Amit Shah

As the central government declared PFI and its associates or fronts as an unlawful association with immediate effect, BJP leader Kapil Mishra took to Twitter and said, "Banning PFI is a decisive step against Islamic Jihad."

Rakhi Sawant claims that the announcement of her entrance into politics was to be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

This is Amit Shah's first trip to the state comes after chief minister Nitish Kumar parted ways with the BJP and joined hands with RJD, Congress and others to form a grand alliance government.

Singh further said that through three special operations – 'Operation Octopus', 'Operation Thunderstorm' and 'Operation Bulbul' – launched since April this year, the security forces have freed Burha Pahad along the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border from the control of the rebels.

The stand-up comedian appeared in Hindi films such as 'Maine Pyar Kiya', 'Baazigar', 'Bombay to Goa' (remake) and 'Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiya'. He was one of the contestants on 'Bigg Boss' season three. He was the chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Film Development Council.

Noting the rise in religious fanaticism, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao stated, "To further their narrow interests, they sow thorns in societal relationships. They incite hatred among people with their venomous comments. This kind of division among people is unjustified."

With Telangana government celebrating September 17 as Telangana National Unity Day, the Chief Minister skipped the event organised by Government of India, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah hoisted the national flag and reviewed a colourful parade by the Central paramilitary forces.

Amit Shah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for choosing to recognise Hyderabad Liberation Day. In his words, "I want to applaud Modi for deciding to celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day as he recognised the aspirations of the people of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana.

Except for Kamatapur Liberation Organisation and the hardline faction of the banned ULFA, led by Paresh Baruah, all other rebel groups active in the state have entered into peace agreements with the government.

The officials also said the tripartite agreement is expected to be signed with these five tribal outfit groups which are currently under a ceasefire deal with the government. These Assam tribal outfit groups have been in a ceasefire after announcing the suspension of operation years ago and have been holding peace talks thereafter.