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05 Aug

Amit Shah Becomes Longest-Serving Home Minister in Indian History

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsAmit Shah, Indian politics, Lal Krishna Advani, longest-serving Home Minister

New Delhi, August 5, 2025 — Amit Shah has etched his name in Indian political history by becoming the country’s longest-serving Union Home Minister. On Tuesday, he surpassed the record previously held by BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani.Shah first took over the Home Ministry on May 30, 2019, following the NDA's re-election. After completing his first term on June 9, 2024, he was reappointed the very next day, on June 10. As of August 5, he has served 2,258 days in office, overtaking Advani's 2,256-day tenure between March 19, 1998, and May 22, 2004.The milestone was acknowledged during the National…

30 Jul

Operation Mahadev Aimed to Deliver Justice, Not Revenge: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah, CRPF, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Operation Mahadev, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 30, 2025 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, declaring that Operation Mahadev was a decisive and deliberate act of justice in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, not an act of revenge. Speaking during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah said that the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev were members of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, and their identities were confirmed during the investigation. He emphasized that the brutality of the Pahalgam incident where victims were asked their religion before being murdered in front of women and children demanded strong…

29 Jul

Amit Shah’s Strong Statement in Lok Sabha: “Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev Delivered Justice to Pahalgam Victims”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah, Lok Sabha, Operation Mahadev, Operation Sindoor

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed the Lok Sabha, giving a detailed account of the government’s decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack through Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. Condemning the brutal killings, Shah said, “Innocent civilians were killed in front of their families after being asked their religion. I condemn this barbaric act and express my deepest sympathies to the families who lost their loved ones.” Terrorists Neutralised in Joint Operation Shah revealed that in a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K Police, three terrorists involved in the attack, Suleman…

29 Jul

Parliament Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM, Amit Shah to Address Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah, Operation Sindoor, Parliament

New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament saw heated discussions on Tuesday as the Lok Sabha continued its debate on Operation Sindoor for the second consecutive day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the House between 12 pm and 1 pm, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to speak later in the evening, according to government sources. Key Business in Lok Sabha Apart from the discussion on Operation Sindoor, several standing committee reports will be tabled in the House. These include: Communications and Information Technology Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Rural Development and Panchayati…

25 Jul

Preparations Complete for New Criminal Laws Event in Haryana; CM Saini Highlights Modi’s Role in Making India 4th Largest Economy

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmit Shah, Criminal Law Event, Haryana, Kishau Dam, Nayab Singh Saini, PM Narendra Modi

Chandigarh, July 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that all arrangements for a major event on the implementation of three new criminal laws in the state have been finalized.Speaking to the media at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi after meeting Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, CM Saini said that he held extensive discussions on several important issues, including the Kishau Dam project. He also briefed the Union Minister about the progress of various welfare schemes being run in the state.The Chief Minister emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked with great speed to strengthen…

22 Jul

Amit Shah’s Praise for Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Triggers Political Buzz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsAmit Shah, BJP politics, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand investment

Dehradun, July 22, 2025: Two days after returning from Uttarakhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stirred political speculation on Monday by praising Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on social media. The warm words sparked fresh discussions in political circles, suggesting that Dhami may not only be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is also earning strong backing from Shah.On Saturday, Shah had participated in a grand event in Rudrapur to celebrate the ground-level implementation of investment promises worth ₹1 lakh crore. During the event, Shah and Dhami were seen sharing a strong rapport, which caught the attention of many…

01 May

“Chun Chun Ke Badla Lenge”: Amit Shah Warns Terrorists in Aftermath of Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah, Narendra Modi, Pahalgam terror attack, Terrorism in Kashmir

New Delhi, May 1, 2025 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday issued a stern warning to the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that the Modi government will take “revenge one by one” and will not rest until terrorism is eliminated from Indian soil.Speaking at an event in New Delhi to honour Bodofa Upendranath Brahma, Shah reaffirmed the Centre’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and said, “Terrorists should not think they’ve achieved a big victory. Chun chun ke badla lenge. Har vyakti ko jawab diya jayega.”The Home Minister emphasised that no terrorist would be spared and reiterated the…

24 Apr

Centre Briefs Political Leaders on Pahalgam Attack; All-Party Meeting Reflects United Stand Against Terror

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAjit Doval, all-party meeting, Amit Shah, Pahalgam terror attack, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, April 24, 2025 – A high-level all-party meeting was held on Wednesday in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with the Centre briefing political leaders about the tragic incident that claimed 28 lives, mostly tourists. The meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aimed to present the facts, ongoing investigations, and future action plans while fostering political consensus in the national response to the attack.Held at the Parliament Library Building, the meeting began with a moment of silence to honor the victims. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and top officials from intelligence agencies gave a detailed…

09 Apr

Disaster Management Amendment Act Comes into Force, Empowers NDMA and States

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah, Disaster Management Amendment Act 2025, NDMA, SDMA

New Delhi, April 9, 2025: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially came into effect on Wednesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced through a gazette notification.“In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 (10 of 2025), the Central Government hereby appoints the 9th day of April, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Act shall come into force,” the notification stated.The law amends the Disaster Management Act of 2005, expanding the role of disaster authorities and giving statutory status to key committees such…

31 Mar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Unveils Grand Statue of Maharaja Agrasen at Agroha Medical College

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgroha Medical College, Amit Shah, Maharaja Agrasen

Chandigarh, March 31 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday unveiled a grand statue of Maharaja Agrasen at the Agroha Medical College campus in Hisar district. He also inaugurated a newly constructed ICU block and laid the foundation stone for a PG hostel. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present at the event.The newly installed statue of Maharaja Agrasen stands 20 feet tall, weighs 800 kilograms, and is made of fiberglass and mild steel. The project cost approximately Rs 2 crore. The statue is mounted on a 10-foot-high platform, enhancing its grandeur and visual appeal. Its unveiling…