir. (Image: File)

India suspends cross LoC trade with Pakistan

After the Pulwama incident, Government of India has withdrawn the MFN status to Pakistan.

18 Apr 2019 6:55 PM

National Socialist Council of Nagaland/K-Khango has also entered into a fresh ceasefire agreement with the MHA from Monday for a period of one year, the statement said.

MHA signs ceasefire pact with Naga outfits

NSCN-K faction has demanded release of their leaders by the Myanmar government in order facilitate their availability for the peace-talks.

16 Apr 2019 2:48 AM

However, even without waiting for the conclusion of the Lokayukta case, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) had compulsorily retired the 1995-batch officer in August last year.

Dilli Ka Babu: Corruption dilemma

In the past, customs authorities in India have detected a few cases of smuggling to and from China.

14 Apr 2019 12:05 AM

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has sought a clarification from the Tamil Nadu chief secretary as to how T.K. Rajendran, a 1984-batch IPS officer, remains the director-general of police since he should have retired from service two years ago.

Dilli Ka Babu: Who will bell the cat?

The recalcitrant babus will of course fall in line in due course, but clearly it is one task that they undertake most reluctantly.

10 Mar 2019 12:08 AM

The separatist organisation, Jamaat-e-Islami (J&K) had enacted its own constitution in 1953, added sources. (Representational Image)

Banned Jamaat-e-Islami(J&K) behind separatist ideology in Kashmir: Govt sources

Jamaat-e-Islami (J&K), which has been banned for a span of five years, is responsible for separatist and radical ideology in Kashmir.

01 Mar 2019 3:49 PM

A total of 40 CRPF personnel were killed and five injured on February 14 in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. (Representational Image)

More staff for Railway protection force in Kashmir after Pulwama attack

The chairman railway board had a detailed security briefing with all zonal and divisional Railway Protection Force officers.

22 Feb 2019 11:22 AM

The proposed model of interoperability will be a "gamechanger", she added. (Photo: File)

Govt mulling interoperability for public Wi-Fi network: Sundararajan

3.7 lakh Wi-Fi hotspots have been deployed by the industry: Sundararajan.

15 Feb 2019 4:53 PM

Banerjee called it off on Tuesday evening, after the Supreme Court forbade the CBI from taking action against Kumar. (Photo: PTI | File)

Initiate disciplinary action against cops at Mamata Banerjee's protest: MHA

The Ministry also plans to strip them of their medals in keeping with the All India Service Rules.

07 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

Banerjee had on Tuesday ended her 'Save the Constitution' dharna, which she started on Sunday night after the CBI’s attempt to arrest Rajeev Kumar. (Representative Image)

Initiate disciplinary proceedings against Kolkata Police Commissioner: MHA to WB govt

Kolkata police commissioner, Rajeev Kumar was sitting on a dharna with Banerjee and some other police officers.

06 Feb 2019 11:32 AM

India shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar and this is being launched to protect these borders. (Photo: File)

ISRO to launch exclusive satellite to help MHA in securing Indian borders

‘IRNSS will provide navigation facilities for operational parties in high altitude, remote and difficult borders and Naxal areas,’ MHA said.

17 Jan 2019 8:07 PM

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba (Photo: AP)

Dilli Ka Babu: Surveillance state?

The Centre’s new cadre allocation policy has created resentment among the recruits in the IAS, IPS and IFS services.

06 Jan 2019 8:13 AM

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