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August 28, 2026 2:11 PM

World Sanskrit Day: V-P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, Amit Shah call for preservation and promotion of ancient language

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other leaders on Friday extended greetings on World Sanskrit Day, underscoring the ancient language's enduring contribution to India's knowledge, philosophy, culture and intellectual traditions and calling for efforts to preserve it for future generations. World Sanskrit Day is observed on Shravana Purnima to celebrate Sanskrit and its extensive contribution to literature, philosophy, scie...

August 28, 2026 1:27 AM

From Gandhi’s ‘reconstruction’ to India@2047: HM Shah outlines vision for youth

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday linked Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of rebuilding India with the Narendra Modi government’s stated goal of taking the country to the forefront of the world by 2047, telling young graduates that they would be the generation to witness the centenary of independence. Addressing Gujarat Vidyapith’s 72nd convocation in Ahmedabad, Union Minister Shah said Gandhi had deliberately used the idea of “reconstruction” rather than “new constru...

August 27, 2026 1:30 PM

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah condole demise of A. Balakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other leaders on Thursday condoled the demise of A. Balakrishnan, recalling his decades-long service to society and his contribution to education and nation-building, particularly in the Northeast. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji, who served as the All India President of Vivekananda Kendra. Balakrishnan Ji devoted more than five decades of his life to the ideals of Swami Vive...

August 26, 2026 8:55 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Onam, Milad-un-Nabi greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people on the occasions of Onam and Milad-un-Nabi, wishing the nation happiness, togetherness, prosperity, peace and harmony. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Wishing everyone a beautiful Onam. This is a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world. May this festival further empower the spirit of happiness, togetherness, and prosperity. Have a wonderful Onam." In a separate post, the Prime Minister extended g...

August 25, 2026 12:33 AM

HM Amit Shah inaugurates the 9th two-day National Security Strategies Conference-2026 in New Delhi

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2026 in New Delhi on Monday. Prior to the inauguration, HM Shah paid homage at the Martyrs’ column by laying a wreath in remembrance of the brave personnel of the Intelligence Bureau who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to safeguard national security and integrity, said a press release from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The conference, held in a h...

August 20, 2026 10:19 AM

Amit Shah to Chair 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Tamil Nadu Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) in Tamil Nadu’s Kovalam near Mahabalipuram today. He arrived in Chennai from New Delhi by a special aircraft around 9 p.m. on Wednesday to attend the meeting. The meeting is set to focus on issues requiring coordination between the Centre and southern states and Union Territories. The Southern Zonal Council comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, along with the Union T...

August 19, 2026 4:06 PM

Amit Shah to Chair 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Tamil Nadu’s Mahabalipuram

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) on August 20, Thursday, in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, along with the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Amit Shah is the Chairman of the Council, while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay serves as its Vice-Chairman. The Chief...

August 19, 2026 10:32 AM

Amit Shah to Arrive in Chennai Today to Chair 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Kovalam on Thursday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will attend the high-level conference along with the Chief Ministers of other southern States and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The meeting will be held at a hotel located on East Coast Road in Kovalam, Chengalpattu district. HM Shah is scheduled to leave New Delhi aboard a special aircraft at 4.50 p.m...

August 17, 2026 4:06 PM

HM Amit Shah condoles Lakhisarai stampede deaths, prays for speedy recovery of injured

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed deep anguish over the stampede at Ashok Dham in Bihar’s Lakhisarai, extending his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. He said the local administration was making every possible effort to ensure proper treatment for those affected. “The incident that occurred with devotees at Ashok Dham in Lakhisarai, Bihar, is extremely tragic. I express my condolences to the families...

August 17, 2026 3:00 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi express grief over loss of lives in Lakhisarai stampede

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at Bihar’s Lakhisarai district. “The news of the deaths of devotees in the stampede in Lakhisarai district of Bihar is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the grief-stricken families. I pray for the swift recovery of those who have been injured,” read a post on X by the President of India. The Prime Minister stated that his thoughts ar...