Plea in Delhi HC challenges provisions of Civil Defence Act, 1968

Oct 02, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 2 : A petition has been moved in Delhi High Court challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6(2) and Section...

MHA orders all media channels to avoid using air raid sirens on broadcast

May 10, 2025

As per an advisory from Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards under MHA, "In exercise of the powers conferred under Section...

MHA writes to states, UTs to strengthen Civil Defence measures amid hostile threats

May 09, 2025

In light of the current security environment and the threat of hostile attacks, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has urged all states and...

Delhi HC issues notice on plea challenging provisions of Civil Defence Act, 1968

Oct 04, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 4 : The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi Government and Central Government on a petition...

USISPF welcomes SHANTI Act, calls it turning point for India's energy sector

Dec 23, 2025

The SHANTI Act effectively repeals and replaces the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.

Punjab: Govt orders complete 'blackout', following safety measures amid Indo-Pak tension

May 08, 2025

The Government of India and Punjab Government have issued directives under the Civil Defence Act, 1968, to enforce a complete blackout in Gurdaspur district...