Amit Shah: News
Amit Shah is a senior leader and former National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As of 2021, he is the Union Home Minister and the Minister for Cooperation of India. Born in Mumbai, Shah did BSc in Biochemistry from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and initially worked as a stockbroker and businessman. An RSS Swayamsevak since young years, he became an ABVP leader in college and then joined BJP in 1987. He successfully contested many local body polls and later entered the Gujarat Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1997. He has been a close associate of the former Gujarat CM and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, since 1982. Shah is known for his efficient strategizing and is credited with establishing BJP in Gujarat. He was responsible for BJP's Uttar Pradesh campaign in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections when the party and its allies won 73 of 80 seats from the state. As a result, he was declared the BJP President and was instrumental in increasing the party's footprint several-fold in national politics. He led BJP to win 303 seats in the 2019 general elections, establishing himself as the most successful BJP chief ever.
26 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActUS religious freedom body raises concern over CAA implementation
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concerns about the newly enacted Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
25 Mar 2024
Ram MandirAyodhya's Ram Mandir witnesses grand Holi celebrations
Scores of devotees celebrated Holi at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Monday, marking the first 'rangotsav' at the temple premises.
25 Mar 2024
Assembly2024 polls: Mining baron, Karnataka MLA Janardhan Reddy rejoins BJP
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Karnataka minister and mining magnate G Janardhana Reddy has returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
22 Mar 2024
Jai Ram ThakurHimachal Pradesh: 3 Independent MLAs resign, to join BJP
Three Independent MLAs of Himachal Pradesh Assembly resigned on Friday and are expected to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reports said.
22 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha elections: BJP releases fourth list of 15 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its fourth list of 15 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
20 Mar 2024
H D Deve GowdaLok Sabha polls: BJP-JD(S) finalize seat-sharing agreement in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalized a seat-sharing agreement with the Janata Dal (Secular), or JD(S), led by HD Deve Gowda, in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Ex-diplomat Taranjit Sandhu joins BJP, may get ticket from Amritsar
Former Indian diplomat, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi.
19 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiSC seeks Centre's response on pleas against CAA
The Supreme Court on Tuesday requested Narendra Modi's government to address a clutch of 230 petitions demanding temporary suspension of the Citizenship Amendment Rules (CAR).
19 Mar 2024
Bal Thackeray2024 polls: BJP may ally with Raj Thackery, say reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party is in talks with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActUS Senator 'concerned' about CAA impact on Indian Muslims
A United States senator has expressed concern over the government notifying rules for the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
17 Mar 2024
AhmedabadForeign students attacked at Gujarat University over namaz; 5 injured
An unidentified mob assaulted foreign students at Gujarat University (GU) on Saturday for offering namaz in a hostel, according to NDTV.
16 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC should've improved it: Amit Shah on electoral bonds order
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said he "fully respects" the Supreme Court's decision on the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), but noted that it should have been improved rather than scrapped.
15 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act'Misinformed, unwarranted': India after US says 'concerned about CAA'
India has responded to the United States (US)'s remarks that it is concerned about the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), calling them "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted."
15 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActConcerned about CAA, closely monitoring its implementation: US
The United States (US) has voiced concerns over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and is closely monitoring its implementation.
15 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Lok Sabha elections: ECI to announce poll schedule tomorrow
The Election Commission of India will announce the voting schedule and results date for the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.
14 Mar 2024
Droupadi MurmuKovind-led panel on simultaneous polls submits report to President Murmu
The high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report on simultaneous national and state elections to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday in New Delhi.
14 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act'CAA will never be taken back': Amit Shah defends law
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will never be repealed and that the government will never compromise on it.
13 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha elections: BJP releases 2nd list with 72 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday unveiled its second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
12 Mar 2024
Congress PartyCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.
09 Mar 2024
N Chandrababu NaiduTDP, BJP, JanaSena form alliance for Lok Sabha, assembly polls
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N Chandrababu Naidu, has joined forces with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the JanaSena Party (JSP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
09 Mar 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLok Sabha polls: Shah holds late-night meeting on Maharashtra seat-sharing
Ahead of the highly anticipated Lok Sabha elections, seat-sharing talks between the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) in Maharashtra took place at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in Delhi on Friday night.
07 Mar 2024
Kiren RijijuOnly negotiations can resolve Manipur conflict: Kiren Rijiju
Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday stressed peaceful negotiations were the only way to resolve the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
07 Mar 2024
Calcutta High CourtEx-Calcutta HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP
Former Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay—who confirmed his resignation on Tuesday—has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kolkata.
06 Mar 2024
MaharashtraShah holds late-night meeting on Maharashtra seat-sharing, talks positive: Reports
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held meetings with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and both Deputy Chief Ministers, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday night to discuss seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
04 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi'Where's my son?': Missing Navy sailor's father seeks Modi's intervention
The parents of missing Indian Navy sailor Sahil Verma have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention and a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into their son's disappearance.
02 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi2024 LS elections: BJP announces 1st list of 195 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
01 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiModi to arrive in West Bengal today for 2-day visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to tour West Bengal on Friday and Saturday and address rallies in Arambagh and Krishnagar districts.
01 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiLS polls: Modi chairs BJP meet to finalize 1st list
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s late-night meeting of the Central Election Commission (CEC) held to finalize the first list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
28 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiBJP may finalize LS candidates for 130 seats on Thursday
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to finalize candidates for nearly a third of the Lok Sabha seats during a Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.
24 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha poll: Nadda chairs meeting with states' election in-charges
With the much-awaited Lok Sabha election just around the corner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a crucial meeting in Delhi on Saturday to discuss the upcoming general polls.
23 Feb 2024
Farmers Protest'Delhi Chalo' protest: Farmer groups observe 'Black Friday' today
The protesting farmers are observing a "Black Friday" today in response to the death of 22-year-old Shubhkaran Singh during the agitation in Haryana on Wednesday.
20 Feb 2024
Rahul GandhiDefamation case: Rahul Gandhi taken into custody briefly, granted bail
A local court in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Mishra in 2018.
17 Feb 2024
Nitish KumarLong over: Nitish on INDIA bloc, says was against name
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday claimed that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc was already over.
11 Feb 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsArmed forces recruitment exam in 13 regional languages, says MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday announced that it will conduct the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) constable (general duty) examination in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English.
11 Feb 2024
Trinamool CongressBengal: TMC suspends leader after protests against land grabbing, atrocities
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suspended a zilla parishad member, Uttam Sardar, from the party for six years after complaints of atrocities by locals in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
10 Feb 2024
Narendra ModiBJP will get 370 seats in Lok Sabha polls: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will get 370 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections due to its role in the abrogation of Article 370.
10 Feb 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActWill implement CAA before Lok Sabha elections: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be implemented in the country before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
08 Feb 2024
MyanmarIndia scraps Free Movement Regime with Myanmar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Thursday that the government has scrapped the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and Myanmar to safeguard internal security.
30 Jan 2024
Pralhad JoshiAll Parliament suspensions revoked ahead of Budget Session
The suspension of 11 Rajya Sabha MPs was revoked by the House ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, which will begin on Wednesday.
29 Jan 2024
UAPACentre extends ban on SIMI under UAPA for 5 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government on Monday extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for another five years.
20 Jan 2024
MyanmarIndia will fence Myanmar border, end free movement: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the Centre will soon fence the India-Myanmar border, just as it has barricaded the border with Bangladesh, to restrict free movement into the country.
20 Jan 2024
MyanmarNearly 600 Myanmar soldiers enter India, Mizoram alerts Centre
As the conflict between Myanmar's military regime and rebel forces escalates, nearly 600 Myanmar Army soldiers have sought refuge in India.
10 Jan 2024
Jammu And KashmirNo elections in J&K before Lok Sabha polls, says report
Elections in Jammu and Kashmir for panchayats, urban local bodies (ULB), and the legislative assembly are expected to be held after the Lok Sabha elections later this year, The Indian Express reported, citing sources.
07 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiPM Modi to sound poll bugle from Bihar on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch his Lok Sabha election campaign in Bihar's Champaran on Saturday (January 13). He is expected to lead a rally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Raman Maidan in Bettiah.
06 Jan 2024
Ram Nath KovindKovind-led panel seeks public suggestions on 'One Nation, One Election'
A high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, has sought suggestions from the public on the "One Nation, One Election" idea.
03 Jan 2024
Central GovernmentChakka Jam: Agitating drivers call off protest after Centre's assurance
The nationwide truckers' stir has been called off after Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla assured them that their views would be considered before implementing a contentious law regarding hit-and-run.
02 Jan 2024
New DelhiLok Sabha elections: BJP forms committee to screen potential joiners
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a new committee to evaluate members who wish to join it ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
31 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirCentre bans Kashmir-based Tehreek-e-Hurriyat—once headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday declared the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH)—an outfit of separatists in Jammu and Kashmir—an "unlawful association" under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
29 Dec 2023
Himanta Biswa SarmaCentre, Assam government, ULFA insurgents ink historic tripartite peace accord
The Centre and Assam Government have signed a historic peace deal with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
25 Dec 2023
Madhya PradeshMP cabinet expansion: 28 new ministers, including 11 OBCs, inducted
As many as 28 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including bigwigs like Kailash Vijayvargiya and Prahlad Singh Patel, took oath on Monday as part of the cabinet expansion in Madhya Pradesh.
25 Dec 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeMass suspension of opposition MPs premeditated: Kharge to Dhankhar
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said the mass suspension of the opposition MPs during the Parliament Winter Session seems "predetermined" and "premeditated" by the central government.
24 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Eyeing 2024 polls, BJP enters 'mission mode'; Congress gets makeover
Riding on recent assembly election wins, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made some key decisions at its recent national office-bearers' meeting.
INDIA bloc's nationwide protest against opposition MP suspensions today
Following the suspension of nearly 150 opposition MPs from the Parliament, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have launched a protest against the same on Friday.
21 Dec 2023
Lok Sabha3 criminal bills passed in Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, on Thursday.
21 Dec 2023
ParliamentFormer Karnataka cop's son detained in Parliament security breach case
An engineer from Karnataka, who is reportedly the son of a retired cop, was detained by Delhi Police officials from his Bagalkote residence on Wednesday night over alleged links to the security breach in Parliament.
20 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaBills to replace criminal laws passed in Lok Sabha
Three bills that seek to replace the existing criminal laws of the country were passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
20 Dec 2023
Lok Sabha2 more opposition MPs suspended as Parliament standoff continues
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday suspended two more MPs from the opposition parties for the remainder of the Winter Session of Parliament for "misconduct," PTI reported.
19 Dec 2023
Lok SabhaLok Sabha discusses criminal law bills amid opposition absence
Even as two-thirds of opposition members remain suspended from the Lok Sabha, the Centre on Tuesday took up three bills for discussion, which—if passed—will replace the existing criminal laws.
INDIA bloc proposes Congress chief Kharge as PM face: Report
Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have reportedly proposed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as their prime ministerial face for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
19 Dec 2023
Jagdeep DhankharSuspended TMC MP mocks Dhankhar at protest, VP says 'shameful'
Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly mocked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during a protest by opposition parties outside the Parliament on Tuesday.
19 Dec 2023
Narendra Modi'Maintain decorum': Modi to BJP MPs responding to opposition criticism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s MPs to "maintain decorum" when addressing criticism from the opposition.