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.
Kharge, Priyanka slam PM Modi over Manipur visit
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his visit to Manipur. The visit comes after ethnic violence broke out in the state in 2023.
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan elected as India's new Vice President
Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been elected as the new Vice President of India. His election was a major victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Voting for new Vice President begins, results later tonight
Voting for the next Vice President of India begins on Tuesday, September 9, at 10:00am.
Red alert issued for J&K; Vaishno Devi Yatra remains suspended
The Meteorological Department in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has issued a red alert for the next 48 hours, predicting widespread heavy rainfall.
'I may forgive, but…': Modi reacts to mother abuse row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Congress-Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) alliance in Bihar over derogatory remarks made against him and his late mother, Heeraben Modi, at a recent rally.
Vaishno Devi yatra suspended for 7th day after deadly landslide
The Vaishno Devi Yatra has been suspended for the seventh consecutive day due to bad weather and safety concerns.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra booked for 'head-cutting' remark against Shah
A first information report (FIR) has been filed against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Congress, BJP workers clash with flags amid Modi abuse row
A clash broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress workers in Patna, Bihar, on Friday.
Rain batters North; 30 killed in J&K, 16 trains canceled
At least 30 people have died after a landslide occurred near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, following continuous heavy rainfall in the region.
'What if they're acquitted later?' Kejriwal questions 'criminal netas bill'
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his defense of the proposed law to remove ministers.
'Modi himself included his post': Shah backs criminal netas bill
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday defended the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025.
Is ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankhar under 'house arrest'? Shah says this
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reacted to Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as vice president of India.
'PM is citizen, deserves no special protection': Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to give any special protection to himself under a new bill.
'If Kejriwal had resigned...': Shah on minister removal bills
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Constitution Amendment Bill to remove ministers, including chief ministers and the prime minister, from their posts if jailed for 30 days on corruption or serious offenses was necessary.
'Clerks, peons lose job after arrest; why not ministers?' Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended the new bills that seek to remove prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from their posts if they are arrested and denied bail for 30 days.
J&K LG terminates 2 government employees over links with LeT
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed two government employees over their alleged links with the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die; Rajya Sabha reconvening at 2pm
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha reconvened at 11:00am on Thursday, the last day of the Parliament's 21-day Monsoon Session.
'When you were arrested, upheld morality?': Venugopal to Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah faced a heated exchange with Congress MP KC Venugopal in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Lok Sabha adjourned amid uproar over 'criminal MPs' Bill
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday as opposition members protested against three controversial bills introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Bill to regulate online gaming introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to regulate and promote the online gaming industry, including e-sports, educational games, and social gaming.
Parliament to take bill on removal of convicted PM, CMs
A bill proposing the removal of elected representatives arrested or detained on serious criminal charges will be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.
Chhattisgarh: One jawan killed, 2 injured in IED blast
A jawan of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) of Chhattisgarh Police was killed, and two others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast.
Who are the BJP's vice presidential candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly considering several candidates for the upcoming Vice Presidential election on September 9.
'Tragic chapter': PM Modi, Shah remember victims of partition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims of India's partition on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.
Kapil's cafe attack: Film body calls for Amit Shah's intervention
The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has condemned the recent attack on comedian Kapil Sharma's restaurant, Kap's Cafe, in Canada.
Ladakh taps Bollywood to attract global tourists
Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has announced plans to promote the Union Territory as a world-class tourist destination, using star power.
Rahul Gandhi gets conditional bail in defamation case against Shah
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted conditional bail by an MP-MLA court in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, on Wednesday.
Uttarakhand cloudburst: Landslides block Uttarkashi-Harsil road, 11 jawans missing
A cloudburst in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand has triggered flash floods and landslides, blocking the Uttarkashi-Harsil road.
Amit Shah becomes India's longest-serving home minister, surpasses Advani's record
Amit Shah has become India's longest-serving Union Minister of Home Affairs, surpassing the previous record held by Lal Krishna Advani.
'Who's running Rajya Sabha? You or Shah?' Kharge targets chairman
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Tuesday questioned whether Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh or Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in charge of the Upper House.
J&K statehood restoration soon? Speculation grows after Modi-Shah-Murmu meetings
Speculation is rife about the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after back-to-back meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and President Droupadi Murmu.
Jharkhand government announces 3-day state mourning to honor Shibu Soren
The Jharkhand government has declared a three-day state mourning from August 4 to August 6, 2025, after the demise of former Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren.
Congress MP's chain snatched in high-security zone in Delhi's Chanakyapuri
Congress Member of Parliament Sudha Ramakrishnan was robbed of her gold chain while out for a morning walk in Delhi's Chanakyapuri area on Monday.
What's Operation ShivShakti? Army's latest anti-infiltration attempt after Op Mahadev
The Indian Army launched "Operation ShivShakti," an anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch District on Wednesday.
Annamalai won't contest TN polls; may get national role: Reports
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai is unlikely to contest the 2026 Assembly elections.
J&K: 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Poonch
Two terrorists were killed during a joint operation by the Army and police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
What's POTA? Repealed anti-terror law Amit Shah mentioned in Parliament
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government for repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002.
PM Modi lauds Shah for speech on 'Operation Mahadev', 'Sindoor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech in the Lok Sabha on "Operation Mahadev" and "Operation Sindoor."
Nadda apologizes to Kharge after saying 'he lost mental balance'
The Rajya Sabha was rocked by a huge ruckus on Tuesday after Union Minister JP Nadda said that Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge had lost his "mental balance."
Sonia Gandhi cried for terrorists, alleges Shah; Priyanka Gandhi fact-checks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress party in his Lok Sabha speech on Tuesday, accusing the party of having a soft approach to terrorism, citing the 2008 Batla House encounter.
'Where were security personnel during Pahalgam attack?': Priyanka counters Centre
During the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament on Tuesday, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned how a popular tourist destination like Pahalgam was left unguarded.
'Guns, chocolates…': Amit Shah lists proofs Pahalgam attackers were Pakistanis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed in Parliament that three terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack were killed by security forces during "Operation Mahadev" on Monday.
'3 Pahalgam terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev': Amit Shah
The discussion on "Operation Sindoor" continues in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, July 29, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing the House.
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid protests; notices received for 24 discussions
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on Tuesday, shortly after the proceedings began.
Opposition interrupts Jaishankar during Op Sindoor debate; Shah loses cool
The Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor turned tense on Monday as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was interrupted by chants of opposition leaders.
Modi arrives in Parliament ahead of 16-hour Operation Sindoor debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Parliament, as the Lok Sabha prepares to hold a 16-hour special discussion on Operation Sindoor on Monday.
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.