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.
Shah challenges Rahul, Akhilesh to debate electoral rolls in Parliament
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to discuss the electoral rolls issue in a special session of Parliament.
BJP will bring UCC in Uttar Pradesh if re-elected: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttar Pradesh if it is re-elected in next year's Assembly elections.
INDIA bloc's 'public impeachment' event against CEC postponed
The INDIA bloc's "public impeachment" event, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed to Saturday due to incessant rains in Delhi.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh included in UP BJP panel
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been inducted into the party's Uttar Pradesh state executive committee, The Indian Express reported.
Opposition to now hold CEC's mock impeachment at Kharge's residence
The Congress party said it has decided to hold the "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at its president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence on Friday.
Congress claims permission for mock impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar denied
The Congress party has accused the central government of denying them permission for "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
'Loktantra Bachao - Arajakta Hatao': Shah to lead BJP's counter-campaign
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will spearhead the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) counter-campaign, "Loktantra Bachao - Arajakta Hatao," against the Congress party's "vote chori" campaign.
Rahul Gandhi acquitted in Amit Shah defamation case
A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur has acquitted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case.
5 cars in Rahul Gandhi's convoy collide; leader unhurt
A major accident involving five vehicles of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy and an ambulance took place on the Purvanchal Expressway near the 91-kilometer milestone.
'Modi ka baap bhi jayega...': Kharge's statement triggers political row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are embroiled in a political row after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
INDIA bloc rally demanding Gyanesh Kumar's removal expects 10L protesters
The INDIA bloc's rally in Delhi on November 1 will see the Congress party demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Audio clip sparks BJP-Shiv Sena row over ₹500cr claim
An audio clip released by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has triggered a political row between allies Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena.
Shah predicts Congress won't win polls even in '30 years'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for their allegations of "vote chori" and discrepancies in electoral rolls, telling their leaders to focus on public welfare.
'Speak up': Congress slams Modi, Shah's silence on Puri-Epstein photos
The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of "criminal indifference" over a photograph allegedly showing Union Minister Hardeep Puri with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
CBI re-registers Pubjab drug activist's murder case after family's push
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case in the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota.
Tiger Shroff firing: Film bodies to meet Amit Shah
The recent shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff has sent shockwaves through the film industry.
Kolkata stampede: 7 people arrested, including puja committee members
Seven people have been arrested in connection with a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.
Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: 19 dead, 25 injured
A stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Pujapandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening left 19 dead and 25 injured.
17 dead, including child, in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede
A stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal in North Kolkata on Saturday evening left 17 people dead and several injured.
'Lady hiding in Dehradun': Who was Rahul Gandhi referring to
During a press conference of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi made a cryptic reference to a lady "hiding in Dehradun."
Congress consistently lost polls under Rahul, stop blaming SIR: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should stop blaming the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for his party's election defeats.
Cockroach Janta Party leaders vow to continue protests
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has vowed to expand its protests across India after its leaders were released from Delhi police custody.
Cockroach Janta Party appoints new protest leader after Dipke's detention
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has named its organization in-charge, Ajinkya Shinde, to lead a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Delhi Police deploy 35,000 personnel ahead of CJP protest: Report
The Delhi Police has launched a massive security operation ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) planned protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
INDIA bloc to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan today
The INDIA bloc will stage a protest and march toward the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
'Every FIR is medal for me, I've 45': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said every FIR was like a medal for him after the Delhi Police registered an FIR against him and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other MPs, for entering the Akashvani Bhavan premises without permission during Tuesday's protest.
Government planning on arresting CJP leaders before mega-protest: Saurav Das
The spokesperson for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Saurav Das has alleged that the government is planning to arrest him and other leaders before their mega protest on October 10.
Uddhav, Raj Thackeray lead protest against CEC in Mumbai
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray led a massive protest in Mumbai on Sunday.
Delhi readies for anti-EC protests: massive security apparatus in place
The Delhi Police has readied a massive security apparatus for two protest marches planned against the Election Commission(EC) on Sunday.
Journalist accuses Delhi cop of groping, pushing at Jantar Mantar
An independent journalist has accused a senior Delhi Police officer of groping and pushing her during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Assam Rifles soldier killed, 4 injured in ambush in Arunachal
An Assam Rifles havildar was killed in an ambush near the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Tuesday.
J&K Assembly passes statehood resolution; BJP members walk out
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has passed a resolution seeking the restoration of statehood, with references to autonomy and Article 370.
'Vote chori' protest in several states: Gaurav Gogoi, others detained
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and several party leaders were detained by the Assam Police on Friday during a protest in Guwahati demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Sonam Wangchuk fears 'encounter' for speaking out on Ladakh atrocities
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has expressed fears of a possible "encounter" after he accused the government of committing atrocities in Ladakh.
'From vote chori comes kanoon chori': Rahul Gandhi attacks CEC
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over alleged electoral irregularities after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners objected 14 times over 10 months to poll panel decisions taken without their knowledge.
Resign in 48hrs or face nationwide protests: CJP to CEC
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has given Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar 48 hours to resign. If he doesn't, the party has threatened to launch nationwide protests.
'Shah Instigated Removal': Congress criticizes SIR for voter deletions
The Congress party has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating a "Shah Instigated Removal" of voters through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Rahul questions hostel neglect, contrasts it with Modi's birthday celebrations
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government for its failure to provide adequate hostel facilities for female students.
Opposition leaders wish Modi on 76th birthday
Opposition leaders from various political parties have extended their warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday.
India designates Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organization
The Indian government has officially declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
UCC push in NDA: TDP backs, JD(U) sticks to stand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in all 21 states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) before the next Lok Sabha elections in 2029.
Owaisi attacks Shah's UCC pledge, warns against renewed citizenship verification
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement of implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all 21 BJP-NDA-ruled states by 2029.
Shah announces UCC rollout across NDA-ruled states before 2029 elections
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all 21 states under its rule before the next parliamentary elections in 2029.
Chinese President Xi Jinping skips BRICS gala dinner
Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped a gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday.
J&K: Drug addict trespasses into Omar Abdullah's residence, raises concerns
A 21-year-old drug addict, Tilak Raj, allegedly trespassed into the official residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday.
MCD orders sealing of illegal 4-story+ buildings after 6 deaths
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has ordered the immediate sealing of all illegal constructions with more than four floors.
'Distressing': PM Modi condoles Delhi PG building collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a building collapse at Satya Niketan, Delhi, terming it "distressing."
'I cracked skull...not even jailed': Influencer's boast triggers political storm
Self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj has sparked controversy after a video surfaced in which he claimed to have escaped jail time due to political connections.
Sunetra Pawar urges not to politicize Ajit Pawar's death
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has urged against politicizing the death of her husband, Ajit Pawar.
Manipur Census deferred
The Manipur High Court has postponed the upcoming Census exercise in the state, which was set to begin on September 1 amid protests by civil society groups demanding the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the exercise.
Nepal flash floods: Bodies recovered 200km downsream
The recent flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district have left at least 469 dead and hundreds missing.
Mahua Moitra moves SC over 'illegal eviction' from circuit house
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has approached the Supreme Court after she was allegedly evicted from the Krishnanagar Circuit House in West Bengal.
'J&K important part of India': US envoy Gor in Srinagar
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, called Jammu and Kashmir an "important part of India" after his meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Sonia Gandhi is Italian, says Kumaraswamy in 'Vande Mataram' row
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin.
BJP appoints new state in-charges for poll-bound UP, Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab ahead of the upcoming elections.
'Relieve me...': Shehzad Poonawala submits second resignation letter
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla has submitted a second resignation letter to the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his first one was rejected.