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All 6 stanzas of National Song must before National Anthem when played together: MHA guidelines on Vande Mataram

February 11, 2026 3:20 pm

In the directive dated January 28, the home ministry notified first set of protocols for singing the National Song, directing that six stanzas of it shall be sung on official functions.

Kuki protests test fragile peace in Manipur as new govt takes over, but why Centre isn't unduly worried

February 07, 2026 6:24 am

Government formation details were carefully arrived at during weeks-long talks, say sources; MHA expects the situation to calm down within a few days

‘Of utmost priority’: MHA reminds paramilitary forces to submit cadre review proposals for Group-A officers

February 06, 2026 5:38 am

The revised proposals are expected to bring long-awaited clarity to the promotion structure and service conditions within the central forces.

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From 126 in 2018, number of LWE-hit districts now 8 : Govt

February 04, 2026 4:46 am

On Tuesday, MoS (Home) Nityanand Rai told Lok Sabha in a written reply that LWE violence has come down from a peak of 1,936 in 2010 to 234 last year, an 88% drop.

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Budget allocation: With increase of 5.69%, MHA outlay sees big jump as focus shifts to Census, IB

February 02, 2026 5:08 am

The Intelligence Bureau’s funding soared by nearly 70% to Rs 6,782 crore

For IPS officers, Central stint must for IG-level posting: Govt

February 01, 2026 3:26 am

The Centre has decided to change the norms as an attempt to address the persistent shortage of officers at the SP and DIG ranks in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other key security-related posts.

The move aims to build trust with local communities, improve intelligence gathering, and support development under the Vibrant Villages Programme.

Exclusive | ‘Eyes and ears’ of the frontier: MHA asks CAPF, state police officers to spend 50 nights in border villages

January 21, 2026 12:56 pm

In a recent direction, MHA said the police should increase their movement in border villages as a part of the Vibrant Villages Programme.

Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrest

January 21, 2026 12:56 pm

In digital arrest scams, fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials from the police, or other law enforcement agencies, via video calls, claiming victims are under investigation for serious crimes.

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Exclusive: MHA's new SOP for cyber financial frauds allows swift return of funds below Rs 50,000

January 15, 2026 5:15 am

A grievance redressal module and a money restoration module will be developed under the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, as per the MHA's new SOP.