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The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned users about several deceptive Android apps designed to steal money and hijack device controls, advising immediate removal and heightened security precautions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed states to ensure timely submission of extradition pleas and that jail facilities meet global standards.
A 23-year-old man has been charged after being caught at Woodlands Checkpoint allegedly possessing fake employee passes and official-looking stamps bearing emblems of the Supreme Court and Ministry of Home Affairs, linked to scam activities.
A Manipur state minister has informed the Centre that the state is prepared to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC), following the Ministry of Home Affairs' earlier formation of a high-level committee to examine demographic changes.
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a new bill that would grant police powers to order banks and telcos to share information and disable scam-linked accounts, alongside imposing higher fines for non-compliance.
An IPS officer's training has been stalled due to existing pregnancy norms, despite the Supreme Court orally agreeing with her submissions against a 1993 Ministry of Home Affairs memorandum on maternity-related interruptions.
India's indigenously developed Ugram rifle has successfully cleared trials by both the Army and the Ministry of Home Affairs, positioning it for significant orders from Central Armed Police Forces.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is moving quickly to set up exclusive courts dedicated to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) cases, according to Amit Shah.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has updated its visa manual, eliminating the dual approval process for foreign nationals with security clearance and streamlining the procedure through a new Security Clearance Portal.
Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that the temporary disruption to the MyIMMs system was due to an internal technical issue and not a cyberattack.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has informed the High Court that Oxfam India's activities are deemed to be against the country's economic interests.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) cyber crime wing has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an RBI subsidiary to combat mule accounts. This initiative aims to strengthen efforts against financial cyber fraud.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rejected a request to allow an expat CEO to lead new airports, a decision that impacts the Noida airport.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has unveiled its vision for integrating artificial intelligence into policing, focusing on predictive crime analysis, dark web surveillance, and combating financial fraud like mule accounts.
The Indian Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging a Ministry of Home Affairs circular on 'Vande Mataram', terming the petition 'premature' and clarifying that the circular is 'purely advisory' with no penal threat, stating that singing the national song is not mandatory.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reported 170 custodial deaths within the first 74 days of the current year.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has received proposals from four paramilitary forces to establish 53 new battalions, which would add approximately 53,000 personnel, according to a parliamentary committee report.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has clarified that statutory bodies are not authorized to directly seek Look Out Circulars (LOCs), streamlining the process for issuing such alerts.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has set up two additional empowered panels in West Bengal to process citizenship applications under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with each panel headed by a Deputy Secretary-rank officer.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, according to sources, has said that international developments could impact India's internal security, and security agencies should remain on high alert.
Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Randhawa has called on Amit Shah to order a Ministry of Home Affairs inquiry into the killing of two police officers near the Pakistan border, citing 'systemic failure'.
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has empowered district collectors in eight regions to directly approve citizenship applications for eligible migrants under the Citizenship Amendment Act, aiming to streamline and accelerate the naturalization process.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a ministerial-level panel to lead the Naga peace talks, while students skipped Independence Day events over the 'Vande Mataram' anthem.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines prohibiting renewable energy projects within 1 km of the country's borders.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed an amendment to the IT Act, recommending that cybercrime cases be investigated by police officers above the inspector rank.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the number of Left-wing extremism-affected districts in India is projected to fall to zero by March 2026, a significant reduction from 126 districts prior to April 2018, with Maoist violence seeing a steep decline.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has unveiled a robust four-layer 'smart border' security grid aimed at fortifying the nation's borders. This initiative seeks to modernize border security and combat drug trafficking, citing gains in Jammu & Kashmir and the Northeast.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals, including members of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The individuals are linked to various terror activities, including attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the National Day holiday will be extended to five days, from August 29 to September 2.
An official from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was defrauded of ₹7.5 lakh after being promised a new credit card.
The Union Territory has written to the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding a proposal to adopt the Punjab Right to Business Act.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has granted another six-month extension to the panel investigating the Manipur violence. The extension allows the committee more time to complete its inquiry and submit its report.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has updated its citizenship rules, implementing stricter norms concerning dual passports for minors. The changes aim to clarify and tighten regulations in this area.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed the High Court that X (formerly Twitter) responded to only 13 out of 94 takedown notices issued over three years.
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs denied entry to Malaysian scholar Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, labeling her an "undesirable visitor" after authorities stated she urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy" and promoted unlawful civil protest.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has reported 170 custodial deaths across India within the first 74 days of 2026, based on state-wise information received from the National Human Rights Commission.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to appoint nodal officers to address and tackle racism faced by people from the Northeast region.
Malaysia's Ministry of Transport has proposed to the Ministry of Home Affairs that cable theft be reclassified as a serious offense, advocating for harsher punishments beyond normal theft penalties.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said it takes a strong stance against threats to Singapore's racial and religious harmony.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has established two additional panels to accelerate the processing of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) applications in West Bengal.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a directive encouraging all police stations to actively publicize their success stories on social media platforms.
Singapore has no substantiated information that any Singaporean is or was fighting as part of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) during the war in Gaza, its Ministry of Home Affairs has said, after several media reports claimed two passport holders from the city state were among 200 Southeast Asians who had fought with Israeli troops. Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera reported on Sunday, citing information obtained by Israeli non-governmental organisation Hatzlacha under Israel’s Freedom of Information...
A man in Singapore is set to be charged for allegedly sending abusive and insulting emails to police officers and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has taken down more than 500 fake websites impersonating MHA and Home Team agencies, though investigations found no evidence of scams or phishing.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed an amendment to the IT Act that would require cybercrime cases to be investigated by police officers senior to the rank of inspector.
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed two options for the 2027 Lunar New Year (Tet) break, suggesting either a seven-day or a ten-day holiday, with a recommendation for the shorter option.
India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take over the case of an IED blast in Nagaland that killed one Assam Rifles soldier, following communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a warning about a range of investment scams, specifically highlighting fraudulent WhatsApp stock tips and deceptive trading applications.
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), civil society organizations advocating for Ladakh's statehood and constitutional guarantees, reached a consensus with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after a three-hour meeting in Leh.
Vietnam's Ministry of Home Affairs has put forward a proposal to grant the prime minister the authority to determine the exact dates for all public holidays each year.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India has amended immigration rules, introducing changes to the deadline for foreigner registration within the country.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has stated that demographic changes resulting from illegal migration are not confined to border regions. This indicates a broader impact of undocumented immigration within the country.
The High Court has set aside the Ministry of Home Affairs' communication denying journalist Varadarajan's request to convert his Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card into an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory to all states, urging them to remain vigilant and alert ahead of anticipated May Day protests. The directive aims to ensure public order and safety.
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs will see leadership changes as Mr Tan Chye Hee takes over as Permanent Secretary, succeeding Pang Kin Keong, and NEA CEO Wong Kang Jet becomes Second Permanent Secretary.
Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has banned a Malaysian national, who completed a PhD in Singapore, from re-entering the country due to engaging in political activism there.
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has informed Parliament that the government is not considering any proposal to establish a dedicated ministry, parliamentary inspection committee, or special policy framework for Union Territories.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Lok Sabha that cybersecurity incidents reported to and handled by CERT-In have more than doubled since 2021, including website intrusions, malware propagation, phishing, and DDoS attacks.
The Bill intends to codify the functioning of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and is in response to a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling that asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to…
Tseilhoutuo Rhütso questioned the enforceability of the Ministry of Home Affairs directive in a predominantly Christian State protected under special constitutional provisions
The Ministry of Home Affairs has alerted states to potential tensions due to the Iran conflict, urging vigilance against inflammatory religious gatherings and radical preachers.
It will help implement the reforms initiated by Ministry of Home Affairs, including structural changes and adoption of technological advancements in the prison administration, says Home Minister