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Congress, Leaders Get X Notice For Sharing Amit Shah's 'Fashion' Remark Video
4 days, 10 hours ago

Congress, Leaders Get X Notice For Sharing Amit Shah's 'Fashion' Remark Video

ABP News  

The Congress and multiple leaders of the party received notices from social media platform X on Wednesday regarding a video clip of Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared from their accounts, said spokesperson Supriya Shrinate. Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said: "Last evening, a bunch of us from Congress, our party's official handle, including myself, received a mail from X, formerly …

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Home affairs minister says there is a lot of goodwill to secure prison transfer for remaining Bali Nine members
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Home affairs minister says there is a lot of goodwill to secure prison transfer for remaining Bali Nine members

ABC  

Australia's home affairs minister and Indonesia's top law minister say there is a lot of goodwill to seal an unprecedented prisoner transfer for the five remaining members of the Bali Nine drug smuggling group — despite a lack of laws to facilitate it. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke met Yusril Ihza Mahendra in Jakarta on Tuesday. Mr Mahendra also said …

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Reservation Demand For Wards Of Gallantry Awardee Military Personnel, Rajasthan High Court Rejects Claim
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Reservation Demand For Wards Of Gallantry Awardee Military Personnel, Rajasthan High Court Rejects Claim

Live Law  

A Single Judge Bench of Justice Sameer Jain of the Rajasthan High Court dismissed a petition challenging the policy by under which the wards of Gallantry Award recipients were not included in the categories of reservation contrary to the policy in place in the year 2021. As per the information bulletin for NEET U.G-2021, the children of Gallantry awardee Military …

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First Trump planned it, now ALBO is pushing ahead with mass deportations from Australia
1 month ago

First Trump planned it, now ALBO is pushing ahead with mass deportations from Australia

Daily Mail  

Up to 80,000 people of various visa categories could be potentially removed to third countries by the Albanese government's migration bill that legal experts, advocates and former refugees have lambasted. Up to 80,000 people of various visa categories could be potentially removed to third countries by the Albanese government's migration bill. Mr Albanese is pictured President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed …

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No Review of Category of Sensitive Installations in India Since 2019, CISF to Send Proposal to MHA
3 months ago

No Review of Category of Sensitive Installations in India Since 2019, CISF to Send Proposal to MHA

News 18  

There has been no review by the Intelligence Bureau of the category of sensitive installations, including all key government buildings, ministry buildings, nuclear plants, airports, monuments etc since 2019, News18 has learnt. Similarly, the official said that the security of seaports, heavy engineering, steel plants, fertilizer units, airports, hydroelectric/thermal power plants, and sensitive government buildings needs to be examined so …

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South Africa Planning 90-Day Visa Waiver for Indian Tourists from January 2025
3 months, 1 week ago

South Africa Planning 90-Day Visa Waiver for Indian Tourists from January 2025

News 18  

South Africa has announced a new scheme under which the Department of Home Affairs will process group visa applications for tourists coming into the country along with tested and approved tour operators from India and China registered with the department. Aimed at attracting tourists from India and China to visit the top tourist destinations of the country, the Trusted Tour …

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Baby Millar 'grew up with the war' in Gaza. Her family's visas to Australia were denied prompting calls for more options
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Baby Millar 'grew up with the war' in Gaza. Her family's visas to Australia were denied prompting calls for more options

ABC  

When Muhannad AlDanaf was told his temporary visa application to come to Australia was rejected, the "always optimistic" Gaza animal rescue shelter worker was "crushed'. According to Home Affairs data seen by the ABC, the government has rejected the majority of visa applications by Palestinians fleeing Gaza from October 7, 2023 to August 19 this year. Ms Gee — a …

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Crossbench MPs call on prime minister to make pathway for asylum seekers stuck in 'limbo'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Crossbench MPs call on prime minister to make pathway for asylum seekers stuck in 'limbo'

ABC  

Crossbench MPs are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Immigration Minister Tony Burke to create a "timely pathway to permanency" for thousands of asylum seekers in visa limbo. Human Rights Law Centre legal director Sanmati Verma, who has represented asylum seekers like Mr Yogalingam, welcomed the MPs' letter. Ms Verma said Mr Yogalingam's death was an "entirely foreseeable result …

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IAS officer Dharmendra appointed as Delhi's new Chief Secretary. Know who is he
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IAS officer Dharmendra appointed as Delhi's new Chief Secretary. Know who is he

India TV News  

Dharmendra, a 1989-batch IAS officer, was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi, effective September 1. Ministry of Home Affairs issues transfer order The Ministry of Home Affairs officially announced Dharmendra’s transfer from Arunachal Pradesh to Delhi, assigning him to the post of Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Naresh Kumar’s tenure and …

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Grief and shock in Melbourne after Tamil asylum seeker dies by self-immolation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Grief and shock in Melbourne after Tamil asylum seeker dies by self-immolation

ABC  

Refugee advocates have gathered to protest the death of a 23-year-old Tamil asylum seeker who died after setting himself on fire in Melbourne's south-east. Tamil Refugee Council founder Aran Mylvaganam said Mr Yogalingam's death had been "heartbreaking news" for many asylum seekers and refugees. "This is the second death in a month and we're hoping that the government will do …

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Bangladesh’s interim government focused on improving law and order situation, says new security adviser
4 months ago

Bangladesh’s interim government focused on improving law and order situation, says new security adviser

The Hindu  

A newly-appointed top Bangladeshi security official on Monday acknowledged that law and order is the main challenge for the interim government and said that the new administration is focused on improving the situation as quickly as possible. Within three days of his appointment, Brig Gen M Sakhawat Hussain was replaced as home adviser in the interim government of Bangladesh by …

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There's no grey in Dutton's views on the war in Gaza. Not even Australia's spy chief can shift his position
4 months, 1 week ago

There's no grey in Dutton's views on the war in Gaza. Not even Australia's spy chief can shift his position

ABC  

Peter Dutton has never liked the idea of Australia accepting Palestinians fleeing the conflict in Gaza and has never been shy of saying so. Peter Dutton says Palestinians fleeing Gaza should not be granted entry to Australia, as figures from the home affairs department reveal most applications are being refused. Back in November, when the ABC first revealed Australia had …

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Senior IAS Officer Govind Mohan Appointed As Next Union Home Secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Senior IAS Officer Govind Mohan Appointed As Next Union Home Secretary

News 18  

Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan was on Wednesday appointed the next Union Home Secretary, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla, according to an official order. ”The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Govind Mohan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Culture as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs with immediate effect. ”The officer will take over …

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Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan appointed as next Union Home Secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan appointed as next Union Home Secretary

Hindustan Times  

Senior IAS officer Govind Mohan was on Wednesday appointed the next Union Home Secretary, succeeding Ajay Kumar Bhalla, according to an official order. Govind Mohan is currently posted as the Union culture secretary Mohan, presently serving as Secretary, Ministry of Culture, will join as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet …

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Centre appoints Govind Mohan as Union home secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre appoints Govind Mohan as Union home secretary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday appointed Indian Administrative Services officer Govind Mohan as the next Union home secretary, who had held the crucial post for the past five years. Govind Mohan is currently posted as the Union culture secretary Mohan, a Sikkim cadre officer of the 1989 batch, is currently posted as Union culture secretary. According to an order …

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Govind Mohan, 1989-batch IAS officer, appointed as new Union Home Secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Govind Mohan, 1989-batch IAS officer, appointed as new Union Home Secretary

India TV News  

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday appointed Govind Mohan as the next Union Home Secretary. Until then, Mohan will serve as an Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry of Home Affairs. "The appointment committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Govind Mohan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Culture as Officer on Special Duty in the Ministry …

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Bangladesh Interim government rules out banning Awami League, wants good relations with India, apologies to Hindu community
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Interim government rules out banning Awami League, wants good relations with India, apologies to Hindu community

Op India  

On Monday, the Bangladesh Interim government said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in New Delhi will not affect their bilateral relations with India. He said, “Bangladesh is on the brink of a new beginning.” Home Affairs adviser to the Interim government rules out banning Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League Earlier in the day on Monday, Home Affairs Adviser to …

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Bangladesh crisis: Police call off strike; set to join work on August 12
4 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh crisis: Police call off strike; set to join work on August 12

The Hindu  

“Protesting police officers in Bangladesh have agreed to call off their strike after the interim government assured them to meet most of their demands,” according to media reports on Monday The Bangladesh Police Subordinate Employees Association declared the strike on August 6, following clashes across the country between police and students during the widespread protests against Sheikh Hasina's government over …

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Derek O’Brien seeks Rajya Sabha debate on Home affairs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Derek O’Brien seeks Rajya Sabha debate on Home affairs

The Hindu  

Almost the entire Opposition has demanded that the Rajya Sabha hold a discussion on the functioning of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, which has a direct bearing on State governments, with many issues that have overlapping areas of jurisdiction. Speaking in the House, the Trinamool Congress’ leader in the Rajya Sabha Derek O’Brien said, “I appeal to the Chair, …

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Ancient Uma Bhagwati temple reopens in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district after 34 years
5 months, 1 week ago

Ancient Uma Bhagwati temple reopens in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district after 34 years

Op India  

On Sunday, the ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Uma Bhagwati was reopened after a long gap of 34 years. #JammuAndKashmir: Uma Bhagwati temple reopened for devotees in south Kashmir's Anantnag after 34 years. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai threw open the temple for devotees at Brari Aangan in Shangus area of Anantnag. It is so …

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Bandi takes charge as Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
6 months, 1 week ago

Bandi takes charge as Union Minister of State for Home Affairs

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday took charge as Minister of State for Home Affairs, admid vedic chants at his office in New Delhi. “On taking charge as Minister of State in Ministry of Home Affairs, I would like to thank you each one of you for being on my side and my support system,” he said …

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PM Modi opts for continuity in picking team for NDA 3.0
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi opts for continuity in picking team for NDA 3.0

Hindustan Times  

Continuity is the cornerstone of the newly formed Union council of ministers headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with no changes in not just the top four ministries, but also several others, from the outgoing National Democratic Alliance government, in the portfolios announced on Monday. Fresh faces who have been inducted include Bandi Sanjay Kumar who has the charge of …

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In Narendra Modi Cabinet, Home portfolio allocated to Amit Shah, key posts in NDA govt with BJP: Here's the full list
6 months, 1 week ago

In Narendra Modi Cabinet, Home portfolio allocated to Amit Shah, key posts in NDA govt with BJP: Here's the full list

Hindustan Times  

Shri Raj Nath Singh Minister of Defence. Shri Kirtivardhan Singh Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs. Shri B. L. Verma Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Social Justice and …

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Modi Cabinet 2024: PM's Core Team Retains Home, Defence, Finance, External Affairs — Check Full List
6 months, 1 week ago

Modi Cabinet 2024: PM's Core Team Retains Home, Defence, Finance, External Affairs — Check Full List

ABP News  

Modi 3.0 Cabinet Portfolio Allocations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retained 34 ministers from his previous council, including 19 with Cabinet berths, as he begins his third term. Kirtivardhan Singh BJP Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs. B. L. Verma BJP Minister of State …

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