Union Home Ministry
UAPA Enforcement in India: 42% of Anti-Terror Arrests in J&K with Under 1% Conviction Rate
Dec 03, 2025 12:33 pm CST
The Union Home Ministry has reported that Jammu & Kashmir accounts for 42% of all UAPA arrests in India while maintaining a conviction rate below 1%. Out of 2,914 people arrested nationally under the anti-terror law in 2023, J&K recorded 1,206 arrests but only 10 convictions. Uttar Pradesh ranked second with 1,122 arrests, showing a sharp increase from the previous year. The government maintains a "zero-tolerance policy" against activities threatening national security, having declared 23 organizations as Unlawful Associations in the past five years.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Centre Approves Legal Sanctions on Singer's 53rd Birth Anniversary
Nov 18, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The Union Home Ministry has granted legal sanction to proceed with the investigation into beloved Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this development on the artist's 53rd birth anniversary, confirming that charges will be filed by December 10, bringing hope for justice to fans still mourning the cultural icon's unexpected passing on September 19.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Responds in Malayalam to Kerala MP Amid Linguistic Equality Debate
Nov 17, 2025 01:46 am CST
In an unprecedented move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has replied to CPI(M) MP John Brittas in Malayalam regarding OCI registration concerns, marking the first official response from a Home Minister in this language. This significant gesture comes amid ongoing debates about linguistic equality and as BJP seeks to expand its presence in Kerala following its first-ever Lok Sabha victory in the state.
Calcutta High Court Orders Return of Illegally Deported West Bengal Residents from Bangladesh Within 4 Weeks
Sep 27, 2025 01:17 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has ruled against the Centre's deportation of six West Bengal residents to Bangladesh, declaring it illegal and ordering their return within four weeks. The court found that proper deportation protocols were violated when authorities ignored substantial documentation proving Indian citizenship, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and birth certificates. The case has significant implications for citizenship verification processes and has sparked political tensions between TMC and BJP in West Bengal.
AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh: Impact and Implementation Across Northeast India
Sep 27, 2025 01:30 am CST
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for six months across Manipur, nine districts in Nagaland, and select regions of Arunachal Pradesh. While 13 police station jurisdictions in Manipur remain exempt, this extension follows continuing ethnic tensions that have claimed over 260 lives since May 2023. Despite ongoing protests against its allegedly draconian provisions, AFSPA continues to grant security forces extensive powers in these designated "disturbed areas" effective from October 1.
Ladakh Violence: 4 Dead, 80 Injured, Centre Says Situation Under Control
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 am CST
The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday said that the situation in Ladakh is under control and that there have been no incidents of violence since 4 pm.
Supreme Court Calls For Dedicated Online Portal To Trace Missing Children
Sep 24, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The Supreme Court today asked the Union Home Ministry to consider bringing in a dedicated online portal to deal with cases of Kidnapping and child trafficking from across the country.
Anti-Terror Agency Files Case Against Khalistani Terrorist Over Threat Against PM Modi
Sep 24, 2025 02:01 am CST
The NIA has filed a new case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US-based Khalistani terrorist, for offering a reward to prevent PM Modi from hoisting the national flag on this year's Independence Day
Maharashtra's Ahmednagar Railway Station Renamed As Ahilyanagar
Sep 16, 2025 10:33 pm CST
The Ahmednagar railway station in Maharashtra has been renamed as Ahilyanagar, as a tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, officials said on Tuesday.