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The applicant also asked about legal provisions to ensure restriction on misuse of the word. (In file PTI photo: Jawans give a gun salute to CRPF personnel killed in Maoist ambush.)

Not martyr or shaheed, but battle casualty: Ministry of Defence

It was in response to an RTI application, seeking to know the meaning and detailed definition of word ‘shaheed’ (martyr).

15 Dec 2017 5:26 PM

Cash vans to have new guidelines

The Ministry is keen that in such areas movement of cash vans should be regulated between 9 am and 4 pm.

15 Dec 2017 2:06 AM

Reward guidelines for informers revamped

According to the new policy an officer would be eligible for Rs 20,00,000 reward during his entire career and Rs 50,000 at a given time.

13 Dec 2017 12:29 AM

The Special Branch and intelligence units of state police have been asked to keep a watch on possible miscreants so that they are not able to disrupt peace by creating some communal tension in wake of the Babri demolition anniversary.

MHA asks states, UTs to be on high alert

The home ministry has advised the states and UTs to identify and deploy additional security personnel at sensitive places.

06 Dec 2017 12:17 AM

In a gazette notification in June this year, the home ministry had extended the AFSPA for six months in Nagaland.(Photo: Representational/PTI)

'No longer a disturbed state,' says Nagaland; opposes proposal for extension of AFSPA

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

25 Nov 2017 5:54 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 a union territory.

24 Nov 2017 10:28 AM

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

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

21 Nov 2017 12:40 AM

The central government's 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 security

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

25 Oct 2017 10:51 AM

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.

18 Oct 2017 2:48 AM

Sources claimed Dharmendra Choudhary’s 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 taken back.

14 Oct 2017 6:56 AM

1,222 NGOs across the country have been directed by the home ministry to validate the bank accounts in which they receive foreign contribution, failure of which will invite punitive action. (Photo: File)

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 account.

13 Sep 2017 8:11 PM

The Centre will soon grant citizenship to nearly one lakh Chakma and Hajong refugees. (Photo: File | PTI)

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 official said.

13 Sep 2017 3:51 PM

The security sources in the home ministry told this newspaper that these issues had come up at very initial stage of talks but ruled out. (Photo: PTI)

Naga talks: MHA rules out talk of new constitution

The question of a separate constitution for Nagaland was no longer the issue of discussion.

30 Aug 2017 10:01 PM

The applicant too would have to provide his/her Aadhaar number along with that of the spouse or parents of the deceased.

Aadhaar must to register deaths

The new regulation will not be applicable to the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya.

05 Aug 2017 1:33 AM

Aadhaar for registration of death made mandatory to prevent identity fraud

The home ministry said on Friday that it would be applicable for the residents of all states except Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya.

04 Aug 2017 4:46 PM

MoS PMO Jitendra Singh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Working to improve security situation, overcome security lapses in J&K: Centre

Addressing the media, Jitendra Singh congratulated the people of J&K for the kind of resilience they have shown in the last 25 years.

12 Jul 2017 2:10 PM

6000 NGOs could lose licence to receive foreign donations: officials

In May 2017, 18,523 NGOs were given a one-time opportunity by the Home Ministry to give details of their income and expenses by June 14.

10 Jul 2017 3:49 PM

The plan is to create jobs for the youth in the region, so that they stay away from ‘subversive activities’. (Photo: Representational Image)

Home Ministry to raise forces from South Kashmir

The home ministry is likely to approach the Cabinet committee on security shortly with a detailed proposal to recruit Kashmiri youth into the forces.

09 Jul 2017 5:02 AM

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.

Over 3,700 NGOs under govt radar

MoH: Validate bank accounts receiving foreign funding .

01 Jul 2017 2:27 AM

Intelligence agencies have already warned the Centre that terrorist groups and even stone-pelters are likely to target the yatra. (Photo: PTI)

Amarnath Yatra forces doubled, threat level high

The home ministry will directly monitor security arrangements on a daily basis.

27 Jun 2017 2:34 AM

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