Rajnath Singh

ISIS failed to establish hold despite large Muslim population in India: Rajnath Singh

Singh said that there was a 45 percent decline in infiltration attempts by Pakistan after the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes in September 2016. He also said the Centre was ready to hold talks with the Kashmiri youth.

Jun 3, 2017

Rajnath Singh goes Modi way, breaks protocol to hug BSF jawan with disability

According to the BSF protocol, after pinning the medal and handing over the trooper's citation, the Home Minister has to shake hand with the awardee and the person moves ahead.

Jun 2, 2017

Acknowledging Kashmir issue a challenge for Modi govt, Rajnath says Centre will come up with 'permanent solution'

Speaking to a national channel, Singh reiterated what he had said in Sikkim a week ago: the central government will come up with a 'permanent solution' for Kashmir.

May 28, 2017

Rajnath Singh promises 'permanent solution' to Kashmir issue

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday promised that the Central government would come up with a "permanent solution" to the Kashmir issue. Read to know more.

May 21, 2017

Sukma Naxal attack: 19 Maoists behind 'cold-blooded murder' of CRPF jawans arrested in Chhattisgarh

The attack had led to 25 soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) being martyred, in what Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh would say was "cold-blooded murder."

May 6, 2017

Sukma attack: Rajnath Singh attends wreath-laying ceremony of 25 CRPF jawans, calls it 'cold-blooded murder'

"This is a cold-blooded murder. The sacrifice of our jawans will not go in vain. Attempts are being made to derail the development process in the region," Rajnath Singh said.

Apr 25, 2017

Chhattisgarh: Everything you need to know about 25 CRPF jawans being killed by Naxals in Sukma district

The 74 Battalion of the CRPF had been battling the Naxals for several hours in the area. Read to know what happened.

Apr 24, 2017

'J&K situation will improve in 2-3 months,' says CM Mehbooba Mufti after meeting PM Modi, Rajnath Singh

Mehbooba Mufti met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the low voting percentage in the recently concluded bypolls and the security situation in the state. She also met Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Apr 24, 2017

Rajnath Singh appeals to states to ensure safety of Kashmiris saying they are 'equal citizens' of India

On Thursday, April 20, hoardings asking "stone-pelting Kashmiris" to leave Uttar Pradesh were seen in Meerut while a group of Kashmiri students were allegedly called terrorists and thrashed by local people in Rajasthan.

Apr 21, 2017

Ravindra Gaikwad expresses regret in letter to civil aviation minister, requests to lift airline ban

Gaikwad said in parliament that he would apologise to the House but not to the Air India manager whom he assaulted. His party, the Shiv Sena, also threatened to boycott meeting if matter was not resolved by April 10.

Apr 6, 2017

Paramilitary forces avoid Holi celebrations as a tribute to 12 CRPF jawans who died in Sukma Maoist attack

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said he would not celebrate Holi as a mark of tribute to the deceased soldiers.

Mar 13, 2017

Manohar Parrikar resigns as defence minister, appointed Goa CM: Who will be the next defence minister?

Manohar Parrikar has resigned as Union defence minister to be the new Goa CM, and speculations are rife on who will succeed him.

Mar 13, 2017

Lucknow terror operation: 'Proud of Saifullah's father for refusing to accept body,' says Rajnath Singh in Parliament

Rajnath Singh added that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) would be investigating the Lucknow terror operation in which Saifullah, suspected to have ISIS links, was shot dead.

Mar 9, 2017

Gujarat ATS arrests 2 brothers from Rajkot and Bhavnagar for alleged links with ISIS

The arrested duo are brothers and seem to be well-educated. Joint Commissioner of Police IK Bhatt said that the duo were planning "lone wolf" attacks.

Feb 26, 2017

Uttar Pradesh accident: 12 schoolchildren dead, 35 injured in Etah bus accident; FIR lodged against school

The accident took place in the district's Aliganj city on Thursday.

Jan 19, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: BJP's first list mostly includes OBC candidates

The BJP list for the UP Assembly Elections 2017 included Jats, Gujjars, Lodh and other non-Yadav groups making up 45% of the 124 non-reserved seats declared on Monday.

Jan 17, 2017

BSF strictly enforces no-mobile phone rule while on duty; Centre plans to develop app for forces to air grievances

The MHA said that the decision was taken following BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav's video alleging low food quality in camps.

Jan 17, 2017

Mamata Banerjee has become a comical figure: BJP leader

Banerjee had said on Friday that it was high time President Pranab Mukherjee intervened to "save the country from Narendra Modi."

Jan 7, 2017

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Budget Session of Parliament to begin from January 31

The Economic Survey to be presented on the same day followed by the General Budget on February 1.

Jan 3, 2017

Manipur blockade: 'Economic blockade to be stopped at any cost, more paramilitary will be provided,' Kiren Rijiju

"I am going to Manipur along with my senior officers to take stock of situation caused due to the economic blockade," Kiren Rijiju, MoS, said.

Dec 23, 2016

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