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Census 2027: Centre notifies 40 questions for Census population enumeration phase, read full list of questions here

The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified forty questions for the Census of India 2027. These questions will be asked by Census officers for household information collection. The first phase covered houselisting and housing details in January. The second phase in February 2027 will collect demographic and socio-economic data. This…

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Independence Day 2026: 10 Har Ghar Tiranga rules you must know before displaying the national flag

Independence Day 2026 Har Ghar Tiranga Rules: India prepares for Independence Day 2026 celebrations with flag display rules. The Flag Code of India and related acts govern national flag usage. Members of the public can display the Tricolour at home on any day. The National Flag must always be treated…

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Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29

The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehensive development of 1,954 select border villages. The programme covers villages across seventeen states and union territories. A High-Powered Committee will facilitate the effective implementation of this new programme. This…

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Gyanesh Bharti named Andaman and Nicobar chief secretary after ECI stint

Gyanesh Bharti has been appointed Chief Secretary of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was repatriated from central deputation to his parent cadre. This appointment follows his return from a Deputy Election Commissioner role. Manoj Kumar Dwivedi was also appointed Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council. These appointments were made…

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Government notifies 11 more international ports, enabling entry of e-visa holder foreigners; total tally rises to 88

India has added eleven new international ports for e-visa holders, increasing the total to eighty-eight. These new entry points include nine land borders and two airports in Bhopal and Tirupati. The expansion aims to simplify and liberalize India's visa regime for legitimate foreign travelers. This move is part of broader…

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Himalayan Restricted Passes: How to Get Your Permits and Why the Bureaucracy Pays Off

Which Passes Are Actually Restricted, and WhyNot every high-altitude crossing in the Himalayas requires a special permit, but the ones that do tend to be the ones worth crossing. Passes that run along India's international borders, or through ecologically sensitive zones designated under the Wildlife Protection Act, fall under restricted…

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MHA bans new solar, wind projects within 1 km of India’s borders

New guidelines prohibit renewable energy projects within one kilometer of border areas. Sensitive zones extend fifty kilometers, requiring defense ministry clearance for some. Foreign staff require central government permission for project implementation. Land transfers to foreign companies need prior government approval. Comprehensive security measures and police posts are mandated for…

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Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuse

India's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requests to online intermediaries. Legal measures like POCSO Act and IT Rules strengthen child protection online. Awareness programs have reached over eleven lakh participants nationwide. Cybercrime reporting portals and coordination centers address…

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Over 1 lakh senior citizens, 4.63 lakh women lodged financial cyber fraud complaints amounting to Rs 7,769 crore in 2025: Govt

Over one lakh senior citizens and four lakh women reported financial cyber fraud in 2025. These victims collectively lost over seven thousand crore rupees to fraudsters. The Ministry of Home Affairs shared this data based on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Police and public order remain state subjects, with…

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4 victims, 1 pattern: July 20 injuries put RAF’s ‘sensitive policing’ motto and manual under spotlight

Six days after the July 20 crackdown near Parliament, neither the CRPF nor its Rapid Action Force wing has clarified whether their personnel fired pellet guns at protesters. As of publication, the force has neither publicly confirmed nor denied their use, even as The Indian Express reported that an internal…

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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.

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A 10-Day Northeast India Roadtrip Itinerary Covering Meghalaya, Assam, and Nagaland Without Rushing

Days 1 to 2: Guwahati to Kaziranga, Start Moving Before You Think You're ReadyLand in Guwahati, clear the airport, and drive east on NH27 the same afternoon. The road is wide and fast for the first two hours, then it narrows into the Brahmaputra floodplain and the light turns gold.…

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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…

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Singing of national song, anthem made compulsory at all schools in Tripura: CM Manik Saha

Tripura's Chief Minister announced a new mandate for all state schools. The full national song Vande Mataram will now be sung daily. This directive follows guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The national anthem Jana-Gana-Mana will also be sung after Vande Mataram. This decision aims to foster national pride…

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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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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…

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'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…

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Centre moves two CoBRA battalions to Manipur

The Centre has ordered the deployment of two elite CRPF CoBRA battalions to Manipur. These specialized jungle warfare units will undertake operations against armed groups fueling violence. This move aims to restore lasting peace in the state. The commandos are known for their successful anti-insurgency tactics. The deployment is expected…

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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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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's expected meeting with TN CM Vijay in Delhi postponed, posters remain outside 10 Janpath

A planned meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Delhi has been postponed. CM Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions covered the Tamil Thai Vazhthu song, establishing a Centre for Airborne Systems in Tamil Nadu, and the Mekedatu Dam project. Vijay…

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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.

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Karnataka 'hate speech' bill unnecessary, existing framework adequate: Home Ministry

The Union Home Ministry has informed Karnataka that its proposed bill to curb hate speech might be unnecessary. Existing laws are deemed sufficient to address such issues. The Ministry conveyed this stance to the Karnataka government. The state had sent the bill for Presidential assent after the Governor refused to…

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Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention with ‘immediate effect’

In a surprising turn of events, the Centre decided to revoke the detention of Ladakhi activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA) on Saturday, nearly six months after he was first taken into custody. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) noted in an official release that…

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‘Overcrowded, underfed’: Manipur planned to shut relief camps in Dec, but many still ‘trapped’

Thirty-nine-year-old Tingkim says she is down to her last Rs 200. What worries her most is the embarrassment of being unable to contribute to buying Christmas gifts for the children in her relief camp in Manipur.

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