Rajnath Singh

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

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

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