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.
Video: Opposition leaders perform donation theft skit; Rahul Gandhi joins
Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, staged a protest in Parliament on Friday over alleged donation theft at Ayodhya's Ram Temple.
Lok Sabha adjourned for day over uproar; Bill passed
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday after Opposition members raised slogans and demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Kin of Delhi cops injured at student protest speak out
The families of Delhi Police officers injured during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar have spoken out about the ordeal their loved ones suffered during the agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
'Students deserve justice': Rahul Gandhi shares alleged police brutality video
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate alleged police excesses against students protesting the NEET examination.
Assam flood situation still grim: Death toll rises to 78
The death toll in the ongoing Assam floods has gone up to 78 as three fresh fatalities were reported from Sivasagar and Golaghat districts.
Rahul Gandhi's anecdote about student who defined 'andhbhakt' causes uproar
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used the words "idiots" and "andhbhakts" in his speech.
'Detaining activists normal': Nadda defends police crackdown
A heated exchange erupted between Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over the recent police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi on Wednesday.
Debate on anti-paper leak Bill begins in Lok Sabha
The discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill has begun in the Lok Sabha after the proceedings were adjourned till 2pm on Tuesday after the Opposition protested over the use of pellet guns against NEET paper leak protesters.
Before Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Centre proposed portfolio change; CJP refused
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) reportedly rejected the Centre's proposal to change Dharmendra Pradhan's portfolio instead of seeking his removal before he submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
'I'm street fighter': Dharmendra Pradhan, Jairam Ramesh clash in Parliament
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dharmendra Pradhan exchanged brief but sharp words with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh during his first appearance in Parliament after resigning as Union education minister.
NTA overhauls leadership, invites applications to 4 key posts
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a major overhaul of its leadership in a bid to revamp its examination system.
'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindababd': Former minister gets rousing welcome at Parliament
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was given a warm welcome by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders in Parliament on Monday, where he was received with slogans of "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad."
Opposition uproar in Parliament on protest crackdown; both Houses adjourned
An uproar over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters has marred the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until 12 noon amid this development.
Probe finds RAF personnel fired pellet guns on student protesters
A probe has found that personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) used pellet guns on protesters during the July 20 Parliament march, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (BJP), in Delhi's Connaught Place area.
Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over pellet gun use
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on Home Minister Amit Shah over the use of pellet guns during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20.
Rahul Gandhi questions 'barbaric assault' in Jantar Mantar protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking accountability for the "barbaric assault" on students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20.
PM Modi pays tribute to soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War, as India observed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas.
'Put national interest over ambition': Shah praises Pradhan's resignation move
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Union Education Minister.
Debate NEET leak without bringing up resignation: Government to opposition
The government has reached out to opposition leaders in a bid to end the deadlock in Parliament over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue.
Rahul Gandhi lists 5 demands after being released from detention
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has put forth five demands to the central government after his detention during a protest on Tuesday.
MOS PMO meets Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protesting outside Modi's residence
Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh spoke to Rahul Gandhi at the ongoing Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2: What's on agenda
The Lok Sabha will take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passing on Tuesday.
Chaos after heavy rain: Delhi, Surat waterlogged, landslides in Uttarakhand
Heavy monsoon rains over the past two days have wreaked havoc in large parts of India.
Can't exile people for 'BJP government murdabad' slogans: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has quashed an externment order issued by the Mumbai Police against political activist and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) state general secretary Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary.
Cabinet reshuffle, new BJP team likely to be announced
Speculation is rife over a possible reshuffle in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.
You can now ride a 'Bharat Taxi' in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched 'Bharat Taxi,' India's first driver-owned ride-hailing platform.
Bengal likely to table UCC Bill in Assembly on Monday
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that his government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state following due legal procedure.
Sanjay Raut questions missing silver brick donated to Ram Mandir
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has raised concerns over the alleged disappearance of a 4kg silver brick that was donated for the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Calcutta HC rejects Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad
The Calcutta High Court has refused to grant urgent relief to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, who sought the court's permission to travel abroad for medical treatment on his eye, which had been previously operated on.
Union minister George Kurian resigns from his post
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader George Kurian has resigned from his position as the Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries.
Jharkhand: NDA-backed candidate wins Rajya Sabha seat amid cross-voting
Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, backed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), has won one of the two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand.
'Leave within 2 months': TMC asked to vacate headquarters
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been given a two-month notice to vacate its temporary headquarters by the building owner.
After TMC, Sena, Samajwadi split next? UP minister's big claims
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is on the verge of a major split.
Rebel TMC MPs to merge with Nationalist Citizens Party
A faction of 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament (MPs) has decided to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India.
TMC crisis deepens as rebel MPs claim additional strength
A group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders has gone to Bhupender Yadav's residence in Delhi.
After Annamalai quits BJP, party says 'no loss'
K Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief and a prominent face of the party in the state, has resigned.
BJP gives up Andhra RS seat amid Annamalai exit talk
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reportedly given up its claim to a Rajya Sabha seat in Andhra Pradesh. This comes as part of a revised seat-sharing arrangement among National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies.
'Modiji won't be PM in year's time': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not continue in his position for more than a year.
Annamalai submits 5-page resignation letter to BJP chief
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai has reportedly submitted a five-page resignation letter to BJP National President Nitin Nabin after he met with him, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National General Secretary BL Santhosh in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Annamalai meets BJP president amid party exit speculation: Report
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai met party national president Nitin Nabin and general secretary BL Santosh in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Vijay meets Modi after 12 years for 25 minutes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Wednesday.
Government forms high-level committee to examine 'unnatural demographic changes'
The Indian government has constituted a high-level committee to look into "unnatural demographic changes" in the country.
'Time to weep': Rahul Gandhi slams Modi over 'Melodi' trend
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trivializing serious economic concerns in India.
India now Maoist‑free, declares Amit Shah at Bastar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that India is now free from Maoism. He made the announcement during his visit to Bastar, Chhattisgarh, which was once a stronghold of the Maoist movement.
NCB seizes 'Jihadi drug' worth ₹182cr, makes 1st-ever bust
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has made its first-ever seizure of Captagon tablets, worth ₹182 crore, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee booked for 'threatening' Amit Shah
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has been booked under non-bailable sections for allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally in West Bengal.
Man with live bullets caught at Himanta Sarma's oath-taking ceremony
A man was taken into custody on Tuesday after live bullets were found on him during security screening at the entrance of the Veterinary College Field, where Himanta Biswa Sarma took his oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.
Himanta Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for 2nd time
Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term on Tuesday.
US envoy Gor arrives in Assam for Himanta Sarma's swearing-in
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has landed in Guwahati for the swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam's chief minister.
'Government committed to sushasan': Suvendu Adhikari in 1st Cabinet meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first Cabinet meeting on Monday, announcing a series of key decisions.
Suvendu Adhikari to be West Bengal's new chief minister
Suvendu Adhikari has been named the Chief Minister of West Bengal, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) historic win in the recent assembly elections.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari emerges top pick for Bengal chief minister
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form its first government in West Bengal, with Suvendu Adhikari emerging as the frontrunner for the chief minister's post.
Bihar cabinet expansion: Nitish Kumar's son, 31 others take oath
Bihar's political landscape has changed with a major cabinet expansion.
'Remain committed to defeating terrorism': Modi on Operation Sindoor anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the Indian Armed Forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
'Was kicked in belly, manhandled when CCTV was off': Mamata
Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that she was kicked in the "belly, backside" and manhandled by "CRPF goons" when when she visited the counting center in Bhabanipur on Monday.