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Opposition divided as several non-Congress parties support BJP's Kashmir move

Aug 05, 2019, at 03:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Months after losing to Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha polls, the Opposition unity went for a toss as several non-Congress parties have supported the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s move to scrap Articles 370, 35A and bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir.

Hope BJP's Kashmir move will bring peace in valley: Arvind Kejriwal backing scrapping of Article 370

Aug 05, 2019, at 02:36 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): In a surprising statement, Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, Arvind Kejriwal, said he hopes the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's scrapping of Articles 370, 35A and bifurcation of the state will bring peace in the valley.

72 years after Independence, Modi-govt ends special status of Jammu and Kashmir, set to bifurcate valley

Aug 05, 2019, at 01:51 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): The politically-volatile and terrorism wracked Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, a bone of contention and military disputes for over seven decades between two nuclear armed neighbours of India and Pakistan, will not enjoy any special status anymore, as the ruling BJP-led government scrapped Article 370, in a move to integrate the Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country and bifurcate the state into two.

Amit Shah proposes scrapping of Article 370, bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir

Aug 05, 2019, at 11:51 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): In an unprecedented move by the central government since Independence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha on Monday proposed the scrapping of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.

BREAKING: Amit Shah proposes scrapping of Article 370 in Kashmir

Aug 05, 2019, at 11:23 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha on Monday proposed the scrapping of Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah to address parliament over Kashmir amid speculations of scrapping of Article 35A

Aug 05, 2019, at 11:00 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): As the situation in Jammu and Kashmir remained tensed over the last few days, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give his statement in the parliament on Monday amid speculations that the Narendra Modi government will scrap the Article 35A ahead of the August 15 Independence Day.

Cabinet meeting over Kashmir ends, Amit Shah to give statement in parliament

Aug 05, 2019, at 10:26 am

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be giving his statement in both the houses of the parliament over the Kashmir issue as the cabinet meeting of the Narendra Modi government has ended.

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting with Ajit Doval on Kashmir

Aug 04, 2019, at 03:21 pm

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS/UNI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a 'high level' meeting with Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the Kashmir issue in the Parliament complex here.

After RTI, Triple Talaq, now BJP passes UAPA Bill in Rajya Sabha

Aug 02, 2019, at 02:25 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Mastering the floor management in the Rajya Sabha where it was in minority in the previous regime, the second Narendra Modi government on Friday passed yet another major bill- the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019- close on the heels of clearing the Right To Information (RTI) and Triple Talaq bills in the upper house.

Congress urges Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Unnao rape survivor accident

Jul 30, 2019, at 11:59 am

New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Congress Lok Sabha leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the accident of Unnao rape survivor.

No clear forecast for the formation of a new government in Karnataka

Jul 25, 2019, at 05:34 pm

Bengaluru, July 25 (IBNS): No signs of a BJP government in Karnataka even after the fall of Kumaraswami government.

Karnataka BJP leaders awaiting for Amit Shah's nod to form government

Jul 25, 2019, at 02:10 pm

Bengaluru, July 25 (UNI): After defeating the Confidence motion in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday successfully, the State BJP leaders are anxiously awaiting green signal from the Central leaders to form the government in the State.

BJP leaders from Karnataka in Delhi to meet Amit Shah

Jul 25, 2019, at 12:12 pm

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): A group of BJP leaders from Karnataka are in the national capital to meet Union home minister Amit Shah, two days after Karnataka's coalition government fell following a trust vote. The BJP is yet to stake a claim to form the government.

Consider cases where innocent Kashmiris are jailed on unproven charges: Mehbooba to Shah

Jul 24, 2019, at 08:44 pm

Srinagar, July 24 (UNI): Reacting to the Jaipur High Court acquitting three residents of Srinagar booked in Lajpat Nagar and Samleti bomb blast cases, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti appealed to Union home minster Amit Shah to look into cases where innocent Kashmiris are languishing in jails on unproven charges.

Rise above politics and support law to end terrorism, says Amit Shah; UAPA Bill passed in Lok Sabha

Jul 24, 2019, at 04:14 pm

New Delhi, Jul 24 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said members should rise above politics and support the law to end terrorism and stressed that legislation to fight the menace should be strict. 

Amit Shah appoints new BJP chiefs for UP, Maharashtra

Jul 16, 2019, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday appointed Swatantra Dev Singh appointed as President of Uttar Pradesh BJP.

NIA to get more powers; Amit Shah and Owaisi's heated exchange in Lok Sabha

Jul 15, 2019, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI): As Lok Sabha voted 278-6 in favour of a bill to give more powers to the National Investigation Agency, Union home minister Amit Shah and Aal India Muslim-I-Muslimeeen leader Asaduddin Owaisi exchanged heated words on Monday.

Pakistan will be 'compelled' to ink SAARC Treaty on terror : Indian Home Minister Amit Shah

Jul 15, 2019, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi, Jul 15 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that the Modi government will make no compromise on the issue of fighting terror and maintained that Pakistan will be even 'compelled' to ink the SAARC Treaty on terror.

ABVP delegation discuss core issues with Amit Shah, other central leaders

Jul 13, 2019, at 01:19 pm

New Delhi, July 13 (UNI): Office bearers of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the ruling BJP, met Union Home Minister and party chief Amit Shah and other central leaders and discussed issues pertaining to urban Naxalism, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and education.

BJP will soon hoist its flag in Telangana : Home Minister Amit Shah

Jul 06, 2019, at 07:11 pm

Hyderabad, Jul 6 (UNI) Union Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah has asserted that the party would hoist its flag in Telangana soon.

Amit Shah reprimands Delhi top cop over Hauz Qazi clashes

Jul 03, 2019, at 01:50 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reprimanded Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik for the communal clashes which took place in Delhi's Hauz Qazi area on Sunday evening, media reports said.

In his address to new LS MPs, Amit Shah to explain 'How to be an effective parliamentarian'

Jul 03, 2019, at 11:18 am

New Delhi, July 3 (UNI): Union Home Minister and BJP chief Amit Shah will address newly elected Members of Parliament on the topic 'How to be an effective parliamentarian' here on Thursday as part of a mega orientation programme for the newly elected members of the 17th Lok Sabha.

Shah to visit Gujarat on July 3 and 4, first time after return of Modi govt to power

Jul 01, 2019, at 09:08 pm

Gandhinagar, Jul 1 (UNI): Union home minister Amit Shah on July 3 and 4 will make his first visit to home state Gujarat after the return of Narendra Modi government to power.

Amit Shah asks NDRF to work for making India number one in disaster response in the world

Jun 29, 2019, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday exhorted all those working in Disaster response and mitigation sectors to make India number one in this field.

Amit Shah attacks Congress, blames Nehru for current problem in Jammu and Kashmir

Jun 28, 2019, at 04:38 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): In his scathing attack on the Congress, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday blamed former Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru for the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections in next 6 months: Amit Shah

Jun 28, 2019, at 01:26 pm

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): Stating the law the order in Jammu and Kashmir has improved, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Assembly elections in the northern state will be held in the next six months, media reports said.

Shah assures J&K sarpanches to provide administrative, financial support

Jun 27, 2019, at 10:11 pm

Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday assured Jammu and Kashmir sarpanches that government will provide all administrative and financial support to them to serve the people selflessly.

Entire nation proud of SHO Arshad Khan’s valour: Amit Shah

Jun 27, 2019, at 02:18 pm

Srinagar, Jun 27 (UNI): Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday offered condolences to the bereaved family of martyr station house officer (SHO) Arshad Ahmad Khan and said the entire nation is proud of his valour and courage.

Amit Shah visits martyr SHO's residence in Srinagar, offers condolences

Jun 27, 2019, at 11:39 am

Srinagar, June 27 (UNI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday visited the residence of martyred Station House Officer (SHO) Arshad Ahmad Khan in Srinagar to offer condolences to the bereaved family.

Ensure poorest of poor get benefits of good governance: Amit Shah tells J&K officials

Jun 26, 2019, at 10:56 pm

New Delhi, Jun 26 (IBNS): During his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a detailed review of various development schemes and projects in the state.