Amit Shah: News

06 May 2024

Jyotiraditya Scindia

Lok Sabha polls: Meet the key candidates in phase 3

The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, set to be held on Tuesday, will see a total of 94 seats contested across twelve states and Union Territories.

02 May 2024

Yogi Adityanath

Noida resident arrested for spreading deepfake video of Yogi Adityanath

A resident of Noida has been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly circulating an AI-generated "deepfake" video featuring Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

01 May 2024

Anupamaa

'Anupamaa' star Rupali Ganguly joins Bharatiya Janata Party 

In a surprising move, popular TV actor Rupali Ganguly, known for her role in the hit television show Anupamaa, has decided to venture into politics.

Shah says BJP backs reservation, blames Congress for 'doctored video' 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit out at the Congress over a "doctored video" of him at a rally in Telangana circulating online.

29 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Shah's helicopter has 'narrow escape', government denies report

A video depicting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's helicopter departing from Bihar's Begusarai was initially reported as having a "narrow escape" on Monday.

29 Apr 2024

Congress Party

Telangana CM summoned in Amit Shah's 'doctored video' case

The Delhi Police summoned Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and four others on May 1 in the case linked to the "doctored video" of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

FIR filed over Amit Shah's doctored video on SC/ST quotas

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in a complaint over a "doctored video" of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

CAA 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 Thackeray

Thackeray'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

Bastar

Home 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."

Fire 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 Kher

Why 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

Manipur

Amit 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 Khan

Salman'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 Banerjee

At 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 Modi

Timely 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 Modi

Modi 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.

US 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 Mandir

Ayodhya'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

Assembly

2024 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 Thakur

Himachal 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.

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 Gowda

Lok 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.

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 Modi

SC 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 Thackeray

2024 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.

US 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

Ahmedabad

Foreign 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.

SC 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.

'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."

Concerned 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.

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 Murmu

Kovind-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.

'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 Modi

Lok 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 Party

Congress 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 Naidu

TDP, 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 Elections

Lok 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.