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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.

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

No one can capture an inch of Indian land till the Narendra Modi government is in power, Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday and claimed the actual reason behind the Congress disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings was not the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers but a question on the cancellation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP has criticised the AAP government following a blast outside the party's office in Chandigarh, alleging a failure in maintaining law and order in the state.

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

BJP Blames AAP for 'Deteriorating' Law and Order After Chandigarh Blast

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Following a blast outside the BJP office in Chandigarh, the Punjab BJP has criticised the AAP government, citing a deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab and linking the incident to previous attacks.

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.

Shah announces R-Day style parade in Guj on Oct 31. Here's why

Shah announces R-Day style parade in Guj on Oct 31. Here's why

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The Union home minister said that on November 15, a grand celebration will be held at the 'Statue of Unity' to mark the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda.

Kerala heads to key polls: 2.71 cr voters to decide LDF-UDF-NDA contest

Kerala heads to key polls: 2.71 cr voters to decide LDF-UDF-NDA contest

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Kerala is set to hold its Assembly election, with the ruling LDF aiming for a historic third term, the UDF seeking a comeback, and the NDA striving to gain a foothold in the state's political landscape.

Nitish set to step down as Bihar CM, to contest RS poll

Nitish set to step down as Bihar CM, to contest RS poll

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Speculation is rife in Bihar about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar potentially moving to the Rajya Sabha, leading to discussions about a possible BJP chief minister and a role for Kumar's son, Nishant. Senior BJP leaders have dismissed the rumours.

'Will teach them a lesson': Kharge demands Modi, Shah's resignation

'Will teach them a lesson': Kharge demands Modi, Shah's resignation

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The opposition party also vowed to expose the "vendetta politics" against its leadership, asserting that the Congress cadre is agitated and is going to show its strength against the "misuse of agencies."

'A Big Battle Is Going On Within The Congress In Kerala'

'A Big Battle Is Going On Within The Congress In Kerala'

Rediff.com6 May 2026

'They will have to adjust themselves to the new reality. Because if they don't understand this changed political perception, their future will be difficult.'

CBI 'put pressure' on me to 'frame' Modi: Amit Shah

CBI 'put pressure' on me to 'frame' Modi: Amit Shah

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was 'putting pressure' on him to 'frame' the then chief minister of Gujarat Narendra Modi in an alleged fake encounter case in Gujarat when he was being questioned by the probe agency during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

Gulf War: Modi to assess impact on India's critical supplies

Gulf War: Modi to assess impact on India's critical supplies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the impact of the West Asia conflict on India's food, energy, and fuel security with senior cabinet ministers. The meeting follows previous discussions and concerns raised about global energy crises and supply chain disruptions.

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

He said in the last five years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the role of zonal councils has changed from advisory nature to action platforms.

BJP Protests, Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide

BJP Protests, Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP held a state-level protest against the AAP government, demanding a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official who allegedly faced harassment from a state minister.

Hema Malini Gets Emotional At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Hema Malini Gets Emotional At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The prayer meet was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J P Nadda and many more ministers and parliamentarians.

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

Lessons that opposition party needs to learn after Bengal elections

Lessons that opposition party needs to learn after Bengal elections

Rediff.com5 May 2026

What lessons opposition parties need to learn post defeat of Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal elections? The election saw spectacular victor of BJP which rose from 3 seats in 2016 to 206 seats in 2026 assembly elections.

Hindi not a rival but friend of regional languages: Amit Shah

Hindi not a rival but friend of regional languages: Amit Shah

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Hindi language is not a competitor but a "friend" of all the other languages in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Surat on Wednesday as he denounced the "disinformation" campaign to pit Hindi against regional languages.

How fish has become a political storm in Bengal elections

How fish has become a political storm in Bengal elections

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

In West Bengal's assembly elections, fish has become a potent symbol of Bengali identity, with the Trinamool Congress and BJP clashing over food habits and cultural representation.

Ishrat case: Court dismisses plea against Amit Shah

Ishrat case: Court dismisses plea against Amit Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2014

In a relief for Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah in the alleged fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others, a Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking arraignment of the former Gujarat home minister and ex-police commissioner of Ahmedabad K R Kaushik as accused in the case.

Former Punjab Minister Bhullar Arrested in Suicide Case

Former Punjab Minister Bhullar Arrested in Suicide Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested following the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official who accused the AAP MLA of harassment. The arrest follows public outcry and political pressure for accountability in the case.

Sohrabuddin case: SC questions Amit Shah's theory

Sohrabuddin case: SC questions Amit Shah's theory

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the theory advanced by former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah claiming that call details collected by the Central Bureau of Investigation to nail him in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case has no relevance as they related to another case of kidnapping.

UP GST officer quits over Shankaracharya's remarks against Adityanath

UP GST officer quits over Shankaracharya's remarks against Adityanath

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

A GST Deputy Commissioner, Prashant Kumar Singh, resigned in protest against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand's remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, citing attempts to divide the nation on caste and religious lines.

Amit Shah meets sidelined party veterans Advani, Joshi

Amit Shah meets sidelined party veterans Advani, Joshi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Shah's meeting with the two leaders came days after they were not given poll tickets.

Cong alleges Sarma's wife holds 3 passports, CM threatens lawsuit

Cong alleges Sarma's wife holds 3 passports, CM threatens lawsuit

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied allegations made by the Congress party that his wife possesses multiple passports and concealed property information, vowing to take legal action against the Congress leader who made the claims.

Amit Shah is a terrorist, says Lalu Yadav

Amit Shah is a terrorist, says Lalu Yadav

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Attacking Narendra Modi's close confidant and former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah over his Azamgarh comment, Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad on Tuesday called him a 'terrorist'.

Nitin Nabin elected BJP chief unopposed; youngest in party history

Nitin Nabin elected BJP chief unopposed; youngest in party history

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Nitin Nabin, a five-time Bihar MLA, has been elected unopposed as the BJP national president, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. His appointment signals a generational shift in the party's leadership as it prepares for key state elections.

Rahul inciting hatred in society: Amit Shah

Rahul inciting hatred in society: Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party president accused his Congress counterpart Rahul Gandhi of "inciting hatred" in society with his "lie" that the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has been revoked.

Amit Shah declares in Bengal: Mamata govt won't last beyond 2025 if...

Amit Shah declares in Bengal: Mamata govt won't last beyond 2025 if...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday appealed to the people to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in 35 seats out of the 42 in West Bengal in the next Lok Sabha polls, saying that the Trinamool Congress government would not survive beyond 2025 if the target is achieved.

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Dhankar resigned due to...: Shah reacts on VP's resignation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

When asked about the claim that Dhankar being under "house arrest", Shah said the interpretation of truth and lies should not rely solely on opposition statements and warned against making a fuss over the former VP's resignation.

Quota stir leader Hardik Patel compares Amit Shah to General Dyer

Quota stir leader Hardik Patel compares Amit Shah to General Dyer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The statement comes in the aftermath of the Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel's resignation.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP and TMC of Failing West Bengal

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP and TMC of Failing West Bengal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP and RSS for undermining the Constitution and accused the TMC of failing to provide jobs in West Bengal during recent rallies.

Prajapati case: SC stays proceedings against Amit Shah

Prajapati case: SC stays proceedings against Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed further proceedings against former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah in the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case.A bench of justices P Sathasivam and Ranjan Gogoi also issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on Shah's plea -- contending that Prajapati murder case is part of Sohrabuddin Sheikh's fake encounter case and they should be heard together.

Digvijaya Singh acknowledges RSS, Amit Shah's help on Narmada yatra

Digvijaya Singh acknowledges RSS, Amit Shah's help on Narmada yatra

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

On other days Digvijaya Singh is among staunchest critics of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, but on Thursday he revealed how Shah as well as RSS workers had helped him during his `Narmada Parikrama' four years ago.

Amit Shah cites 'vaccine hesitancy in some communities'

Amit Shah cites 'vaccine hesitancy in some communities'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed concern over vaccine hesitancy in some communities and urged people to spread awareness about the benefits of inoculation to win the battle against coronavirus.

'Hunt down every culprit', Shah orders as NIA handed over Delhi blast probe

'Hunt down every culprit', Shah orders as NIA handed over Delhi blast probe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has handed over the probe into a blast near the Red Fort to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), indicating a suspected terror link. The blast claimed 12 lives.

EC gives clean chit to Rahul over Amit Shah speech

EC gives clean chit to Rahul over Amit Shah speech

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Giving a clean chit to Gandhi, EC officials said the "complaint was examined in detail and after examination of the complete transcript of speech sent by the district electoral officer of Jabalpur, the Commission is of the considered view that no violation of the model code of conduct is made out."

Now, Nitish Receives Amit Shah At Airport

Now, Nitish Receives Amit Shah At Airport

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Is Amit Anilchandra Shah being clearly projected as Narendra Damodardas Modi's future successor and not anyone else (cough, cough) with similar ambitions?

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Neha Singh Rathore Granted Anticipatory Bail in Social Media Post Case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to folk singer Neha Singh Rathore in connection with a case filed against her over a social media post related to the Pahalgam terror attack. The court's decision comes after Rathore appeared before authorities and cooperated with the investigation.