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.
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."
'CJI to CCTVs': Rahul Gandhi's 3 questions during SIR debate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday raised three questions and four demands during the Lok Sabha debate on the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Why has PM removed CJI from CEC-picking panel?': Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday questioned the Narendra Modi government over its decision to exclude the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from a selection panel for appointing election commissioners.
'If Vande Mataram wasn't divided...India wouldn't have been partitioned': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday blamed the division of the national song "Vande Mataram" for India's partition.
'Vande mataram not limited to Bengal': Shah counters Priyanka Gandhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the discussion on "Vande Mataram" in the Rajya Sabha, dismissing allegations of it being politically motivated ahead of West Bengal elections.
ECI has no justification to hold SIR: Congress in Parliament
The winter session of Parliament is currently underway, with the Lok Sabha debating electoral reforms.
NDA celebrates resounding Bihar Assembly victory with Modi's felicitation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday felicitated by the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs for their resounding win in the recent Bihar elections.
Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday, marking the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram.
Haryana student stabbed dead in UK, 5 murder suspects bailed
A 30-year-old Indian-origin student, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was fatally stabbed in Worcester, United Kingdom, on November 25.
Amit Shah sends 'zero-tolerance' toward terrorism message on 26/11 anniversary
On the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.
In Bihar, techie didn't fight election but becomes minister
When Nitish Kumar took oath for the 10th time as Bihar chief minister along with 26 ministers, who were inducted into the new cabinet, an unknown face, Deepak Prakash, was among them.
Bihar Cabinet ministers list 2025: Who are the new ministers
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Thursday for a record 10th time after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the Assembly elections, securing 202 out of 243 seats.
Nitish Kumar's 10th oath-taking ceremony today after NDA's landslide win
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on Thursday.
Assam minister's 'cauliflower' post on NDA's Bihar win ignites controversy
A post by Assam Minister Ashok Singhal has sparked controversy after he celebrated the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s victory in Bihar with a "cauliflower" reference.
NIA arrests Kashmiri conspirator with Dr Umar in Delhi blast
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Amir Rashid Ali, a Kashmiri man, in connection with the recent car blast in Delhi, in a major breakthrough.
Haryana preacher detained after 2,500kg explosive-making material seized from residence
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained a preacher from Haryana's Mewat region in connection with the "white-collar" terror module.
Amit Shah orders 'hunting down' of Delhi blast culprits
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said he has instructed security officials to "hunt down" each and every culprit behind the Delhi blast.
Red Fort shut for 3 days after deadly car blast
The Red Fort, a major tourist attraction in Delhi, will remain shut for three days following a deadly car explosion.
Suspected Delhi suicide bomber's mother, 2 brothers taken into custody
The mother and two brothers of suspected suicide bomber Dr. Umar Mohammad have been taken into custody in Pulwama following a car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening that killed nine people and injured 20.
Delhi blast: Video shows suspected bomber driving car before blast
A powerful explosion rocked the busy area near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday evening.
Red Fort blast linked to recently-busted 'white collar' terror module
The recent blast near Delhi's Red Fort, which killed eight people, has been linked to a "white collar" terror module.
Rahul can take yatra to Italy, but not infiltrators: Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote chori" in the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections.
BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's jungle safari during Bihar assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for going on a jungle safari in Madhya Pradesh while the Bihar Assembly elections are underway.
'Modi can't do what Lalu did in 7 lifetimes': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reacted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can't match his father Lalu Prasad Yadav's achievements in social justice and Railways profit generation, even in seven lifetimes.
Zubeen's death: Judicial probe begins; CM Sarma extends full support
In early October, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had ordered a judicial probe into the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.
Amit Shah responds to Mallikarjun Kharge's 'ban RSS' remark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's call for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims' families in Andhra stampede
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the victims of a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district.
Shah responds to Rahul Gandhi's 'dance' jibe at Modi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Bihar CM seat not empty': Shah confirms Nitish Kumar's post
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made it clear that Nitish Kumar will continue as the chief minister of Bihar if the ruling alliance wins.
'Will scrap Waqf Bill if voted to power': Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has promised to scrap the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Bihar if his alliance comes to power.
Tejashwi touts EBC deputy CM pick; taunts BJP on Muslims
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its criticism of the Mahagathbandhan's choice of a deputy chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
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.