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November 6, 2026 10:32 PM

Amit Shah presents President’s Colour to Uttarakhand Police, honours 206 personnel who made supreme sacrifice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Uttarakhand Police, making it the 16th police force in the country to receive the highest honour. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and several other dignitaries were present at the investiture ceremony. Congratulating the force on the recognition, HM Shah described the occasion as a moment of immense pride for serving and retired personnel who have upheld the Uttarakhand Police motto, “...

November 6, 2026 10:28 PM

Amit Shah targets developed Uttarakhand by 2047, highlights 50% GSDP growth and 380% rise in tourism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that Uttarakhand would become the first developed state in India's journey towards a developed nation by 2047, highlighting the state's economic growth, infrastructure expansion and industrial development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Addressing the Uttarakhand State Foundation Day celebrations in Dehradun, HM Shah recalled the contribution of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in...

November 5, 2026 10:47 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs 594-crore memorial to 1857 martyrs in Ambala

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Martyrs’ Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in Haryana’s Ambala, saying it would inspire patriotism among younger generations and honour the sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters. Built at a cost of ₹594 crore across 22 acres, the memorial features 22 galleries combining historical documents, traditional craftsmanship and digital technology. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Manohar Lal w...

July 24, 2026 9:44 AM

MHA steps up monsoon monitoring as heavy rains lash several states

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is closely monitoring the monsoon situation across the country and extending all necessary support to states and Union Territories affected by heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, the government said on Thursday. According to the MHA, the Integrated Control Room (ICR-ER) is working round the clock in coordination with central agencies, including the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Indian National Centre for O...

July 23, 2026 2:32 PM

FCRA explained: MHA clarifies common misconceptions on foreign funding law

The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought to address several commonly held misconceptions about the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), stating that many concerns arise from incomplete understanding of the legislation rather than its actual provisions. According to the Ministry, one of the most common misconceptions is that the FCRA bans NGOs from receiving foreign donations. It clarified that the law instead requires organisations to obtain registration or prior permission and comply w...

July 23, 2026 2:31 PM

FCRA continues to permit foreign funding across education, healthcare, research and social welfare

The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is designed to facilitate legitimate international cooperation by allowing registered organisations to receive foreign contributions for a wide range of developmental, charitable and humanitarian activities. According to the Ministry, the Act provides a legal framework that enables foreign funding while ensuring that contributions are received, utilised and accounted for in accordance with Indian la...

July 23, 2026 2:29 PM

FCRA at 50: How India’s foreign funding law has evolved to focus on transparency and accountability

As cross-border financial flows have expanded with globalisation, India has steadily strengthened its legal framework governing foreign contributions through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the legislation seeks to facilitate legitimate international cooperation while ensuring that foreign contributions remain transparent, accountable and consistent with India's sovereign interests. The FCRA governs how Indian individuals, assoc...

July 23, 2026 12:11 PM

Explained: How the FCRA regulates foreign funding and what the 2026 amendments mean

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a comprehensive clarification on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), presenting the legislation as a framework designed to balance legitimate foreign-funded developmental work with safeguards for transparency, accountability and national sovereignty. Through an extensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the Ministry has also explained the rationale behind the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and ...

July 10, 2026 10:27 PM

Amit Shah reviews Bureau of Port Security rollout, directs stronger coastal security measures

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the progress in the establishment of the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) and directed officials to strengthen security infrastructure at ports and fishing harbours, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to making India's coastal security "impregnable" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The review meeting, held jointly with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, was attended by the Union Home Secretary...

May 27, 2026 5:07 PM

Amit Shah chairs high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to strengthen border security in Rajasthan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to assess and strengthen security arrangements in Rajasthan’s border districts along the Indo-Pakistan border. The meeting was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, senior state government officials, and District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from five border districts - Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar and Phalodi. The discussions focused on strengthenin...