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Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: New-look India to open campaign vs Korea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Five-time champions India take on Korea in Azlan Shah Cup opener

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that at least 7-8 people died due to sunlight exposure during 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award event in Navi Mumbai.

What Amit Shah's fall really means

What Amit Shah's fall really means

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Amit Shah's fall has dented his boss Narendra Modi's eligibility to some day lead non-Congress centrist parties at the Centre. Here lies the real win for the Congress, as this will play as an advantage for its future leadership, says Sheela Bhatt.

Nitish backstabbed BJP as he wants to be PM: Amit Shah

Nitish backstabbed BJP as he wants to be PM: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar backstabbed the Bharatiya Janata Party to join hands with Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress, in order to fulfil his prime ministerial ambitions.

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Himanta's slip of tongue elevates Amit Shah as PM, sets off controversy

Rediff.com11 May 2022

A "slip of tongue" by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a public rally where he interchanged the official designations of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah has kicked off a political controversy in the state.

Cabinet nod for first digital caste census in 2027

Cabinet nod for first digital caste census in 2027

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the Census of India, 2027, which would include the caste enumeration for the first time.

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled

Amit Shah's visit to Meghalaya, Arunachal cancelled

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The minister was scheduled visit the two states on Sunday and Monday. The ministry cited no reason for the cancellation.

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Assault on PM: 'Lies, Rubbish, Preposterous'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

'The prime minister didn't come to Parliament.' 'But the BJP MP is charging that you wanted to assault the prime minister.' 'Only a person who has the intellect and ideology of the BJP can come up with such bizarre charges.'

You are now at the right place: Amit Shah to Ajit Pawar

You are now at the right place: Amit Shah to Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday shared the dais with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at an event in Pune and said the latter is now at the 'right place after a long time', but 'came very late'.

Jay Shah Slammed Over WTC Final Video

Jay Shah Slammed Over WTC Final Video

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'Did you see the ICC video?? Meant to be celebrating the WTC final -- but instead has 11 shots of Jay Shah in it.'

Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS for post-Covid care

Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS for post-Covid care

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

According to a statement issued by AIIMS, he is comfortable and is continuing his work from hospital.

Amit Shah blames Nehru as Parliament okays two J-K bills

Amit Shah blames Nehru as Parliament okays two J-K bills

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured the country that the beginning of building a "new and developed Kashmir" that will be free from terrorism has been made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that full statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir at an appropriate time.

'Pak voter IDs, guns, chocolates': Shah rebuts Chidambaram's claim

'Pak voter IDs, guns, chocolates': Shah rebuts Chidambaram's claim

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The empty cartridges found at Pahalgam and those after test firing by the recovered guns were matched by the forensic lab, Shah said. The ballistic report is with him, he added.

Amarinder meets Amit Shah amid speculations, says discussed farm laws

Amarinder meets Amit Shah amid speculations, says discussed farm laws

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, raising speculation over his future plans ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

CIC gets full strength after 9 yrs; Raj Kumar Goyal appointed chief

CIC gets full strength after 9 yrs; Raj Kumar Goyal appointed chief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Central Information Commission (CIC) attains its full strength after nine years with the appointment of Raj Kumar Goyal as chief and eight other information commissioners.

Marigolds, Hanumans at Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Marigolds, Hanumans at Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Rediff.com14 May 2019

It was a sea of saffron in Kolkata on Tuesday when Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah held a roadshow taking the battle against arch-rival Trinamool Congress to Mamata Banerjee's den. BJP supporters chanted "Jai Shri Ram" as activists dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman walked along, not often seen on the streets of the city of Kolkata. Shah meandered through Kolkata on a truck, decked up with marigold, as the crowd carried BJP flags.

Top Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 1 cr killed

Top Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 1 cr killed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike and five other red rebels were killed in gun battles with security forces in Odisha's Kandhamal district.

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'The move to appoint a person with a profile, markedly lower than the leader Nitin Nabin will replace, has the potential to put the brakes on the careers of several others in the party and government in the positions they currently hold,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Kuki-Meitei-Naga MLAs meet in Delhi but no Amit Shah or Biren Singh

Kuki-Meitei-Naga MLAs meet in Delhi but no Amit Shah or Biren Singh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Around 20 MLAs belonging to the warring Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur met in New Delhi on Tuesday for the first time since ethnic violence broke out in the northeastern state 17 months ago, in a bid to hammer out a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

With the election campaign in Karnataka witnessing a bitter war of words between the BJP and the Congress, both the parties rushed to the Election Commission, seeking ban on electioneering by top leaders of the other side.

'Delhi blast not a suicide attack, explosion triggered in panic'

'Delhi blast not a suicide attack, explosion triggered in panic'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Sources told ANI that the suspect did not follow the usual pattern of a suicide car bombing -- he neither rammed the car into a target nor collided intentionally.

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Bharat Taxi platform is already positioning itself as the world's largest driver-owned mobility network, with more than 51,000 drivers across cars, autos, and bikes registered in New Delhi and Saurashtra, Gujarat.

Amit Shah elected Gujarat Cricket Association president

Amit Shah elected Gujarat Cricket Association president

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Amit Shah, considered the most trusted aide of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been elected president of the Gujarat Cricket Association.

Border row: Amit Shah to meet Maharashtra, Karnataka CMs next week

Border row: Amit Shah to meet Maharashtra, Karnataka CMs next week

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said he has given details about the state's stand and facts regarding the raging border dispute with Maharashtra to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is likely to call a meeting of chief ministers of both states next week.

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Amit Shah Wants ITBP To Monitor PLA In Arunachal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Indian Army guards the Line of Actual Control -- India's border with China -- along with the ITBP.

Bad Weather Cancels Bihar Poll Campaigns

Bad Weather Cancels Bihar Poll Campaigns

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

On November 1, most of the star campaigners cancelled their campaign programmes as their helicopters remained grounded at Patna airport due to poor visibility and strong winds.

Twitter removes Amit Shah's photo, restored later

Twitter removes Amit Shah's photo, restored later

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'Due to an inadvertent error, we temporarily locked this account under our global copyright policies. This decision was reversed immediately and the account is fully functional'

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Hindi Diwas was observed across India with leaders emphasizing Hindi's role as a unifying factor and the need to enrich all Indian languages. Events were held in India and abroad to promote the language.

Amit Shah hatching conspiracy to kill me: Mamata

Amit Shah hatching conspiracy to kill me: Mamata

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Claiming that Shah is getting "frustrated" by "poor turnout" at his rallies, Banerjee also alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is plotting conspiracies to kill her as her security director Vivek Sahay was removed by the Election Commission after she sustained injuries last week in Purba Medinipur's Nandigram.

Naga peace talks underway; will lift AFSPA in 3-4 yrs: Amit Shah

Naga peace talks underway; will lift AFSPA in 3-4 yrs: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Addressing an election rally in Tuensang, Shah said there are some issues related to development and rights of eastern Nagaland and those will be addressed after the assembly elections.

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Terrorism in J-K in decisive phase, reduced to mere proxy war: Amit Shah

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The home minister also reviewed the preparations for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage scheduled to begin on June 29.

Tej Pratap wants Centre to probe Lalu family feud

Tej Pratap wants Centre to probe Lalu family feud

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The former Bihar minister, who lost the election from Mahua assembly seat, voiced his sentiments in support of his sister Rohini Acharya in a post on his X handle, blaming the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for traitors.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kejriwal meets Amit Shah, no discussion on Shaheen Bagh

Kejriwal meets Amit Shah, no discussion on Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The meeting went on for over 20 minutes at Shah's residence. The meeting was earlier scheduled at the home ministry.

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Launching his "Vetri Kodi Eandhi Tamizhagam Velvom" (Will Win Tamil Nadu Carrying the flag of victory) campaign from Suseendiram in this district, Shah said he was confident that a coalition government of the NDA will come to power in the state after the April 6 assembly polls.

Is BJP Planning Op Kamal Against Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar?

Is BJP Planning Op Kamal Against Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'The writing is on the wall for both Shinde and Ajit Pawar.'

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some within the BJP see Amit Shah's entry into the Rajya Sabha as the party's succession plan for 2025 when Narendra Modi turns 75.

Inter-state council rejigged, Amit Shah is standing committee chief

Inter-state council rejigged, Amit Shah is standing committee chief

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Ten Union ministers will be the permanent invitees to the Inter-State Council, according to an official notification.