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August 16, 2026 9:06 AM

HM Amit Shah pays homage to former PM Vajpayee on his ‘Punya Tithi’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid homage to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. “On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister and the founder of BJP, Bharat Ratna, the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, I pay my homage to him. Atal ji was a patriot politician of such caliber who dedicated every moment of his life to the service of the nation,” said Amit Shah on X. “On one hand, he made the entire world aware of India's stren...

August 15, 2026 3:19 PM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh hail PM Modi’s Independence Day address, praise roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, describing it as an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. HM Shah said PM Modi’s address, centred on Swadeshi, prosperity, self-reliance and Nation First, would prove to be a milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a leading nation across sectors. ...

August 12, 2026 6:49 PM

‘Ready to answer all questions’: Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker for discussion on NEET issue

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to consult Opposition parties and facilitate a discussion in Parliament on the protests by students over the NEET paper leak issue, saying he was ready to remain present in the House and answer all questions raised by the Opposition. In a letter to the Speaker, HM Shah said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had already agreed on behalf of the government, during a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, to ...

August 11, 2026 11:03 AM

NDA’s ‘Mangal Milan’ meet begins with patriotic fervour

The weekly parliamentary party meeting of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) began on Tuesday at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building (PLB), with MPs waving the Tricolour and raising slogans of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several senior leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and L...

August 11, 2026 10:11 AM

NDA’s final ‘Mangal Milan’ of Monsoon Session today; health and water initiatives on agenda

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will hold its last parliamentary party meeting of the Monsoon Session today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders are likely to attend the meeting. The weekly gathering, now branded “Mangal Milan”, is aimed at synchronising floor strategy among NDA partners and finalising legislative priorities for the remaining days of the session. As per reports, today’s meeting will feature two key presentations: Union He...

August 11, 2026 8:59 AM

Amit Shah to move Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, NCDC Amendment Bill for passage in Lok Sabha today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to move the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. According to the Revised List of Business, Shah will move a motion for consideration of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which seeks to change the name of the State from Kerala to Keralam. He will also move the motion for its passage. The proposal to rename Keral...

August 10, 2026 4:01 PM

Union HM Amit Shah appeals to countrymen to participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, upload selfies

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today appealed to every citizen to participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, hoist the tricolour and upload a selfie on harghartiranga.com. “The #HarGharTiranga campaign, initiated by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, is a reflection of our nation’s collective strength, uniting us in our endeavour to build a Viksit Bharat,” read his post on X. “The movement, which coincides with the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram this year, makes the occasion even more hea...

August 9, 2026 5:58 PM

Amit Shah presents President’s Colours to Puducherry Police, hails force for valour and dedication

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colours to the Puducherry Police, honouring the force for its bravery, service, hard work and dedication. Addressing the gathering, HM Shah said the conferment of the President’s Colours was a testament to the Puducherry Police’s valour, hard work and commitment to protecting the Union Territory and maintaining its internal security. He described the award as one of the highest honours for a disciplined force. ...

August 9, 2026 10:47 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India Movement, Kakori Train Action anniversaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the Quit India Movement and the Kakori Train Action, recalling their courage, sacrifice and contribution to India's struggle for independence. Remembering the Quit India Movement, PM Modi said in a post on X, "Remembering all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement. Their courage will always remain an inspiration for every...

August 9, 2026 9:54 AM

Amit Shah launches ‘Bank in a Box’, Security Operations Centre for Urban Cooperative Banks

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the new premises of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) in Mumbai and launched a series of technology and cybersecurity initiatives aimed at modernising the country’s urban cooperative banking sector. Addressing the ‘Sahkar Nav-Kranti’ programme at the BSE International Convention Centre, HM Shah said the Umbrella Organisation for Urban Cooperative Banks had now become...