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Who is Virender Singh Basoya? NCB brings drug network kingpin back from UAE; Amit Shah hails crackdown

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE, Home Minister Amit Shah said. The development comes as the government steps up efforts to dismantle international narcotics networks.

2 min read14 Aug 2026
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Bharat Taxi won't replace Ola, Uber: Amit Shah explains its objectives, funding, safety measures and expansion plans

Bharat Taxi, the cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, is not intended to replace private app-based taxi aggregators, the government clarified. It stated that no financial assistance, equity support, or incentives have been provided for the platform.

2 min read5 Aug 2026
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Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar in police custody over scuffle at Kerala House? Here's what we know

Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested by Delhi Police from Kerala House after a complaint by the Kerala Resident Commissioner over an alleged altercation. Kumar criticised the action, while his office said he was taken to Jaffarpur Kalan police station.

2 min read25 Jul 2026
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West Bengal to make Bengali mandatory for official communication from 1 September

Bengali will become mandatory for all official communications in West Bengal starting 1 September 2026.

2 min read20 Jul 2026
Industry

GoDaddy challenges Delhi court's 2025 ruling on fake websites, says it could ‘make internet less safe’

GoDaddy, the world's largest internet domain seller, has challenged a 2025 Delhi court order aimed at limiting fake websites, after the court blocked 1,100 websites and announced stringent measures for domain companies.

2 min read5 Jul 2026
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India rolls out e-OCI card: Step-by-step guide for OCI holders to download it

The Centre has launched the e-OCI card and upgraded the FCRA 2.0 portal to make services fully digital. OCI cardholders can now download a digital card, update passport details online, and avoid carrying a physical booklet, while the revamped FCRA portal streamlines foreign contribution compliance.

2 min read2 Jul 2026
Politics

No provision of UCC will be imposed on tribals, says Amit Shah asks communities not to fall for ‘conspiracies’

Wherever BJP governments (in states) have implemented the UCC, the Narendra Modi dispensation has ensured that all tribal communities remain outside its purview, Amit Shah said.

2 min read25 May 2026
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'Will provide relief to poor, remote petitioners': Amit Shah after Cabinet approves bill to increase SC strength

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday noted that an amendment bill approved by the Union Cabinet to increase the strength of the Supreme Court will provide relief to poor and remote petitioners.

2 min read6 May 2026
Elections

BJP picks Amit Shah as central observer for West Bengal; JP Nadda for Assam

The BJP appointed Amit Shah as the central observer for selecting its legislative party leader in West Bengal after a significant election win. JP Nadda was also appointed as the central observer for Assam, marking the party's third consecutive term there.

1 min read5 May 2026
Elections

West Bengal Assembly Elections: 700 CAPF companies to remain deployed in state to maintain law and order

As the second phase of West Bengal polling concluded on Wednesday, news agency PTI reported that 700 CAPF companies will remain deployed in the state to maintain law and order

2 min read29 Apr 2026