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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 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 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 16, 2026 5:02 PM

Former PM Vajpayee was an ‘Ajatshatru’ who never compromised on principles: HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday described former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “Ajatshatru”, who had no enemy and never compromised on his principles. He said that Vajpayee remained committed to his ideology during his time in the Opposition as well as while in power. Shah was addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh’s Nimbahera after unveiling a statue of Vajpayee. “Atal Bihari Vajpayee remained in the Opposition for 40 years, but his ideology always remained pa...

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 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 10, 2026 10:27 PM

Amit Shah reviews Bureau of Port Security rollout, directs stronger coastal security measures

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the progress in the establishment of the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) and directed officials to strengthen security infrastructure at ports and fishing harbours, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to making India's coastal security "impregnable" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The review meeting, held jointly with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, was attended by the Union Home Secretary...