Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the formation of quick response teams and a "zero coal leakage plan" to combat rising illegal mining and coal theft in Jharkhand. The CISF and Coal Ministry will implement multi-layered security and take strict action against offenders.
A high-level committee studying demographic changes in India, led by Justice (Retd) Prakash Prabhakar Navlekar, has finalized a questionnaire for states and UTs. The committee, tasked with examining impacts of illegal immigration, informed Home Minister Amit Shah of its plans to visit affected regions and interact with government machinery and ministries. Shah urged for prompt submission of recommendations.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first driver-owned ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat. The service, introduced in 14 cities, aims for statewide expansion within a month, addressing concerns with private-sector taxi services through a cooperative model.
Delhi's new Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, approved by Amit Shah, aims for large-scale redevelopment of informal settlements using PPP. It offers permanent housing to an estimated four lakh families and unlocks land value for financing, potentially reshaping urban development.
Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the BJP over alleged donation irregularities at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, calling it a "robbery" and a breakdown of law and order. The party accused the BJP of "looting" the temple, drawing parallels to Mahmud of Ghazni's actions at Somnath. They also targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging a nexus between "looters" and the BJP.
Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar announced his departure from Shiv Sena (UBT) to join Eknath Shinde's faction, citing local election defeats and the advantage of being in government. He also mentioned discussions with Amit Shah regarding a CBI appeal in his father's murder case.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar announced his departure from the party to join Eknath Shinde's faction, citing local election defeats and the advantage of being in government. He stated his decision was facilitated by discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a CBI appeal in his father's murder case.
India's Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a technological and infrastructural upgrade of the national cyber crime helpline '1930'. The directive includes integrating AI and multilingual support to enhance reporting and redressal of cyber financial frauds, with a focus on prioritizing grievances related to frozen bank accounts.
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge urged RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to formally register the organization, disclose its activities and finances, and pay taxes, citing its vast network and influence in the state.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat demanding detailed disclosures on the organization's legal status, finances, structure, and tax compliance, citing its vast influence and public mobilization.
A high-level committee on demographic changes, led by retired Justice P.P. Naolekar, will examine causes and impacts of demographic shifts, including illegal immigration, across India. The panel will visit metropolitan, industrial, and border areas and recommend policy frameworks to address the issue within a year.
India's Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the northeast region, barring one or two states, may be free of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year. This comes as violent incidents in the region have decreased by 80%, and the area under AFSPA has also shrunk by 80%.
Bangladesh's NCP criticizes Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed for downplaying 'border killings' as merely consequences of border crimes or illegal trespass, ahead of India-Bangladesh border talks.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces a 'smart border' pilot project to prevent demographic change through cross-border infiltration, integrating technology, local administration, and security forces across India's frontiers.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran has dismissed rumors that K Annamalai has resigned from the party or plans to launch a new political outfit. Nagenthran stated that Annamalai has not resigned and there are no differences between them, despite speculation following Annamalai's meeting with Amit Shah.
Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai will interact on social media on Friday, fueling speculation he may launch a new political party. He has been in Delhi meeting senior BJP leaders, reportedly to convey his decision to quit the party.
Residents of Maruki village in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, frustrated with a decade-long wait for a completed road, have appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a helicopter to address medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in development despite claims of progress in former Maoist areas.
Home Minister Amit Shah will visit border areas in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tripura, and West Bengal over the next month to review security and discuss 'smart border' initiatives aimed at curbing infiltration and smuggling.
Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's visit, the Centre will release Rs 39,000 crore for West Bengal's water resources schemes. PM Modi assured support for central projects and economic development, with new cooperation phases for health centers and rural employment.
An FIR has been filed against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for alleged inflammatory statements regarding DJ music and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and for accusing the Centre of enabling post-poll violence in West Bengal after the assembly election results.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah awarded the President's Colour to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad, acknowledging the collective efforts of NDRF, SDRFs, and volunteers in disaster relief across India.
Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail denies claims of arbitrary citizenship grants to Chinese nationals, calling them "malicious slander" and "fake news" aimed at inciting public sentiment, emphasizing strict legal and security processes.
Suvendu Adhikari has been unanimously elected BJP legislative party leader and will be Bengal's next chief minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement, highlighting Adhikari's fighting spirit and administrative experience. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
West Bengal's Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Governor R N Ravi following the BJP's decisive victory in the recent elections. Preparations for the new government's formation are underway, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected in Kolkata. Meanwhile, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign, alleging widespread poll irregularities and bias.
