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Amid rising tensions with Pakistan, India heightens civil defence with a nationwide drill set for May 7, aiming to bolster preparedness against potential threats.

India Ramps Up Civil Defence Amid Tensions

In response to increasing tensions with Pakistan, India is enhancing its civil defence measures. A massive drill on May 7 will test the nation’s readiness to handle potential threats, simulating emergency and hostile scenarios to strengthen national resilience.

19 top priority sites marked for mock drill by MHA

India enhances civil defence amid Pakistan tensions, scheduling a nationwide drill on May 7 to test readiness against potential hostile attacks.

In response to escalating tensions with Pakistan following the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government is intensifying its civil defence preparedness across the nation.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a crucial review meeting on Tuesday via video conferencing with chief secretaries from states and Union Territories (UTs) to finalise plans for a massive national civil defence mock drill scheduled for May 7.
The meeting saw participation from chief secretaries, civil defence heads, and officials from key Central forces, including Directors General of Civil Defence and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). During the discussions, officials identified critical "loopholes" in the existing defence mechanisms.
"We reviewed preparedness and have pinpointed areas needing improvement," a senior National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) official disclosed to TNIE.
An advisory was issued on Monday by the Ministry of Home Affairs urging all states and UTs to conduct coordinated civil defence exercises. These drills will encompass all of India's 244 designated civil defence districts, many of which are perceived as vulnerable to potential threats, including wartime scenarios.
Of the 244 sites, 19 have been prioritized for the upcoming drill on Wednesday, sources revealed.
The exercise aims to assess and bolster the civil defence machinery's readiness against potential hostile attacks or emergencies. Simulating a war-like situation, the drill will include operationalizing air raid warning systems, activating sirens, and coordinating responses from local emergency services.
"The goal is to ensure that the nation and its administrative structures are prepared for any contingencies arising from a hostile environment. This civil defence drill, the first in decades, will concurrently test infrastructure and human response across various regions," an official stated.
This will be the first national-level civil defence exercise since 1971, with no such drills conducted even during the 1999 Kargil conflict (Operation Vijay).
Officials emphasize the necessity of public cooperation, with local authorities expected to issue detailed guidelines on how residents in vulnerable zones should react during the drill. State disaster response forces, health departments, local police, and district administrations will actively partake in the exercise.
The drill's backdrop&mdash;growing tension on the western border&mdash;magnifies its urgency. The April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which killed several security personnel and civilians, has heightened fears of cross-border terrorism and potential escalations.
Although the government has not explicitly linked the mock drill to the current geopolitical climate, its timing has attracted attention from analysts and defence observers.
"This is a definitive statement that India is not underestimating any threat. While formally a routine preparedness measure, the drill's timing and scale are clearly influenced by the worsening regional security climate," noted a senior retired military officer.
As India prepares for the May 7 drill, authorities are urging citizens to remain calm, stressing that the exercises are precautionary and aim to enhance national resilience.
Key Features of the Proposed Exercise:
- Operationalization of air raid warning sirens - Activation of hotline and radio communication links with the Indian Air Force - Establishment and manning of control and shadow control rooms - Civil defence training for civilians, including students, in attack scenarios - Activation of civil defence services, including wardens, firefighting, and rescue services - Implementation of blackout measures - Early camouflage of vital installations - Updating and rehearsing civil defence plans - Updating and rehearsing evacuation plans - Cleaning of bunkers, trenches, and related facilities

MHA approves Delhi annual budget day after 'stalling' it on presentation eve

MHA approves Delhi budget day after 'stalling' it on presentation eve: report

Earlier in the day, Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the budget file has been resent to the Union home ministry for approval.

The Delhi government's Budget was approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs and it has been conveyed to the AAP dispensation, sources in the lieutenant governor's office said on Tuesday, amid a row over the issue between the Centre and the city government.
Earlier in the day, Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the budget file has been resent to the Union home ministry for approval.
"The MHA has approved the Budget and conveyed it to the Delhi government," a source said.
Gahlot had said that the file had been sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs physically and through email for approval.
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The presentation of the Delhi government's Budget for 2023-24, scheduled for Tuesday, has been put on hold with the Arvind Kejriwal-led dispensation and the central government trading charges over allocations under various heads.
As the chief minister lashed out at the Centre, sources in the MHA said the ministry has sought a clarification from the AAP government as its budget proposal had high allocations for advertisement and relatively low funding for infrastructure and other development initiatives.&nbsp;

MHA files review petition in SC on observations on Sikkimese Nepali

The MHA's move came amid protests in Sikkim over the Supreme Court observation referring to Sikkimese Nepalis as "immigrants" while extending income tax exemption to all old settlers of the state.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against some of its observations referring to Sikkimese Nepalis as "immigrants".
In a series of tweets, the Union Home Minister's office said the central government has submitted before the Supreme Court its position about the sanctity of Article 371F of the Constitution that safeguards the Sikkimese identity.
"Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) files review petition in Supreme Court against some of the observations and directions in a recent judgement dated 13th January, 2023 in two petitions of 2013 and 2021 filed by Association of Old Settlers of Sikkim and Ors in Supreme Court.
"GoI (Government of India) reiterated its position about the sanctity of Article 371F of the Constitution that safeguards the Sikkimese identity, which should not be diluted. Further, the observation in the said order about persons of foreign origin settled in Sikkim like Nepalis should be reviewed as the said persons are Sikkimese of Nepali origin," the tweets said.
The MHA's move came amid protests in Sikkim over the Supreme Court observation referring to Sikkimese Nepalis as "immigrants" while extending income tax exemption to all old settlers of the state.

G20 Summit: MHA issues cyber alert against targeted 'spear phishing'

As per the findings spear phishing will be the &ldquo;primary vector&rdquo; used to target individuals and organisations associated with the G20 Summit.

As India gears up to host G20 Summit in 2023, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an alert over possible cyber attacks during the Summit.&nbsp;
According to an Indian Express report, MHA has shared a list of reported historically targeted G20 Summitsalong with potential attackers with all ministries and departments.
The ministry has reportedly also informed ministries about findings of country&rsquo;s premier cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
As per the findings spear phishing will be the &ldquo;primary vector&rdquo; used to target individuals and organisations associated with the G20 Summit.
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Take urgent action against predatory Chinese lending apps; MHA asks UTs

In a communication to all states and Union territories, the home ministry said the issue has caused a serious impact on national security, economy and citizen safety.

The Union Home Ministry has sought urgent strict action by law enforcement agencies against predatory lending apps as harassment, blackmail and harsh recovery practices by such Chinese-controlled entities have led to multiple incidents of suicides.
In a communication to all states and Union territories, the home ministry said the issue has caused a serious impact on national security, economy and citizen safety.
It said a large number of complaints have been reported across India related to illegal digital lending apps that provide short-term loans or micro-credits at exorbitant interest rates with processing or hidden charges, especially to vulnerable and low-income group people.
The lenders use the borrowers' confidential personal data like contacts, location, photos and videos for blackmail and harassment.
&ldquo;Harsh recovery practices followed by these illegal lending apps have claimed many lives across India.
"This issue has caused a serious impact on national security, economy and citizen safety,&rdquo; the communication said.
The home ministry said these illegal lending apps that may not be Regulated Entities (RE) by the Reserve Bank of India are using bulk SMS, digital advertisement, chat messengers and mobile app stores on a massive scale.
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The borrower has to provide mandatory access to contacts, location, and phone storage in order to avail loans.
&ldquo;This data is misused to harass and blackmail the citizens using morphed images and other abusive practices by recovery agents located in India as well as overseas violating RBI's Fair Practices Code," the states and UTs were told.
The home ministry said after investigation it has been found that this is an organised cybercrime executed using disposable emails, virtual numbers, mule accounts, shell companies, payment aggregators, API services (account validation, document verification), cloud hosting, cryptocurrency, etc.
Hence, it is advised to involve domain experts during an investigation.

Agniveers or recruits under the Centre's Agnipath scheme will get 10 percent horizontal reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles alongwith a relaxation in the upper-age limit and exemption from the physical efficiency t

Modi govt offers more perks to Agniveers after exit from army: all details here

Agniveers or recruits under the Centre's Agnipath scheme will get 10 percent horizontal reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles alongwith a relaxation in the upper-age limit and exemption from the physical efficiency test while recruiting for the posts of Constables and Rifleman. 


At present, there is vertical and horizontal reservation in all paramilitary forces for candidates from Scheduled Castes at 15%, Scheduled Tribes at 7.5%, Other Backward Classes at 27%, Economically Weaker Sections at 10%, and ex-servicemen at 10%.

Agniveers or recruits under the Centre's Agnipath scheme will get 10 percent horizontal reservation in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles alongwith a relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the physical efficiency test while recruiting for the posts of Constables and Rifleman.&nbsp;
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday while responding to a question by MP John Brittas. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in a written reply that &ldquo;an in-principle approval has been given for reservation of 10% of vacancies for ex-Agniveers in the recruitment to the post of Constable (General Duty)/Rifleman in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles.&rdquo; &nbsp;
He further said, &ldquo;10% horizontal reservation is decided to be given to Ex-Agniveers for the post of Constable(GD)/Rifleman when the first batch of Ex-Agniveers is available for recruitment after completing engagement period of four years in Defence Forces.&rdquo;&nbsp;
At present, there is a provision for vertical and horizontal reservation in openings in all paramilitary forces with conditions for candidates from Scheduled Castes at 15 percent, Scheduled Tribes at 7.5 percent, Other Backward Classes at 27 percent, Economically Weaker Sections at 10 percent, and ex-servicemen at 10 percent.
Under vertical reservation, candidates from SC, ST, and OBC are covered, and ex-servicemen get horizontal reservation. While horizontal reservation cuts across the vertical, the latter can&rsquo;t be interlocked.&nbsp;
While Agniveers will be eligible for horizontal, their reservation will also cover all classes in addition to their service in the armed forces.

As Covid-19 case count drops the demand for medical oxygen has eased leading ministry of home affairs (MHA) to allow supply of oxygen to certain industries on a temporary basis. This is of course conditional. Oxygen supply has been allowed subject to ensuring an adequate supply of the lifesaving gas to hospitals and other medical purposes.
Industries that can now use liquid oxygen include continuous process industries, furnaces, refineries, steel, aluminium, copper processing plants, infrastructure projects. Exporters of manufacturing sector requiring oxygen for production, and food processing units have also been allowed to use oxygen.
The government in April diverted all the liquid oxygen for medical use as several states reported a shortage in the wake of the Covid crisis

With Covid cases falling MHA allows certain industries to use oxygen on temporary basis

Govt allows certain industries to use oxygen on temporary basis Supply to industries only after medical purposes met Furnaces, steel, aluminium, copper plants&nbsp;can now use liquid oxygen&nbsp; Food processing units have also been allowed to use oxygen Govt in April diverted all liquid oxygen for medical use

As Covid-19 case count drops the demand for medical oxygen has eased leading ministry of home affairs (MHA) to allow supply of oxygen to certain industries on a temporary basis. This is of course conditional. Oxygen supply has been allowed subject to ensuring an adequate supply of the lifesaving gas to hospitals and other medical purposes.
Industries that can now use liquid oxygen include continuous process industries, furnaces, refineries, steel, aluminium, copper processing plants, infrastructure projects. Exporters of manufacturing sector requiring oxygen for production, and food processing units have also been allowed to use oxygen.
The government in April diverted all the liquid oxygen for medical use as several states reported a shortage in the wake of the Covid crisis

The Union Home Ministry has issued a notification, asking non-Muslims belonging to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan and residing in 13 districts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Punjab to apply for Indian citizenship.
The fresh order is not connected to the Citizenship Amendment Act passed in 2019 as the rules under it are yet to be framed by the government.
The home ministry on Friday night issued the notification for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009.
This benefit is extended to minorities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh who fulfil all conditions applicable to any foreign citizen seeking citizenship by naturalisation after a minimum of 11 years of residency in India.
Under the CAA, the period for this category was cut to five years.

MHA seeks applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees in 13 districts

The Union Home Ministry has issued a notification, asking non-Muslims belonging to Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan and residing in 13 districts of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Punjab to apply for Indian citizenship.
The fresh order is not connected to the Citizenship Amendment Act passed in 2019 as the rules under it are yet to be framed by the government.
The home ministry on Friday night issued the notification for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009.
This benefit is extended to minorities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh who fulfil all conditions applicable to any foreign citizen seeking citizenship by naturalisation after a minimum of 11 years of residency in India.
Under the CAA, the period for this category was cut to five years.

The Centre on Monday sought a report from the West Bengal government on post-poll violence targeting opposition workers in the state.
Political workers, including from BJP, were allegedly targeted by opponents since the announcement of results for the 292-member West Bengal assembly where the ruling Trinamool Congress emerged victorious.
The BJP has alleged that one of its party offices in Hooghly district was set on fire, and some of its leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari, were heckled by TMC activists in other parts of the state.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged her supporters to maintain peace and asked them not to fall prey to provocations.&nbsp;

Centre asks Bengal to submit report on post-poll violence

The Centre on Monday sought a report from the West Bengal government on post-poll violence targeting opposition workers in the state.
Political workers, including from BJP, were allegedly targeted by opponents since the announcement of results for the 292-member West Bengal assembly where the ruling Trinamool Congress emerged victorious.
The BJP has alleged that one of its party offices in Hooghly district was set on fire, and some of its leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari, were heckled by TMC activists in other parts of the state.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged her supporters to maintain peace and asked them not to fall prey to provocations.&nbsp;

Any Indian citizen can now buy non-agricultural land in J&K, Ladakh

'J&amp;K is up for sale', Omar Abdullah reacts to government's new guidelines that allow any Indian citizen to purchase non-agricultural land in the Union territory

Any Indian citizen can now buy land in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh

The Centre has paved the way for people from outside Jammu and Kashmir to buy land in the union territory by amending several laws, over a year after the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution. Before repeal of Article 370 and Article 35-A in August last year, non-residents could not buy any immovable property in J&amp;K. There are several exemptions in the new amendments which enable transfer of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, including setting up of educational or health care facilities.

The Centre has paved the way for people from outside Jammu and Kashmir to buy land in the union territory by amending several laws.&nbsp; The amendments&nbsp;come over a year after the nullification of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution. Before the repealing of Article 370 and Article 35-A in August last year, non-residents could not buy any immovable property in J&amp;K. There are several exemptions in the new amendments which enable transfer of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, including setting up of educational or health care facilities.

Unlock 5: Theatres to reopen with 50% capacity

Cinema halls allowed to operate at 50% capacity from October 15

Theatres to reopen from October 15 with 50% capacity

Covid-19: Govt issues Unlock 5 guidelines Cinema halls to reopen from October 15 Theatres allowed to operate at 50% capacity

Film lovers there is a reason to rejoice as the government has issued new lockdown guidelines for re-opening of cinema halls and multiplexes.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has said that cinemas, theatres, and multiplexes will be allowed&nbsp;to open with up to 50% of their seating capacity from October 15.
The MHA announced new guideline for Unlock 5 which included recreational places such as entertainment parks, pools, exhibitions and others.

No lockdown outside containment zones without consulting Centre: MHA

Announcing the&nbsp;guidelines for Unlock 4.0&nbsp;on Saturday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the state governments should not impose any local lockdown outside containment zones without consulting with central government

Centre to states: no lockdown&nbsp;in non-containment zones MHA: states need to discuss before imposing lockdown Decision as India continues to record surge in cases

Announcing the&nbsp;guidelines for Unlock 4.0&nbsp;on Saturday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the state governments should not impose any local lockdown outside containment zones without consulting with central government. The directive comes as&nbsp;Coronavirus cases have been rising steadily across India with the total number of cases crossing 34 lakh behind the United States and Brazil. More than 62,000 people have died in the country so far.&nbsp;

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