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.
Srinagar's Lal Chowk sealed, J&K on edge over Khamenei protests
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have sealed Srinagar's historic Lal Chowk in light of mass protests against the reported killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
'Early cessation of hostilities': Modi, Netanyahu discuss Iran tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the need for an "early cessation of hostilities" in the Middle East.
CBI to move HC after Delhi court clears Kejriwal, Sisodia
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will challenge the Rouse Avenue Court's order discharging Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case, sources told ANI.
'Rename Delhi to Indraprastha': BJP MP writes to Shah
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, proposing a name change for India's national capital.
Fadnavis seeks CBI probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the plane crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar last month.
Baramati crash has links to 'influential' figures: Rohit Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra MLA Rohit Pawar has alleged that the private jet operator involved in the Baramati plane crash had connections with "very influential" political and business figures.
Rahul Gandhi appears in Sultanpur court over defamation case
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, appeared before the MP MLA court in Sultanpur on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in UP for hearing in defamation case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday to appear before a court in connection with a defamation case against him, according to a report by news agency ANI.
Stones pelted, drones deployed: Farmers' protest in Bathinda turns violent
The Punjab Police resorted to tear gas shelling on Wednesday to stop members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) from marching toward the deputy commissioner's office in Bathinda.
Rahul Gandhi raises 5 questions for Modi over US trade
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised five questions for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent India-US trade deal.
Opposition likely to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker
The opposition is reportedly planning to introduce a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
'Naxalism will be completely eradicated before March 31': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed confidence that the Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh would be completely eradicated by March 31.
Bharat Taxi launched: What makes it cheaper than Uber, Rapido
Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, has officially launched in India.
Top Jaish commander among 2 killed in encounter in J&K
In a major counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were neutralized.
Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh clash over ex-Army chief's unpublished memoir
The Lok Sabha was thrown into chaos on Monday as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane.
Amit Shah alleges corruption behind Kolkata warehouse fire
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed the West Bengal government over the recent fire at Anandapur warehouses near Kolkata.
Black box of crashed aircraft recovered after Ajit Pawar's death
The black box from the aircraft that crashed in Baramati, Pune district on Wednesday has been recovered.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honors
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar was cremated with full state honors on Thursday.
'Very saddening': Modi after Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is extremely "shocked" by the "untimely" death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Modi, Shah call Maharashtra CM Fadnavis after Ajit Pawar dies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have reached out to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.
'Nitin Nabin my boss...': PM Modi welcomes new BJP chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Nitin Nabin as the new national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a grand ceremony in New Delhi.
Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP's youngest-ever national president
Nitin Nabin took charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday.
BJP elects new national president today; nomination process underway
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to elect its new national president on Monday.
ED moves SC against Mamata for obstructing I-PAC raids
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Supreme Court, accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of obstructing its investigation into the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC).
'Several threats emerging...only NDA can ensure safety': Shah in Kerala
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and opposition United Democratic Front (UDF).
TMC MPs protest outside Shah's office; Moitra, O'Brien dragged away
Several MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) were detained after they staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's office in Delhi on Friday.
Mamata's protest rally today after ED, I-PAC raid standoff
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest rally at 2pm on Friday against the recent Enforcement Directorate(ED) raids on the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in Kolkata.
'Nasty, naughty Shah seizing documents': Mamata as I-PAC office raided
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the premises of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and its director Pratik Jain in Kolkata on Thursday as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.
Sloganeering against Modi at JNU after Umar Khalid denied bail
Objectionable slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were allegedly raised during a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Amul-backed Bharat Taxi to launch by January-end: What is it?
Bharat Taxi, a ride-hailing service backed by cooperatives, is all set to officially launch in Delhi and other major cities by the end of January.
'Terrorists in Bengal did Pahalgam attack?': Mamata jabs Shah
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his allegations of terror activities in the state.
'Fear, corruption, infiltration rampant': Amit Shah slams TMC's Bengal rule
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.
Malaria cases down by 97% in India, says Amit Shah
India has witnessed a staggering 97% reduction in malaria cases, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced today.
'Significant milestone': Shah lauds security forces for eliminating 6 Maoists
Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hailed security forces for eliminating six Maoists in a two-day joint operation in Odisha's Kandhamal district.
NIA to file chargesheet today in Pahalgam terror attack case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will file a chargesheet on Monday in the Pahalgam terror attack case. The attack, carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists, claimed the lives of 26 people.
Who is Pankaj Chaudhary, UP BJP's new president?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary as its new Uttar Pradesh unit president, The Indian Express reported.
Tharoor skips Rahul Gandhi-led Congress MPs' meet for 3rd time
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor missed a meeting of the party's Lok Sabha lawmakers on Friday. This is the third consecutive time he has skipped such meetings in recent weeks.
'Use kitchen tools...': Mamata urges women to fight against SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged women to be prepared for action if their names are removed from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Shah was nervous..hands trembled': Rahul Gandhi on Lok Sabha face-off
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday escalated his attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming the BJP leader "was very nervous," and "his hands were trembling" during their confrontation over electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
BJP MP withdraws forensic question, Opposition walks out of RS
Opposition parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, December 10.
Rahul Gandhi disagrees with PM, Shah's central panel chiefs' selection
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday raised objections during a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
'Lies spread about SIR': Amit Shah says Opposition misled people
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday questioned the opposition in the Lok Sabha over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amid the Opposition's vote chori claims.
'Challenge you to debate': Rahul Gandhi interrupts Shah's SIR address
The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a debate on the SIR.
'Vote chori biggest anti-national act': Rahul Gandhi slams RSS
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "vote chori" (vote theft), calling it "the biggest anti-national act."