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MHA says data on CAA citizenship applicants not maintained, cites lack of record -keeping provisions to RTI
In response to RTI queries, the Ministry of Home Affairs reveals that it does not maintain detailed records of Citizenship Amendment Act applicants, citing lack of legal obligations requiring data collection
MHA authorises Registrar General to authenticate Aadhar for birth and death registration
This will enable the Registrar's office to authenticate Aadhar cards of those registering the death and birth
Hot on the heels of the violence of Ram Navami, MHA issues advisory to states to ensure law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebration
As Bengal recoups with the many incidents of violence, Calcutta HC directs Mamata Government to use other forces if police incapable of handling the situation
2,000+ govt jobs, transit accommodation & cash relief to Kashmiri Pandits, says MHA mum on their security
In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government says that they have taken several steps to ensure the safety of Kashmiri Pandits while the ground reality significantly differs
UAPA: 11.7% rise in cases pending trial, shows MHA data
Compared to number of cases pending trial in 2019, there has been a 11.7% increase in the figures of cases pending trial as of end of 2021, showing a steady rise in pending UAPA cases
J&K: 2 convicted under UAPA in last 3 years; over 1000 arrested, MHA tells Parliament
The MHA submitted data for 3 years of persons arrested and convicted under UAPA as well as juveniles detained
31 districts delegated powers to grant citizenship as per CAA provisions: MHA Annual report
The report suggests that in 2021 a total of 1414 citizenship certificates have been granted as per CAA provisions; the 2019 amendment invoked
MHA defers making CAA rules, seeks another extension
Unless the rules are notified, CAA cannot be implemented
Why did MHA extend BSF jurisdiction in Punjab and WB?
Both the states have voiced their opposition to this move the Union government extending the powers of BSF up to 50 kms along the border areas
No central “love jihad” law on the cards: MHA
The Centre failed to provide data on forced religious conversions, shifting the burden on the States
Gov’t will not compensate families of farmers who died during protests: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs even justified the use of tear gas and water cannons on protesting farmers