Ministry of Home Affairs

September 21, 2026 9:44 PM

President notifies amendment to Inter-State Council Order, 1990

President Droupadi Murmu has amended the Inter-State Council Order, 1990, to provide for the participation of Governors and Lieutenant Governors in meetings of the Inter-State Council when specified constitutional or statutory provisions are in force in their respective States or Union Territories. The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Inter-State Council (Amendment) Order, 2026 on September 9. The amendment was made by the President under the powers conferred by Article 263 of the Constitu...

September 16, 2026 8:56 PM

Shahzad Bhatti Network declared terrorist organisation under UAPA: Amit Shah

The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Amit Shah said the action was taken in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Home Minister said the network was involved in the smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders and was also eng...

September 14, 2026 9:25 AM

Hindi moves forward taking all Indian languages along, emerges as language of technology, research: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday greeted all countrymen on Hindi Diwas, saying Hindi is moving forward, taking all Indian languages along with it, and is now also emerging as a language of technology and research. Sharing a post on X, HM Shah said, “Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on Hindi Diwas. As the official language, Hindi is playing an important role in strengthening public communication, good governance and national unity. Hindi, which mov...

August 7, 2026 4:07 PM

Govt warns of WhatsApp ‘boss scam’ targeting corporates, finance professionals

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued an advisory warning corporates, finance professionals and businesspersons against a sophisticated cyber fraud campaign involving the takeover of WhatsApp accounts through malicious files disguised as account statements and regulatory communications. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, I4C has observed a sharp rise in complaints on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) related to Wh...

August 2, 2026 2:24 PM

Centre approves Rs 2,117.85 crore SDRF assistance for flood-hit states

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday approved the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support states affected by floods during the ongoing southwest monsoon. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the assistance is aimed at strengthening relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-affected states. It added that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to extending al...

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 ...