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(Search results - 67)IndiaDec 10, 2019, 5:21 PM IST
Nirbhaya convict Akshay Kumar Singh files petition in Supreme Court against death sentence
Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the convicts in Nirbhaya case has filed a review petition against the death sentence in the Supreme Court. If the court rejects the plea, he will be left with the only option to plead for mercy with the President. This comes a few days after the home ministry recommended President Ram Nath Kovind to reject the mercy plea filed by another accused Vinay Kumar.
IndiaNov 20, 2019, 12:33 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy on SPG withdrawal: ‘Gandhis not special’
While Congress alleges foul play over reduction of security to the Gandhi family, BJP leaders Subramanian Swamy and JP Nadda were quick to react, saying Gandhis are not special and the home ministry has a set pattern on it respectively.
IndiaNov 7, 2019, 8:46 PM IST
From Ayodhya Ram temple verdict to Maharashtra political battle, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
Union home ministry has sent an advisory to all states ahead of the Ayodhya Ram temple verdict. Just two days before the inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor, Pakistan said that Indian Sikh pilgrims need a passport to enter the Pakistan premises. All this and more on today's episode of MyNation in 100 seconds.
IndiaNov 7, 2019, 4:34 PM IST
Ayodhya verdict: Centre sends advisory to all states
In view of the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya, the Union home ministry has sent an advisory to all states.
IndiaNov 5, 2019, 8:09 PM IST
Delhi Police-lawyers clash: Home ministry seeks clarification from Delhi HC on Tis Hazari order
The Delhi high court had issued a notice and stated, 'no coercive action against lawyers to events subsequent to Tis Hazari clashes.' The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a clarification from the court in this regard.
IndiaOct 21, 2019, 1:21 PM IST
Modi government to revamp Indian Penal Code?
The Union home ministry has decided to revamp the Indian Penal Code which was drafted in the year 1860.
IndiaSep 29, 2019, 2:55 PM IST
This Gandhi Jayanti, around 600 prisoners to taste freedom
Around 600 prisoners will be granted freedom on Gandhi Jayanti as part of the amnesty scheme envisaged by the Union home ministry
IndiaSep 10, 2019, 6:59 PM IST
1984 anti-Sikh riots: ‘When a big tree falls, the earth shakes’ epitomises Congress’s grisly role
Union home ministry has consented to the reopening of as many as 7 cases relate to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath is surely in trouble for his alleged role in provoking mobs
IndiaJul 24, 2019, 11:39 AM IST
Union home ministry decides to downgrade the security of these VIPs
This is the first full-scale review of VIP protectees by the Union home ministry after the Modi 2.0 government took charge.
IndiaJul 15, 2019, 7:51 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth, amid opposition's claims of 'misuse'
The NIA was set up in 2009 in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack that had claimed 166 lives. Since 2017, the Union home ministry has been pushing for more power to the NIA to meet fresh challenges.
IndiaJul 11, 2019, 11:14 AM IST
Union Cabinet decides to ban pro-Khalistan group ‘Sikhs for Justice'
A meeting of the Union Cabinet decided to declare SFJ as outlawed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, a home ministry official said
PoliticsJul 4, 2019, 9:23 AM IST
Mamata writes to PM Modi after Centre denies nod to change West Bengal's name to 'Bangla'
Earlier in July 2018, the West Bengal Assembly had passed a resolution unanimously to change the name of the state to "Bangla" in the three most-spoken languages (Bengali, Hindi and English) and had sent the proposal to the home ministry
IndiaJun 13, 2019, 4:16 PM IST
Tallest Muslim TMC leader’s daughter rebels against Mamata
Hakim's daughter is not only questioned the ruling party of which her father is a minister but is also questioned the police force who come under the home ministry which is handled by none other than CM Mamata Banerjee herself.
IndiaJun 1, 2019, 11:56 AM IST
Amit Shah takes helm of home ministry: What makes him Modi’s right hand?
By virtue of his position, Shah will head the Modi government every time the Prime Minister travel outside the country
IndiaApr 30, 2019, 4:03 PM IST
Cyclone Fani: Home ministry releases funds to Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Cyclone Fani is likely to hit the Odisha coast between Puri and Kendrapara by Friday, a senior official said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is yet to specify the exact location of landfall.