
April 02, 2020 02:10 IST
In a letter sent to Chief Secretaries of all states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) frowned upon states making exceptions to the guidelines issued by the ministry on March 24 and onwards.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
April 01, 2020 01:38 IST
It was only by March 21 that the Home Ministry (MHA) was able to draw up a list of over 800 foreigners associated with Tablighi activities across the country.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
March 30, 2020 04:35 IST
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underlined that this was the only way to fight COVID-19, the Home Ministry directed states to ensure effective sealing of the borders.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
March 29, 2020 23:22 IST
The groups will deal with matters concerning medical emergency management plan, availability of hospitals, testing and quarantine facilities, availability of medical equipment, among others.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020
March 28, 2020 05:13 IST
Indeed, as many as four clarificatory notes had to be issued by the Home Ministry since the PM’s speech to expand the list of essential supplies and services.
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
March 28, 2020 04:48 IST
An Islamic State magazine, al Naba, on Friday published a picture of the suicide attackers identifying one of them as Abu Khalid al-Hindi. The picture has been identified by the parents of Muhsin as that of their son.
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
March 28, 2020 03:13 IST
Amit Shah is learnt to have discussed the prevailing situation over COVID-19 and the issues associated with the lockdown. Shah, sources said, asked them to sort out issues with essential supplies and provide help to migrant workers.
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
March 26, 2020 07:54 IST
P V Rama Sastry speaks to The Indian Express on the challenges of maintaining essential supplies along with managing an effective lockdown.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
March 26, 2020 03:59 IST
While some authorities including Delhi Police, Gurugram Police, Noida Police and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation instituted mechanisms for allowing home deliveries, many raised concerns over non-adherence of Union Ministry of Home Affairs orders in different states.
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
March 26, 2020 03:43 IST
Shrivastava said: “This lockdown is unprecedented. Never in the past has it happened that the entire country is locked down. Because it has happened so suddenly, it is taking some time for things to settle down."
Thu, Mar 26, 2020
March 24, 2020 03:34 IST
Multiple instances of racial slurs against people of the North East, including sportspersons, have come to light, the advisory said.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
March 24, 2020 02:48 IST
While Lok Sabha was adjourned around 3.30 pm after passing the Finance Bill, 2020, without any discussion, Rajya Sabha was adjourned around 7 pm.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
March 22, 2020 04:54 IST
Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra appeared before the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday in connection with the agency’s money laundering probe related to Yes Bank promoter Rana Kapoor. Sources said that Chandra arrived at the ED’s Mumbai office in the morning and was questioned till early evening before he was allowed to go. “Just like Anil […]
Sun, Mar 22, 2020
March 21, 2020 05:18 IST
On Friday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging that the NPR updation be postponed.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
March 21, 2020 01:54 IST
The public officials, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), allegedly extended favours to these companies in terms of allowing delayed payments, not charging interest on delayed payments and allowing coal supply despite previous dues not being cleared.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
March 20, 2020 01:48 IST
The ED summoned Chandra and Jet Airways’ Naresh Goyal for questioning in the Yes Bank case on Wednesday, but none of them appeared.
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
March 19, 2020 04:36 IST
On his part, Subhash Chandra cited his commitment to attendance in the ongoing session of Parliament. He is a member of Rajya Sabha and was present in the House on Wednesday during a discussion on two pieces of legislation dealing with Unani medicines and homoeopathy.
Thu, Mar 19, 2020
March 18, 2020 02:34 IST
More than 69 per cent of these NGOs are educational institutions, the government told Parliament on Tuesday.
Wed, Mar 18, 2020
March 17, 2020 04:35 IST
ED has summoned promoters of at least 6 leading corporates — Anil Ambani (ADA Reliance Group), Subhash Chandra (Essel Group), Kapil Wadhawan (DHFL/Wadhawan Group), Naresh Goyal (Jet Airways), Gautam Thapar (Avantha Group) and Peter Kerkar (Cox & Kings Group) — for questioning over the next 5 days.
Tue, Mar 17, 2020
March 15, 2020 04:44 IST
The central agency has traced documents related to these assets and properties and is currently verifying them, sources said.
Sun, Mar 15, 2020
March 14, 2020 02:37 IST
The CBI Friday also conducted searches on premises associated with the Kapoors in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, their company Bliss Abode Pvt Ltd and Avantha Realty. All have been arraigned as accused in the CBI FIR.
Sat, Mar 14, 2020
March 13, 2020 04:30 IST
While Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Bihar (where BJP rules with JD-U) and Andhra Pradesh have all passed resolutions against NPR, states such as Odisha and Telangana have reservations on the questions relating to details of parents in the NPR form.
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
March 12, 2020 04:41 IST
"When Delhi was burning, Nero was in Ahmedabad playing flute with President Donald Trump,” Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
March 12, 2020 04:37 IST
“Some judges, I will not take their names, think police shouldn’t act until protests turn violent...Under the circumstances, it is difficult to gauge when a peaceful protest will turn violent. Who will decide when will a dharna turn violent?” Lekhi said while participating in the debate.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
March 12, 2020 04:30 IST
"I am of the firm belief that it can spread so fast only after advance planning,” Shah said during his reply to a debate on the Delhi riots in the Lok Sabha.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020




