Presenting a report card of Central government at India TV Samvaad, BJP president Amit Shah said that the honest, sincere efforts in governance by the Centre had brought India close to ache din.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today hinted at a surgical-strike like action against Pakistan to avenge the killing and mutilation of two security personnel.

According to Khetan, he had on May 9 received a letter stating that he had ‘crossed all levels in committing sins against Hindu saints’.

Singh's advice came at a meeting of Northern Zonal Council of the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, National Capital territory of Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh here.

Speaking to reporters here after attending an event, Singh assured that the nation’s pride would not be allowed to be harmed under any circumstances.

Sukma and its adjoining areas have witnessed some of the deadliest ambushes on security forces recently like the one where 25 CRPF men were killed in the Burkapal area of the district on April 24.

Calling for "unity of purpose" amongst all Naxal-affected states, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today advocated the formation of a strategic and unified command to foil attempts to "stall development and throttle democracy at gunpoint".

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will tomorrow chair a meeting of 10 Naxal-affected states to devise a new strategy to counter the armed rebels.

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi today met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and apprised him of 'constraints' she faced in serving the union territory.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra today met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and discussed the prevailing situation in the state.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday called on Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with a delegation, demanding security of people being allegedly tortured by Biju Janata Dal (BJD) workers in Odisha.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has asked security forces on the ground to go on an “all-out offensive” against Maoists and “show results in the next few weeks”.

According to intelligence inputs, Hidima, who has been active in the region from past few months, was also involved in the last month’s attack that left 12 security personnel dead.

Addressing the media here along with Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh, the Home Minister said that the ‘government will take strong action against those responsible’.

Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Das Tandon, Chief Minister Raman Singh, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir and senior state and paramilitary officials were also present on the occasion.

Singh said that the government has taken as a challenge the killing of CRPF personnel as he termed the attack a ‘sad and an unfortunate incident’ and vowed that no one will be spared.

Union Home minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asked all states to ensure safety of Kashmiris living in different parts of the country.

Encouraging civil servants to work in the interest of the country and the welfare of people, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asked them to stand up against wrongdoings of even their political masters.

Rajnath also refuted Pakistan's claim of a fair trial being given to Jadhav and said all efforts were being made to secure justice for the Indian national.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reiterated that Kulbhushan Jadhav was not a spy and accused Pakistan of attempting a pre-planned murder of the former Navy officer.