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.
Centre releases ₹1,950cr advance to Karnataka, Maharashtra for flood relief
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the release of ₹1,950.80 crore as an advance to Karnataka and Maharashtra.
208 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh with 153 weapons
In one of the largest surrenders of Maoists, 208 Naxalites laid down their arms in Chhattisgarh on Friday.
Gujarat government rejigs entire Cabinet; Rivaba Jadeja among 26 ministers
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Gujarat government has announced a new cabinet with 26 ministers.
Nitish Kumar as CM again if NDA wins? Shah answers
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has clarified that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will decide on the chief minister's post in Bihar only after the upcoming elections.
Top CPI (Maoist) leader Mallojula Venugopal surrenders with 60 cadres
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, a senior Communist Party of India (Maoist) leader, has surrendered in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, according to a report by the Hindustan Times.
Congress, opposition boycott Parliament panel on ousting jailed ministers bills
The Indian National Congress has decided not to join the joint parliamentary committee examining three controversial bills, PTI reported.
Muslim population rise due to infiltration, not fertility: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has claimed that the rise in India's Muslim population is due to large-scale infiltration and not fertility rates.
Tata Trusts dispute: What Amit Shah, Sitharaman said amid crisis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman have met top Tata Group executives in New Delhi.
Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh gets Y+ security ahead of elections
Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh has been granted Y+ category security ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.
No talks with Naxals, says Amit Shah on Bastar deadline
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out negotiations with Naxals, instead pushing for their surrender under a government rehabilitation policy.
26 Ladakhis released in goodwill gesture after violent statehood protests
The Indian government has released 26 men detained during violent protests in Ladakh last week. The protests were sparked by demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards.
'Leaders elected by corpses...ruling Kerala': Union minister's remarks spark row
Union Minister Suresh Gopi has stirred up a controversy with his latest remarks in Idukki district.
Pawan Singh to contest Bihar election? Bhojpuri actor meets Shah
Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh is likely to make his entry into Bihar politics ahead of the upcoming polls.
'Will be shot': Ex-ABVP leader's death threat to Rahul Gandhi
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has written a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking action against Printu Mahadev, a former state president of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
Congress leader charged after Centre blames Wangchuk for Ladakh protests
Congress Councilor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag has been charged in connection with the violence in Leh, Ladakh on Wednesday, that left four protesters dead and 90 others injured.
Ladakh statehood protest turns violent; BJP office torched, stones pelted
Violence erupted in Leh city, Ladakh, on Wednesday as protesters demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards clashed with police.
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.