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September 7, 2026 8:09 PM

Amit Shah presents President’s Colour to Goa Police, lauds service and policing reforms

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday presented the President’s Colour to the Goa Police, honouring more than eight decades of its service, courage and professionalism, and praised the force for safeguarding the state’s coastline, tourists and internal security. Addressing the ceremony in Panaji, HM Shah said the prestigious honour recognised the Goa Police’s history of professional excellence, discipline, courage and dedication. He said the force had successfully discharged its respons...

September 7, 2026 10:54 AM

India’s fight against drugs enters mission mode for 2026-29: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India's fight against narcotics has entered "mission mode" for the 2026-29 period, with the Centre setting time-bound targets and more than 200 action points under a four-pillar strategy aimed at dismantling drug networks and reducing demand. Addressing a press conference in Panaji, Shah said the government had made the fight against drugs a national security priority and moved it beyond isolated seizures and the actions of individual agencies to a c...

September 6, 2026 7:03 PM

Satya Niketan building collapse: Amit Shah speaks to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, top officials

Two persons were killed and several others were feared trapped after a five-storey building housing a boys' hostel collapsed in a congested lane at Satya Niketan near Delhi University's South Campus on Sunday afternoon, prompting a massive rescue operation involving multiple agencies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other officials. In a post on X, he said, "Deeply distressed by the collapse of a building at Satya Niketan in Delhi. Spoke with the Chie...

September 5, 2026 5:04 PM

HM Amit Shah to chair 28th meeting of Western Zonal Council in Goa’s Panaji on Monday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa’s Panaji on Monday, according to a press release by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The meeting is being organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and hosted by the Goa government. The Western Zonal Council comprises Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra, along with the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Five zonal councils, including the W...

September 5, 2026 11:02 AM

Union Ministers extend Teachers’ Day greetings, hail educators for shaping India’s future

Union Ministers on Saturday extended warm greetings on Teachers’ Day, highlighting the crucial role of educators in shaping young minds, nurturing values and contributing to nation-building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “On Teachers’ Day, extending warm wishes to our teachers who have paved the path for India’s perpetual progress by leading generations of students on the quest for knowledge. Also, I bow to the philosopher and statesman Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji...

September 2, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend birthday greetings to Pawan Kalyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Birthday greetings to Shri Pawan Kalyan Garu. He is widely respected among the people and is at the forefront of adding momentum to the good governance agenda of the NDA in Andhra Pradesh. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of society." Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended birthday wishes to Pawan Kalyan and pra...

August 31, 2026 8:55 PM

Once again, Indian economy trumped global uncertainties: HM Amit Shah on Q1 GDP data

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Indian economy has once again trumped global uncertainties after the country secured a GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of FY 2026-27. HM Shah also said this stands as a testament to the “visionary” leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Indian economy growing from strength to strength against global odds under Modi govt. Once again, the Indian economy has trumped global uncertainties and secured a GDP growth of 7.8% i...

August 31, 2026 8:38 PM

Bihar, Jharkhand sign MoU to resolve 25-year-old Sone River water-sharing dispute

Bihar and Jharkhand on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sharing the waters of the Sone River in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, resolving a nearly 25-year-old pending water dispute between the two states. The agreement is expected to ensure water for irrigation and drinking purposes across several districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Union Jal Shakti Ministe...

August 28, 2026 3:40 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary, remembering the revered social reformer, spiritual leader and thinker for his enduring contribution to social harmony, education, equality and compassion. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary! A towering social reformer, spiritual leader and thinker, he devoted his life to building a society rooted in dignity and...

August 28, 2026 3:00 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary, remembering the pioneering social reformer for his lifelong contribution to social justice, education and the empowerment of marginalised communities. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Paying homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary! He is remembered as a great pioneer of social justice. His efforts to secure educational opportunities for the marginalised,...