The Bharatiya Janata Party’s 13-day ‘Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra’ concluded in Jalandhar on September 30 with a major rally addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Launched from Pathankot on September 18, the campaign travelled across Punjab through four separate routes, covering nearly 4,000 kilometres and all 117 Assembly constituencies. The initiative was organised under the slogan “Bhajpa da Naara, Nasha Mukauna Saara”, with the objective of turning the fight against drug

India has taken another step towards diversifying railway fuel technology with the launch of its first LNG-powered train. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah flagged off the LNG-diesel dual-fuel train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad on September 27, 2026. The launch was part of a wider programme covering railway infrastructure, safety and freight-related projects in Gujarat. The initiative is significant because it introduces Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced an ambitious roadmap for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the 21 states governed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Speaking in Mumbai, Shah said he was confident that these states would implement the UCC before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, giving a clear timeline to one of the country's significant legal reform initiatives. The announcement marks a fresh step in the long-standing effort to establis

More than seven decades after Mahatma Gandhi’s death, his ideas continue to occupy an important place in India’s social, educational and public life. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently underscored this continuing relevance while addressing the 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad, the university founded by Gandhi in 1920. Shah said Gandhi’s message was relevant during his lifetime, remains relevant today and can continue to guide society even a hundred years

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said India is “not a dharamshala” and that only citizens have the right to live in the country. He described infiltrators as a threat to national security, the economy and demographic balance, and said the government’s aim is to make the country free of infiltrators in a short period. Shah was speaking at the valedictory session of the Intelligence Bureau’s ninth National Security Strategies Conference in New Delhi. The two-day meeting

A political debate over India's national song, Vande Mataram, has intensified after Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised the Congress for reaffirming its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of the song at party events. Speaking in Chennai, Shah said the move was an insult to the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence and alleged that the Congress was repeating a position it had adopted in 1937. The controversy has g

India has successfully repatriated 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries between 2019 and July 2026. This represents an average of around 39 to 40 returns each year, a marked increase compared with the earlier period from 2004 to 2013, when only about four fugitives were brought back annually. During the same seven-year span, assets worth Rs 17,874 crore linked to these fugitives were attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, while restitution of Rs 18,762 cro

In a significant move aimed at strengthening the legal protection accorded to India's national symbols, the Union Government is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the same legal safeguards currently available to the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, to Vande Mataram, India's National Song. The Bill, which has already received the Union Cabinet's

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on June 30, 2026, launched two significant digital initiatives in New Delhi — the FCRA 2.0 portal and the electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) card. These developments align with the government’s vision of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By harnessing technology, the initiatives seek to reduce paperwork, strengthen monitoring mechanisms, and provide more efficient, c

In a landmark development for India’s energy sector and the progress of the Northeast region, the Government of India, along with the states of Assam and Nagaland, signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 11, 2026. This agreement opens the door for renewed exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the resource-rich Disputed Area Belt (DAB) along the Assam-Nagaland border, resolving a long-standing impasse that had stalled operations for o

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 8, 2026, commemorated 12 years of dedicated welfare initiatives under the vision of Garib Kalyan, describing them as a collective national movement focused on human empowerment and inclusive development. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister underscored the guiding principle of Antyodaya — the upliftment of the last person in society — which has driven efforts to restore dignity and ensure that the benefits of progress reach every

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah is set to inaugurate the Land Port Management System (LPMS) on June 9, 2026, in New Delhi. This initiative represents a significant step forward in modernizing India’s border infrastructure through advanced digital solutions, aiming to enhance efficiency, security, and transparency in cross-border trade and passenger movement. The launch underscores the ongoing efforts to create smart and secure borders by integrating

In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening border management, the Central Government has ordered the removal of all unauthorised constructions within 15 kilometres of the India-Pakistan international border in Rajasthan. Union Home Minister Amit Shah issued this directive during a high-level security review meeting held in Bikaner, emphasising a firm zero-tolerance approach towards illegal encroachments and associated threats. The move is part of a broader strategy to

The Union Government has formally set up a High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to undertake a comprehensive scientific assessment of demographic shifts occurring across the country. The panel will focus particularly on changes driven by illegal immigration and other abnormal factors. This development follows an announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on August 15, 2025. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the constitution o

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has provided a clear assurance to India’s tribal communities that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not apply to them, with their distinctive customs, traditions, and rights set to be fully safeguarded. Speaking at the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam held at the Red Fort grounds on May 24, 2026, Shah addressed a large gathering of over 1.5 lakh participants from more than 550 tribal organisations. The event commemorated the 150th birth anniversary of

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced a major initiative to enhance border security, declaring that the government will roll out a comprehensive “Smart Border” project within the next year. Addressing the Border Security Force (BSF) Investiture Ceremony and the Rustamji Memorial Lecture at Vigyan Bhawan, Shah emphasised the need for advanced technological integration to secure India’s borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. The project aims to create an impenetrable

In a significant show of collective responsibility, several BJP-ruled states and senior leaders have promptly implemented practical steps to promote fuel conservation and reduce government expenditure. This follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal urging citizens and officials to adopt austerity practices amid global energy uncertainties arising from the West Asia situation. The Prime Minister himself set a strong example by directing a nearly 50% reduction in the size o

In a grand ceremony at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second successive term today. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy. This event marks the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) historic third consecutive victory in the state, reflecting strong public trust in the alliance’s vision for progress and stability. The swearing-in was attende

In a landmark moment for Indian democracy, Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026. The grand ceremony at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders. Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath to Adhikari and five cabinet ministers, marking the beginning of the BJP’s maiden government in the state after a decisi

In a historic development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unanimously elected senior leader Suvendu Adhikari as the Leader of the BJP Legislature Party in West Bengal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision following a meeting with the newly elected MLAs, paving the way for Adhikari to take oath as the state’s 9th Chief Minister on May 9, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony is set to take place at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, with Prime Minister Narend