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August 5, 2026 9:23 PM

Amit Shah receives Rs 22.90 crore dividend cheque from REPCO Bank; lauds record profit performance

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday received a dividend cheque of ₹22.90 crore from REPCO Bank, representing a 30 per cent dividend on the Government of India's share capital of ₹76.32 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The cheque was presented by REPCO Bank Chairman E. Santhanam, Director and Repco Home Finance Ltd. Chairman C. Thangaraju, and Managing Director O.M. Gokul during a meeting in New Delhi. Congratulating the bank's management, HM Shah praised REPCO Bank for achiev...

August 2, 2026 5:43 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary, remembering his pivotal contribution to designing India's National Flag and his service to the nation. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his 150th birth anniversary. He is remembered for his invaluable role in giving our nation the Tricolour. May his efforts always inspire people to serve our country with...

August 2, 2026 2:24 PM

Centre approves Rs 2,117.85 crore SDRF assistance for flood-hit states

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday approved the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support states affected by floods during the ongoing southwest monsoon. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the assistance is aimed at strengthening relief, rescue and rehabilitation efforts in the flood-affected states. It added that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains committed to extending al...

August 2, 2026 12:00 PM

Amit Shah presents Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to NSA Ajit Doval in Pune

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Pune, describing him as a dedicated servant of the nation whose contributions to India's internal and external security would be remembered as a "golden chapter" in the history of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure. The award ceremony was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Sunetra Pawar, Union Ministe...

July 30, 2026 11:07 AM

Amit Shah congratulates students on passage of Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by a voice vote, significantly strengthening the legal framework against examination-related offences. The legislation introduces stricter punishments, higher fines, fast-track courts and special investigation mechanisms to curb organised exam fraud and safeguard the interests of students and job aspirants. Congratulating students on the passage of the Bill, Union Home Minister Amit Shah ...

July 20, 2026 10:45 AM

Every Indian language must be digitally empowered: Amit Shah inaugurates Museum of Word

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the Museum of Word in Kolkata, describing it as a significant initiative to preserve India's linguistic heritage and strengthen the country's cultural renaissance. The museum has been developed by the Ministry of Culture to showcase the evolution of language through visual, auditory and immersive experiences. Addressing the gathering, Shah said the museum gives concrete shape to Prime Minister...

July 20, 2026 10:46 AM

World’s largest curd manufacturing plant to come up in Bengal; Amit Shah says 1.2 lakh dairy farmers to benefit

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the world's largest curd manufacturing plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project in Kolkata, saying the initiative would strengthen the cooperative movement, boost farmers' incomes and contribute to the vision of "White Revolution 2.0". The project, being developed by Amul at the Howrah Food Park with an investment of about Rs 700 crore, aims to modernise West Bengal's dairy sector through expande...

July 19, 2026 2:13 PM

Amit Shah inspects indigenous border security technologies in West Bengal, lays foundation for BSF projects worth Rs 77 crore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inspected a range of indigenous, state-of-the-art technologies aimed at strengthening border security during his visit to the Jhumagachh Border Outpost (BOP) in Siliguri, West Bengal. He also laid the foundation stone for Border Security Force (BSF) infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹77 crore and interacted with BSF personnel during the Prahari Sammelan. During his visit, HM Shah reviewed a radio-based fence breach detection system that inst...

July 15, 2026 8:48 PM

MCD, NDDB sign MoU to set up compressed bio-gas plants in Delhi; Amit Shah says move will aid Yamuna clean-up

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants in the national capital for the scientific utilisation of cow dung, in a move aimed at reducing pollution in the Yamuna River and promoting waste-to-energy solutions. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah. Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy...

July 15, 2026 9:40 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend birthday greetings to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, lauding his leadership and contribution to the state's development. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, "Best wishes to Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel on his birthday. He is at the forefront of taking Gujarat to new heights of development and ensuring that the aspirations of the people are fu...