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The Bombay High Court expressed concerns about "leisurely preliminary" inquries undertaken by police officers in "utter disregard" of the law, dragging them on for months, despite the 14-day mandate required for completion.

Bombay HC pulls up police for 'utter disregard' of 14-day mandate for preliminary inquiries, seeks MHA response

December 15, 2025 1:56 pm

The Bombay High Court emphasised that police must follow legal protocols and allowed the petitioner to include the home ministry as a respondent.

MHA clarifies stand on Constitution amendment Bill on Chandigarh

Punjab BJP too pushed back on Chandigarh Bill, told MHA it was opposed to move

November 24, 2025 1:36 am

The core committee of the Punjab BJP held a virtual meeting on Sunday after which the Ministry issued a clarification.

The Open Hand Monument — Chandigarh’s iconic symbol, designed by Le Corbusier to represent peace, unity, and the spirit of giving and receiving. (Express Photo)

Rethink on Chandigarh Bill after Punjab protests, Govt says final decision not taken

November 24, 2025 1:36 am

Proposal still under consideration, no intention to bring Bill in winter session: MHA

A Mayor in Chandigarh is elected from amongst the elected councillors for a one-year term. (File)

Chandigarh administration mulls extending Mayor’s term to 5 years

November 13, 2025 12:26 pm

In Chandigarh, all executive powers rest with the Commissioner of the civic body, while the Mayor has none.

Red Fort blast case handed over to NIA: MHA

Centre hands over Red Fort blast case to NIA after high-level review

November 11, 2025 3:35 pm

After chairing a high-level security meeting at his residence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said investigating agencies were looking at ‘all angles’ and not ruling out any possibility.

While officials credit the move with bringing professionalism, many within the force view it as a loss of the city’s local policing legacy.

Outside cadres bossing Chandigarh cops: How power structure in UT police tilting towards central command

November 06, 2025 9:52 pm

Once-dominant Chandigarh Police Service officers, now hard to find.

Centre orders probe into September 24 violence in Leh

MHA orders judicial probe into Sept 24 Leh violence, stakeholders welcome move

October 17, 2025 10:58 pm

Following the September 24 violence, the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had withdrawn from talks that were scheduled with the Centre on October 6

MHA introduces winter internship in Cybercrime via Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

MHA rolls out winter internship in Cybercrime via Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre

October 18, 2025 9:49 am

This internship offers hands-on exposure to cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and national security operations, allowing participants to work alongside seasoned experts and contribute meaningfully to public safety.

H Rajesh Prasad, a 1995-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as Chandigarh’s new Chief Secretary, replacing Rajeev Verma.

New chief secy arrives, to assume charge tomorrow

October 07, 2025 10:38 pm

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on October 4 had appointed Prasad, a 1995-batch IAS officer, as the Chandigarh chief secretary. He will succeed Rajeev Verma, who has been shifted as the Delhi chief secretary.