The Centre has announced a major recruitment benefit for former Agniveers, with 50% of vacancies for constable (General Duty) positions in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles set to be reserved for them. The Ministry of Home Affairs informed Parliament that ex-Agniveers will also receive significant relaxations in...
The Centre has ordered the deployment of 20 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the national capital amid ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demonstrations by political groups and the continuing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The additional security personnel are being moved from West Bengal to Delhi following directions...
India is witnessing an alarming rise in cybercrime, with online fraud emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing financial threats. Official figures reveal that victims across the country have lost an estimated ₹10,178 crore to cyber fraud, while Uttar Pradesh has registered the highest number of cybercrime complaints among all states. The latest data reflects...
Gandhinagar is set to host a major international gathering focused on advancing digital forensic science and strengthening global cooperation against cybercrime, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Experts Meeting. The high-level event is expected to bring together forensic specialists, investigators, law enforcement officials, and cybersecurity experts from...
The Union Government has announced a major initiative to strengthen India’s immigration infrastructure by establishing Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) facilities at the headquarters of every state by 2027. The move forms part of a broader strategy aimed at modernising immigration services, improving airport security, and delivering a smoother travel experience for domestic and international...
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has stated that Myanmar has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that its territory is not used for activities that threaten India’s security or territorial integrity. The assurance comes amid continued cooperation between the two neighboring countries to address cross-border insurgency, strengthen border management, and enhance regional stability. The statement...
India’s legal framework for combating terrorism has evolved significantly over the past several decades, with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) serving as the country’s principal anti-terror legislation. Originally enacted in 1967 to address unlawful organizations, the law has undergone several amendments that have substantially expanded the government’s powers to tackle terrorism and threats to...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s fight against terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals associated with the banned terrorist organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The decision represents one of the government’s most extensive actions against cross-border...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized the urgent need to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies to strengthen India’s fight against cybercrime, calling for a comprehensive modernization of the country’s cyber security ecosystem. Stressing that cyber threats are evolving rapidly in both scale and sophistication, Shah urged law enforcement agencies and cybercrime prevention...
India is witnessing a deeply concerning rise in cybercrimes targeting children, with official data showing that a vast majority of these offences are linked to sexually explicit content and online exploitation. The latest figures released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) have brought renewed focus on the growing dangers children face in digital spaces,...