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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...

July 6, 2026 11:09 PM

Amit Shah attends Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary event in Kolkata, outlines vision for ‘Sonar Bangla’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday attended the commemorative programme marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata as the chief guest, where he paid tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder and outlined the West Bengal government's roadmap for building a "Sonar Bangla." A video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also screened during the event, which was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekh...

June 18, 2026 5:39 PM

Amit Shah, Sergio Gor discuss strengthening security cooperation between India and US

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held talks with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral security cooperation, particularly in the areas of counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics. The meeting comes amid growing strategic engagement between India and the United States and follows high-level interactions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Evian, France. In a post o...

June 12, 2026 9:57 AM

Amit Shah hails Centre-Assam-Nagaland tripartite MoU, calls it a historic step towards energy security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland, describing it as a historic breakthrough that resolves a decades-old dispute and paves the way for large-scale oil and gas exploration in the region. HM Shah said the agreement reflects the spirit of national unity and cooperative federalism. "A historic tripartite MoU has been signed by the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and the G...

May 27, 2026 5:07 PM

Amit Shah chairs high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to strengthen border security in Rajasthan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to assess and strengthen security arrangements in Rajasthan’s border districts along the Indo-Pakistan border. The meeting was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, senior state government officials, and District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from five border districts - Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar and Phalodi. The discussions focused on strengthenin...

May 26, 2026 10:38 AM

Amit Shah hosts dinner for Padma Awardees 2026, praises grassroots change-makers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hosted a dinner for the recipients of the Padma Awards 2026, lauding their contributions to society and describing them as real change-makers driving socio-economic and cultural transformation across the country. Sharing details of the event in a series of posts on X, HM Shah congratulated the distinguished personalities who were conferred the Padma Awards by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. “PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has reoriented Padma...

May 14, 2026 11:24 AM

Amit Shah attends NDRF President’s Colour Ceremony in Ghaziabad, praises force for earning nation’s trust

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the President’s Colour Award Ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force in Ghaziabad and praised the force for earning the trust and confidence of 140 crore Indians through its dedicated disaster response and humanitarian service over the past two decades. During the ceremony, HM Shah reviewed the ceremonial parade and took the salute from NDRF personnel, acknowledging the force’s role in rescue operations, disaster relief, and emerge...

May 12, 2026 2:43 PM

Sirhind Fateh Divas: HM Amit Shah pays tribute to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Sirhind Fateh Divas and paid tribute to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, describing him as a symbol of unwavering devotion to faith, courage and dedication to the motherland. In a post on X, HM Shah said Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was an ascetic at heart and an invincible warrior for the defence of faith who organised farmers against injustice and delivered an enduring message of self-respect, bravery and protec...

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...