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November 1, 2026 1:36 PM

Amit Shah Presents President’s Colour to Chandigarh Police on 60th Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Chandigarh Police on the occasion of its 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations at the Police Lines in Chandigarh. The honour recognises the force's contribution to maintaining law and order, tackling terrorism and ensuring security in the region. Addressing the gathering, Shah recalled the challenges faced by Chandigarh during the period of terrorism and commended the courage and commitmen...

October 31, 2026 3:23 PM

Amit Shah Flags Off ‘Run for Unity’, Sets 2029 Target for Drug-Free India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). Addressing the gathering, Shah said Patel had transformed India's history and geography by uniting numerous princely states after Independence, laying the foundation for a united nation. He said Patel accomplished the task within 1,218 days of Independence, achieving what many leaders c...

October 31, 2026 1:57 PM

Centre announces Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 490 personnel

A total of 490 personnel from various States and Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) have been awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Saturday. The award recognises excellence in police operations, outstanding investigative work, exceptional performance, intelligence services and contributions to forensic science. It aims to promote high professional standards and boost the morale o...

October 31, 2026 10:45 AM

Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Sardar Patel, Calls His Life an Inspiration for Youth

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel remains an enduring inspiration of sacrifice, patriotism and national unity for every youth. Addressing the gathering at the 'Run for Unity' event in New Delhi on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, Shah highlighted his contribution to India's national integration and said that the country achieved an undivided identity under his leadership in just 1,218 days. He said that Sardar P...

October 29, 2026 11:49 PM

Cyclone Arnab: Over 55,000 evacuated across 9 districts in Odisha

The Odisha government on Thursday deployed over 300 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in flood-hit Ganjam and eight other districts, as cyclone ‘Arnab’ left a trail of destruction in several parts of the state, officials said. As many as 59,028 people, including 11,882 from Ganjam, have been evacuated to safety after their houses were inundated with floodwater, they said. State Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said 313 teams comprising nine fro...

October 29, 2026 10:34 PM

Cyclone Arnab claimed 7 lives in Andhra, losses estimated at Rs 4,600 crore

Cyclone Arnab claimed seven lives in Andhra Pradesh and caused losses of ₹4,600 crore as per preliminary estimates, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Thursday. After an aerial survey of cyclone-hit areas, he said the losses caused by the cyclone are estimated at ₹4,600 crore, but this figure could increase after a detailed assessment. The Chief Minister said that he spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah about the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab, briefed him on the situation and t...

October 29, 2026 7:08 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah Chairs NCDC General Council Meeting; Corporation Disburses ₹4.14 Lakh Crore to Cooperatives Since Ministry’s Establishment

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has cumulatively disbursed financial assistance of ₹4,14,586 crore to cooperative institutions across the country from the establishment of the Ministry of Cooperation up to 25 October 2026, according to financial details presented at the 93rd meeting of its General Council in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was held at NCDC headquarters under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah. It reviewed t...

October 29, 2026 3:03 PM

“No major threat exists”: Cyclone Arnab weakens over Odisha; Rayagada stays on high alert

Heavy downpours eased across Odisha's Rayagada district as the influence of cyclone Arnab weakened, allowing authorities to maintain a high alert despite receding immediate threats. District Collector Ashutosh Kulkarni said the region registered 40 mm of rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM, followed by an additional 26 mm through the evening on Wednesday. "In the 24 hours that ended today at 8:30 am, Rayagada recorded 40mm of rainfall, and since then till today in the evening, about...

October 22, 2026 8:07 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah Launches ₹8,941-Crore Yamuna Rejuvenation Projects in Delhi, Targets Clean River by May 2029

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday attended the inauguration and foundation-stone-laying ceremony of Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth ₹8,941 crore in Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Over 40% Progress Made Towards Yamuna Rejuvenation Addressing the gathering, HM Shah said projects worth nearly ₹9,000 crore had been inaugurated or initiated to clean the Yamuna...

October 21, 2026 11:02 AM

Police sacrifices laid foundation for Naxalism-free India, says Amit Shah; sets December 2029 target for drug-free India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday paid tribute to police personnel who died in the line of duty, saying their sacrifices had laid the foundation for a Naxalism-free India, and called for a coordinated nationwide campaign to eliminate the drug problem by December 31, 2029. Addressing Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, HM Shah said the country had made significant progress in addressing longstanding security challenges in Kashmir, the Nor...