Naxals have power to carry out spectacular attacks: Shinde

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 19:20

Security agencies have a lot of ground to cover in neutralising the armed capability of Naxals who have the power to carry out spectacular attacks against soft targets, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Friday.

States asked to tighten security in festival season

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 00:44

The union home ministry has asked the states to remain alert and tighten security in sensitive places.

Indian Mujahideen planning more terror strikes, Centre sounds alert

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 17:15

Ahead of the festival season, the Centre has asked all states to remain alert and tighten security in sensitive places to foil any attempt by terrorists to disturb peace.

Shinde for exploring alternative modes of punishment

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 14:30

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday favoured exploring alternative modes of punishment to convicts, saying sending such people to jail have many adverse effects, including trauma for their children and family.

UP govt imposed curfew in riot-hit areas on being prodded: MHA

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 20:43

Home Ministry officials claimed that curfew in trouble areas in UP was imposed only after prodding from the Centre.

Ensure safety of senior citizens, Centre tells states

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:42

The Centre has directed states to ensure safety of senior citizens by urgently reviewing existing policing arrangements for them and prepare plans to face current and future challenges for their protection.

Publication of "secret" govt correspondence under MHA scanner

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 21:30

The Union Home Ministry is considering a matter regarding publication of "secret" correspondence of two departments by a publisher in one of its books.

Traffic wing under Delhi govt not feasible: Home Ministry

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 21:50

The Delhi government`s proposal to bring the traffic wing of Delhi Police under its control is not feasible, the home ministry has told a Parliamentary panel.

Task force to monitor terror cases against Muslims, MHA moved

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 17:20

Minority Affairs Minister K Rahman Khan`s demand for a special task force to monitor and review terror cases involving minorities has been referred to Home Ministry, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.