Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh says Centre will introduce law to curb mob lynchings if needed

The government has set up a high-level committee and a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Rajnath Singh to find a solution for mob lynchings. The Home Secretary-led committee would give recommendations to the GoM within four weeks, Singh added.

Jul 24, 2018

India unveils world's largest visa centre in Bangladesh

Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the integrated centre at Jamuna Future Park along with his Bangladeshi counterpart Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

Jul 14, 2018

Security situation has improved in the Northeast, says Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister said that governments in North-East India need to utilise the improving security situation to develop the region and fight the insurgency.

Jul 10, 2018

Even ministers can't meet PM Modi without clearance; security tightened amid Maoist threat

Union Home Ministry has issued new security guidelines to all states following the threat to PM Modi's life by Maoists.

Jun 26, 2018

Kejriwal protest: Delhi BJP unit launches hunger strike, Centre to intervene

The drama in Delhi gets a new twist with BJP leaders in the national capital going on an indefinite fast at the Secretariat stating the issue of acute water shortage in certain areas across the city.

Jun 15, 2018

Border security gets a boost after Rajnath's promise

Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to the state to review the security situation along the Indo-Pakistan border.

Jun 9, 2018

More than 30 have been killed in Kashmir violence

From sportspersons to stone pelters, Indian govt attempts to bond with Kashmiri youth

The youth in Kashmir have been central to the current wave of violence, especially with the stone pelting incidents on a rise. But is winning the youth over really an alternative to the dialogue with the Hurriyat leaders?

Jun 8, 2018

New militant recruitment punch a hole in Jitendra Singh's militancy remarks

Earlier this year, J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had informed the state Legislative Assembly that the year 2017 saw the highest number of militant recruitments compared to previous years.

Jun 3, 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti

Ramzan ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh accepts CM Mehbooba Mufti's request

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had recently decided to announce a ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir and sent out a letter to the Centre requesting to stop military operations in the state.

May 16, 2018

Rajnath Singh: Govt will initiate sustained dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir

The talks will be led by former Intelligence Bureau director Dineshwar Sharma. Read on to know more

Oct 23, 2017

Myanmar ready to take back Rohingyas; so why the objection on deporting them: Rajnath Singh

The Centre had told the Supreme Court on Monday that it will share with the judges the confidential information on Rohingyas' links with militants based in Pakistan.

Sep 21, 2017

China will make positive move, says Rajnath Singh as PLA conducts fire drills

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that he "was sure China will make a positive move" with regard to the military standoff in Sikkim and that a "solution" to the ongoing conflict would be arrived at "soon".

Aug 21, 2017

Solution to Kashmir issue, terrorism, insurgency will be found by 2022, assures Rajnath Singh

Singh made the statement while addressing a programme called 'Sankalp se Siddhi - New India Movement (2017-2022) Naye Bharat Kaa Nirmaan' in Lucknow on Friday.

Aug 19, 2017

Mehbooba meets Rajnath to discuss Kashmir security issue

Mehbooba Mufti blamed the unrest on "external forces" and thanked Singh for the support during tough times

Jul 15, 2017

Amarnath Yatra attack updates: 7 pilgrims killed, 15 injured in Anantnag; PM Modi condemns 'dastardly' act

Last month, an intel report had indicated that terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir have been "directed" to carry out an attack on pilgrims and police officials on the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Jul 10, 2017

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Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from July 17

The dates were finalised at a meeting chaired by home minister Rajnath Singh; the session will end on August 11.

Jun 24, 2017

Gorkhaland crisis: Darjeeling schools given 12-hour window to evacuate students

The GJM convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday and passed a resolution wherein it was decided that the indefinite shutdown would continue until the security forces were withdrawn.

Jun 21, 2017

Darjeeling unrest: Thousands protest against death of GJM activists even as Rajnath Singh appeals for peace

Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung on Sunday said the protest would continue.

Jun 18, 2017

MHA launches Twitter handle 'Bharat Ke Veer' to help provide funds to families of slain paramilitary soldiers

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had launched the app and website with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on April 9.

Jun 14, 2017

MP farmers' strike updates: Rahul Gandhi arrested in Neemuch and later released

Rajnath Singh has asked CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to take strict action against those spreading unrest in Mandsaur. The district collector and the superintendent of police have been removed from their positions.

Jun 8, 2017

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