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The central governments missive was sent in the wake of the killing two journalists, Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru and Shantanu Bhowmik in Agartala. (Representational Image)

Amid attacks on journalists, Home Ministry asks states to ensure their...

Ministry said all cases of attacks on journalists must be investigated promptly to ensure criminals get 'persecuted in...

25 Oct 2017 5:21 AM

According to reports there are estimated 50 terrorist training camps still operating in the region. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

At festival time, MHA tells police to be alert

Security forces are keeping watch on the developments as of labourers go on leave during Diwali.

17 Oct 2017 9:18 PM

Sources claimed Dharmendra Choudharys medal was taken back as he had allegedly staged a fake encounter. (Representational image)

Govt withdraws gallantry medals given to 3 cops

The Jharkhand police sub-inspector Lalit Kumar was found to be involved in corruption cases due to which his medal was...

14 Oct 2017 1:26 AM

The AFSPA was promulgated in Assam in November 1990 and the entire state was declared as a disturbed area as the activities of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Ulfa) were at their peak. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

'No longer a disturbed state,' says Nagaland; opposes proposal for...

The home ministry has proposed to extend it for another six months in Nagaland from December, after its term of...

25 Nov 2017 12:24 PM

A mega mock tsunami exercise will be simultaneously conducted in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry along the entire eastern coast. (Photo: Twitter @NDRFHQ)

Mega mock tsunami drill along India's eastern coast today

A mega mock tsunami exercise with international participants will be carried out in 31 coastal districts in 4 states and...

24 Nov 2017 4:58 AM

Poster for Padmavati

Padmavati row: Monitoring closely to prevent violence, says Home...

Ministry sources said that so far, no state has sought the assistance of central para-military forces to deal with the...

20 Nov 2017 7:10 PM

The home ministry has asked as many as 3,768 NGOs all over the country to validate their bank accounts in which they are depositing foreign donations.

Govt asks 1,222 NGOs to validate bank accounts or face punitive action

The Home Ministry said all NGOs registered under FCRA should receive foreign donations in a single designated bank...

13 Sept 2017 2:41 PM

Citizenship to Chakmas, Hajongs; Rohingyas still illegal: Govt

Citizenship to Chakmas, Hajongs; Rohingyas still illegal: Govt

Chakma and Hajong refugees will not be given rights enjoyed by Scheduled Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh, home ministry...

13 Sept 2017 10:21 AM

In a notification, the ministry said a person, who is a foreign-origin spouse of a citizen of India or of an OCI cardholder, and who fulfil the laid down conditions shall be eligible to apply for registration as OCI card holder. (Photo: File)

Foreigners married to Indians now eligible for OCI card: Govt

Centre has simplified the process of renunciation of Indian citizenship, providing relief to Indians who have applied...

24 Oct 2018 2:21 AM

Though Rohingya have always been persecuted in the country, it got much worse after 2012, when violence in Rakhine killed hundreds and drove about 140,000 people, most of them Rohingya, from their homes to camps. (Photo: File)

India to deport 7 Rohingya illegals to Myanmar today

All the seven migrants will be handed over to Myanmar authorities from the Moreh border checkpost in Manipur.

3 Oct 2018 11:56 PM

The home ministry also informed the panel that use of the Internet by terror groups in radicalising the youth was a big security challenge for the security agencies.

Rs 195 cr from Nirbhaya Fund for eight safer cities

The safe city proposal for Lucknow will be implemented by UP police, which would be assisted by the Municipal bodies.

2 Nov 2018 1:02 AM

Only 32 per cent of cyber crime cases detected this year.

Home Ministry to establish apex coordination centre to tackle cyber...

The centre would coordinate with state govts, union territories and closely monitor the cyber space and social media.

28 Jan 2018 7:11 AM