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April 9, 2026 3:31 PM

Amit Shah highlights power of Navkar Mantra for global peace at Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Diwas

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday underscored the spiritual and societal significance of the Navkar Mantra, saying its collective chanting can promote peace, harmony and mental well-being at a time when conflicts persist across the world. Addressing a programme organised on the occasion of ‘Vishwa Navkar Mahamantra Diwas’ in New Delhi as the chief guest, HM Shah said that the collective recitation of the mantra for the welfare of humanity is "highly meaningful and relevant” in the...

April 5, 2026 3:19 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings on National Maritime Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday extended greetings to India’s maritime community on the occasion of National Maritime Day, recognising the sector’s critical role in driving economic growth, trade and connectivity. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "On National Maritime Day, we recall India’s maritime heritage and the invaluable contribution of all those associated with this sector. Their dedication strengthens our economy, trade and connecti...

March 24, 2026 11:51 AM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Assam Rifles Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday extended greetings to the personnel of the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, lauding their courage, dedication, and service to the nation. In a post on X, HM Shah praised the force for its dual role in safeguarding the country’s borders and building trust among local communities in the Northeast. “Raising Day greetings to the courageous personnel of the Assam Rifles and their families. They shield our borders ...

March 17, 2026 1:16 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah greets NCB personnel on their Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended warm greetings to personnel of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on the occasion of its Raising Day. In a post on X, HM Shah said, “Warm greetings to NCB personnel on their Raising Day. A premier agency dedicated to shielding our youth from drugs, NCB shoulders responsibility with deftness and is advancing Modi Ji's vision of drug-free India at remarkable pace. Nation salutes their dedication and patriotism.” Four decades of service Marki...

March 12, 2026 4:16 PM

‘Rich in facts, outlines importance of parliamentary traditions’: PM Modi praises Amit Shah’s Lok Sabha speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech in the Lok Sabha a day earlier, saying it highlighted the importance of parliamentary traditions and the need for collective efforts for the country’s progress. HM Shah had strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and criticised the opposition for bringing a notice seeking his removal from the Chair. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A fine speech by Home Minister Shri Amitbhai Shah. H...

March 11, 2026 10:42 PM

Lok Sabha rejects no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla; Amit Shah criticises opposition, LoP

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday rejected a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by a voice vote after nearly 13 hours of debate, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defending the Speaker and criticising the opposition’s conduct in the House. Replying to the discussion, HM Shah said the motion was an “unfortunate incident for parliamentary politics”, noting that a no-confidence motion against a Lok Sabha Speaker had come after nearly four decades. “The Speaker of the Lok Sab...

February 17, 2026 1:20 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah presents 13th Official Language Report to President Murmu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu along with members of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee and presented the Committee’s 13th report. In a post on X, Shah said, "Today, after meeting with the members of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee, we submitted the 13th report of the committee to the Hon'ble President. By accelerating the committee's work, in the direction of making the official language even more robust and modern, the com...

January 4, 2026 10:09 AM

New criminal laws to ensure time-bound Justice by 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, underscoring the Centre’s push to strengthen forensic capabilities and deliver time-bound justice under the new criminal laws. The meeting focused on the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and was attended by Union Ministers of State for Home A...

January 4, 2026 11:51 AM

Amit Shah inaugurates development projects worth Rs 373 crore in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Union Home Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth ₹373 crore undertaken by the Andaman and Nicobar Union Territory administration at Sri Vijaya Puram. He also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing the three new criminal laws. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.), Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, and oth...

December 9, 2025 6:52 PM

Congress denied Vande Mataram its due, pursued ‘appeasement politics’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of suppressing Vande Mataram at various points in history, saying the party’s “appeasement politics” fuelled long-standing controversies surrounding the national song. He made the remarks during debates held in both Houses of Parliament to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram. Initiating the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Shah said the national song played a significant role in fostering “a strong national consciousness” during ...