Ministry of Home Affairs

November 1, 2024 8:15 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 designation permits entry into and exit from India for all passengers holding valid travel documents, under sub-rule (b) of rule 3 of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a notification on Friday, specifying t...

October 23, 2024 5:14 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 significant disruption to passengers and financial losses for the airlines. The majority of these threats were traced back to accounts on social media platform X, created using virtual private networks (VPNs) or dark web browsers, eluding detection by ...

October 18, 2024 4:52 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 prisoners. The advisory said that prison authorities must utilize the new provisions to ensure bail for inmates who have served extended detention periods, especially first-time offenders. It highlights the need for close monitoring of eligible inmat...

October 16, 2024 3:03 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 claims made through social media channels. A senior official from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed the decision, citing assessments of the escalating risks and intelligence reports that indicated heightened threats to aviation security....

October 14, 2024 10:02 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 Principal Secretary. "Was pleased to receive the Principal Secretary to LG Manoj Sinha ji. He handed over a letter from the @OfficeOfLGJandK inviting me to form the next government in J-K," Abdullah wrote. The formation of the new government comes after ...

September 9, 2024 9:04 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 last decade, we have honoured countless grassroots-level heroes with the #PeoplesPadma. Their life journeys have inspired many, with their resilience and commitment visible in their outstanding contributions." The Prime Minister emphasized that the ...

September 3, 2024 4:47 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 nomination process, which began on May 1, 2024, will continue until September 15, 2024. For the first time, nominations will be accepted exclusively online through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The Padma Awards, comprising ...

September 16, 2024 3:33 PM

Govt reserves MBBS seats for families affected by terrorism

The Central government has set aside four MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year specifically for families affected by terrorism. These seats are reserved for spouses and children of civilian victims of terrorist activities, aiming to provide educational opportunities and support to those who have been impacted by such acts of violence. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently communicated this decision, originally made by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to all state chief secre...

September 16, 2024 3:35 PM

MHA issues advisory against fake e-mails circulating in name of FCRA officials

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent emails and documents circulating in the name of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) officials. This alert comes in response to numerous complaints from associations and NGOs who have been targeted by scammers impersonating MHA officials and demanding money for FCRA services. According to the advisory, fraudsters are using fake logos, official email addresses, and documents bearing the names of FCRA...

September 16, 2024 4:25 PM

Bangladesh: police rejoin duties to control traffic after a week

In Bangladesh, after a work abstention for a week, members of the police have started to return to their workplaces on Monday. There were attacks on many police stations across Bangladesh following the fall of Awami League led government. Since then, police members were abstaining from work, citing safety concerns. Students were seen managing traffic on the roads in Dhaka and other parts of the country in the last few days. Police officers, who had been on strike, called off their strike after...