Union Home Minister
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India's first Captagon bust: Everything you need to know about the 'Jihadi drug' seized by NCB
India | May 16, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah said the government remains committed to a “Drug-Free India” and warned that agencies would act strongly against every attempt to use India as a transit route for illegal drugs.
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Shashi Tharoor writes to Amit Shah over CAPF Bill, flags major service-related concerns
India | Mar 23, 2026, 10:39 AM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of the tabling of the CAPF Bill, conveying serious concerns raised by CAPF veterans. He urged the government to address service-related issues with sensitivity, noting the vital role played by them in national security.
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Amit Shah recalls Uttarakhand's fight for identity, slams Congress for 'supressing' youth
India | Mar 07, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTIn Haridwar, Amit Shah came down heavily on Congress and Samajwadi Party for suppressing Uttarakhand’s youth during the state’s fight for identity. He praised Atal Bihari Vajpayee for creating the state.
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80% of profits will reach taxi drivers as Bharat Taxi puts drivers first: Amit Shah
India | Feb 23, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTBharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative ride-hailing platform backed by the government and supported by Amul, IFFCO, and NABARD. Unlike other apps, it follows a driver-owned model.
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Amit Shah claims BJP will come to power in Tamil Nadu, pledges 'massive victory' in 2026 elections
Chennai | Jan 04, 2026, 07:21 PM ISTAmit Shah claimed that the focus of the Tamil Nadu government was solely on making Udhayanidhi Stalin the next Chief Minister, rather than addressing critical issues facing the state.
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Bless the 'Lotus' for another 5 years and we will throw out every infiltrator from Assam: Amit Shah
India | Dec 29, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTAmit Shah made it clear that while the Congress turned a blind eye to the dangers posed by illegal infiltrators, the BJP was determined to safeguard the interests of the Assamese people.
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Don Haji Mastan's daughter appeals to PM Modi and Amit Shah for justice over abuse, property dispute
India | Dec 21, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTHaseen Mastan Mirza, daughter of late underworld figure Haji Mastan, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for justice in a case involving alleged rape, forced marriage, and property disputes.
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Amit Shah shuts down Bihar CM face rumours with 'no seat vacant' message at Darbhanga rally
Bihar | Oct 29, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah declared that there is “no seat vacant” in politics, confirming that Nitish Kumar remains Bihar’s Chief Minister.
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'Infiltrators are their vote bank': Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi ahead of Bihar polls
Bihar | Aug 08, 2025, 04:20 PM ISTHitting out at Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Shah accused them of compromising national security for vote-bank politics. He said bomb blasts shook the country and terrorists fled to Pakistan without fear or consequence during the Congress era.
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Amit Shah kicks off three-day J-K visit, focus on security, development | Here's the full schedule
Jammu and Kashmir | Apr 07, 2025, 07:51 AM ISTThis is Shah's first visit to the Union Territory after the formation of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government in October. The visit also holds significance in the wake of a massive anti-terrorist operation currently underway in Kathua district.
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Immigration and Foreigners Bill in Lok Sabha: Key reforms to modernise laws and regulate foreigners
India | Mar 11, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTThe new law is designed to replace a patchwork of colonial-era legislations, including the Foreigners Act of 1946, the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, and the more recent Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act of 2000.
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Mahakumbh: Amit Shah, along with saints, takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam | Watch
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 27, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTMahakumbh 2025: The Union Home Minister also met several saints, including Shankaracharya, Puri, and Shankaracharya, Dwarka, during his visit to Prayagraj. The Kumbh Mela started on January 13 and will continue till February 26.
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Maharashtra Assembly Polls 2024: Amit Shah cancels four election rallies in state, here's why
India | Nov 17, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTMaharashtra Assembly Elections: Maharashtra will go to polls in a single phase on November 20 and the counting of votes will take place on November 23. The term of the current Maharashtra Assembly will end on November 26, 2024.
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When will government conduct national census? Here's what Amit Shah said
India | Sep 17, 2024, 02:11 PM ISTThe Census in India is a nationwide exercise conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is one of the largest and most detailed censuses in the world, providing critical data about the population and its demographics.
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Amit Shah addresses media on new criminal laws: 'Instead of 'dand', it's now 'nyay'' | Top quotes
India | Jul 01, 2024, 01:58 PM ISTThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
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PM Modi reviews J-K security situation, orders deployment of full counter-terror capabilities
India | Jun 13, 2024, 04:47 PM ISTThese recent terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir have heightened concerns over security in the region, prompting the urgent review to address the escalating threats and to reinforce counter-terrorism strategies.
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Amit Shah takes charge as Union Home Minister. What will be his immediate priorities?
India | Jun 11, 2024, 03:40 PM ISTAimed at reshaping the landscape of the country's criminal justice system, Shah brought the three laws last year aimed at modernising and replacing outdated British-era legislation.
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UP leader OP Rajbhar meets Amit Shah, discusses key issues ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections
India | Jan 04, 2024, 11:50 AM ISTAfter the meeting, Rajbhar said that he discussed a few key issues with the Union Minister, including the current political situation in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. He said the conversation also delved into crucial topics related to the welfare of marginalised and oppressed communities.
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Amit Shah to visit Bihar on Sept 16 as BJP aims to tighten grip in state ahead of Lok Sabha polls
India | Sep 06, 2023, 12:47 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Shah will also be addressing a public gathering in Jhanjharpur and inform the people about the accomplishments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government in the last nine years.
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Not opposed to English, but children in India should learn mother tongue: Amit Shah
Education | Aug 14, 2023, 07:08 AM ISTThe union minister was addressing the graduating students of the Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE) here during its convocation ceremony.