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Amit Shah presents President's Colour to Haryana Police in Karnal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday presented the President's Colour to Haryana Police in recognition of its exceptional service. Shah presented the award on behalf of President Dedroupadi Murmu in a ceremony at the Haryana Police Academy in Karnal's Madhuban. The President's Colour is a special flag awarded to a military, paramilitary or police unit as a mark of recognition for its services. A replica of the flag presented to the unit can be worn as an insignia by all officers and ranks of the force on their uniform. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Home Minister Anil Vij, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Not first time remarks were expunged, people see what happens in Parl: Shah

He also referred to comments on social media platforms after PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha which saw constant disruptions

It's natural PM Modi will get credit for successful G20 Summit: Amit Shah

Pointing out that every state is part of India's G20 Presidency, Home Minister Amit Shah has said that it is natural that credit for a successful summit will go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

"Nobody's contribution should be removed," Shah on erasing Mughal history

Reacting sharply to allegations of erasing history of Mughals and changing the names of the cities associated with them,Shah has said that the BJP state governments have taken "well-thought decisions"

PFI was promoting radicalism, we banned it rising above politics: Amit Shah

Noting that the govt has successfully banned Popular Front of India from rising above vote-bank politics, Home Minister Shah has said that the organisation promoted radicalism and religious bigotry

Before 12PM on counting day, BJP will cross majority mark in Tripura: Shah

Expressing confidence of BJP getting full majority in the Tripura assembly elections, Union Minister Shah said that the BJP is seeking a mandate to make the state prosperous in the next five years

Nothing for BJP to hide, be afraid of: Shah on allegations over Adani row

"The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the matter. As a minister, if the Supreme Court is seized of the matter it is not right for me to comment," Shah said

EC to take call on J&K elections, statehood after assembly polls: Amit Shah

Shah said Article 370 pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir, which was abrogated by the BJP-led government in 2019, had harmed the country

BJP has no competition in 2024 LS polls, PM has people's support: Shah

Noting that there is marked positive change in the lives of people at the grassroots due to initiatives of the Centre, Amit Shah has said there is "no competition" for BJP in 2024 elections.

Jodi of PM Modi and CM Saha will make Tripura prosperous state: Amit Shah

People of Tripura have seen the bad governance of Communists, witnessed corrupted governance during Congress time, and have suffered violence, Shah said while addressing a Vijay Sankalp Rally

'Shah's June 2019 Srinagar visit was to give final touch before abrogation'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Srinagar on June 26 in 2019 was to give the final touch to the government's resolve for carrying out the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Lt General (retired) K J S Dhillon has claimed in his yet-to-be-released book. 'Kitne Ghazi Aaye Kitne Ghazi Gaye', authored by Dhillon, will be released on February 14 as a mark of respect to the 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel who were killed in a suicide car bomb attack in 2019 near Lethpora in South Kashmir. Amit Shah's visit on June 26, 2019, was already touted to be a precursor for a dramatic announcement and "I got a call at 2 am in the morning, informing me of a meeting with the home minister at 7 am", Dhillon said in his book. Without divulging much about his meeting with the home minister, the retired Lt General, who was the head of the army's strategic Srinagar-based XV Corps, wrote that "a lot of sensitive issues and key points were on the table for discussion apart from

Shah addresses IPS batch convocation, says security scenario is changing

Noting that security scenario is changing from geographical to thematic, Amit Shah laid thrust on multi-dimensional policing and said police force has to be accessible, accountable and approachable

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NDA successful in controlling terror in J&K, insurgency in northeast: Shah

The BJP-led government at the Centre has substantially succeeded in controlling terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, insurgency in the north-east and Left wing extremism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Speaking at the passing out parade of the 74th batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here, Shah said under the leadership of Indian government agencies, police forces in the entire country carried out a successful operation in a single day against an organisation like the Popular Front of India (PFI). He told the IPS probationers that a new approach is needed in securing economic centres of the country, protecting the human rights of the poor, making investigation evidence-based and curbing the terror links of narcotics besides enhancing focus on the cyber and financial fraud front. Shah said if you see the internal security situation before eight years, Jammu and Kashmir, the ...

NDA govt successful in controlling terror in J&K, insurgency in NE: Shah

After eight years, the BJP-led government at the Centre has been substantially successful in controlling terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, insurgency in the North-East and Left wing extremism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Saturday. Speaking at the passing out parade of the 74th batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here, Shah said under the leadership of Indian government agencies, police forces in the entire country carried out a successful operation in a single day against an organisation like the Popular Front of India (PFI). After eight years, the government was, to a large extent, successful in controlling terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, insurgency in the North-East and Left wing extremism," he said. "Recently by banning the Popular Front of India we have presented a successful example for the world to see," he further said. "This shows how much our commitment towards ...

Development of UP necessary to make India $5 trillion economy: Amit Shah

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah Friday said the development of Uttar Pradesh is necessary to make India a five trillion dollar economy and that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) will play a key role in achieving the target. Shah was speaking at a session, titled "Enhancing and Empowering MSME and Cooperatives", at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit. The prime minister inaugurated the summit on Friday. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of making the country a five trillion dollar economy. For this, the development of UP is necessary. This is why taking UP forward means giving speed to the development of the country," he said, adding, "Unless there is development in UP, our country cannot develop much." He said the MSME sector has huge potential for steering the state towards development. "I come from Gujarat where industry and investment are not new. But I can say that several industries which are counted among the biggest in the world star

Amit Shah hails rescue team for saving 6-year-old girl in quake-hit Turkey

Amit Shah hailed the NDRF for rescuing a minor girl's life in earthquake-hit Turkey, saying that the India is committed to making NDRF the world's leading disaster response Force

Amit Shah to review passing-out parade of IPS probationers on February 11

Union Home Minister Amit Shah would review and be the chief guest at the passing-out parade of IPS probationers here on February 11. To be held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), the parade of the 74 regular recruits of the Indian Police Service (IPS), said an official release. A total 195 officer-trainees, including 29 officer trainees from foreign countries, is taking part in the Dikshant Parade, said SVPNPA director A S Rajan. Among the foreigners, six are from Bhutan, eight from Maldives, five from Nepal and 10 from Mauritius. Complimenting the officer-trainees for completion of training, the SVPNPA director said the entire 105-week training involved 15 weeks of foundation course and 50-week basic course (phase-1).This was followed by a 30-week district practical training and a 10-week basic course (phase-2). He said the course module was prepared according to the current job requirements of the police officers in India. Attitude training was gi

Amit Shah to dedicate 25 Addiction Treatment Facilities to country on Thu

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will organise a function of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to dedicate the Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) to the nation on Thursday.Th function will take place at 11:00 AM at Ambedkar International Centre in the national capitalUnion Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah will confer 25 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) to the nation in the function.Union Home minister Amit Shah in December 2022 speaking in parliament that the drug menace is a serious problem which is destroying generations and the profits being made from drugs are utilised for terrorism as well.Shah was replying to the debate in Lok Sabha under rule 193 on the "Problem of drug abuse in the country and steps taken by the government."He said that Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) can conduct probes across the country. Shah also reiterated the Centre's zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse. "Our govt policy is very clear: those consuming drugs are ...

Delhi CM writes to Shah over regularisation delay of 4,500 NDMC employees

The Chief Minister said that NDMC had also sent a reminder on November 23, 2022, but the draft Group C recruitment rules have not yet been approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs