Millions of people across the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday. The festival marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan that began on May 27 and ended on Saturday. Eid ul-Fitr begins with morning prayers (Namaz), wherein Muslims gather at a mosque before holding family gatherings and visiting[Read More…]
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Here is all you need to know about Ram Nath Kovind
In the run-up to the Presidential elections scheduled to be held on July 17, the BJP on Monday conducted a meeting of its board members in New Delhi. As announced by BJP President Amit Shah, Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind has been decided as BJP’s Presidential candidate. The final decision[Read More…]
Govt committed to fast-tracking of development in the North-East: Rajnath Singh
On Monday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh noting the situation in the North-Eastern states of the country said that he was happy to note that the situation had significantly improved, especially in the last 3 years under BJP’s tenure. He assured the people that PM Modi’s government was committed to the[Read More…]
Amit Shah constitutes three-member committee for deciding presidential candidate
On Monday, BJP president Amit Shah constituted a three-member committee, which will reach out to the other political parties for a consensus over the alliance’s candidate for the upcoming presidential polls. The three members include Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and M. Venkaiah Naidu. The last date for nominations[Read More…]
SYL canal construction can bring back militancy: Capt Amarinder
Punjab Chief Minister, Amarinder Singh, warned on Monday that the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) would become a national problem if the final judgement goes against Punjab. He said that the construction of SYL canal to provide water to neighbouring Haryana could lead to the revival of militancy in[Read More…]
India inherited terrorism and Maoism from Congress: MoS Hansraj Ahir
On Saturday, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir said that India has acquired terrorism and Maoism from Congress. Speaking to the media, he said, “Ye dono (Terrorism & Maoism) cheezen Congress sarkar ki ek viraasat mein desh ko mili hui hai, humen (sarkar) mili hui hai (Terrorism and[Read More…]
ISIS has not been able to establish itself in India, says Rajnath Singh
On Saturday, Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, said that the NDA government has successfully completed three years in power under the strong and decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking about defence and security in the country, Singh said that security condition in India has improved, as the Centre has[Read More…]
Similarities exist between Infosys and Al-Qaeda, says Rajnath Singh
While addressing the gathering at the 30th convocation ceremony of Kurukshetra University, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that there are a number of similarities, and certain differences between Indian MNC, Infosys and the militant Islamist group, Al-Qaeda. He said that people of both the organisations function for the society, but[Read More…]
Mauritius PM Jugnauth holds talks on Counter-terrorism, maritime security with union ministers
On Friday, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth met Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This his first visit aboard as the PM of Mauritius. He will also meet his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi later in the day. In the meetings, leaders of the two countries[Read More…]
We should be more proactive: Rajnath Singh after Sukma attack
In order to discuss ways to deal with the Naxal violence, Home minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, hosted a meeting with the Chief Ministers and representative of 10 Maoist-affected states namely– Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. The meeting comes soon[Read More…]
Sukma Maoist attack: CRPF man slams Rajnath Singh, PM Modi for bad governance
A video of a CRPF man, who can be seen venting his anger and expressing anguish against the home minister Rajnath Singh, after losing kin in Monday’s Sukma Maoist attack, has gone viral now. Posted by Pankaj Mishra of paramilitary force’s 221 battalions at Durgapur in West Bengal, this video[Read More…]
Exclusive: Will start Salwa Judum again if needed: Mahendra Karma’s son
Chhattisgarh is on a high alert after the brutal Naxal attack killed at least 25 paramilitary personnel on Monday. The attack that is said to be the worst in the last seven years, took place between the Burkapal-Chintagufa areas in the Maoist centre of Bastar. In 2010, insurgents killed 75[Read More…]
Rajnath Singh appeals to all states to ensure safety of Kashmiris
Following the Chittorgarh incident, where a group of Kashmiri students of Mewar University in Rajasthan was allegedly called terrorists and beaten up by the locals, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday appealed to all the states in order to ensure the safety of all Kashmiris living across the country,[Read More…]
Home minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate two-day ‘Civil Services Day’ today
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a two-day Civil Services Day event in New Delhi on Thursday. The opening session will be followed by a plenary session. Chaired by Minister of State, Ministry of Personnel Jitendra Singh, the plenary session will be on creating value through human capital management[Read More…]
Jadhav was not given a proper trial, says Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday refuted Pakistan’s claim of a fair trial being given to justice to former Indian Navy officer Kulbhusan Jadhav who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani court. He said that the government would make all efforts to provide justice to Jadhav. “I[Read More…]
FIA lifts flying ban on Sena MP Gaikwad
The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) on Saturday revoked the flying ban imposed on Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad. FIA consists of four leading private carriers-Jet Airways, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo. The decision came a day after Air India lifted the ban imposed on the Sena MP. An FIA source[Read More…]
Govt may ask Air India to lift ban against Sena MP
Foreign tourists with e-visa can stay upto 2 months
Yogi Adityanath – Modi’s Masterstroke
BJP won a monumental mandate in just concluded elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP). And the only question on the mind of every political analyst and every person on the street of India was “Who will be the Chief Minister of UP?” Will Modi-Shah duo opt for[Read More…]
BJP does not discriminate on caste: Rajnath Singh
PM Modi greets people on Holi
Home Minister Rajnath Singh not to play Holi
Saddened by the killing of 12 CRPF personnel in a Maoist encounter at Sukma, Chattisgarh, Rajnath Singh has declared that he will not play Holi on Monday, a Home Ministry spokesperson said. The attack on the security forces killed 12 CRPF personnel and their arms were looted. Home Minister had visited[Read More…]
Country proud of slain terrorist Saifullah’s father, says Rajnath Singh
Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the whole country is proud of slain ISIS terrorist Saifullah’s father Sartaj for saying a traitor cannot be my son, straight and simple. “He (Sartaj) refused to take ISIS terrorist Saifullah’s body. The entire country is proud of him,” Rajnath Singh[Read More…]
Act cautiously on Ramjas: Rajnath Singh to Police
Pakistan needs referendum, not J&K: Union home minister Rajnath Singh
Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Pakistan must refrain from demanding a referendum in Jammu & Kashmir, while addressing a public rally in Haridwar. “If at all a referendum is required, it is needed in Pakistan, where people should be asked whether they want to continue in[Read More…]