Union Home Ministry

Decline In Number Of Criminal Cases In Delhi: Home Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2019

Measures like online registration of FIRs may have contributed to higher number of cases being filed by the Delhi Police but there has been a decline in the number of criminal cases like molestation of women reported in the national capital, the Union Home Ministry said on Wednesday.

"Private Visit" Says Government On European Delegation's Kashmir Tour

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday November 20, 2019

The MPs of European Union who visited Jammu and Kashmir last month, were on a private visit, the government told parliament today. They were allowed to visit as part of the system of "familiarisation visit" the Union Home Ministry said in response to a question by Samajwadi Party MP Chaudhary Sukhram Yadav.

Bengal Governor Attends First Event After Security Upgraded To Z Category

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 12, 2019

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar who has been accorded ''Z'' category protection by the union home ministry, Tuesday attended programmes with his new security cover.

Delhi Police Submits Report On Clashes At Tis Hazari Court To Home Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 5, 2019

The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday received a report from Delhi Police on the clash between lawyers and police at the Tis Hazari court complex in which at least 20 security personnel and several advocates were injured, officials said.

"Won't Sign Without Consultation": Centre Rejects "Rumours" Of Naga Deal

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited By Jimmy Jacob | Thursday October 31, 2019

The centre on Thursday rejected reports that it has arrived at a final settlement with rebel group NSCN(IM) in the 22-year-old Naga peace talks, clarifying that such a deal will be struck only after taking all stakeholders into consideration.

Phone Tapping Allowed Only In Case Of Public Emergency: Bombay High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 22, 2019

Telephone tapping is permissible only in situations of public emergency or in the interest of public safety, the Bombay High Court held on Tuesday quashing orders passed by the Union Home Ministry allowing agencies to intercept phone calls of a businessman booked by the Central Bureau of Investigation in a bribery case.

Embrace "Swadeshi", Shun Foreign Goods: Home Ministry To Paramilitary Forces

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2019

The Union Home Ministry has directed all CAPFs or paramilitary forces to shun foreign brands and introduce ''swadeshi'' goods, including food items, household goods and clothing, in their canteens and offices, officials said on Thursday.

Over 2,000 People Died In Floods Across India, Says Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

More than 2,100 people have died and 46 are missing after heavy rain this monsoon season, the Union Home Ministry said today.

Nearly 1,900 Dead In Monsoon Rains, Floods Across India

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 4, 2019

Nearly 1,900 people lost their lives and another 46 were reported missing this monsoon season in rains and floods which affected more than 25 lakh in 22 states, Union Home Ministry officials said on Friday.

Congress Moves Poll Panel Over Mumbai Police Chief's 3-Month Extension

Mumbai News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday September 24, 2019

The Congress in Delhi today lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against the three-month extension to Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Barve and said he should be retired immediately as the Union Home Ministry's decision ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls was a "violation" of EC guidelines.

IAS Officer Kannan Gopinathan Who Quit Got Notice For "Misconduct": Report

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Kannan Gopinathan, who quit from service in August over curbs in Jammu and Kashmir, was in fact issued a show cause notice in July by the Union Home Ministry.

Foreigners Visiting India Can Now Get Treatment Without Medical Visa: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 30, 2019

The Union Home Ministry on Friday announced that foreigners visiting India can avail treatment, except organ transplant, anywhere in the country without obtaining a medical visa.

Arrangement Made To Appeal Non-Inclusion In Final NRC List: Home Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Ahead of the publication of the final list of the National Register of Citizens or NRC later this month, the Union Home Ministry said today that adequate arrangements will be made for people to appeal against non-inclusion in the list of Assam's residents.

Restrictions In Jammu Lifted, Will Stay In Kashmir For Sometime: Police

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Wednesday August 14, 2019

The government-imposed restrictions have been completely removed in Jammu while they will continue in parts of Kashmir "for sometime", a senior police officer said today, adding that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is under control and that there have been no major injuries to anyone. The announcement comes a day after the Union Home Ministry sa...

After Big J&K Split, Election Body Meets To Discuss New Constituencies

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The Election Commission of India today held a meeting to discuss the changed circumstances in Jammu and Kashmir, and is now awaiting the Union Home Ministry's nod to conduct a delimitation exercise aimed at redrawing the boundaries of its assembly seats.