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India's 1st Digital Census From April 1: You can log into the official self-enumeration portal using your mobile number and enter your details India is set to launch its first-ever fully digital census starting tomorrow, 1 April 2026. This 16th national census and the 8th since independence replaces the traditional paper-based methods with mobile applications and a web-based self-enumeration portal. What makes it unique? How can you enter your data? News18 explains THE TWO PHASES OF THE CENSU ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he accomplished a miracle in the Lok Sabha when he "raved and ranted for 90 minutes" without once using his favourite word of abuse. The opposition party also stressed the continuity in the anti-Naxal strategy and operations over the past two decades, and asserted that the Saranda Action Plan in the rich forest areas of Jharkhand, launched in October 2011, was a "decisive turning point The Congress' ...Read More >
New Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday stressed that the efforts towards curbing Naxalism in India cannot be possible due to contribution of just one government. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi accused the present regime of taking credit for ending Naxalism and called it "unfortunate." Priyanka Chaturvedi's Statement "The way action against Naxalism had started from the time of the UPA, and now they're coming to take credit for it ending, that can't be the contribution o ...Read More >
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil on Tuesday while highlighting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks blaming Congress' inaction for ending Naxalism during its tenure, stated that the current government cannot do what the party has done. Speaking to ANI, while reflecting on the West Asia conflict, Patil mentioned that the current regime "surrendered" the Chabhar Port in Iran, which was brought by Congress. Also Read | CBI Court Sentences 6 Convic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday stressed that the efforts towards curbing Naxalism in India cannot be possible due to contribution of just one government. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi accused the present regime of taking credit for ending Naxalism and called it "unfortunate." "The way action against Naxalism had started from the time of the UPA, and now they're coming to take credit for it ending, that can't be the contribution of just on ...Read More >
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Anti-Naxal activist and social worker Farooq Ali hailed the "Naxal Mukt Bharat" initiative, calling the March 31, 2026, deadline set by Centre to end Naxalism in the country as "effective." Speaking to ANI on Monday, Ali highlighted that Naxalism in Chhattisgarh's Bastar felt like a "parallel government" operating for the past 50 years, adding that there were "doubts" about whether such a goal could be achieved or not due to staunch opponents of Nax ...Read More >
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Koya Community Youth Wing District President, Ganesh Madavi, on Monday said that people can move freely in the region as Naxalism seems to be on the verge of eradication, making the area safe and secure. Speaking to ANI, Madavi highlighted that Naxalism stayed in the region for nearly four decades, restricting the development there. "Naxalism appears to be on the verge of complete eradication. Compared to the past, the current situation presents a ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Former Chhattisgarh Special DGP RK Vij credited Centre for Naxal-mukt Bharat and lauded the government's unwavering political willpower and joint efforts of central and state forces. Chhattisgarh is on the cusp of achieving a monumental success in eradicating Naxalism, with the deadline set by Union Home Minister Amit Shah looming on March 31, 2026. Speaking to ANI on Monday, Vij stated that it is not just a monumental achievement for the governme ...Read More >
BENGALURU: As part of National Census - 2027, house-listing and housing census will start in the limits of Bengaluru East, North and South city corporations from April 1, 2026, according to corporations' commissioners DS Ramesh, Pommala Sunil Kumar and KN Ramesh. As per the directions of the state government, preparatory activities for the first phase of the national census -- house-listing and housing census -- have been expedited. People should provide accurate information regarding their hou ...Read More >
India's multi-pronged strategy of combining security operations with rehabilitation and development initiatives is proving effective in curbing the long-standing Naxalite insurgency, leading to significant surrenders and a weakening of the movement. IMAGE: A view of 108 Maoists surrendering with weapons, cash, and gold before the police in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, March 11, 2026. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Over 10,000 Maoists have surrendered in the last decade due to increased security p ...Read More >
New Delhi: A group of paramilitary officers have petitioned Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026, saying that it would reduce them to "second-class citizens" within the organisation they have been serving. The officers argued that the Bill cements a "glass ceiling" by reserving top leadership roles for IPS deputationists, permanently barring cadre officers from heading their own organisations. PTI has seen some of these one-page letters written by ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court has pulled up several states and authorities for failing to respond in a matter concerning human trafficking and missing persons, warning of contempt action, as it directed the formulation of a nationwide Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). In its order, a Bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan recorded that despite service of notice, no one had entered an appearance on behalf of the Union of India and several states, inclu ...Read More >
Jaipur, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Rajasthan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its Rajasthan Day greetings, accusing the party of being disconnected from the state's cultural roots and traditions. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Jogaram Patel alleged that the Congress "has no concern for the soil and cultural pride of Rajasthan" and remains fixated on "English calendar dates" rather than traditional Indian systems. Earlier on Mond ...Read More >
Delhi/Hyderabad, Mar 30 (Maxim News) The Indian government has decided to grant family status to cohabiting couples. However, the government will grant this family status only if the couple proves that they have been cohabiting for many years. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The government has clarified this on the WSelf-Enumeration Portal. To facilitate easy answers to the questions asked during the 16th Census of the country, this portal has a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs), it is kno ...Read More >
India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are grappling with over 93,000 vacant posts, raising concerns about law enforcement capabilities and prompting intensified recruitment efforts by the government. IMAGE: All photographs: ANI PhotoKey PointsOver 93,000 posts are vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with the CRPF and CISF having the highest number of vacancies.The government asserts that the CAPFs are effectively managing their responsibilities despite the ...Read More >
Imphal, Mar 12 (PTI) Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Thursday said the Union home ministry stepped in to help rescue 21 Tangkhul Naga civilians who had been detained by armed men in Ukhrul district. Speaking in the Assembly, Konthoujam said the hostages were freed early Thursday following negotiations and intervention by central forces. Narrating the sequence of events, the minister said the incident took place on Wednesday when some armed Naga youths allegedly entered Thawai Kuki ...Read More >
The political slugfest over President Droupadi Murmu's West Bengal visit escalated on Sunday, with the Union home ministry seeking a report from the state government over the alleged protocol breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpening his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and chief minister Mamata Banerjee hitting back. In a letter to West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, Union home secretary Govind Mohan sought a response by 5pm on Sunday regarding alleged violations of t ...Read More >
LUCKNOW The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Monday directed the ministry of home affairs (MHA) to present all records in connection with a dual citizenship complaint against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Rae Bareli Rahul Gandhi. Justice Rajeev Singh gave the direction in a petition filed by S Vignesh Shishir, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker from Karnataka, who challenged a January 28 order of a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow, which rejected his p ...Read More >
India's Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are grappling with over 93,000 vacant posts, raising concerns about law enforcement capabilities and prompting intensified recruitment efforts by the government. IMAGE: All photographs: ANI PhotoKey PointsOver 93,000 posts are vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, with the CRPF and CISF having the highest number of vacancies.The government asserts that the CAPFs are effectively managing their responsibilities despite the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) More than 93,000 posts are lying vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai presented vacancies data in the paramilitary forces, showing that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has the highest number of vacancies at 27,400, followed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) with 28,342 vacant posts. ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The conduct of the West Bengal government during the visit of President Droupadi Murmu was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, with lawmakers asserting that such disrespect cannot be condoned. A BJP MP emphasised that the office of the President represents the pride of all 1.4 billion Indians, not an individual. During President Murmu's recent visit to West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, senior state officials, and other dignitaries were reporte ...Read More >
New Delhi: As the Kamtapur State Demand Council (KSDC) has threatened to field independent candidates in North Bengal in the forthcoming West Bengal Assembly election, the home ministry has called KSDC leaders for crucial talks in the national capital. The invitation from the Home Ministry for talks scheduled for Wednesday assumes significance because the Rajbanshi community influences 22-24 of the total 54 Assembly constituencies in North Bengal. The Kamatapur State Demand Council is an organ ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 23 (ANI): The Kamarajar Educational Trust, with support from the under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, distributed 10 electric "Pink Autos" to economically disadvantaged fisherwomen at Thoothukudi on Monday. The vehicles were formally handed over by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighting the government's focus on sustainable transport and women's economic empowerment in coastal regions. ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 23 (ANI): Dehradun Police, in coordination with the Special Task Force (STF), arrested two accused on Monday in connection with the murder of Jharkhand-based history-sheeter Vikram Sharma, who was shot dead on February 13. The victim was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants on the Rajpur Road near Silver City mall area in Uttarakhand's Dehradun earlier on February 13. The victim was targeted around 10:15 am while he was returning from the gym, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday called upon higher education institutions to "exit the Macaulay doctrine" and realign academic priorities with the vision of Viksit Bharat, asserting that the National Education Policy (NEP) represents a structural reset of India's learning ecosystem. Speaking at Yugantar'26, the annual management conclave of SRCC's Post Graduate Diploma in Global Business Operations (PGDGBO), Pradhan announced that the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday informed the Parliament that there existed a total of 9,248 vacancies across ranks ranging from Constable to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and Additional DCP in the Delhi Police. The current strength of the force is 92,044. Sharing the inputs in Rajya Sabha through a written reply to the House the MHA gave the overall rank-wise sanctioned strength and vacancies in the Delhi Police, as of November 30, 2025. According to the ...Read More >
Shillong, Dec 16 (PTI) Shillong MP Ricky AJ Syngkon on Tuesday urged the Centre to extend the Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime to Meghalaya, citing demographic vulnerability and the need to strengthen border management in the tribal-majority hill state. In a letter to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Syngkon recalled that the Meghalaya assembly had unanimously adopted a resolution on December 19, 2019, seeking the extension of ILP to the state under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873. He ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) In order to bolster disaster risk reduction at the village level, a High-Level Committee (HLC) under Union Home Minister Amit Shah's chairmanship approved Rs 507.37 crore on Tuesday for a national project directed at preparing villages against natural calamities. "The Modi government launched the National Disaster Mitigation Fund in 2021 to armour the society to withstand any disaster, and today the initiative was extended to the Panchayat level," Shah said in a post on ...Read More >
A three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week recommended Goyal's name as the CIC. Former IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal was on Monday sworn in as Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu. A three-member panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week recommended Goyal's name as the CIC. Goyal is a 1990-batch (retired) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre. He superannuat ...Read More >
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