Ministry of Home Affairs Archives

December 6, 2024 10:34 PM

Centre approves ₹944.80 crore aid for Tamil Nadu following Cyclone Fengal devastation

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sanctioned ₹944.80 crore as central assistance for Tamil Nadu from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support those affected by Cyclone Fengal. The announcement, made on Friday, comes less than a week ...

November 18, 2024 12:44 PM

NIA takes over three key Manipur violence cases

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of three cases linked to the recent outbreaks of violence in Manipur, which resulted in significant loss of life and widespread disruption to public order. The cases were transferred from M...

November 6, 2024 9:53 PM

Anti-Terror Conference 2024: Amit Shah to drive ‘whole of govt’ approach in combating terrorism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to spearhead the "Anti-Terror Conference 2024" on Thursday, emphasizing a coordinated, "whole of government" approach to combat terrorism. Hosted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the two-day event aims ...

November 1, 2024 8:20 PM

Centre designates Darranga as authorised Immigration Check Post

The Central government has officially designated the Darranga land check post in Assam’s Tamulpur district as an authorized Immigration Check Post, marking a significant advancement for cross-border travel and regional connectivity. This designatio...

October 23, 2024 5:18 PM

MHA issues advisory to create ‘Special Wing of Cyber Commandos’ in all states to counter cyber threats

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an advisory on Tuesday, urging all states to establish a Special Wing of Cyber Commandos. The initiative comes in response to over 100 hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines in the past week, causing sig...

October 18, 2024 4:56 PM

MHA urges states and UTs to implement BNSS for undertrial prisoner relief

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories (UTs), urging them to implement Section 479 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which aims to provide significant relief to undertrial p...

October 16, 2024 3:07 PM

Govt to double Air Marshal deployment amid rising bomb threats on flights

In response to an increasing number of bomb threats targeting flights, the central government has announced plans to double the deployment of Air Marshals on sensitive routes. This move comes after a growing number of threats were reported, with many...

October 14, 2024 10:07 PM

Omar Abdullah to take oath as J&K chief minister on October 16

National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16. Abdullah shared the news on X, posting a photo of the letter handed to him by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s Princ...

September 9, 2024 9:12 PM

PM Modi urges more public nominations for Padma Awards as deadline nears

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to nominate remarkable individuals for the prestigious Padma Awards, as the deadline for nominations approaches on September 15, 2024. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi said, "Over the ...

September 3, 2024 4:50 PM

Nominations open for Padma Awards 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 are now open. The awards, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, recognize exceptional achievements and distinguished service across various fields. The...