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As Amit Shah lands in Arunachal border, China says it opposes visit

As Amit Shah lands in Arunachal border, China says it opposes visit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

China on Monday criticised Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, stating that it violated Chinese sovereignty over the area, a claim outrightly dismissed by India.

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

BJP will win over 300 LS seats in 2024, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year's general elections and return to power for the third consecutive term with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm.

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

When Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It is highly unusual to see a chief minister travel to the airport to receive a Cabinet minister, a protocol requirement usually reserved for the President of the Republic, the vice-president and the prime minister.

Centre to resume talks with Ladakh groups on May 22 amid statehood demand

Centre to resume talks with Ladakh groups on May 22 amid statehood demand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to convene a meeting of the sub-committee for political dialogue with representatives of agitating Ladakh groups on May 22, according to Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

Amit Shah to contest Gujarat assembly polls

Amit Shah to contest Gujarat assembly polls

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Former Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Amit Shah, accused in Soharabuddin Sheikh and Tulsi Prajapati fake encounter cases, on Sunday said that he would contest the upcoming state assembly polls.

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Amit Shah releases Hindi textbooks for MBBS students in MP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Terming it as an important day in history, Shah said Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to start the MBBS course in Hindi.

Modi aide Amit Shah arrested by CBI

Modi aide Amit Shah arrested by CBI

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Facing charges of murder and kidnapping, Shah, a close associate of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, said the charges against him were "fabricated and politically motivated".

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Amit Shah, Smriti, Rajnath roll out yoga mats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet colleagues celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Congress, terrorists on same frequency: Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Shah reviewed the party's preparations and strategy for the Lok Sabha election due next year.

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.

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Telangana clash: Amit Shah speaks to MoS Home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to his deputy G Kishan Reddy and enquired about the incident and the prevailing situation at Bhainsa town in Telangana where prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure were imposed following a clash between members of two communities.

Amit Shah to make statement on Nagaland firing in Parliament

Amit Shah to make statement on Nagaland firing in Parliament

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

On Sunday, the Army expressed deep regret over the incident and ordered a Court of Inquiry.

Why Shiv Sena (UBT) Wants President's Rule In West Bengal

Why Shiv Sena (UBT) Wants President's Rule In West Bengal

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded the imposition of president's rule in West Bengal, citing alleged attacks on Trinamool Congress MPs and accusing the BJP government of sponsoring violence and undermining democracy.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Total number of 722 candidates are in the fray for 126 seats.

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'My health is fine but I am getting admitted to hospital on advice of doctors,' tweeted Shah after testing positive for COVID-19.

Security heightened for Amit Shah's Patna rally after IB alert

Security heightened for Amit Shah's Patna rally after IB alert

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

After an IB alert was sounded ahead of BJP president Amit Shah's rally in Patna on Tuesday, state police have stepped up security, police said.

Govt lists women's quota, delimitation bills for Thursday

Govt lists women's quota, delimitation bills for Thursday

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

According to a bulletin issued on Wednesday, 'The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026', 'The Delimitation Bill, 2026' and 'The Union Territories Laws (Amendment Bill), 2026' will be introduced and debated for passage in the Lower House.

BJP rivals demand Amit Shah's arrest over terrorist remark

BJP rivals demand Amit Shah's arrest over terrorist remark

Rediff.com5 May 2014

A day after Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah called Azamgarh a 'base of terrorists', the Congress, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party have rallied together, demanding Shah's arrest and a ban by the Election Commission from campaigning in Uttar Pradesh.

Amit Shah booed at Surat event; Patidars vandalise venue

Amit Shah booed at Surat event; Patidars vandalise venue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah along with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other party leaders were booed off stage as the members of Hardik Patel's Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti created ruckus and vanadalised furniture at a programme to felicitate Patel leaders in Surat.

What's Rohit Shetty Doing With Amit Shah?

What's Rohit Shetty Doing With Amit Shah?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Rohit Shetty, the man behind Bollywood blockbusters like Singham, met up with Home Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah in Mumbai on Monday.

'Op Tiger' successful, declares Fadnavis; breaking news soon, says Shinde

'Op Tiger' successful, declares Fadnavis; breaking news soon, says Shinde

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Amid the buzz over a split in the ranks of Lok Sabha MPs of Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray through "Operation Tiger", Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the "operation" has been successful. His deputy and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde said he never leaves an operation incomplete.

BJP win 'immoral': Mamata claims over 100 seats were looted

BJP win 'immoral': Mamata claims over 100 seats were looted

Rediff.com5 May 2026

TMC leader Mamata Banerjee has criticised the BJP's victory in the West Bengal state elections, calling it 'immoral' and alleging that the mandate in over 100 seats was 'looted'. She also criticised the Election Commission's role.

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Conman spoofed Amit Shah's no to befriend Jacqueline: Chargesheet

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The chargesheet was filed by the agency early this month before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in New Delhi and the Enforcement Directorate named Chandrashekhar, his wife Leena Maria Paul and six others in it.

Where was Amit Shah when Delhi was burning, asks Sena

Where was Amit Shah when Delhi was burning, asks Sena

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Why was the home minister not visible (during the violence)? The country got a strong home minister but he was not visible and this is shocking. During the assembly elections in Delhi, Amit Shah, despite being the home minister took out ample time for his campaigning. But he was not visible when the whole of Delhi was burning, said the party in its mouthpiece Saamana.

Kharge vs Shah over Priyanka's jibes at Modi over Bengal poll

Kharge vs Shah over Priyanka's jibes at Modi over Bengal poll

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition in Rajya Sabha, linking the division of the 'Vande Mataram' song to the partition of India. He accused Congress and Jawaharlal Nehru of dividing the song for appeasement politics.

Hearing on Amit Shah's bail plea adjourned

Hearing on Amit Shah's bail plea adjourned

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation special court will on Tuesday decide on the bail plea of former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah, who was arrested in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case. The hearing in the court of CBI Judge G K Upadhyay was adjourned on August 11 following a request for adjournment by Shah's lawyer Mitesh Amin on the grounds that their senior counsel Ram Jethmalani was unable to be present that day.

CPI-M demands resignation of Amit Shah

CPI-M demands resignation of Amit Shah

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Friday demanded the resignation of Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah in view of the CBI naming him as an accused in the chargesheet filed in the alleged fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh.

Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Amit Shah requests Owaisi to accept Z category security

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Shots were fired at Owaisi's car on February 3, 2022 in Uttar Pradesh following which two persons were arrested and arms were also recovered.

Amit Shah wins his next gamble

Amit Shah wins his next gamble

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Amit Shah is the man of the moment. The architect of the BJP's stunning transformation in the Hindi heartland during the Lok Sabha elections is all set to emerge as the CEO of Modi's political dreams and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's cultural passion, says Sheela Bhatt.

BJP's 'Operation Lotus' has failed: TMC's Kirti Azad

BJP's 'Operation Lotus' has failed: TMC's Kirti Azad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad has accused the BJP of orchestrating 'Operation Lotus' to induce defections from the Mamata Banerjee-led party, citing recent resignations and meetings of dissident MPs as evidence of an organised attempt to weaken the TMC.

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

SEE: Amit Shah walks on Chennai road to greet supporters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Accompanied by BJP national general secretary and party in-charge of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, C T Ravi, and Murugan, with his security detail in tow, the home minister warmly waved at the overjoyed supporters who had thronged the airport since the morning.

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Do you remember that 'kar sevaks' were shot in Ayodhya and bodies were thrown into the Saryu," he said referring to a 1990 incident during the SP regime while addressing a rally at Government Inter College in Faizabad.

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Illegal migration impact spreads beyond border areas: Govt

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to study the impact of illegal immigration and other factors on India's demographic landscape.

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Is Amit Shah doing a KRA for ministers?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Prime Minister's Office has also prepared a detailed backgrounder about each member in the Union Council of Ministers.

300 tourists rescued after Gulmarg Gondola stalls midair

300 tourists rescued after Gulmarg Gondola stalls midair

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Hundreds of tourists were safely rescued from the Gulmarg Gondola cable car system in Jammu and Kashmir after it developed technical problems, leading to the suspension of operations.

India to create 'smart border' along Pakistan, Bangladesh

India to create 'smart border' along Pakistan, Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of a tech-enabled 'smart border' project to secure India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. The project aims to stop infiltration and combat demographic changes.

BJP backs Arunachal CM Khandu after SC-directed CBI probe into contracts

BJP backs Arunachal CM Khandu after SC-directed CBI probe into contracts

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has voiced its support for Chief Minister Pema Khandu amidst speculation about his political future following a Supreme Court-directed CBI inquiry into alleged corruption.

Nitin Nabin Makes His NDA Debut

Nitin Nabin Makes His NDA Debut

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Bharatiya Janata Party national President Nitin Nabin-- whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi called his 'boss' -- made his debut at the National Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Party meeting at the GMC Balayogi auditorium in the Parliament library building, New Delhi, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Amit Shah reprimands Delhi Police Commissioner over clashes

Amit Shah reprimands Delhi Police Commissioner over clashes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

After meeting Shah, Patnaik said he briefed the minister on the current situation in Hauz Qazi area.

700 CAPF companies to stay in Bengal after polls: EC

700 CAPF companies to stay in Bengal after polls: EC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Around 700 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will continue to remain deployed across West Bengal after the completion of polling, an Election Commission official said on Wednesday.