Union home secretary Govind Mohan has directed all ministries and departments to ensure their officials self-enumerate for the upcoming Census 2027 exercise, streamlining the data collection process.

India's Home Secretary held a review meeting with states and Union Territories to discuss the supply of LPG, indicating a focus on domestic energy security.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan asking the West Bengal Chief Secretary to submit a detailed report by 5 PM on Sunday

Some of the home secretary’s major overhauls are already in place such as the 30-month review for refugee protections Shabana Mahmood announced a series of changes to the rules governing both regular and irregular migration on Thursday as the government tries to restore control over what it says is a broken system. Some of the changes have already been put in place, some are being consulted on and some may never come to pass. But what exactly is the government planning? Continue reading...

One in 30 people living in the UK today arrived in the space of just four years, says Home Secretary

Backbench discontent is reportedly growing over UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed asylum reforms, with critics suggesting her change of tone may not be well-received.

Shabana Mahmood insists Labour is 'at the heart of my migration reforms' as she warns against backing the Greens and Reform - but critics accuse home secretary of ‘bullying refugees’ rather than tackling real problems

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans to tighten rules on access to accommodation and financial support for asylum seekers in the UK.

Shorter asylum period can be renewed under hardline policy aimed at stopping rise of Reform UK Shabana Mahmood has ripped up the government’s asylum rules so that from Monday every refugee will be told that their status is temporary and will last just 30 months. In a move that has concerned a refugee charity, the home secretary said that claimants whose countries are deemed to be safe by the UK government will from now on be expected to return. Continue reading...

A historic Green Party win in the Gorton and Denton by-election signals a changing political landscape, prompting the home secretary to double down on immigration reforms despite the defeat, while Reform UK reports concerns about 'family voting' to the police.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has pledged to continue with hardline immigration policies despite calls for a reversal from unions and left-leaning Labour MPs following a byelection defeat.

Reform UK's 'shadow home secretary' Zia Yusuf outlines proposals for an ICE-style deportation plan, condemning migration as an 'invasion' and drawing criticism from rights groups.

Yvette Cooper has defended the ban on Palestine Action, even after a High Court ruling declared the initial ban by the then home secretary unlawful due to procedural failures.

Home Secretary Mahmood's new 'earned settlement' immigration rules are causing constant uncertainty for couples like Felix and Tessa King, leaving families in an insecure future where their marriages feel conditional.

The ECI ordered the removal of Bengal's two top bureaucrats, chief secretary Nandini Chakravorty and home secretary Jagdish Prasad Meena.

Tamil Nadu's Home Secretary has stated that the state government is taking firm action against crimes targeting women and children.

The Union Home Secretary highlighted a recent increase in deaths and property damage due to building collapses, noting that almost two-thirds of India is earthquake-prone and rapid urbanization exacerbates the risk of casualties.

Over 200 Sudanese applicants fear losing their places at top UK universities after the home secretary suspended study visas from four countries, including Sudan.

Britain is piloting a scheme to offer up to £40,000 per family to failed asylum-seekers who voluntarily leave the country. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this initiative aims to save taxpayer money by reducing substantial hotel accommodation costs.

The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled plans to reform the immigration system, including ending permanent refugee status, drawing accusations of mimicking Donald Trump.

Shabana Mahmood’s new rights clampdown looks outlandish until we remember that this kind of hardline action is part of our country’s fabric Our political memory fails us. We treat government policies as if we’re seeing them for the very first time. But much of what appears to be novel has deep historical roots. If we fail to understand those roots and the soil in which they grow, we will fail to resist the assaults on our humanity. The home secretary’s new attack on the rights of immigrants a...

The Home Secretary, Mahmood, is expected to announce new curbs on support for asylum seekers, stating the move is necessary to restore public trust in the asylum system.

Rights groups and experts say situation is unclear as ruling that quashed ban faces challenge from home secretary Human rights organisations, academics and writers have called on Ofcom to clarify what the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful will mean for online platforms pending the home secretary’s appeal against the judgment. The Metropolitan police have said that officers will no longer arrest people at protests who express support for the direct action group. B...

Labour peer, who was a child refugee, criticises home secretary’s response to Gorton and Denton byelection defeat The home secretary’s decision to double down on hardline immigration reforms in light…

The home secretary, Mahmood, plans to double down on Danish-style restrictions for asylum seekers, despite a recent by-election defeat.

The UK has been granted permission to appeal a ruling that deemed the ban on the group Palestine Action unlawful. The group was originally banned in July, equating it with terrorist organizations.

The Liberal Democrats have written to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, calling for a delay in the rollout of new border controls that could prevent British dual citizens from entering the UK, deeming them 'unacceptable'.

Home secretary Yvette Cooper says this amounts to a third of those who were in region at outset of hostilities The number of UK nationals flown back from the Middle East since the start of the…

The Election Commission of India has removed the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary in poll-bound West Bengal, a move often made to ensure fair elections.

The High Court has criticized the home secretary for delays in handing over compensation and directed the official to appear before the court.

The Home Secretary stated that organizers of the Al-Quds Day march in London are 'closely associated with the Iranian regime,' leading to the Metropolitan Police banning the event.

State Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty sent the report to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, along with supporting documents detailing the sequence of events related to the incident

The UK prime minister has defended his stance on the war in the Middle East amid growing pressure from Cyprus, Bahrain and the UAE. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether he has shown strength or weakness. Plus: the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced her controversial asylum plans Continue reading...

The UK Home Secretary announced a new policy offering financial incentives of up to £40,000 to families of failed asylum seekers to encourage them to leave the country, aiming for significant taxpayer savings.

The British government announced an 'emergency brake' on its immigration system, blocking study visas for nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a surge in visa abuse, as confirmed by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

The U.K. Prime Minister is facing a significant revolt from over 100 MPs within his own party regarding proposed immigration reforms, with the Home Secretary attempting to reassure colleagues.

The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's decision to make refugee status temporary in England and Wales has drawn backlash, with the Law Society suggesting it may undermine legal obligations.

The home secretary plans to continue with immigration reforms, including Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers, despite a recent by-election defeat.

Home Secretary Mahmood plans to double down on Danish-style asylum seeker restrictions, despite a recent by-election defeat that has put pressure on the government.

Reform’s ‘shadow home secretary’, Zia Yusuf, launches tirade of misery that sounded more hardline and deranged as it went It was only last week that Nigel Farage declared he was no longer a one-man band with the announcement of a handful of key appointments. Though that does not mean his “Mini-Mes” can yet be trusted to be allowed out on their own. Baby steps and all that. Nige would rather die than let someone else hog all the limelight. It’s not that his team would screw up. That would be j...

Jagjivan Ram of Solihull pleaded guilty to two charges under the Malicious Communications Act.