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.
22 Apr 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActCAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report
Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.
21 Apr 2024
Bal ThackerayThackeray's Sena receives notice for theme song mentioning Goddess Bhavani
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena over the use of the word "Bhavani" in the party's newly released theme song.
17 Apr 2024
BastarHome Minister Amit Shah praises anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the security forces for their successful anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.
17 Apr 2024
Narendra Modi'After waiting for 500 years...': Modi extends Ram Navami wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished the country on the occasion of Ram Navami saying his heart is filled with "joy and gratitude."
16 Apr 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsFire erupts at Ministry of Home Affairs office, no casualties
A fire broke out on the second floor of the north block of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) office on Tuesday.
15 Apr 2024
Kirron KherWhy Kirron Kher declined candidacy for 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Two-time National Film Award recipient and influential BJP leader, Kirron Kher, recently announced her decision to abstain from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Chandigarh.
15 Apr 2024
Narendra Modi'Won't allow Manipur to break apart': Shah campaigns in Imphal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday alleged that attempts had been made to alter Manipur's demography through infiltration.
15 Apr 2024
ManipurAmit Shah to hold rally, campaign in strife-torn Manipur today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will campaign and hold a rally in strife-torn Manipur on Monday, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
14 Apr 2024
Salman KhanSalman's security breach: Indian Cine Workers Association seeks PM's intervention
The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) made an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, requesting enhanced security measures for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
11 Apr 2024
Mamata BanerjeeAt Eid gathering, Mamata reiterates stance against CAA, NRC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday reiterated that the state will not accept the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and Uniform Civil Code.
08 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiTimely intervention by Centre improved Manipur's situation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the timely intervention by the state and central government led to the marked improvement in the violence-hit Manipur.
08 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiModi to kickstart BJP's Maharashtra campaign with Chandrapur rally today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Lok Sabha election campaign in Maharashtra on Monday.
26 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActUS religious freedom body raises concern over CAA implementation
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concerns about the newly enacted Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
25 Mar 2024
Ram MandirAyodhya's Ram Mandir witnesses grand Holi celebrations
Scores of devotees celebrated Holi at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir on Monday, marking the first 'rangotsav' at the temple premises.
25 Mar 2024
Assembly2024 polls: Mining baron, Karnataka MLA Janardhan Reddy rejoins BJP
Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Karnataka minister and mining magnate G Janardhana Reddy has returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
22 Mar 2024
Jai Ram ThakurHimachal Pradesh: 3 Independent MLAs resign, to join BJP
Three Independent MLAs of Himachal Pradesh Assembly resigned on Friday and are expected to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reports said.
22 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha elections: BJP releases fourth list of 15 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its fourth list of 15 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
20 Mar 2024
H D Deve GowdaLok Sabha polls: BJP-JD(S) finalize seat-sharing agreement in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalized a seat-sharing agreement with the Janata Dal (Secular), or JD(S), led by HD Deve Gowda, in Karnataka for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Ex-diplomat Taranjit Sandhu joins BJP, may get ticket from Amritsar
Former Indian diplomat, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi.
19 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiSC seeks Centre's response on pleas against CAA
The Supreme Court on Tuesday requested Narendra Modi's government to address a clutch of 230 petitions demanding temporary suspension of the Citizenship Amendment Rules (CAR).
19 Mar 2024
Bal Thackeray2024 polls: BJP may ally with Raj Thackery, say reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party is in talks with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Raj Thackeray to explore a potential alliance in Maharashtra for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
19 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActUS Senator 'concerned' about CAA impact on Indian Muslims
A United States senator has expressed concern over the government notifying rules for the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
17 Mar 2024
AhmedabadForeign students attacked at Gujarat University over namaz; 5 injured
An unidentified mob assaulted foreign students at Gujarat University (GU) on Saturday for offering namaz in a hostel, according to NDTV.
16 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC should've improved it: Amit Shah on electoral bonds order
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said he "fully respects" the Supreme Court's decision on the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), but noted that it should have been improved rather than scrapped.
15 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act'Misinformed, unwarranted': India after US says 'concerned about CAA'
India has responded to the United States (US)'s remarks that it is concerned about the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), calling them "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted."
15 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment ActConcerned about CAA, closely monitoring its implementation: US
The United States (US) has voiced concerns over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and is closely monitoring its implementation.
15 Mar 2024
Election Commission of India (ECI)Lok Sabha elections: ECI to announce poll schedule tomorrow
The Election Commission of India will announce the voting schedule and results date for the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.
14 Mar 2024
Droupadi MurmuKovind-led panel on simultaneous polls submits report to President Murmu
The high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its report on simultaneous national and state elections to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday in New Delhi.
14 Mar 2024
Citizenship Amendment Act'CAA will never be taken back': Amit Shah defends law
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will never be repealed and that the government will never compromise on it.
13 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha elections: BJP releases 2nd list with 72 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday unveiled its second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
12 Mar 2024
Congress PartyCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge may skip 2024 Lok Sabha contest
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge might not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NDTV reported.
09 Mar 2024
N Chandrababu NaiduTDP, BJP, JanaSena form alliance for Lok Sabha, assembly polls
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N Chandrababu Naidu, has joined forces with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the JanaSena Party (JSP) for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections.
09 Mar 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLok Sabha polls: Shah holds late-night meeting on Maharashtra seat-sharing
Ahead of the highly anticipated Lok Sabha elections, seat-sharing talks between the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) in Maharashtra took place at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in Delhi on Friday night.
