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January 30, 2026 1:33 AM

PM Modi shares highlights of Beating Retreat, lauds military and CAPF bands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared glimpses from the Beating Retreat 2026 ceremony, praising the memorable performances by various military and paramilitary bands. In a series of posts on social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted the musical excellence, precision, and visual grandeur displayed during the event, which marked the formal conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations. “Here are some glimpses from Beating Retreat 2026. The performances by the various band...

January 1, 2026 2:28 PM

Year Ender 2025:Strengthening India’s Security and Governance

The year 2025 stands out as a pivotal chapter for the Ministry of Home Affairs, marking substantial progress toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of a Safe, Secure, and Viksit Bharat. Led by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, the ministry achieved breakthrough results in curbing Left-Wing Extremism, terrorism, narcotics networks, and cyber threats, while successfully implementing new criminal laws, fortifying borders, enhancing disaster response, and promoting las...

September 3, 2025 11:06 PM

MHA team visits Jammu to assess damage in flood-affected region

An advanced survey team from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday arrived in Jammu to assess the rain, flood, and landslide-affected areas and prepare a detailed report on the damage caused, officials said. The team’s visit follows directions from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has asked the ministry to leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence in its assessment. During his visit to Jammu on September 1, Shah instructed the MHA to work closely with the India Meteorolo...

April 3, 2025 3:02 PM

Rajnath Singh addresses Army Commanders’ conference, flags off mountaineering expeditions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the senior leadership of the Indian Army during the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference, a biannual event being held in New Delhi from April 1 to 4. The conference serves as a crucial platform for deliberating on security scenarios, border situations, organisational restructuring, logistics, modernisation, and the integration of niche technologies into defence strategies. During his address, the Defence Minister reaffirmed the faith of India’s billio...

March 7, 2025 12:34 PM

CAPF exam candidates can now opt for any Eighth Schedule language, including Tamil: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that candidates appearing for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) exams can now choose any language listed in the Eighth Schedule, including Tamil. The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution recognizes 22 official languages of India. Shah made this statement during the 56th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Arakkonam, Ranipet. As the chief guest, he inaugurated several infrastructure projects, released...

June 3, 2024 12:36 PM

400 CAPF companies to remain in West Bengal until June 19 to curb post-poll violence

Nearly 400 companies (over 40,000 personnel) of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) will remain deployed in West Bengal until June 19 to contain post-election violence, sources said. "The ongoing deployment of 400 CAPF companies in West Bengal aims to establish area dominance, build confidence among citizens, and ensure a peaceful environment while maintaining law and order in the state," said officials requesting anonymity. The CAPF companies in the state include personnel from the Central ...