Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized the first-ever consignment of Captagon, dubbed the “Jihadi Drug,” valued at Rs 182 crore. The operation, named “Operation RAGEPILL,” targeted a shipment destined for the Middle East, and included the arrest of a foreign national. Shah said the bust reflects the Modi government’s commitment to a “Drug-Free India,” with pledges to stop both incoming and outgoing drug flows that use Indian territory as a transit route.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah used the R N Kao Memorial Lecture to press for a unified global crackdown on narcotics, warning that fragmented international responses let drug cartels exploit legal gaps. Speaking to diplomats from 40-plus countries, he called for synchronized laws, standardized punishments, real-time intelligence sharing, and seamless extradition of transnational kingpins. Shah linked drug trafficking to terrorist funding, organized crime, and lasting harm to human health, saying the world must act before damage becomes irreversible within a decade.
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Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station has registered an FIR against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged derogatory remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The complaint cites inflammatory election-related comments, including references linked to DJ music in the run-up to polls. Police said the content is being analyzed to determine if it meets thresholds for defamation and insult under the BNS, with attention to potential impact on public order during a sensitive electoral period. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi as delays continue in assigning portfolios following the UP cabinet expansion. The key point of discussion was the Public Works Department, a major and influential portfolio. Central leadership is reportedly keen on a new minister receiving PWD, adding to the uncertainty around how departments will finally be distributed. Until the allocation is confirmed, suspense remains high over which leaders will get the most powerful ministries in the state government.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour Award to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad, praising its nationwide disaster response role. The recognition also highlights support from state agencies and community partners including SDRFs, Panchayats, NCC, NSS and “Aapada Mitras”. Shah also laid foundation stones for six new NDRF centres, boosting capacity.
Home Minister Amit Shah said India will work toward eliminating heat wave deaths in the coming years by shifting to proactive disaster management. He stressed prevention over reaction to reduce both casualties and property damage during calamities. The National Disaster Response Force was also honoured with the President’s Colour, recognising its service and readiness in emergencies.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly cut his domestic travel convoy to just two vehicles, a step also followed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The move is being linked to an austerity push focused on fuel conservation and sustainable practices, echoing Modi’s calls to reduce fuel and even gold usage. Ministries are now considering similar fuel saving measures.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, raising the restoration of statehood and the rationalisation of reservations. Abdullah reiterated his push for statehood restoration, while the Union government has said it would come after delimitation and assembly elections. The meeting also touched on Jammu and Kashmir’s security and economic situation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed India’s readiness for floods and heat waves, focusing on developing early warning systems for 30 high-risk Himalayan lakes across northern and northeastern states. He directed that flood crisis management teams be activated nationwide and said the National Disaster Management Authority will check compliance with directives on forest fires, heat waves, and floods.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel, revive work-from-home, and move toward natural farming amid the West Asia crisis. Shah described the steps as “visionary” and “decisive,” framing them as a roadmap to strengthen India’s self-reliance and energy independence while addressing global instability.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to BJP activists allegedly killed by Trinamool Congress workers, with a memorial set up at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The leaders called the victims’ sacrifices a source of strength for the party. BJP’s state president alleged that more than 300 workers were killed during post-poll violence.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah ended leadership speculation by naming Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal’s next Chief Minister after the BJP’s landmark election win. Ahead of the oath-taking, Adhikari welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kolkata, framing it as the start of a “double engine era.” The inauguration is expected to draw Modi, Amit Shah, and top BJP and NDA leaders.
Suvendu Adhikari is set to become the next Chief Minister of West Bengal, with his swearing-in scheduled for Saturday. BJP leader Amit Shah announced Adhikari as the leader of the party’s legislative group. The BJP says its “Team BJP” approach will focus on reducing corruption and political violence as it pushes a “Sonar Bangla” vision for the state.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Kolkata to finalise Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister and cabinet. He is set to chair meetings with legislative party leaders and MLAs ahead of Saturday’s oath-taking ceremony. The event will draw Chief Ministers from 20 states, and the newly appointed CM is expected to visit Writers’ Buildings and the Vidhan Sabha.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata to steer the BJP’s next leadership decision in West Bengal. The party’s legislature party meeting is scheduled for 4 PM, where the leader of the legislative group will be elected, setting the stage for the BJP’s swearing-in ceremony after its historic 207-seat landslide victory.
As West Bengal braces for the first BJP government, sources say the party is weighing an unprecedented cabinet structure with two Deputy Chief Ministers. The plan is unfolding alongside Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s Kolkata visit for a high-stakes meeting with newly elected BJP legislators, suggesting the party is locking in both power distribution and political messaging early.
On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Indian ministers including Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah changed their social media profile pictures to the Op Sindoor logo. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to do the same to honor the armed forces. The operation followed the Pahalgam terror attack, with precision strikes reported across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit West Bengal on Thursday evening ahead of the BJP Legislative Party meeting likely on May 8. Sources say he will hold detailed deliberations with party leaders on the upcoming oath-taking ceremony in the state, as the party continues its political engagements following its historic win.
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BJP has appointed central observers to oversee the selection of new chief ministers in West Bengal and Assam after recent election wins. Union home minister Amit Shah will be the party’s observer for West Bengal, as leaders vie as frontrunners for the top post. While expectations point to familiar names, officials say an unexpected choice is still possible before BJP announces its leadership.
Bihar’s NDA government is preparing for a major cabinet expansion on May 7, with 27 new ministers expected to be sworn in. The reshuffle comes after a leadership change and is set to bring more allies into key roles, while some incumbents may retain their positions. Officials say the move is designed to strengthen governance and administration across the state.
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