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Himachal: Raj Bhavan renamed as Lok Bhavan following Centre's directive
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The official residence and workplace of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh will now be known as Lok Bhavan, replacing the colonial-era title Raj Bhavan. The renaming follows a communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
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NIA probing case of trafficking to Iran for organ trade, chargesheet filed
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating "a case of human organ smuggling" in which five victims had travelled to Iran on tourist visa and were lured by pecuniary benefits.
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Only 3 districts now categorized as Most LWE Affected: MoS Home Nityanand
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that the number of Naxal-affected districts has been reduced from 126 to 90 in April-2018, 70 in July-2021, 38 in April 2024, 18 in April 2025 and only 11 in October 2025, with only
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Maharashtra govt seeks NDRF funds for flood-affected areas
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Minister of Revenue's Office, the unprecedented rainfall and flooding severely affected Marathwada, Konkan, Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra, inflicting heavy losses on lives, homes, farmland, livestock and public infrastructure.
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Govt taking every step to ensure safe working conditions for women CAPF pe
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that the government was taking every step to ensure safe working conditions, separate accommodation facilities, and gender-sensitive operational protocols for women Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.
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Census 2027 to be conducted in 2 phases; Govt confirms schedule in Lok Sab
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that the upcoming Census 2027 exercise will take place in two stages, beginning with house listing and housing data collection in 2026.
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Odisha: Governor Hari Babu officially renames 'Raj Bhavan' as 'Lok Bhavan'
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Governor Kambhampati said that the new name reflects a commitment to building stronger public connection and participation, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Raj Bhavan in Kolkata renamed as Lok Bhavan; Governor Bose issues notifica
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"In pursuance of the communication from The Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India, vide Memo No. 7/10/2025 (Part)-M&G dated 25.11.2025, it is hereby notified that the name of the holdings of "Raj Bhavan" in Kolkata, Flagstaff House and Darjeeling, has hereby been modified
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Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of former Union Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Calling the demise of the former Minister of state for Home Affairs "truly heartbreaking", the LoP Lok Sabha wrote on X, "The news of the demise of former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Shriprakash Jaiswal ji is extremely heartbreaking. His dedication to public service and the
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Centre says no Bill on Chandigarh admin to be introduced in Parliament Win
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry further said that any decision on the matter will be taken only after "adequate consultations with all stakeholders," ensuring that the interests of Chandigarh are fully protected.
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MHA designates 1 Kerala, 2 Gujarat seaports as official immigration checkp
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Ministry of Home Affairs has amended its earlier notification under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, adding three more seaports to Category II entry points. According to the latest Gazette notification (S.O. 5306(E)), Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, Hazira Port in Guj
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Centre grants sanction to proceed against Zubeen Garg's death case, charge
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the Centre has granted legal approval under Section 208 of BNSS to proceed with the case related to late singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore, allowing the state to file a chargesheet by December 10.
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