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The South has serious apprehensions about Mr Shah’s intentions, his momentary backtrack notwithstanding. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

It’s not about Hindi, but about disfranchisement

There was an outpouring of linguistic pride and cultural sentiments in south India.

10 Oct 2019 6:16 AM

Shah also assured Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga of necessary assistance for the development of the state. (Photo: ANI)

Shah offers to accommodate 'special safeguard' amid Citizenship Bill row in Mizoram

The announcement of the proposed bill had led to protests in several north eastern states.

06 Oct 2019 9:24 AM

Union home minister Amit Shah (Photo: ANI)

NGOs withdraw call to boycott Shah’s Mizoram visit

During his one-day visit to Aizawl, Shah will inaugurate an exhibition of northeast handloom and handicraft products and meet state leaders.

05 Oct 2019 2:02 AM

The Twitter account of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, who has been in detention since August 5, is being handled by her daughter Iltija since September 20. (Photo: File)

‘Sab changa si?’: Mehbooba Mufti tweets dig at Centre’s development plank for J&K

Mufti posted her tweet a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said J&K would lead country in terms of development over the next decade.

04 Oct 2019 1:57 PM

Earlier, Haasan said this month that any imposition of Hindi would lead to a battle that will be "exponentially bigger" than the ''jallikattu'' protest. (Photo: File)

Hindi is a ‘little child in diapers’ in family of languages: Kamal Haasan

In Chennai, Kamal Haasan said: 'Compared to Tamil, Sanskrit and Telugu, Hindi is still a young language.'

04 Oct 2019 10:21 AM

Shah was accompanied by Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and Dr Harsh Vardhan. (Photo: ANI)

‘Big gift’ for J&K’s development: Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Shah said that Art 370 was 'biggest roadblock' in state's development and within 10 years, it will be one of the most developed regions.

03 Oct 2019 10:54 AM

Highlighting the perils of single-use plastic, the BJP president said it takes nearly 400 years for it to degrade. (Photo: ANI)

Amit Shah urges people to shun single-use plastic

Shah said even animals are adversely affected due to single-use plastic.

02 Oct 2019 11:40 AM

Stalin, the leader of the opposition in Assembly, said his party wholeheartedly welcomed and lauded the Prime Minister for his comments on Tamil's antiquity. (Photo: File)

DMK welcomes PM's Tamil pitch, seeks official language status

The Prime Minister's remarks were a joy not only for Tamils in the State but across the world, Stalin noted.

02 Oct 2019 9:45 AM

Mizoram NGOs to oppose Shah’s visit

BJP appeals to call off protest, says minister’s visit will benefit state.

02 Oct 2019 2:25 AM

Amit Shah vows NRC will be implemented in Bengal

Hitting back at Shah, Banerjee cautioned him to not to play “divisive politics” in West Bengal.

02 Oct 2019 1:55 AM

'Bengal is known to respect leaders of different faiths for ages. This can never be spoilt,' Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: File)

Divisive politics will not work in Bengal: Mamata counters Amit Shah on NRC

'Everyone is welcome to our state and enjoy the hospitality of our people,' Mamata Banerjee said.

01 Oct 2019 9:36 PM

‘I today want to assure Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist and Christian refugees, you will not be forced to leave India by the Centre. Don't believe rumours. Before NRC, we will bring Citizenship Amendment Bill, which will ensure these people get Indian citizenship,’ Shah said. (Photo: ANI)

‘NRC to ensure country’s safety, Mamata spreading lies’: Amit Shah in West Bengal

‘We had got just 2 seats in 2014, but today, we have 18 seats. Almost 2.5 cr Bengalis have voted for us,’ he said.

01 Oct 2019 4:26 PM

This will be Shah's first visit to West Bengal since he assumed the office of the Union Home Minister earlier this year. (Photo: File)

Amit Shah to address seminar on NRC today in Kolkata

Shah will also inaugurate a community Durga Puja besides addressing the seminar, party sources said on Monday.

01 Oct 2019 11:08 AM

Seeking to clear the air in the backdrop of opposition to giving tickets to them, the Chief Minister said there was no need for any confusion. (Photo: File)

K'taka: Yediyurappa's offer to disqualified MLAs who brought down government

Yediyurappa said party chief Amit Shah has said it was 'our responsibility' to give tickets to the former MLAs.

01 Oct 2019 8:42 AM

The Sensex fell 421.48 points to hit 38401.09 at the weakest level of the session.

Medium-term support seen in 11100 to 11300 range

The Sensex lost 155 points to end at 38667 while Nifty settled 0.3 per cent lower at 11477.

01 Oct 2019 2:17 AM

Speaking to the press in Shikaripur, Yediyurappa said that it was only because of the resignation of these MLAs that BJP could form a government in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

'BJP will field all disqualified MLAs for K'taka bypolls,' says Yeddiyurappa

He further said that party president Amit Shah has also approved of this decision.

30 Sep 2019 4:03 PM

Union home minister Amit Shah (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4IndiaFile)

No restrictions in Kashmir, says Amit Shah

The home minister faulted the nation’s first PM for approaching the UN in 1948 on the Kashmir issue.

30 Sep 2019 6:11 AM

6 Congress MLAs to join BJP

According to BJP sources, top party leaders held an important meeting at New Delhi on Sunday to decide the candidates.

30 Sep 2019 3:18 AM

The party has named Kota Rama Rao for Huzurnagar assembly constituency in Telangana. (Photo: File)

BJP releases list of 32 candidates for by-polls in 13 states

The results will be announced on October 24.

29 Sep 2019 8:16 PM

According to party sources, new entrants in the party in Haryana and Maharashtra would be considered while distributing tickets. (Photo: ANI)

Maharashtra, Haryana polls: PM Modi chairs CEC meet to finalise candidate list

Elections in Haryana and Maharashtra is scheduled for October 21 and the results will be announced on 24th October.

29 Sep 2019 8:13 PM

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