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.
Indians will now get real-time disaster alerts on their phones
Today, millions of mobile users across India received a test message from the government.
India to launch disaster communication system tomorrow: What is it?
India is all set to launch a mobile-based disaster communication system on May 2.
Bengal election 2nd-phase voting begins: Mamata, Suvendu Adhikari among contenders
Voting for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 began at 7:00am across 142 constituencies in seven districts.
'Attempt on her life': TMC alleges MP's convoy was attacked
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mitali Bag has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attacking her convoy in Hooghly district.
Modi promises 33% government jobs for women in Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised a slew of welfare measures for women if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in West Bengal.
Swati Maliwal blasts Kejriwal as 'anti-women, corrupt' after joining BJP
Swati Maliwal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). She slammed Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, calling him "anti-women" and alleging corruption.
'BJP winning 110/152 seats': Shah after Bengal's 1st phase polling
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Polling for 152 seats in Bengal, 234 in TN begins
Voting began at 7:00am for 152 assembly constituencies across 16 districts in West Bengal and for 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
Priyanka Gandhi challenges government to reintroduce original women's reservation bill
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has challenged the government to reintroduce the original women's reservation bill in Parliament.
Not women's bill, but attempt to redraw electoral map: RaGa
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on the women's quota bill, saying the current proposal is not a women's empowerment bill; rather, the move is aimed at changing India's electoral map.
Shashi Tharoor says delimitation not needed for women quota
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the government for its hasty proposal of delimitation in the Lok Sabha.
'Give Muslim women all tickets': Shah, Akhilesh clash over quota
A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday between Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, with the former telling the latter at one point to give all his party's seats to Muslim women.
272 seats will be reserved for women: Law minister
Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal initiated the debate on three major bills in Parliament on Thursday by presenting the proposed Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Modi, Shah slam TMC over 'syndicate raj'; Mamata hits back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal.
BJP's Bengal manifesto inspired by Tagore's 'Chitto Jetha Bhayshunyo': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election manifesto for West Bengal.
BJP's Bengal manifesto: Deport infiltrators, enforce UCC, cash for women
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
Snakes, crocodiles to replace barbed wire on marshy India-Bangladesh border?
The Border Security Force (BSF) is mulling over an unconventional idea to tackle infiltration along the India-Bangladesh border.
BJP's 46th Foundation Day: PM Modi leads celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 47th Foundation Day by commending party workers for their selfless service and dedication to good governance.
PM to chair security meet today over West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7:00pm on Wednesday.
Indira Gandhi's leftist ideology led to Naxalism: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's left-wing ideology for the rise of Naxalism in India.
Nitish Kumar quits Legislative Council weeks after winning RS poll
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned as a member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The resignation was submitted by Janata Dal United (JDU) MLC Sanjay Gandhi at the Bihar Legislative Council secretariat.
Curbing...not enough, every illegal immigrant must go: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has successfully curbed infiltration in Assam over the past decade, it isn't enough.
'No fish or eggs if...': Mamata Banerjee targets BJP
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that if the party comes to power, it will restrict people from eating fish and other meat items.
Government forms inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia crisis impact
The Indian government has formed an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) to keep a tab on the situation in the Middle East, ANI reported, citing sources.
Delhi Assembly gets bomb threat for 2nd day in row
The Delhi Assembly on Wednesday received a bomb threat via email.
Why Lok Sabha could soon have 816 MPs from 543
The Indian government is planning to introduce two key bills in the ongoing Parliament session.
Delhi Assembly Speaker gets bomb threat email; Modi, Shah mentioned
The Delhi Legislative Assembly and its Speaker Vijender Gupta, received a bomb threat email on Tuesday morning.
No more 'chhota bhai': BJP to fight Punjab polls alone
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently.
'Mistook gunshot for firecracker': Farooq Abdullah after surviving assassination bid
Farooq Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference chief, survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday night.
'Want to clarify...': Birla responds to opposition's now-defeated no-confidence motion
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday returned to his post after a no-confidence motion against him was defeated.
Birla returns to LS Chair after opposition's no-confidence motion defeated
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla returned to the Chair on Thursday after the no-confidence motion moved against him by the opposition was rejected a day earlier.
Opposition's no-confidence motion against LS Speaker defeated
The Lok Sabha has rejected the opposition's No Confidence Motion against Speaker Om Birla by a voice vote amid sloganeering.
'This isn't ordinary': Shah on no-confidence motion against LS Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday responded to the opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, calling it an "insult to democracy."
Amit Shah to address LS on no-confidence motion against Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, during a debate over a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.
LS adjourned till 2:00pm after opposition brings no-confidence against Speaker
The opposition has brought a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
West Bengal governor resigns ahead of assembly elections
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post after serving three and a half years in office.
Who'll replace Nitish Kumar as Bihar CM
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday, nearly four months after he was sworn in for a record 10th time as CM.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to file Rajya Sabha nomination today
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, sparking a flurry of political activity in Patna and fueling speculation over who could succeed him as CM.
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.