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.
23 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiChaudhary Charan Singh birth anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary.
22 Dec 2024
Congress Party'Rahul attacked like a bouncer': Giriraj Singh on Parliament scuffle
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput suffered injuries to their heads in a scuffle in the Parliament.
22 Dec 2024
BR AmbedkarCongress to hold press-conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah's resignation
The Congress party has announced a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
21 Dec 2024
Jagdeep DhankharWinter Session: Lok Sabha lost 65 hours due to disruptions
The recently concluded Winter Session of the Indian Parliament, which was held from November 25 to December 20, was marred by repeated disruptions, resulting in a loss of 65 hours and 15 minutes in the Lok Sabha.
20 Dec 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeCan Rahul Gandhi be arrested for Parliament scuffle
The Delhi Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi after a scuffle broke out in Parliament.
20 Dec 2024
Adani GroupOpposition boycotts Speaker's customary tea party as winter session ends
The winter session of Parliament ended on Friday amid massive protests and controversy.
20 Dec 2024
BengaluruBJP leader arrested for alleged obscene remark against woman minister
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, CT Ravi, was arrested on Thursday.
20 Dec 2024
Anurag ThakurWinter session ends today; everything that has happened so far
The Winter Session of the Parliament will end on Friday after four weeks of severe disruptions and protests.
19 Dec 2024
BR Ambedkar'Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable': Woman MP
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Phangnon Konyak has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misbehaving with her during a protest in Parliament.
19 Dec 2024
BR Ambedkar'Allergic to Ambedkar': Vijay criticizes Amit Shah over controversial remarks
Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President, Vijay, has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his latest remarks on BR Ambedkar.
19 Dec 2024
Kiren RijijuPM Modi calls 'injured' BJP MPs, inquires about health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput, who were allegedly injured in a scuffle in Parliament.
19 Dec 2024
Kiren Rijiju'Parliament not...wrestling arena': BJP attacks Rahul after 2 MPs 'injured'
The ongoing political slugfest over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar resulted in the injuries of two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs on Thursday, allegedly as a result of a push by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
19 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress leaders get X notice for sharing Shah's 'edited' video
A political storm has been stirred between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech about BR Ambedkar.
18 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal stages sit-in protest at BJP office over Shah's remarks
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal staged a sit-in protest at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office on Wednesday.
18 Dec 2024
BR AmbedkarTrinamool MP moves privilege notice against Shah over Ambedkar remarks
Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien has moved a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha.
18 Dec 2024
BR Ambedkar'Can never speak against Ambedkar...': Shah on Parliament remark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress party of twisting his Rajya Sabha remarks during a Constitution debate.
18 Dec 2024
Bharat Ratna'Years of misdeeds...': PM Modi lists Congress's 'sins' against Ambedkar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of disrespecting Dr. BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution.
18 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalCongress vs BJP in Parliament over Shah's Ambedkar 'fashion' remark
Parliament proceedings faced disruptions on Wednesday as Congress objected to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar during his Rajya Sabha speech.
18 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Gadkari, 19 MPs skip 'ONOE' session—BJP likely to issue notice
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might serve notices to 20 of its Lok Sabha MPs, including senior leaders Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia.
17 Dec 2024
Ajit Pawar'Am I a toy...': Bhujbal questions NCP over cabinet snub
Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal has openly expressed his displeasure after being left out of the recently expanded Maharashtra cabinet.
17 Dec 2024
Adani GroupAdani-Andhra deal, under bribery scrutiny, was approved against officials' advice
The Andhra Pradesh government is facing flak for approving a massive solar contract with Adani Green, despite warnings from financial and energy officials.
16 Dec 2024
Devendra FadnavisExcluded from cabinet, Shiv Sena MLA quits all party posts
Narendra Bhondekar, a three-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, has resigned from all party posts.
15 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalAtishi writes to Amit Shah over Rohingya resettlement in Delhi
Atishi, the chief minister of Delhi, has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, flagging concerns over the alleged resettlement of Rohingyas in Delhi.
15 Dec 2024
Lord Hanuman'Hanuman of the country': Varun Dhawan praises Amit Shah
At a recent event, Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan had an interesting conversation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The two spoke about Lord Ram and Ravan, dharma, and Lord Hanuman.
15 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Like double maths period...boring': Priyanka on PM Modi's Parliament speech
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, calling it "boring" and likening it to a "double period of mathematics."
13 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Particular party' attempted to hijack work of Constitution making: Rajnath
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday started a historic debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
13 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Lok Sabha to debate on Constitution today amid BJP-Congress standoff
The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate on the Constitution on Friday to mark 75 years of its adoption.
10 Dec 2024
Narendra ModiExplained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' bill
The Indian government is preparing to introduce the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) Bill in Parliament.
09 Dec 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Will detonate...': What bomb threat to 40+ Delhi schools said
On Monday, over 40 private schools in Delhi were sent into a tizzy after they received bomb threat emails.
08 Dec 2024
Border Security Force (BSF)Modi government announces formation of anti-drone unit to secure borders
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the setting up of a full-fledged anti-drone unit to strengthen India's border security.
07 Dec 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Businessman, out on walk, shot dead by bike-borne men
A 52-year-old businessman was shot dead in Delhi's Shahdara district on Saturday morning, TOI reported.
05 Dec 2024
CMEknath Shinde to meet Amit Shah over home portfolio
Eknath Shinde will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his oath-taking.
03 Dec 2024
Ajit PawarShinde not delaying Maharashtra CM announcement: Shiv Sena
The political landscape in Maharashtra is abuzz with anticipation as the state gears up for the swearing-in of its new government.
01 Dec 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP will have no alliance for Delhi polls, announces Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have announced that they will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections independently.
29 Nov 2024
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra: Mahayuti leaders meet Amit Shah; CM announcement soon
The suspense over the next chief minister of Maharashtra is set to end soon as key leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.
28 Nov 2024
Ajit Pawar'BJP keeps half Maharashtra cabinet, offers Shinde Sena consolation deal'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will keep half of the cabinet seats in Maharashtra, sources have said.
28 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Shah to meet Mahayuti leaders today, discuss Maharashtra CM's name
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet key leaders in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the formation of Maharashtra's new government.
27 Nov 2024
Box Office'The Sabarmati Report' remains steady; collects ₹20.4cr after Day 12
Vikrant Massey's latest film, The Sabarmati Report, has crossed the ₹20cr mark at the box office on its 12th day of release. Despite a major drop in numbers, the film continues to hold strong.
27 Nov 2024
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: BJP says no to Bihar formula, firm on Fadnavis
The question of who will assume the role of Maharashtra's Chief Minister following the Mahayuti's resounding success in the state elections remains unresolved on the fourth day.
26 Nov 2024
Bhupendra PatelPM Modi, Amit Shah, others extend Constitution Day greetings
India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Constitution on Tuesday.
23 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Hemant-Kalpana: Power couple behind JMM's spectacular performance in Jharkhand
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife Kalpana Soren, will get a second consecutive term in Jharkhand.
23 Nov 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Ek hain to safe hain...': Fadnavis on Mahayuti's Maharashtra sweep
The Mahayuti alliance, popularly known as the NDA, is set to score a historic win in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
22 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal launches 'Revdi Par Charcha' campaign; promises free electricity, healthcare
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a new campaign "Revdi Par Charcha" ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, due in February 2025.
21 Nov 2024
ImphalExtend AFSPA to entire Manipur: Kuki MLAs
Kuki MLAs in Manipur have demanded the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) across the entire state.
18 Nov 2024
Ajit DovalManipur violence: Curfew imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East
The Manipur government has imposed a curfew in Imphal West and Imphal East amid rising violence.
16 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)EC issues notices to Congress, BJP over poll code violations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sent notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) seeking explanations for alleged violations of the model code of conduct.
16 Nov 2024
Jharkhand'Even toilet..reserved for PM?': Kharge alleges favoritism toward BJP leaders
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of delaying opposition leaders' helicopters in Jharkhand on Saturday.
15 Nov 2024
Eknath Shinde'BJP believes in free...fair elections': Shah after officials check chopper
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter and luggage were checked by Election Commission of India (EC) officials in Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Friday.
15 Nov 2024
Article 370Shah dares Uddhav to make Rahul praise Savarkar, Bal Thackeray
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to make Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speak positively about Veer Savarkar and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.
14 Nov 2024
Jharkhand'Who are infiltrators?': Congress questions BJP's Jharkhand tribal land plan
The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) controversial plan to protect tribal land in Jharkhand has come under fire from the Congress.
14 Nov 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Busy making reels': Kanhaiya's remark on Fadnavis's wife stirs controversy
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar has sparked a political storm with his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife, Amruta.
14 Nov 2024
Gautam Adani'Misunderstood...': Ajit on row over Adani's 'presence' during BJP-NCP talks
A day after sparking a major political controversy with his statement that industrialist Gautam Adani attended a 2019 meeting between the Nationalist Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to discuss forming a government, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar clarified his position.
13 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Jharkhand Assembly polls: Voting for Phase 1 begins
The first phase of the Jharkhand Assembly election began on Wednesday with 43 of the total 81 seats at stake.
12 Nov 2024
Eknath ShindeSena vs Sena clash in Uddhav Thackeray bag check row
A routine inspection of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's luggage in Yavatmal has triggered a political row.
11 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Intruder' marrying tribal woman won't get land: Shah in Jharkhand
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised to bring a law to stop land transfer to "infiltrators" marrying tribal women in Jharkhand, if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the upcoming state elections.
11 Nov 2024
Asaduddin Owaisi'Our ancestors did jihad against British...': Owaisi attacks Fadnavis
Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his "vote jihad" remarks.
10 Nov 2024
Devendra FadnavisBJP releases Maharashtra poll manifesto; farmers, women, healthcare in focus
Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections on Sunday.
03 Nov 2024
Bangladesh'BJP will implement UCC in Jharkhand, but tribals excluded': Shah
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections on Sunday.
03 Nov 2024
Atal Bihari Vajpayee'Gogo Didi scheme, concrete homes': Shah unveils BJP's Jharkhand manifesto
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday released the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
02 Nov 2024
Ajit DovalIndia summons Canadian official over 'absurd' allegations against Amit Shah
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday said a representative of the Canadian High Commission was summoned on Thursday over "absurd" allegations against Home Minister Amit Shah.
31 Oct 2024
Ajit DovalCanada's allegations against Amit Shah 'concerning': US
The United States has voiced concern over Canada's allegations against India's Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
29 Oct 2024
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Second terrorist neutralized in Akhnoor during anti-terror ops
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir neutralized two terrorists in an operation in the Akhnoor sector.
25 Oct 2024
BalasoreCyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha; trees uprooted, roads blocked
Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast shortly after midnight on Thursday.
24 Oct 2024
DelhiShah, Omar meet in Delhi; J&K statehood restoration discussed: Report
The Union government is said to be considering restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, five years after it was reorganized into two Union Territories.
22 Oct 2024
KolkataRG Kar rape-murder victim's father writes to Shah for 'guidance'
The father of a Kolkata-based doctor, who was tragically raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
21 Oct 2024
Jammu And KashmirPakistan-based LeT offshoot claims J&K attack that killed 7: Report
The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has taken responsibility for the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, which left a doctor and six migrant workers dead, India Today TV reported.
20 Oct 2024
Ajit PawarMaharashtra polls: BJP releases 1st candidates' list; Fadnavis among heavyweights
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 99 candidates for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly election, which will be held on November 20.
18 Oct 2024
Anil VijHaryana government announces free dialysis services for kidney patients
The newly formed Haryana government has announced free dialysis services for chronic kidney patients at all government hospitals in the state.
16 Oct 2024
Anil VijSaini's oath advertisement out in newspapers before key BJP meet
A government advertisement in newspapers has all but confirmed Nayab Singh Saini's return as Chief Minister of Haryana.
10 Oct 2024
Ratan TataTata to get state funeral, day of mourning in Maharashtra
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the Tata Group, passed away at 86 after a prolonged illness on Wednesday night.
10 Oct 2024
Narendra ModiTata's death: Modi calls Noel Tata, Shah to attend funeral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning spoke with Noel Tata, Ratan Tata's brother, to offer his condolences on the passing of the esteemed businessman and philanthropist.
08 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Factors that helped BJP defy anti-incumbency in Haryana
After briefly trailing in the morning, trends reversed to place the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on top in the Haryana elections.
04 Oct 2024
Congress Party'Congress wants to take youth back to drugs': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the Congress of wanting to "take youth back to drugs," following a major drug bust in Delhi.
30 Sep 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge'Display of spite...': Shah slams Kharge over remark on Modi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday criticized Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge for involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his personal health issues.
30 Sep 2024
Eknath Shinde'If someone from Delhi tells me...': Uddhav attacks Amit Shah
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of shifting industrial projects from Mumbai to Gujarat—the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
29 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Haryana BJP expels 8 leaders, including ex-ministers, for 6 years
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled eight of its Haryana leaders after they decided to run for the upcoming state assembly polls as independent candidates.
29 Sep 2024
Article 370'Why Pakistan Zindabad slogans at Congress events?': Shah to Rahul
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah has accused the Congress party of allowing "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans at its events in Haryana.
26 Sep 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)AFSPA extended in 8 Nagaland districts, 3 Arunachal Pradesh districts
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended in eight districts of Nagaland and three in Arunachal Pradesh.
