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As Patel community progressed, Gujarat too progressed, says Amit Shah

July 07, 2024 6:27 pm

In Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asks students to lead their lives with an aim, without which ‘time will sway you’.

Govt starts granting citizenship under CAA in Bengal, 2 other states

May 30, 2024 7:59 am

The move comes weeks after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had claimed that her government would not allow the CAA to be implemented in the state.

Boy damages glass of SUV in Chhattisgarh home minister's convoy, let off after counselling

August 06, 2023 12:58 pm

The event was held by Sahu's supporters on the eve of his birthday.

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8 Bengal cops to get Home Minister’s medal

August 13, 2022 4:12 am

Out of the eight five are from Kolkata Police's detective department. The list of awardees was announced on Friday. The medal was constituted in 2018 to promote high professional standards of investigation of crime.

Re-exam dates after sub-inspector scam probe is over: Karnataka home minister

August 04, 2022 2:43 pm

The government will consider allowing those who had attended the cancelled examination to take the re-exam, says Araga Jnanendra.

Vij redresses grievances of over 1,000 people

April 17, 2022 3:09 am

Haryana Home and Health Minister Anil Vij redressed the grievances of over a thousand people in Ambala on Saturday.

Halal row: Karnataka home minister says 'those not respecting Constitution, court order should be taught a lesson'

April 01, 2022 8:42 am

The Minister said the government has a limited role to play on the issue pertaining to halal, which is left to the wisdom of people.

BJP MLA: Probe if Maharashtra depts are conspiring against central agencies

March 23, 2022 9:22 pm

Saurabh Tripathi, a Maharashtra police officer, was suspended by the state government for allegedly extorting money from courier personnel pretending to be an income tax officer.

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Keep strict vigil on illegal immigrants, overstaying foreigners: Karnataka Home Minister to police

September 07, 2021 9:00 am

Noting that the State government has decided to strengthen the Coastal Protection Force, Jnanendra also said officials have been asked to coordinate with the Naval authorities to ensure foolproof coastal security cover against anti-national elements trying to sneak in.

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July 2, 1981, Forty Years Ago: Stalemate On Assam

July 02, 2021 12:40 am

After waiting in vain for the promised government clarification on the four points, the Assam leaders angrily accused the government of dilly dallying and threatened to resume the agitation if no result emerged in the next few days.

HOME MINISTER VIDEOS

Venkaiah Naidu to lead high-power committee: HM on Jat Reservation

February 21, 2016 4:49 pm

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday reacted over the Jat Reservation issue by saying that a high-power committee has been formed which would be led by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu. He also said that the committee has been asked to submit a comprehensive report to find the solution of this problem as soon as possible. He also appealed to the people of Haryana to help in maintaining peace and order in the state.

Rajnath announces Rs 5 crore for Delhi Police Welfare

February 16, 2016 6:37 am

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Speaking at the 69th Delhi Police Raising Day ceremony, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday announced five crore rupees for the Delhi Police Welfare. During the event, he lauded Delhi Commissioner of Police (CP) BS Bassi for his leadership and said that because of him the Delhi Police has been successful in so many projects. He further appreciated him for motivating and encouraging people working under him.

Will meet Rajnath, JNU VC today: AIATF

February 15, 2016 1:46 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): All-India Anti-Terrorist Front (AIATF) Chairman M S Bitta on Monday asked that when Afzal Guru was proved guilty and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court, then why this matter was raised again by the political parties. He further said that they will meet Home Minister Rajnath Singh and JNU VC today regarding the conflict that is going on. Bitta added that if the government will not take action, then families of martyrs will sit outside JNU and will urge the government for justice.

Rajnath relies on a 'fake' Twitter handle: Prakash Karat

February 15, 2016 9:35 am

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Prakash Karat on Monday visited the JNU campus to express solidarity with the protesting students. Taking potshots at Home Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that JNU incident was supported by Hafiz Saeed, he said that Home Minister relies on a 'fake' Twitter handle. He further said that they were not perturbed by some unwarranted elements imposing the label of 'anti-national' on them. Karat added that they are prepared to face everything and are not worried about being labelled anti-national or something.

JNU row: Yechury demand evidence about Rajnath's Hafiz Saeed claim

February 14, 2016 3:19 pm

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Sunday questioned Home Minister Rajnath Singh's claim that event about Afzal Guru in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus had the support of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed. The CPI (M) politburo member further asserted that if the Home Minister managed to bring up any evidence of 'anti-national' or terrorist activity in the varsity, then the CPI (M) will support necessary action in national interest. Amid a massive faceoff over the JNU controversy, Singh earlier alleged that 'anti-national' protests in the JNU campus had the backing of the LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.

Strict action will be taken: Rajnath on JNU issue

February 12, 2016 8:18 am

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Speaking about an event at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that whatever happened at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was inappropriate. He said strict action will be taken against the anti-national elements. He added that if anyone raises anti-India slogans and tries to raise question on nation's unity and integrity, they would not be spared. Union Minister for Human Resource and Development (HRD) Smriti Irani also echoed similar sentiments, saying that academic institutions have the responsibility of following principles and thereby it should be kept in mind that institutions are respected. She added, “Nation can never tolerate any insult to Mother India:”

Pak stands exposed over Headley's claim: Rajnath Singh

February 11, 2016 2:31 pm

Trivandrum, Feb 11 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asserted that the revelations made by David Coleman Headley before a Mumbai special court has exposed Pakistan, adding that New Delhi would still prefer cordial relations with Islamabad. Deposing from an undisclosed location in the US, Headley had so far told the special court that the ISI was helping different terror outfits in Pakistan and was providing financial, military and moral support. Headley, who had conducted recce of the places in Mumbai which were attacked by 10 LeT terrorists on November 26, 2008, also revealed that the outfit had initially planned to attack a conference of Indian defence scientists in Taj Mahal Hotel. He also said he had also conducted a recce of the famous Siddhivinayak Temple and Naval Air Station on directions of LeT commanders.

Chhattisgarh Home Minister critically injured in road accident

February 11, 2016 5:32 am

Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 11 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Home Minister Ram Sevak Paikra was severely injured in a road accident after addressing a rally in Ambikapur district. The accident took place at Ghat Pendari area after his car collided with a pick-up van. The police officials and ambulance immediately reached the accident site and took him to a hospital at Bhatgaon. The doctors said the Home Minister has received injuries on head and back and his condition is critical but stable.

Rajnath Singh addresses national conclave

January 27, 2016 10:00 am

Kerala, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday addressed a gathering at a national conclave on community policing. Speaking to people, Singh said he believes that efficiency of any police force lies in its relationship and engagement with the public. He added that a nation-wide action plan for community policing and community contact needs to be formulated.

No clean-chit given to Vadra in Sky Light Hospitality case: Rajasthan Govt.

January 26, 2016 3:03 pm

Udaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 26 (ANI): The Rajasthan Government on Tuesday rubbished reports of a clean chit being given to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in the Sky Light Hospitality case and said that the investigation in this regard was still on. Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria informed that he had personally talked to case investigating officer Ram Avatar, adding that there is no report in this regard. Kataria further said that the investigating has not yet finished and therefore it would be inappropriate to comment on the matter.