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.
24 Apr 2025
Fawad KhanFawad 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.
24 Apr 2025
Jammu And KashmirIndia 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.
23 Apr 2025
IndiaPahalgam 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.
23 Apr 2025
BaramullaEncounter underway in Kulgam, day after terror attack killed 26
A major gunfight has broken out in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a day after a terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26.
23 Apr 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Insult to victims': BJP's Ghibli-style post on Pahalgam attack backfires
The Chhattisgarh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been heavily trolled for posting a Ghibli-style image in relation to the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack.
23 Apr 2025
Jammu And Kashmir'We'll take every...': Rajnath Singh warns terrorists after Pahalgam attack
After the deadly Pahalgam attack on Tuesday that left 26 dead, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to terrorists and their handlers.
23 Apr 2025
Mumbai PoliceMumbai, Delhi on high alert after Pahalgam terror attack
Following the recent terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left at least 26 dead, the Mumbai Police have sent out an internal advisory.
23 Apr 2025
DelhiVideo: Pahalgam attack victims' families break down before Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the families of the victims killed in the Pahalgam terror attack in Srinagar on Wednesday.
23 Apr 2025
Ajit DovalModi's flight avoided Pakistan airspace after Pahalgam attack, data shows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi from Jeddah on Wednesday, but not without a change in his course.
23 Apr 2025
AnantnagArmy foils infiltration in Uri after Pahalgam attack; kills 2
The Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid by suspected militants in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday.
23 Apr 2025
Air IndiaTop Lashkar commander behind Pahalgam attack that killed 26
At least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
23 Apr 2025
Jammu And KashmirModi returns from Saudi after Pahalgam attack; holds emergency meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to India, shortening his official visit to Saudi Arabia, after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 dead.
22 Apr 2025
Amarnath Yatra26 killed in terrorist attack in J&K's Pahalgam
As many as 26 people have been killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, NDTV reported, citing sources.
21 Apr 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Khalistani elements planning my assassination': Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that some pro-Khalistan elements belonging to the 'Waris Punjab De' group led by radical preacher Amritpal Singh are conspiring to kill him and other political leaders of Punjab.
20 Apr 2025
Jagdeep DhankharCongress dismisses BJP's disavowal of MPs's remarks on Supreme Court
The Congress has rejected BJP president J.P. Nadda's efforts to distance the party from controversial remarks by MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court of India.
19 Apr 2025
AIADMK'Bring...all your aides': Stalin dares Shah to win TN elections
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has thrown a challenge to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
18 Apr 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP to announce 5 new state presidents by April 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to declare new state presidents for five states by this weekend.
16 Apr 2025
Bangladesh'PM should rein in Shah': Mamata claims Bengal violence preplanned
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that the recent violence over the Waqf law was planned.
13 Apr 2025
Mamata BanerjeeMurshidabad violence: 150 arrested, BJP claims Hindus 'forced to flee'
Over 150 people have been arrested in the wake of the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The unrest was triggered by amendments to the Waqf law.
12 Apr 2025
Ashwini VaishnawShah pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 345th death anniversary at Raigad Fort. The event also celebrated the centenary of the renovation of Shivaji's mausoleum.
12 Apr 2025
Chennai'Alliance of defeat': MK Stalin on AIADMK-BJP tie-up
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has denounced AIADMK's renewed tie-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
11 Apr 2025
J JayalalithaaAIADMK rejoins NDA; to contest election together with BJP
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has rejoined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
11 Apr 2025
Tamil NaduWho's Nainar Nagendran, replacing Annamalai as Tamil Nadu BJP chief
The Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Nainar Nagendran as its new president following Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Chennai on Friday.
05 Apr 2025
Telangana86 Maoists, including 20 women, surrender to Telangana police
In a major development, 86 members of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) party surrendered before the Telangana Police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Saturday.
04 Apr 2025
Tamil Nadu'Wish party..': Annamalai withdraws from Tamil Nadu BJP president race
K. Annamalai has officially pulled out of the race for the post of Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president.
03 Apr 2025
Asaduddin OwaisiWaqf Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha with 288-232 votes
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to amend the law governing Waqf properties, was cleared by the Lok Sabha after a debate that stretched over 12 hours.
02 Apr 2025
Gaurav Gogoi'Dilute, defame, divide, disenfranchise': Opposition on Centre's Waqf Bill
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led government's Waqf Amendment Bill, which was tabled by Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
30 Mar 2025
BiharBihar's choice between 'jungle raj' and development: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today slammed the Congress and its ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), alleging they were blocking Bihar's development.
30 Mar 2025
Bihar'Will never leave NDA again,' Nitish Kumar tells Amit Shah
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has promised his steadfast support to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and that he won't leave it again.
30 Mar 2025
BiharAmit Shah launches projects worth ₹800 crore in Bihar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched several initiatives and laid the foundation of projects worth over ₹800 crore in Bihar on March 30.
29 Mar 2025
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)16 Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh encounter, 2 security personnel injured
At least 16 Naxals were killed in a major anti-Maoist operation in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Saturday.
27 Mar 2025
Politics'India not dharmshala': Shah as Lok Sabha passes immigration bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, which seeks to regulate the immigration, entry, and stay of foreigners.
26 Mar 2025
AIADMKEdappadi Palaniswami meets Amit Shah amid AIADMK-BJP tie-up talks
AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Tuesday.
22 Mar 2025
Article 370'We Shoot Terrorists Right Between The Eyes': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a strong statement in the Rajya Sabha on counter-terrorism operations and developments in Jammu and Kashmir.
16 Mar 2025
GuwahatiAmit Shah to discuss BNS implementation with Northeast CMs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting today with the Chief Ministers of the Northeastern states.
16 Mar 2025
AssamAmit Shah gifts guitar to Mizoram's 7-year-old singing sensation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a young singing prodigy from Mizoram.
15 Mar 2025
Assam'Had jail food for 7 days in Assam': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently recounted his experience of getting jailed while protesting against former PM Indira Gandhi during the Congress-led rule in Assam.
08 Mar 2025
ManipurKuki tribes, security forces clash amid 'free movement' in Manipur
Kuki tribes in Manipur clashed with security forces on Saturday, as civilian buses resumed operations across districts.
08 Mar 2025
Droupadi MurmuPresident Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish on Women's Day
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted the nation on International Women's Day.
06 Mar 2025
MK StalinExplained: Delimitation process and south, Centre row
As India prepares for the 2026 delimitation exercise, southern states are worried about losing seats due to population shifts.
03 Mar 2025
Andhra Pradesh'Have babies immediately': Stalin's advice to Tamil Nadu couples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has asked newlywed couples in the state to "have babies immediately."
01 Mar 2025
ManipurShah orders free movement in Manipur, action against peace disrupters
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered that free movement of people be ensured on all roads in Manipur from March 8, 2025.
01 Mar 2025
Narendra ModiUttarakhand avalanche: 4 laborers dead, 5 still missing
Rescue operations are on in Uttarakhand's Mana village after an avalanche buried a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp early Friday morning. Reports suggest at least four workers died in the avalanche.
01 Mar 2025
ManipurAmit Shah to review security situation in Manipur today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the security situation in Manipur on Saturday.
