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Arvind Kejriwal Demands Hike In Delhi's Share In Central Taxes

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, demanding that Delhi's shares in central taxes be raised in view of its burgeoning population.

Telangana Minister's Grandson Seen Sitting Atop Police Van In TikTok Clip

Telangana News | Written by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Aditya Sharma | Friday July 19, 2019

Telangana Home Minister's grandson has sparked a major controversy after a video purportedly showing him sitting on the bonnet of a police car went viral. The video has been criticised on social media as gross misuse of government machinery.

Amit Shah To Visit North East Next Month, Will Meet Chief Ministers, Governors

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Thursday July 18, 2019

In his first visit to the North East as Home Minister, Amit Shah will meet chief ministers and governors of the eight states for two days next month and would review the security situation and development issues with them.

Will Identify All Illegal Immigrants, Deport Them, Says Home Minister Amit Shah In Rajya Sabha

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Home Minister Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha yhe government will identify illegal immigrants staying in any part of the country and deport them as per international law.

Biswa Bhusan Harichandan Appointed Governor Of Andhra Pradesh

India News | ANI | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan has been appointed as governor Andhra Pradesh. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him "an opportunity" and said that he will try to solve some of the contentious issues the state is facing with Odisha.

Tamil Nadu Bills Sent For President Nod Were Returned In 2017: Centre

Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019

According to the affidavit, "The Tamil Nadu Admission to MBBS and BDS Courses Bill," and "The Tamil Nadu Admission to PG Courses in Medicine and Dentistry Bill,2017 " were placed for consideration of the president in the form of "summary signed by the Union Home minister on September 11, 2017."

India's Partition A "Miscarriage" Of History: Jitendra Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 16, 2019

The Partition of India was a "miscarriage" of history and it would not have taken place if former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru hadn't intruded into his home minister Sardar Vallabhai Patel's domain, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.

AAP Leaders Meet Amit Shah Over Delhi's Law And Order Situation

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday July 16, 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders on Tuesday met Home Minister Amit Shah to raise the issue of the "deteriorating" law and order situation in the the national capital.

What Is NIA Amendment Bill And Why The Opposition Is Against It

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday July 15, 2019

The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill-2019, introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 8, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Mondayamid protests by the Opposition. While the government maintained that broadening the central probe agency's investigation powers through the legislation was essential for implementing its zero-toleranc...

"Amit Shah Threatens Us, He's Not God": Asaduddin Owaisi On NIA Sparring

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday July 15, 2019

A bill to give broader powers to the National Investigation Agency, India's anti-terrorism organisation, set the stage for a stormy debate in parliament on Monday, with Home Minister Amit Shah and Hyderabad politician Asaduddin Owaisi engaging in a bitter face-off. "You cannot scare us," Mr Owaisi said, as Amit Shah wagged a finger at him, asking h...

7 Killed, Over 15 Lakh Affected, Kaziranga National Park Submerged As Flood Situation Worsens In Assam: Updates

India News | Sunday July 14, 2019

More than seven people seven people have died and over 20 lakh have been affected in Assam as monsoon floods have inundated 25 of the 33 districts in the state.Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called Union Home Minister Amit Shah and briefed him about the latest flood situation in the state. Mr Shah has assured all help from the Centre to the nort...

Amit Shah Hosts Dinner For Retired Chiefs Of Intelligence Bureau, RAW

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hosted a dinner in honour of retired Intelligence Bureau director Rajiv Jain and retired R&AW chief Anil Dhasmana, officials said.

BJP Not Like Parties That Get Divided After Defeat, Says Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 6, 2019

BJP chief and Home Minister Amit Shah said today that said many parties get divided after facing electoral defeats as they run "on the basis of individuals, family and caste but not the BJP, which has grown strong over the years on the basis of its ideology."

"Futuristic, Ignites Hopes For India": Amit Shah On Budget

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 5, 2019

Praising the Union budget as futuristic, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision where farmers prosper, the poor lead a life of dignity and the middle class gets its due and Indian enterprise a boost.

Top Court Convicts 12 For Ex-Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya's Murder

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 5, 2019

The Supreme Court convicted 12 persons on Friday for killing former Gujarat home minister Haren Pandya in 2003.