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Government tightens FCRA norms with revised penalties for violations

Government tightens FCRA norms with revised penalties for violations

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The home ministry has revised the compounding penalties for a number of offences under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010. The penalty for defraying foreign contributions beyond 20 per cent of the contributions received for administrative expenses, will be Rs 1 lakh or 5 per cent of the amount spent beyond the limit, whichever is higher.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Centre Rules Out Creation Of New Union Territory Amid Kuki-Zo Demand In Manipur | India News

Centre Rules Out Creation Of New Union Territory Amid Kuki-Zo Demand In Manipur | India News

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Last Updated:November 09, 2025, 21:21 IST MHA met Kuki National Organisation and United People’s Front to discuss Kuki-Zo demand for a UT, tribal grievances, and rehabilitation amid Manipur’s ongoing ethnic crisis. The next round of talks is expected to take place in the coming weeks. (File Photo/PTI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) held a two-day meeting with the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF), the umbrella groups representing Kuki-Zo armed organisations, to discuss their demand for the creation of a new Union Territory with a legislative assembly. The meeting was held in New Delhi on November 6 and 7. Although the discussion, led by MHA’s northeast advisor AK Mishra and senior leaders from KNO and UPF, dismissed any policy creation for a new union territory, it tried to focus on the grievances of the tribals in Manipur. The discussions also covered matters related to governance, security, and the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons. On the first day, discussions focused on implementing the tripartite agreement signed on September 4 between the …

Home ministry meets Kuki, Meitei leaders to outline Manipur’s roadmap to peace | Latest News India

Home ministry meets Kuki, Meitei leaders to outline Manipur’s roadmap to peace | Latest News India

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IMPHAL: The ministry of home affairs (MHA) met with representatives the Federation of Civil Society (FOCS) on Wednesday morning in Imphal’s Babupara, to chalk out a roadmap to restore peace in Manipur. This comes a day after home ministry met leaders of the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) and other Kuki bodies, including the committee on tribal unity (COTU). Only 241 vehicles, and one vehicle carrying essential items, were able to move along NH-37 (Imphal-Silchar via Dimapur) and NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur) respectively, the Manipur police control room reported on Tuesday (PTI) The KZC and COTU are Kuki bodies, while FOCS is a Meitei body. “A.K. Mishra, advisor to the ministry of home affairs (North East) assured us a roadmap to restore peace in Manipur had been prepared and was already being implemented. The peace initiative has entered its first phase with the roadmap’s implementation, FOCS president-in-charge B.M. Yaima Shah said. Also Read: Govt resumes bus, helicopter services in Manipur under strict security measures Shah added that regarding the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki militants, Mishra clarified …

MHA panel, formed on US inputs, recommends legal action against those undermining security of both nations – India TV

MHA panel, formed on US inputs, recommends legal action against those undermining security of both nations – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE MHA, North Block The High-Powered Enquiry Committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs submitted its report on Wednesday, recommending strict legal action against individuals, organised criminal groups and terrorists who undermine the security interests of both India and the United States of America. The panel was constituted in November 2023 based on the information provided by US authorities regarding the activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc. In their latest press release, the Home Department stated that the panel received full cooperation from the US authorities and that it followed their lead while conducting its investigation. It read, “The Enquiry Committee conducted its own investigations, and also pursued leads provided by the US side. It received full cooperation from US authorities and the two sides also exchanged visits.  The Committee further examined a number of officials from different agencies and also scrutinised relevant documents in this connection.” “After a long enquiry, the Committee has submitted its report to the government and recommended legal action against an individual, whose earlier …

Home Ministry nods to expansion of CISF, thousands to get job as two new battalions approved – India TV

Home Ministry nods to expansion of CISF, thousands to get job as two new battalions approved – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Representative Image The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved a major expansion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which will create two new battalions adding to 2 lakh personnel to the force. With the latest expansions, the number of battalions in CISF will rise to 15. The expansion will open over 2,000 new posts in the industrial security force, as each newly sanctioned battalion will consist of 1,025 personnel, creating 2,050 new posts. The battalions will be led by officers of senior commandant rank. These new units will play a crucial role in addressing the CISF’s increasing demands, especially in areas such as internal security and the management of high-security jails. The reserve battalions consist of personnel specifically trained and equipped who are experienced in handling the security of high-security jails and other undertakings. The additional battalions will improve the CISF’s capabilities to respond rapidly during emergencies. The availability of dedicated reserve units with well-equipped transport fleet and sufficient weaponry will convert into faster deployment and more effective management of …

MHA amends rules of Model Prison Manual to address caste-based discrimination in jails – India TV

MHA amends rules of Model Prison Manual to address caste-based discrimination in jails – India TV

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Image Source : X Representational picture Ministry of Home Affairs amended the Model Prison Manual, 2016 and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023 to address caste-based discrimination within prisons across states and Union Territories, and to replace the existing definition of ‘Habitual Offender’.  The MHA also directed all states and the Union Territories to take note of the changes and ensure strict compliance with all directions. The move followed the Supreme Court’s landmark judgement dated October 3, 2024, in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1404 of 2023, titled Sukanya Shantha vs. Union of India and Others. In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and Union territories, the Union Home Ministry said to address the issue of any caste-based discrimination of prisoners, ‘Model Prison Manual, 2016’ and the ‘Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023’ have been amended. ‘No discrimination on the basis of their caste’ According to the new addition in the manual, the prison authorities will have to strictly ensure that there is no discrimination, classification, segregation of prisoners on the …

Center declares Wayanad landslide as ‘Disaster of Severe Nature’, Priyanka Gandhi says, ‘Glad Amit Shah ji…’ – India TV

Center declares Wayanad landslide as ‘Disaster of Severe Nature’, Priyanka Gandhi says, ‘Glad Amit Shah ji…’ – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE Priyanka Gandhi, Amit Shah Wayanad MP and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday lauded the Home Ministry for declaring the Wayanad landslide tragedy as a ‘Disaster of Severe nature’. Calling it a step in the right direction, she said that it would greatly help those who faced ramifications and need rehabilitation.  Taking to social media platform X, she said, “I am glad Amit Shah ji has finally taken the decision to declare the Wayanad tragedy as a “Disaster of Severe Nature”. This will greatly help those in need of rehabilitation and is definitely a step in the right direction.” Meanwhile, she also urged the Centre to release the funds for the same, She added, “We will all be grateful if adequate funds for the same can also be allocated at the earliest.”  Centre communicates to Kerala govt Notably, the Union Home Ministry declared the tragedy as Disaster of Severe Nature on Sunday. This declaration recognises the intensity and impact of the disaster. The recognition decision was communicated by the MHA to the …

Centre To Allocate Space For Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s Memorial

Centre To Allocate Space For Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh’s Memorial

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New Delhi: The government will allocate space for a memorial of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and this has been communicated to his family and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the Union home ministry said on Friday night. In a late-night release titled “Facts of the matter regarding memorial for Former Prime Minister Late Dr Manmohan Singh”, the ministry said the government received a request to allocate space for a memorial for Singh from the Congress chief. Immediately after the Cabinet meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah communicated to Mr Kharge and the family of Manmohan Singh that the government would allocate space for the memorial. In the meanwhile, cremation and other formalities can happen because a Trust has to be formed and space has to be allocated to it, the home ministry said. Dr Singh, who headed the Congress-led UPA government and is credited with economic reforms, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was India’s prime minister for 10 years between 2004 and 2014. The Congress on Friday said that not …

Renewal pending: Govt extends FCRA validity of NGOs for 3 months | India News

Renewal pending: Govt extends FCRA validity of NGOs for 3 months | India News

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The Home Ministry on Friday extended the validity of FCRA registration certificates, up to three months of NGO whose renewal applications are pending till March 31, 2025. FCRA Director Jeetendar Chadha said, “The validity of registration certificates of such entities whose validity was extended till December 31, in terms of the Public Notice dated September 28, and whose renewal application is pending, will stand extended till March 31, 2025 or till the date of disposal of renewal application — whichever is earlier.” Why should you buy our Subscription? You want to be the smartest in the room. You want access to our award-winning journalism. You don’t want to be misled and misinformed. Choose your subscription package Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Manmohan Singh death Last rites of former Prime Minister to be performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat congress home ministry – India TV

Manmohan Singh death Last rites of former Prime Minister to be performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat congress home ministry – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) People pay tributes to Dr Manmohan Singh after his demise. Manmohan Singh death: The last rites of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat on December 28. He will be cremated with full state honours at 11:45 am on Saturday. The Defence Ministry will make arrangements for a state funeral with full military honours.   CWC members pay tributes to Manmohan Singh  The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Friday paid glowing tributes to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, saying he was a towering figure in India’s political and economic landscape whose contributions transformed the country and earned him respect worldwide. In the condolence resolution passed at the meeting, the CWC mourned the loss of a “true statesman” whose life and work have profoundly shaped the destiny of India. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and Congress general secretaries Jairam Ramesh, K C Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among others met here at the AICC headquarters for a meeting of the …