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MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India
15 hours, 26 minutes ago

MHA launches e-Forensics platform connecting 117 laboratories across India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has developed and operationalised an e-Forensics IT platform connected with 117 forensic science laboratories, both central and state, officials said on Monday. Officials said that in order to further strengthen 'DNA Analysis and Cyber Forensic Capacities' in State Forensic Science Laboratories, "all projects, 30 in total, which were received from the state …

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'Sahyog' Portal Developed For Cooperation Of Govts & Social Media Intermediaries In Creating Safe Cyberspace: MHA To Delhi High Court
5 days, 1 hour ago

'Sahyog' Portal Developed For Cooperation Of Govts & Social Media Intermediaries In Creating Safe Cyberspace: MHA To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has recently informed the Delhi High Court that it has developed a portal called “SAHYOG” where authorised agencies of Central Government, States and Union Territories as well as the social media intermediaries will work together to create a safe cyberspace. The report was perused by a division bench comprising of Justice Prathiba M Singh …

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26/11 attacker among 65 of 178 wanted fugitives taking shelter in the US: Government
1 week, 4 days ago

26/11 attacker among 65 of 178 wanted fugitives taking shelter in the US: Government

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Every third fugitive wanted by Indian agencies is taking shelter in the United States, making it a safe haven for criminals and terrorists, the Union ministry of Home Affairs has told the Lok Sabha. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that 65 of 178 pending extradition requests by investigative agencies …

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State Must Not Defeat Purpose Of Death Sentence By Showing Laxity In Implementation: Supreme Court
1 week, 5 days ago

State Must Not Defeat Purpose Of Death Sentence By Showing Laxity In Implementation: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court while upholding the commutation of death sentences of two convicts highlighted several instances of administrative and judicial delays in the processing of mercy petitions and issuance of death warrants, which ultimately led to the commutation of sentence. A bench of Justices Abhay Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Augustine George Masih observed a delay of over three years by …

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Manipur Crisis | Point of Reservation Not Just About Access to Land but to Ensure Equal Representation: Greeshma Kuthar
2 weeks ago

Manipur Crisis | Point of Reservation Not Just About Access to Land but to Ensure Equal Representation: Greeshma Kuthar

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 09, 2024 18:29 IST - 42 MINS READ For 19 months, violence has engulfed Manipur, widely portrayed as an ethnic conflict between the majority Meitei community and the Kuki-Zo tribes. As violence spreads to new districts like Jiribam and weapons continue to circulate, Kuthar, in this insightful webinar for Frontline, examines the complex factors that determine the …

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NHRC asks MHA, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to consider human rights issues in the UT
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NHRC asks MHA, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to consider human rights issues in the UT

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has asked the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India and the advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh to gracefully consider the issues raised by the human rights defender. Acting on a petition filed by Supreme Court advocate and noted human rights activist, Radhakanta Tripathy, the NHRC passed the …

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Why do patients who have been treated for mental illnesses continue to remain at institutions in India?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why do patients who have been treated for mental illnesses continue to remain at institutions in India?

The Hindu  

On a rainy September morning in Karjat, on the outskirts of Mumbai, 25 patients from the Regional Mental Hospital, Yerwada, arrived at the Shraddha Rehabilitation Centre, run by an NGO, to be reunited with their families. Hundreds of patients have been residents of government-run mental health institutions for years, even after having completed their treatment, in facilities in Maharashtra and …

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MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MHA allocates Rs 944.8 cr to Tamil Nadu SDRF for Cyclone Fengal relief efforts

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the release of 944.80 crore to State Government of Tamil Nadu, as both the instalments of central share to the State Disaster Response Fund to help the state in providing relief assistance to those affected by Cyclone Fengal, a release by the MHA said on Friday. It added that the government led …

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Centre gives another extension till May 20 to panel probing Manipur violence
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre gives another extension till May 20 to panel probing Manipur violence

India Today  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the deadline for the three-member judicial inquiry commission investigating the ongoing violence in Manipur. The MHA said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, the Central Government hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of …

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PM Modi asks police to focus on digital arrests, deep fakes
3 weeks ago

PM Modi asks police to focus on digital arrests, deep fakes

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked the police leadership of the country to convert into opportunity the threats posed by digital frauds, cyber-crimes and criminals using artificial intelligence with a particular focus on deep fakes, which are disrupting social and familial relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi “PM expressed concern on the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, …

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Might Lead To A Scam: Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking MHA To Share Deceased Individuals' Data With LIC For Jeevan Jyoti Scheme Claims
1 month ago

Might Lead To A Scam: Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking MHA To Share Deceased Individuals' Data With LIC For Jeevan Jyoti Scheme Claims

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL that sought to mandate the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide a database of deceased individuals in the country to the Life Insurance Corporation, so as to enable the family members or nominees of deceased policyholders to claim benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana. The PIL sought directions to …

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SC defers signing Rajoana mercy plea order
1 month ago

SC defers signing Rajoana mercy plea order

Hindustan Times  

Hours after it urged President Droupadi Murmu to decide the long-pending mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a Babbar Khalsa sympathizer convicted in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, within two weeks, the Supreme Court on Monday held off signing the order after solicitor general Tushar Mehta informed the court that the petition had not yet …

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Centre to send 50 more CAPF companies to Manipur this week
1 month ago

Centre to send 50 more CAPF companies to Manipur this week

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre has decided to send an additional 50 CAPF companies comprising more than 5,000 personnel to Manipur in view of the "challenging" security and law and order situation in the northeastern state, official sources said on Monday. This comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs rushed 20 additional CAPF companies, 15 from the CRPF and five from …

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Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA
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1 month ago

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The National Investigation Agency has taken charge of investigating three key cases related to the recent violence in Manipur, which has led to loss of lives and caused widespread disruption of public order. The agency took over these cases from Manipur Police following a recent order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs as the violent activities linked …

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Odisha's Patapur police station selected as best in India
1 month ago

Odisha's Patapur police station selected as best in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Patapur police station in Odisha's Ganjam district has been selected as one of the three best police stations in the country in 2024 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, officials said.Union Home minister Amit Shah will hand over the trophy to the inspector-in-charge of the police station in the convention of the Director Generals of Police, scheduled to be …

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Manipur violence: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur violence: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday directed all the security forces in Manipur to take necessary measures to restore order and peace in the state as the situation in the past few days remained "fragile". In view of the tense situation in the state, the Centre on Thursday had reimposed the Armed Forces Act in Manipur's six police station …

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MHA directs security forces to take all necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA directs security forces to take all necessary steps to restore order, peace in Manipur

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday said it has asked all the forces deployed in Manipur to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in the state as the security scenario has remained “fragile” for the past few days. Manipur experienced violence again on Monday when security forces killed 11 suspected militants in an …

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MHA approves first all-women CISF battalion
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA approves first all-women CISF battalion

Hindustan Times  

The Union ministry of home affairs has approved the establishment of a first all-women battalion of Central Industrial Security Force. The all-women CISF battalion is aimed at enhancing women’s role in national security. A CISF spokesperson said the decision was aimed at enhancing women’s role in national security. The addition of an all-women battalion would encourage more aspiring young women …

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MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA imposes AFSPA in areas under 6 police stations in Manipur after security review

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday declared areas under the jurisdiction of six police stations in Manipur as “disturbed areas”, bringing these areas also under the Armed Forces Act or AFSPA, 1958. Manipur police commandos stand guard along the Imphal-Moirang road amid militant activity in Ningthoukhong town at Bishnupur district The move comes a day after the home …

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Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council banned for five years: MHA
1 month, 1 week ago

Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council banned for five years: MHA

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government issued a notification on Thursday designating the Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council as an "unlawful association" under the provisions of the anti-terror law UAPA. In the notification, a copy of which is with TNIE, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the move was taken in light of the unlawful activities committed by the HNLC …

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MHA deploys additional 20 CAPF companies to Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA deploys additional 20 CAPF companies to Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: The Union home ministry deployed an additional 20 Central Armed Police Force companies, totaling around 2,000 personnel, to Manipur to contain the escalating violence in the state. On Wednesday, a group of armed miscreants set ablaze two trucks loaded with essential items on National Highway 37 in Tamenglong district of Manipur. The police said eight trucks carrying essential commodities …

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Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears travel to Pakistan
1 month, 1 week ago

Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears travel to Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/Karachi, The Sports Ministry on Tuesday gave NOC, with no cost to the government, to a 17-member Indian cricket team to travel to Pakistan to participate in the T20 World Cup for the Blind, and the side now awaits clearance from Home and External Affairs ministries. Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears …

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MHA approves establishment of first all-women CISF battalion
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA approves establishment of first all-women CISF battalion

India TV News  

In an unprecedented step to empower women in national defence, the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the formation of the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force. "The CISF headquarters has started preparations for the early recruitment, training and selection of location for the HQrs of the new Battalion," CISF Deputy Inspector General Deepak Verma said in …

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MHA expands BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's ‘Z’ category security nationwide following threat report
1 month, 1 week ago

MHA expands BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's ‘Z’ category security nationwide following threat report

India TV News  

In a significant security improvement, the Ministry of Home Affairs has granted the ‘Z’ category cover to Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, throughout the country. Previously, Adhikari, a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bengal, had been provided ‘Z’ category security only within the state of West Bengal, while he …

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