
May 10, 2018 05:40 IST
On demands by former chief minister Omar Abdullah to impose Governor’s rule in the state, Ahir said, “The chief minister (Mehbooba Mufti) is handling the situation and at times she has to take tough decisions.
Thu, May 10, 2018
May 08, 2018 04:50 IST
To choke this funding, the Ministry has now set up a multi-disciplinary group comprising officers of intelligence and investigative agencies, and various tax departments.
Tue, May 08, 2018
May 08, 2018 03:48 IST
The proposal to expand the House, mooted last year following a Supreme Court directive in 2016, is likely to benefit the Limboo and Tamang communities — notified as Scheduled Tribes in 2002 — and is likely to have a massive bearing on the Assembly elections.
Tue, May 08, 2018
May 06, 2018 02:47 IST
Last month, the Home Ministry told a parliamentary panel that nearly 700 personnel of paramilitary forces had committed suicide in the last six years, a figure surpassing those killed in action. The Sunday Express on what is pushing these men, posted in some of the toughest terrains and combat zones, with almost no peace postings, to the edge
Tue, Jun 26, 2018
May 05, 2018 03:24 IST
A native of Jalandhar district, Hardeep Singh Nijjar is currently based in Surrey, Canada, and is allegedly “conspiring and planning to carry out a major terrorist attack in India”, according to the MHA.
Sat, May 05, 2018
May 03, 2018 05:10 IST
The committee is learnt to have firmed its view that if the national anthem is played as part of the movie, standing up for it during the course of the film will interrupt the screening, and create disorder and confusion, instead of adding to the dignity of the anthem.
Thu, May 03, 2018
May 01, 2018 03:50 IST
Home Ministry officials said Deo (34) will get security cover by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and that the proposal was based on the threat assessment by state and Central agencies.
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
April 26, 2018 05:45 IST
Kashmir Valley: A 1974-batch IPS officer from the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, Khoda was appointed the chief vigilance commissioner (CVC) of Jammu and Kashmir in 2013.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018
April 24, 2018 02:30 IST
AFSPA revoked from Meghalaya: Among the eight Northeast states, AFSPA is now applicable only in Nagaland, Manipur (excluding Imphal), Assam and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram and Tripura reported no incidents of insurgency in 2017, the officials said.
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
April 22, 2018 05:00 IST
The Ordinance will now be sent to President Ram Nath Kovind for approval and will have to be ratified by both Houses of Parliament within six weeks, once they reconvene, said officials.
Sun, Apr 22, 2018
April 20, 2018 05:06 IST
The committee, according to sources, is of the view that playing the national anthem will interrupt the screening of the film, and create disorder and confusion instead of adding to the dignity of the anthem.
Fri, Apr 20, 2018
April 18, 2018 04:58 IST
On Monday, an NIA court in Nampally acquitted five accused, including Swami Aseemanand, in the case. The NIA declined comment on the empanelment of Harinath — associated with only the Mecca Masjid bombing case — as a prosecutor.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
April 18, 2018 01:42 IST
There was a partial conviction in the Ajmer blast case; in the Mecca Masjid case, all five main accused were acquitted on Monday; and the Modasa blast case was closed by the NIA in 2015.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
April 17, 2018 00:21 IST
NDA government launched ‘National Policy and Action Plan’ in 2015, covering security and development aspects. Three years later, it claims tangible benefits in its efforts against Maoists.
Tue, Apr 17, 2018
April 13, 2018 04:40 IST
Asked about the demand by Naga groups for Greater Nagalim, Rio said, “The Centre has acknowledged it to be a legitimate demand of Naga people but it has to be done through democratic process."
Fri, Apr 13, 2018
April 11, 2018 04:58 IST
The BJP swept the Tripura assembly elections last month and ended 25 years of Communist rule in the state winning 43 of 59 seats.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
April 11, 2018 02:31 IST
The government is not against the corporation building another statue, but they will need permission and we will not allow anything illegal, says Biplab Kumar Deb.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
April 10, 2018 01:30 IST
With SC pulling up states & Union territories for absence of an action plan, a look at how overcrowded the jails are and what govts are doing about it
Tue, Apr 10, 2018
April 09, 2018 02:39 IST
The 35 worst-affected LWE districts are also part of the 115 aspirational districts being monitored by the Cabinet Secretary and the NITI Aayog. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the best performing district on April 14.
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
April 06, 2018 03:48 IST
The Karnataka government notified the decision on March 22 and sent a communication to the MHA the next day, seeking “recognition of Lingayats and Veerashaivas who follow Basavanna’s philosophy and teachings as a religious minority”.
Fri, Apr 06, 2018
April 05, 2018 00:34 IST
Several state Assemblies have attempted to enact their own laws along lines of Maharashtra’s MCOCA, but have been thwarted by the central intervention. The Indian Express examines the issues in the disagreement over jurisdiction in fighting terrorism and organised crime in the states.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018
April 01, 2018 05:03 IST
The CBI, which registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) into the ICICI Bank-Videocon deal some weeks ago, recently questioned nodal officers of ICICI Bank as part of its investigation into a possible quid pro quo in the Rs 3,250 crore loan that the bank gave to the Videocon Group in 2012.
Sun, Apr 01, 2018
March 31, 2018 05:30 IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in an internal note, has said that if given the minority tag, Lingayats would be “deprived” of Scheduled Caste status.
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
March 30, 2018 04:08 IST
J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has been urging the Centre to reduce presence of security forces and relax the protected areas permit for foreigners to promote tourism.
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
March 29, 2018 02:15 IST
In its communication, the MHA is reported to have asked the West Bengal government to send a report on incidents of continuing violence and tension in some districts of the state.
Thu, Mar 29, 2018





