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FCRA renewal data: CIC says blanket denial appears 'misplaced', flags obstruction of RTI right

The Central Information Commission found the Home Ministry's denial of FCRA renewal data misplaced. It stated the CPIO obstructed the applicant's right to information. The Commission noted the exemption was invoked mechanically and without basis. The CPIO must now explain the delay and the blanket denial. A show-cause hearing has…

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MHA proposes recruitment rules for CEO, additional CEO posts at I4C; seeks stakeholder feedback till August 14

The Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing new recruitment rules for key leadership roles. These rules aim to strengthen India's cybercrime response capabilities significantly. One Chief Executive Officer and three Additional Chief Executive Officers will be appointed. These senior positions will function within the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

The Economic Times

Netflix's 'My Hero Academia' Remake Could Be Exactly What The Superhero Genre Needs

In development since 2018, the My Hero Academia movie might just be the breath of fresh air the superhero genre needs.

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MHA issues fresh directions on singing, playing of National Anthem and National Song; asks states, ministries to ensure strict compliance

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued fresh directions to all state governments and central ministries. These directions reiterate existing rules governing the National Anthem and National Song. The ministry emphasized strict compliance with the prescribed norms for their rendition. It clarified the order of performance when both are sung together.…

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Inter-Ministerial Central Team surveys flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh; satellite images to aid assessment of inaccessible areas

A central team is assessing flood and landslide damage in Arunachal Pradesh. The team assured the state of full assistance from the Centre. Several areas remain inaccessible due to continuing heavy rainfall and blocked roads. Satellite imagery is being used to assess losses in remote locations. The assessment tour is…

The Economic Times

AI profiling of traffickers at airports, screening of students in varsities part of India's maiden drug control vision

India will deploy AI passenger profiling and drug screening in educational institutions. This national roadmap aims to combat drug trafficking over the next three years. The plan includes strengthening airport interdiction and establishing independent narcotic cells. Digital tracking of pharmaceutical drugs and regulating e-pharmacies are also key initiatives. The government…

The Economic Times

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra not answerable to govt: Ministry of Home Affairs

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust operates autonomously, with no accountability to the Centre or Uttar Pradesh government, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. This independent status was confirmed by the CIC, ruling the trust outside the RTI Act's purview. Ahead of a crucial July 6 meeting, the…

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Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records show

Documents from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excluding OCIs and PIOs. This resurfaces as the legal status of Indian passports, whether proof of citizenship or a travel document, is debated. The MEA clarified passports are travel documents, not…

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MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints list

Haldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move by the Ministry of Home Affairs aims to streamline international passenger and crew movement through this crucial eastern maritime hub. The amendment to the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, signifies…

The Economic Times

MHA agency launches 2 portals to prevent cybercrimes, ensure justice for victims

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has launched two new portals. The Grievance Redressal Mechanism portal helps unfreeze wrongly frozen bank accounts. The Money Restoration Module portal facilitates the return of money lost to cyber fraud. These initiatives aim to provide timely relief to citizens affected by cybercrime.

The Economic Times

'Concentration of curry': Singapore blocks 14 anti-Indian posts likely from China

Singapore has ordered YouTube, Facebook, and X to block 14 posts targeting its Indian community and multiculturalism. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated the content, originating from overseas and likely China, aimed to sow discord by attacking the nation's multiracial society. These actions underscore Singapore's commitment to social cohesion and…

The Times of India

Singapore blocks social media posts attacking Indian community

Singapore has ordered social media platforms to block 14 posts, likely from China, that targeted the Indian community and undermined the nation's multiculturalism. The government stated these foreign-originated videos attacked Singapore's multiracial society, aiming to divide people by race, which is unacceptable and a threat to social cohesion.

The Economic Times

NIA raids nine places in Bengal in Bhangar blast case

In pursuance of the MHA order, the NIA had taken over and registered the case related to the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by the Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property.

The Economic Times

Centre sanctions CISF cover for NATGRID Bengaluru campus

The Central Industrial Security Force will now secure the NATGRID campus in Bengaluru. The Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned 76 posts for this critical national security infrastructure. NATGRID aggregates data for counter-terrorism operations. This deployment follows the CISF's recent takeover of security at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in Delhi. The…

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Ministry of Home Affairs issues 'Resolution' on forming high-level committee on demographic changes

India's Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will scientifically study population shifts across the nation. It will scrutinize challenges from illegal immigration and other unnatural factors. The panel will recommend policy and legal measures to safeguard national interests and social fabric.

The Economic Times

'Very serious': Kiren Rijiju asks Rahul Gandhi to disclose details of his foreign travels

Union minister Kiren Rijiju has called questions surrounding Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips and their funding very serious. He urged the Congress leader to share travel details with authorities to prevent potential legal action. The BJP had previously questioned the source of funds for Gandhi's numerous international visits, citing a discrepancy…

Newslaundry

From safeguard to weapon: The slow and steady evolution of FCRA

The journey of India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), from a law meant to shield domestic politics from foreign influence to one being weaponised to reprimand civil society, reveals a striking truth about India today.

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Official Vande Mataram Protocol: 6 Stanzas, 3 Min 10 Sec, Must Be Sung Before National Anthem

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a detailed and first-of-its-kind protocol for the rendition of Vande Mataram, India’s National Song, setting clear rules on how, when, and in what order it should be sung at official functions and public events across the country. According to the official…

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HC raps MHA for ‘distorted’ paperwork in Reuters journalist’s OCI case

Hearing the case of Reuters journalist Raphael Satter, whose Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card was revoked in December 2023, the Delhi High Court reportedly pulled up the Ministry of Home Affairs’ counsel for inadequate paperwork. According to Bar and Bench, the judge said, “Your officers have completely distorted it.”

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The Constitution we celebrate isn’t the one we live under

“Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must realise that our people have yet to learn it. Democracy in India is only a top-dressing on an Indian soil which is essentially undemocratic.”

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Singapore Approves Mandatory Caning for Scammers — Here's the Full List of Offences Punishable by the Cane

Singapore passes law imposing caning for scammers and syndicate recruiters — six to 24 strokes — as fraud cases surge to 60% of total crime.

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Govt ‘idiotically misinterpreted’ organisation’s reply: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife on FCRA license cancellation

While cancelling the FCRA licence of an organisation founded by Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on September 25 said that the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (Secmol) received foreign funds to study the national sovereignty against the “national interest” and in violation…

Reason

Is Housing 'Out of Reach' for More Than Half of Workers?

Plus: Single-stair reform in Nashville, an inclusionary zoning lawsuit in Seattle, and a zoning-created full-service Popeyes in Illinois.

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Seattle Property Owners Challenge Program That Charges 'Affordable Housing' Fees for Building New Homes

A new lawsuit alleges that the city's Mandatory Housing Affordability program unconstitutionally penalizes property owners just for trying to build housing.

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Top 10 Support Groups for Chronic Disease Patients

Living with a chronic disease presents unique and often overwhelming challenges, extending beyond physical symptoms to emotional and social well-being. Navigating daily life with a long-term illness can feel isolating, but you are not alone. Finding the right chronic disease support network can make a profound difference in your journey.…

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