MHA conducting background check of SpiceJet owner Ajay Singh

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 18:45

Security agencies are conducting a background checking of new owner of SpiceJet, Ajay Singh, after he infused a fund of Rs 500 crore in the beleaguered air carrier and announced plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore.

Delhi HC asks Centre to consider representation on `Vande Mataram`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 20:24

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to consider a representation seeking appropriate directions to treat national song `Vande Mataram` on par with national anthem `Jana Gana Mana`.

I&B writes to MHA on broadcasters' security clearance demand

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 19:55

The I&B ministry made the suggestion after it received a clarification from the MHA that the security clearance given to broadcasters at the time of allotting them licence to run a channel was valid for only three years.

I&B writes to MHA on broadcasters` security clearance demand

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 17:31

Supporting a key demand of the broadcasting industry, the I&B Ministry has written to the Ministry of Home Affairs suggesting that security clearance given to broadcasters be made valid for the entire duration of their licence.

I&B Min to support broadcasters' demand on security clearance

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 19:50

The I&B Ministry is planning to support a demand of broadcasters that government reconsider its decision to grant security clearance of only three years to news channels instead of the entire duration of their licence.

Gauri Kumar appointed Labour Ministry secretary

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 17:46

Senior IAS officer Gauri Kumar has been appointed as Secretary in Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Goa begins to mutate 122 properties owned by Pak nationals

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 11:50

Goa government has listed 122 properties owned by Pakistani nationals in the state and taken over their management while proposing to collect rent from their occupiers.

Send cops not registering FIR to jail: Home Ministry

Last Updated: Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:55

Policemen refusing to register FIR will face up to one year in jail with the Centre issuing strict instructions to states to prosecute such cops.

Left lashes out at govt for giving Z-plus cover to Mukesh Ambani

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 16:17

Left parties lashed out at the government for providing armed commando cover to top corporate leader Mukesh Ambani.

MHA to provide choppers for anti-Maoist operations: AP DGP

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 00:41

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has advised Naxalite-affected states to set up joint task forces while choppers are provided for anti-Maoist operations, Andhra Pradesh DGP V Dinesh Reddy said.

Trial in Delhi gang-rape to begin from Jan 3: Reports

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 14:11

The trial in the Delhi gang-rape case is expected to begin from January 3, reports said on Monday.

Begin extradition proceedings against websites: MHA to court

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 16:32

A senior Union Home Ministry official on Tuesday suggested to a Delhi court to start extradition proceedings to secure the presence of some US-based websites, including Facebook and Google, accused of promoting class enmity and undermining the national integrity here.