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September 17, 2026 3:28 PM

‘Worked 25 years without single day off’: Amit Shah hails PM Modi’s governance on his birthday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday emphasised that no other politician other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi in independent India's history has continuously served as a state leader and national leader for 25 years without taking a single day off, working 16 to 18 hours daily. HM Shah's remarks came as he was visiting PM Modi’s birthplace, Vadnagar, on the occassion of the 76th birthday of the Prime Minister. Speaking at an event, the Union Home Minister prayed for PM Modi's long and...

September 16, 2026 8:56 PM

Shahzad Bhatti Network declared terrorist organisation under UAPA: Amit Shah

The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said on Wednesday. In a post on X, Amit Shah said the action was taken in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Home Minister said the network was involved in the smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders and was also eng...

September 16, 2026 12:34 AM

Clean Yamuna target to be achieved by 2029, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence that the goal of a clean Yamuna will be achieved by 2029, saying sustained efforts are underway under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah made the remarks while chairing a meeting attended by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana during the signing of the agreement for the Kishau Multipurpose Project. The Union Home Minister said there had been a serious la...

September 14, 2026 6:03 PM

‘Hindi Shabd-Sindhu’ to become world’s largest dictionary by 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday said India's linguistic diversity is a strength and stressed the need to promote Indian languages while ensuring that the country's cultural and national identity remains united. Addressing the Hindi Diwas 2026 celebrations and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai, Shah said the Modi government has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen Hindi and other Indian languages, with a focus on making them lang...

September 14, 2026 1:45 PM

Hindi and all Indian languages must become instruments of national unity, Viksit Bharat: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said India’s linguistic diversity is its greatest strength and called for strengthening Hindi alongside the preservation and promotion of all Indian languages. In his message on Hindi Diwas 2026, HM Shah said every Indian language carries a distinct history, folk tradition and worldview, contributing to the cultural identity of the country and helping transmit its values to younger generations. “Language is not merely a means of communication; it is ...

September 14, 2026 9:25 AM

Hindi moves forward taking all Indian languages along, emerges as language of technology, research: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday greeted all countrymen on Hindi Diwas, saying Hindi is moving forward, taking all Indian languages along with it, and is now also emerging as a language of technology and research. Sharing a post on X, HM Shah said, “Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on Hindi Diwas. As the official language, Hindi is playing an important role in strengthening public communication, good governance and national unity. Hindi, which mov...

September 13, 2026 9:25 PM

India will emerge as global hub for gems and jewellery: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India is poised to emerge as a global hub for gems and jewellery in the coming years, urging the industry to take the lead in building a complete, India-owned value chain for the emerging lab-grown diamond market. Addressing the 52nd India Gems and Jewellery Awards ceremony in Mumbai as the Chief Guest, HM Shah said the industry has played a significant role in India's economic growth, exports and employment generation. Maharashtra Chief Minister De...

September 13, 2026 7:01 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition’ at Asiatic Society of Mumbai

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the ‘Ganesh Gyanarthi Exhibition’ organised by the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, calling for the preservation, digitisation and wider dissemination of India’s rich knowledge traditions. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and President of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe were among those present at the event. Addressing the gathering, HM Shah said he had come to the Asiatic...

September 11, 2026 12:02 AM

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V meets President Murmu, Amit Shah

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday during his first official visit to India since assuming the role of the Aga Khan. Welcoming Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu offered her condolences on the passing of his father, the late Aga Khan IV. She said that Aga Khan IV and the work undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) are regarded in India with great respect and affection. The President appre...

September 10, 2026 11:06 PM

Amit Shah calls for ‘Whole of Government’ approach to build disaster-resilient India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for a stronger “Whole of Government” approach to disaster management, with greater emphasis on risk reduction, early warning systems and the goal of Zero Casualty. Chairing the third meeting of the Governing Body of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in New Delhi on Thursday, HM Shah said India's disaster management approach had undergone a fundamental transformation over the past 12 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Nare...