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Kejriwal slams Amit Shah over poor law and order situation in Delhi

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that the sound of gunfire echoed in the Shahdara district early in the morning

Rise above politics, help landslide-hit Wayanad people: Priyanka to Shah

A delegation of parliamentarians from Kerala led by Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, seeking the Centre's support for landslide-affected people while urging him to rise above politics and be more forthcoming in providing relief. Priyanka Gandhi said there are landslides-affected people in Wayanad who have no support system left. If the Centre cannot step up in such circumstances, it sends a very bad message to the entire country and especially to the victims, she said Speaking to reporters with several Kerala MPs by her side after meeting Shah in the Parliamentary House premises, Gandhi said, "We apprised him of the situation there and told him how people have been devastated because the river's entire course has changed and everything was washed away." There is a focus area of the natural disaster but its impact is huge and people do not have any support system left, the Congress leader said. "Families, houses, businesses, schools, everyt

Conviction rate to go up with new criminal laws, says HM Amit Shah

The conviction rate will go up with the implementation of the new criminal laws that will then lead to a drop in crimes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday. The biggest feature of the new criminal laws is that their soul is Indian and their objective is to provide justice, he further said. Shah was addressing a gathering at an event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws. The new laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- came into effect on July 1, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively. Chandigarh has become the country's first administrative unit to achieve 100 per cent implementation of the three laws. After the implementation of the new laws, justice will be ensured in less time, the conviction rate will be higher and, because of that, the crime

High-stakes Constitution debate set for Dec 13-17 in Parliament's winter session

The ongoing winter session of Parliament, which commenced on November 25, has been marked by frequent adjournments, with both houses facing early disruptions

Kejriwal blames Amit Shah for poor law and order in Delhi amid MLA's arrest

The remarks came after AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, who allegedly received repeated threats from a gangster, was arrested in an extortion case

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Raised issues hoping for Centre to act but I was attacked instead: Kejriwal

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday targeted the BJP-led central government for alleged inaction on law and order issues here, claiming that instead of taking action against criminals, an attack was orchestrated on him during his November 30 padyatra in Malviya Nagar. The BJP has yet to respond to the allegations. Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal said, "The liquid thrown on me was harmless, but it could have been dangerous. This is the third attack on me in the last 35 days." The former chief minister also accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of sending the message that complainants, rather than offenders, will face arrest. Kejriwal also criticised the arrest of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, who had earlier filed a complaint about extortion by gangsters. "Instead of arresting criminals, they are targeting our MLAs," the AAP chief alleged, demanding action against the real offenders to ensure the safety of Delhi's residents. In a security scare on Saturday, a man spl

Soldiers safeguarded honor, ambitions of Bharat: Shah on BSF raising day

The BSF, often referred to as India's First Line of Defence, was established on December 1, 1965, in the wake of the 1965 India-Pakistan war

PM Modi attends DGP/IGP conference in Odisha, discusses policing, security

Progress in implementing new criminal laws, as well as initiatives and best practices in policing, will also be reviewed at the conference

Shinde's health delays Cabinet talks, no friction over Maharashtra CM post

Shiv Sena has refuted rumours of Eknath Shinde's dissatisfaction over delay in finalising the name for the post of Maharashtra CM

Security agencies should focus on challenges along eastern border: Shah

The focus should be on emerging security challenges along the eastern border, immigration and trends in urban policing

Delh Assembly polls: Kejriwal continues attack on Centre over law and order

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday intensified his criticism of the BJP-led central government, accusing it of failing to ensure law and order in Delhi. Addressing a press conference at party office, Kejriwal said, "There is an atmosphere of fear and insecurity everywhere in Delhi. Women feel unsafe stepping out after 7 pm and parents worry about their daughters going outside." He further alleged that incidents of extortion, shootings and public crimes have become alarmingly common under the watch of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "The BJP and the Home Ministry have turned Delhi into a hub of extortion and violence," Kejriwal charged. While highlighting the achievements of AAP in health, education, and electricity during his tenure, the former Delhi chief minister criticised the BJP for its alleged mismanagement of law enforcement. He noted that although the Delhi Police is under the Union Home Ministry's jurisdiction, it has "failed to fulfil its responsibilities". Party le

Maharashtra CM race nears end as BJP, Shinde, Pawar meet Amit Shah

The meeting came a day after Eknath Shinde offered to step aside and accept the BJP's decision on the next chief minister of Maharashtra. Former CM Devendra Fadnavis is expected to take the top post

Fadnavis thanks Amit Shah for support in Maharashtra Assembly polls

Fadnavis asserted that the Mahayuti alliance had no internal differences and that a decision on the Chief Minister would be made soon after consulting the leaders

Eknath Shinde calls first meeting with Amit Shah, Nadda 'positive'

Shinde reiterated that there were no obstacles regarding the Chief Minister's post and that 'Ladla Bhai' is a title that holds more significance for him than anything else

Significant success achieved against terrorism, insurgency, narcotics: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said significant success has been achieved in the past 10 years against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, left-wing extremism, insurgency in the northeast and narcotics, the four major challenges before the country. He credited the "firms" policies of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre for the success. Left-wing extremism will be eradicated completely by March 31, 2026, Shah asserted while addressing the valedictory function of the 99th foundation course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie. "Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, Left Wing Extremism, insurgency in the northeast and narcotics are the four major challenges before the country. Due to the firm policies of the Modi government, significant success has been achieved in all four areas over the past 10 years," he said. The Union home minister also said the implementation of the three new criminal laws through the use of technology, replacing the

Fadnavis, Pawar, Shinde meet Amit Shah for Maharashtra power-sharing pact

The process of government formation in Maharashtra is expected to get a boost after a crucial meeting between caretaker CM Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and Union minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday night, sources said. The meeting assumes significance amid reports that the BJP leadership may be mulling over names of a few of its Maratha leaders, despite the perception that Fadnavis becoming the CM for a third time is a foregone conclusion, the sources said. Caste dynamics have assumed a greater role in the choice of the CM as an overwhelming number of the 288 MLAs from all the parties are from the Maratha community. Fadnavis is a Brahmin and first became the CM in 2014 and again for a brief while in 2019. "If the writ of RSS prevails, the chances of Fadnavis becoming the CM are bright," the sources said. Despite vociferous demands from Shiv Sena leaders that Shinde should have a go at another term at the top post, the caretaker CM on Wednesday made it clear that

DGP conference: Odisha Police on high alert over possible security threats

Odisha Police has made extensive security arrangements to tackle any potential threats ahead of the three-day All India DGP/IGP conference beginning here on Friday. The national conference is scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other dignitaries, officials said. In response to queries about a purported threat issued by Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to disrupt the meet, Additional Director General (Law & Order) Sanjay Kumar told PTI, "We are aware of all the threats and have made extensive security arrangements. We will ensure that no untoward incidents take place." On the specifics of security measures, Kumar said around 80 platoons (1 platoon consists of 30 personnel) of Odisha Police, along with 10 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), including CRPF and BSF personnel, have been deployed at key locations. "The meeting venue and other important places are secured with three-tier security, while

Amit Shah has made Delhi gangster, extortion capital: Arvind Kejriwal

AAP national convener further accused the BJP of preventing him from meeting the victim, saying, 'BJP has sent thousands of its people to stop me'

Amid CM post speculation, Shiv Sena MPs meet Amit Shah in Parliament

Shiv Sena MPs on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, days after the BJP-led Mahayuti registered a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Shiv Sena MPs led by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, Ravindra Waikar, Sandipan Bhumare, Shrirang Appa Barne, Milind Deora, Dhairyasheel Mane and former Lok Sabha member Rahul Shewale met Shah in Parliament. Mane said the MPs thanked Shah for campaigning extensively for the elections and touring almost every district of the state. "People of Maharashtra listened to what Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, and the Mahayuti returned to power with a thumping majority," Mane said. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance won the Maharashtra elections by a landslide, bagging 235 seats in the 288-member House. The BJP alone won 132 seats while the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) emerged victorious on 57 and 41 seats, respectively. Smaller parties of the coalition won five seats. The meeting took place as