Rajnath Singh: News

24 Nov 2017

Jammu And Kashmir

Kashmir interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma optimistic ahead of second visit

Former Intelligence Bureau chief Dineshwar Sharma has expressed optimism about his second visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as the central government's special representative to the strife-torn state.

21 Nov 2017

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K Stone Pelting: Centre may withdraw cases against first-time offenders

The Centre is expected to announce an amnesty scheme under which cases would be withdrawn against first-time offenders engaging in stone pelting in the Kashmir Valley.

07 Nov 2017

Jammu And Kashmir

Intelligence: Pak-sponsored terrorists trying to derail talks in J&K

The Pakistani Army and ISI have reportedly stepped up attempts to infiltrate terrorists into Kashmir and conduct attacks, Indian security officials have told DNA.

01 Nov 2017

India

Expert: China should teach border troops Hindi to prevent misunderstandings

China should teach Hindi to its troops deployed along the Sino-Indian border in order to prevent any "unnecessary" misunderstandings, according to Hu Zhiyong, a Shanghai-based international affairs expert.

31 Oct 2017

India

Modi flags off "Run for Unity" on Patel's birth anniversary

PM Narendra Modi flagged off the "Run for Unity" at Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 142nd birth anniversary.

25 Oct 2017

Jammu And Kashmir

Separatists reject Centre's calls for dialogue over J&K violence

The separatist Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has hardened its stance saying they won't accept anything less than freedom from India.

23 Oct 2017

Jammu And Kashmir

Rajnath: Former IB chief Dineshwar Sharma to be J&K interlocutor

To address strife-torn J&K's problems, Union HM Rajnath Singh announced that former Intelligence Bureau (IB) director Dineshwar Sharma will initiate dialogue in the insurgency-hit state.

15 Oct 2017

India

India not weak anymore; China understood India's strength: Rajnath Singh

Home Minister Rajnath Singh asserted India's borders are "completely safe" and that China has understood India's power.

28 Sep 2017

Lucknow

Atal Bihari Vajpayee not on voters' list for Lucknow civic-polls

Ahead of the municipal elections in Uttar Pradesh, Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's name has been struck off the Lucknow Municipal Corporation's voter list.

27 Sep 2017

Mamata Banerjee

Rajnath Singh appeals, so GJM concedes to call off shutdown

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung, from an undisclosed location, announced GJM's decision to withdraw the indefinite strike for a separate Gorkhaland that began on June 15, lasting for about 104 days.

23 Sep 2017

India

No terror links, treat us like other refugees: Rohingyas

As the Centre takes a firm stand for the deportation of thousands of Rohingyas from the country, the latter, believed to be world's most persecuted minority, have refuted any terror links.

22 Sep 2017

India

Rohingyas aren't refugees, they are illegal immigrants: Rajnath Singh

Reiterating that Rohingya Muslims would be deported, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said they aren't refugees, but illegal immigrants.

18 Sep 2017

India

Rajnath Singh: No dialogue with Pakistan until cross-border terrorism stops

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that holding a dialogue with Pakistan would be meaningless until it stops encouraging cross-border terrorism.

12 Sep 2017

India

Rajnath Singh to J&K: Centre won't go against your wishes

Union HM Rajnath Singh, who is on a four-day official visit to J&K, said that the Centre's BJP-led government will respect the wishes of J&K's population regarding the debate surrounding Articles 35A and 370.

10 Sep 2017

Jammu And Kashmir

J&K Police to soon have bulletproof vehicles; Centre allocates funds

Jammu & Kashmir Police will soon get bulletproof jackets and vehicles as the Centre allocated funds for procuring the same.

09 Sep 2017

India

With four-day visit, Rajnath Singh carries forward Modi's Kashmir outreach

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has kicked off the Centre's four-day 'Mission Kashmir'. It is his first visit to the strife-torn region since PM Narendra Modi said the Kashmir issue can't be solved through 'goli' (bullets) or 'gaali' (abuses).

02 Sep 2017

Lucknow

The new Lucknow Metro has an all-women operating team!

In a couple of days, the City of Nawabs is going to get its own metro. Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate services on September 5.

30 Aug 2017

Haryana

Panchkula riots: We did a good job, says Haryana CM

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar seems to have given himself a clean chit in the Panchkula riots case.

14 Aug 2017

India

'Identify and deport': Centre ups ante against illegal immigrants

The Centre has stepped up against illegal immigration and asked states to identify and deport immigrants.

19 Jul 2017

Akshay Kumar

Scam: Fake funds similar to Akshay Kumar's martyr donation portal

The 'Bharat Ke Veer' portal for donations to martyrs' families based on Akshay Kumar's idea is being targeted by frauds, who have floated similar-looking fake funds to scam people.

15 Jul 2017

Sikkim

Opposition parties offer Centre unequivocal support on #SikkimStandoff

All opposition parties, including the Congress, TMC and CPM, have offered the Central Government their unequivocal support in the ongoing standoff between India and Chinese troops at Doka La, near Sikkim.

12 Jul 2017

X

Amarnath attack: Can't an Indian vent on Twitter without fear?

Terrorists opened fire pilgrims in a bus heading to the holy site of Amarnath in J&K. Seven people died, 14 were injured.

21 May 2017

India

Exercise vigilance against Chinese border transgressions: Rajnath Singh

In the background of escalating tensions with China, Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh asked the governments of Himalayan states and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) guarding these areas to remain vigilant.

15 May 2017

Madhya Pradesh

Modi to attend closing ceremony of Narmada Sewa Yatra

PM Modi visited Amarkantaka in Madhya Pradesh to attend the closing ceremony of the Narmada Sewa Yatra.

27 Apr 2017

India

CRPF jawan loses kin, lashes out at Rajnath Singh

Another Facebook video of a frustrated CRPF jawan Pankaj Mishra surfaced where he spoke against Rajnath Singh after having lost a relative in the Sukma Maoist attack.

21 Mar 2017

Mumbai

Mumbai's BEST buses undergo major makeover

BEST's historic red buses are now revamped and include automatic, clutch-free transmission for drivers, a central air-circulation system, eight charging points and a wide gap between seats.

24 Jan 2017

Delhi

Does Delhi have a 'saggy' flyover?

A portion of flyover wall of Bhikaji Cama place appears to have 'sagged' and a wide gap is visible.

13 Dec 2016

Delhi Police

15th anniversary of the Parliament attack

Today marks 15 years of the most audacious attack on the citadel of Indian democracy.

12 Oct 2016

Narendra Modi

Modi calls out to eradicate terrorism on Dussehra

Addressing the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashmi, PM Modi said that the opposite of humanity was terrorism. He called for global cooperation against terror.

29 Sep 2016

Pakistan News

BSF to seal vulnerable points along Indo-Pak border

The Centre directed the Border Security Force (BSF) to establish a real-time intelligence sharing grid and completely seal all the vulnerable frontiers along the India-Pakistan Border.

12 Sep 2016

India

Rajnath Singh to visit Hungary in outreach initiative

India's Home Minister is scheduled to visit Hungary as part of an outreach initiative that the government has adopted to help strengthen bilateral ties.

05 Aug 2016

Narendra Modi

Terrorists attack Kokrajhar; 14 killed

Terrorists attacked a busy market in the Kokrajhar district of Assam, killing 14 civilians and injuring several others.

05 Aug 2016

Pakistan News

Rajnath asks SAARC countries to fight terrorism

Union home minister Rajnath Singh used the SAARC platform to train his guns on Pakistan.