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MHA issues detailed order mandating full 6-stanza rendition of Vande Mataram at official events

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The order dated 6th February 2026 marks a major shift from the Jawaharlal Nehru government’s adoption of the truncated version of Vande Mataram to the original 6-stanza version written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, which glorifies Maa Durga.
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Air sirens, blackouts and bunker drills: India to conduct nationwide Civil Defense Drill on May 7 amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. All you need...

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The nationwide civil defense mock is designed to assess the country’s emergency preparedness for wartime scenarios like missile strikes, air raids, and large-scale evacuations.
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First all-women battalion for CISF approved by the Home Ministry, to be tasked with the responsibility of protecting airports, metro rails, and VIP security

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The CISF battalion will recruit 1,025 women in total and will be headed by a senior commandant-rank officer.
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FCRA license of NGOs to be revoked for being involved in religious conversions, anti-development activities: MHA announces stricter FCRA regulations

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MHA released the notice to present the "consolidated reasons" after many NGOs sough clarity on the issue.
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Government directs telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets and re-verification of associated 20 lakh mobile connections

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Analysis carried out by MHA and state police unveiled that 28,200 mobile handsets were being misused for cybercrimes.
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‘Misleading, malicious, and ill-motivated’: MHA rubbishes ‘journalist’ Sushant Singh over media reports on Chinese incursion threat list

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The MHA on Monday called out 'journalist' Sushant Singh over a report shared on Chinese incursion threat list, calling it 'misleading, malicious, and ill-motivated'.
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Religious hatred, conversion and illegal foreign funding: FCRA license of Tamil Nadu based Christian missionary group Jesus Redeems suspended

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'Jesus Redeems' is a registered Christian religious organisation operating in Tamil Nadu under the Indian Trusts Act of 1882.
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Mumbai train blast: Death row convict Siddiqui seeks details of officers who investigated his case, Delhi HC turns down petition

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"The information is of such a nature, if given to the Petitioner, may expose these officers to grave danger," Justice Prasad held.
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India says notice issued to French journalist Vanessa Dougnac “not related to her work”, has “violated visa rules”

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Dougnac has also cooperated with relevant authorities, reports claim
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MHA to notify CAA rules ‘much before’ Lok Sabha polls: Officials

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On December 27, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the implementation of the CAA cannot be halted as it stands as the law of the land.
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