The documents continue to be missing from the period when P Chidambaram was the Home Minister
'Vulnerability of our coasts was exposed in 1993 and then in 2008 when terrorists attacked Mumbai,' said the Union Home Minister
Home Minister Rajnath Singh's closest advisors have tried to nip in the bud the buzz that he is agreeable to be the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) chief ministerial candidate in Uttar Pradesh in the run-up to Assembly polls in the state next year. Those in Singh's camp fear that a loss for the BJP in the state might dent his image as not only the home minister but also effectively the number two in the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. Meanwhile, the party leadership has indicated to other CM aspirants to curb their ambition and rein in their supporters. These include Sultanpur Lok Sabha member Varun Gandhi, Gorakhpur Lok Sabha member Yogi Adityanath and Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani. The leadership hasn't taken kindly to posters in some cities of UP projecting Gandhi as a CM candidate.
According to sources, both senior leaders made the formal offer to Rajnath during the last budget session of Parliament
He has been addressing rallies, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah
The minister is confident that the BJP would win the elections and will form a govt in the state
In January, the US govt has effected a massive increase in fees in certain categories of the H1-B and L-1 visas
He has instructed Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma to take strict action against the attackers and increase patrolling in such areas to ensure security of everyone
Singh claimed that in last two years, the internal security of the nation has been strengthened.
He said no religion 'contradicts' another, but 'compliment' each other
He praised the security and intelligence agencies, saying they are dealing with terrorism with alertness and efficiency.
The shocking incident had its echo in Parliament with members demanding 'exemplary punishment' for the culprits.
The high-level meeting took stock of the prevailing situation in hinterland and border areas; charted out steps taken to increase security
He said that the govt seeks cooperation from the people for development & maintenance of law and order to end the menace.
Two group of students, one from Kashmir & another from other states fought after some students burst crackers after India's defeat.
He said India is the only country in the world where people of all faiths live
He said the govt is not weak and a proper reply will be given if anti-national slogans are raised