Amit Shah becomes longest-serving Home Minister, PM Modi praises tenure

August 5, 2025 1:33 PM

Amit Shah becomes longest-serving Home Minister, PM Modi praises tenure

Amit Shah on Tuesday became the longest-serving Union Home Minister in India's history, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on this achievement during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, praising his leadership and highlighting several key developments that took place under his tenure. PM Modi told NDA leaders that the BJP government had implemented the Constitution in its truest sense and worked to fulfil Babasaheb Ambedkar...

Defence Minister rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s claims on Agniveer scheme

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Defence Minister rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s claims on Agniveer scheme

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday objected to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha on the Agniveer scheme and said financial assistance of one crore rupees is given to the family of the Agniveer who sacrifices his life while protecting the country's borders or during a war. Singh accused Gandhi of misleading the House, emphasizing that families of Agniveers who lose their lives in service receive financial assistance of one crore rupees. The debate unfolded during discuss...