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.
Video shows Sena MLA with cash-filled-luggage day after tax notice
A massive row had erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared a video of Shinde Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, showing him sitting with luggage allegedly full of cash at his home.
Modi should retire at 75? Mohan Bhagwat's remarks spark speculation
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that leaders should retire at the age of 75, which many opposition leaders speculate was referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
AIADMK to lead alliance in Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami
Edappadi K Palaniswami, the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), has emphasized that his party will be the leader in its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Shah says next Tamil Nadu CM will be from AIADMK
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will be part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections.
'Will never restore Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out the possibility of restoring the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
'Soon, people speaking English in India will feel ashamed': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday stressed the importance of Indian languages, calling them the "jewels of our culture."
Centre notifies two-phased Census 2027; headcount begins from October 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the notification for conducting the National Population Census in 2027.
What caused Pune bridge collapse, killing 4
A nearly 30-year-old narrow bridge over the Indrayani River near Talegaon in Maharashtra's Pune district collapsed on Sunday, killing four people and injuring over 50 others.
'Mistakes happen but...': Amit Shah on Vijay Shah's remarks
Union Ministers Amit Shah and Bhupendra Yadav on Saturday asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders to avoid making controversial statements.
Air India crash temperature reached 1,000°C, even birds couldn't escape
The flames from the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad reached a staggering 1,000 degrees Celsius.
Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, visits Air India plane crash site
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday to meet officials and review the situation in the wake of the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash.
'Devastated': Akshay, Janhvi, Alia mourn Air India flight crash
Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to express their condolences and shock at the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 near Ahmedabad airport.
'Meghalaya Police..lying': Family of Indore woman arrested for husband's murder
In a shocking turn of events, Sonam Raghuvanshi (24) from Indore has been accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
Amarnath Yatra reduced to 38 days amid major security concerns
The Amarnath Yatra 2025 will be held from July 3 to August 9, with a major reduction in its duration, lasting just 38 days.
'Hundreds of BJP workers killed after Mamata became CM...': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being responsible for the deaths of "hundreds" of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers.
J&K cop climbs tree, threatens suicide over salary; MLA rescues
A special police officer (SPO) from Jammu and Kashmir threatened to take his life in Himachal Pradesh's Dalhousie on Monday.
Jharkhand: Maoist leader with ₹10 lakh bounty killed in encounter
A senior Maoist leader, Pappu Lohara, was killed by security forces in the Latehar district of Jharkhand on Saturday.
Pakistan writes to India, 'pleading' to reconsider Indus Treaty suspension
Pakistan has reportedly written to India, asking its neighbor to reverse its decision to halt the Indus Waters Treaty.
Jaishankar's security upgraded with 2 more bullet-resistant cars
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's security has been upgraded after a review of his Z-category armed central protection.
BJP launches 10-day 'Tiranga Yatra' for outreach on 'Operation Sindoor'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will kick off a nationwide outreach program, the Tiranga Yatra, on Tuesday.
Who was ICAR scientist Subbanna Ayyappan found dead in Cauvery
Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan, a noted agricultural scientist and Padma Shri awardee, was found dead in the Cauvery River near Sai Ashram at Srirangapatna in Karnataka.
5 killed, 2 seriously injured after chopper crashes in Uttarakhand
Five tourists were killed and two were seriously injured after a private helicopter crashed near Ganganani in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
'Bharat remains...committed to eradicating terrorism': Shah reacts to 'Operation Sindoor'
Lauding 'Operation Sindoor' by India's armed forces, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said it is a direct response to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22.
PM Modi meets defense secretary amid tension with Pakistan
Amid speculation on India's likely response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday, NDTV reported.
Rajnath Singh speaks to US defense chief amid India-Pakistan tensions
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Modi to chair 'super cabinet' meeting today—first since Pulwama attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday.
'Identify and remove Pakistani citizens': Shah to all state CMs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asked all chief ministers to find out about Pakistani nationals living in their states.
Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, Mawra Hocane condemn Pahalgam terror attack
The recent terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam has been widely condemned by Pakistani celebrities, including the likes of Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, and Mawra Hocane.
India declares Pakistani diplomats 'Persona Non Grata,' summons top envoy
India has summoned Saad Ahmad Warraich, Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi, and given a formal Persona Non Grata note to military diplomats at the Pakistani High Commission, ANI reported, citing sources.
Pahalgam terror attack: India pauses Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan
In response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan with immediate effect.
Encounter underway in Kulgam, day after terror attack killed 26
A major gunfight has broken out in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a day after a terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26.
'Insult to victims': BJP's Ghibli-style post on Pahalgam attack backfires
The Chhattisgarh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been heavily trolled for posting a Ghibli-style image in relation to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack.
'We'll take every...': Rajnath Singh warns terrorists after Pahalgam attack
After the deadly Pahalgam attack on Tuesday that left 26 dead, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to terrorists and their handlers.
Mumbai, Delhi on high alert after Pahalgam terror attack
Following the recent terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left at least 26 dead, the Mumbai Police have sent out an internal advisory.
Video: Pahalgam attack victims' families break down before Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the families of the victims killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Srinagar on Wednesday.
Modi's flight avoided Pakistan airspace after Pahalgam attack, data shows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi from Jeddah on Wednesday, but not without a change in his course.
Army foils infiltration in Uri after Pahalgam attack; kills 2
The Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid by suspected militants in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday.
Top Lashkar commander behind Pahalgam attack that killed 26
At least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Modi returns from Saudi after Pahalgam attack; holds emergency meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to India, shortening his official visit to Saudi Arabia, after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 dead.
26 killed in terrorist attack in J&K's Pahalgam
As many as 26 people have been killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, NDTV reported, citing sources.
'Khalistani elements planning my assassination': Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that some pro-Khalistan elements belonging to the 'Waris Punjab De' group led by radical preacher Amritpal Singh are conspiring to kill him and other political leaders of Punjab.
Congress dismisses BJP's disavowal of MPs's remarks on Supreme Court
The Congress has rejected BJP president J.P. Nadda's efforts to distance the party from controversial remarks by MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court of India.
'Bring...all your aides': Stalin dares Shah to win TN elections
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has thrown a challenge to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
BJP to announce 5 new state presidents by April 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to declare new state presidents for five states by this weekend.
'PM should rein in Shah': Mamata claims Bengal violence preplanned
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that the recent violence over the Waqf law was planned.
Murshidabad violence: 150 arrested, BJP claims Hindus 'forced to flee'
Over 150 people have been arrested in the wake of the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The unrest was triggered by amendments to the Waqf law.
Shah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary at Raigad Fort. The event also celebrated the centenary of the renovation of Shivaji's mausoleum.
'Alliance of defeat': MK Stalin on AIADMK-BJP tie-up
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has denounced AIADMK's renewed tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
AIADMK rejoins NDA; to contest election together with BJP
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has rejoined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Who's Nainar Nagendran, replacing Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP chief
The Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Nainar Nagendran as its new president following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chennai on Friday.
86 Maoists, including 20 women, surrender to Telangana police
In a major development, 86 members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) party surrendered before the Telangana Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Saturday.
'Wish party..': Annamalai withdraws from Tamil Nadu BJP president race
K. Annamalai has officially pulled out of the race for the post of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president.
Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha with 288-232 votes
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to amend the law governing Waqf properties, was cleared by the Lok Sabha after a debate that stretched over 12 hours.
'Dilute, defame, divide, disenfranchise': Opposition on Centre's Waqf Bill
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led government's Waqf Amendment Bill, which was tabled by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Bihar's choice between 'jungle raj' and development: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today slammed the Congress and its ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), alleging they were blocking Bihar's development.
'Will never leave NDA again,' Nitish Kumar tells Amit Shah
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has promised his steadfast support to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and that he won't leave it again.
Amit Shah launches projects worth ₹800 crore in Bihar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched several initiatives and laid the foundation of projects worth over ₹800 crore in Bihar on March 30.
16 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh encounter, 2 security personnel injured
At least 16 Naxals were killed in a major anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Saturday.
'India not dharmshala': Shah as Lok Sabha passes immigration bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, which seeks to regulate the immigration, entry, and stay of foreigners.
Edappadi Palaniswami meets Amit Shah amid AIADMK-BJP tie-up talks
AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday.
'We Shoot Terrorists Right Between The Eyes': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a strong statement in the Rajya Sabha on counter-terrorism operations and developments in Jammu and Kashmir.
Amit Shah to discuss BNS implementation with Northeast CMs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting today with the Chief Ministers of the Northeastern states.
Amit Shah gifts guitar to Mizoram's 7-year-old singing sensation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a young singing prodigy from Mizoram.
'Had jail food for 7 days in Assam': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently recounted his experience of getting jailed while protesting against former PM Indira Gandhi during the Congress-led rule in Assam.
Kuki tribes, security forces clash amid 'free movement' in Manipur
Kuki tribes in Manipur clashed with security forces on Saturday, as civilian buses resumed operations across districts.
President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish on Women's Day
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted the nation on International Women's Day.
Explained: Delimitation process and south, Centre row
As India prepares for the 2026 delimitation exercise, southern states are worried about losing seats due to population shifts.
'Have babies immediately': Stalin's advice to Tamil Nadu couples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked newlywed couples in the state to "have babies immediately."
Shah orders free movement in Manipur, action against peace disrupters
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered that free movement of people be ensured on all roads in Manipur from March 8, 2025.
Uttarakhand avalanche: 4 laborers dead, 5 still missing
Rescue operations are on in Uttarakhand's Mana village after an avalanche buried a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp early Friday morning. Reports suggest at least four workers died in the avalanche.