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Pahalgam Terror Attack Highlights: India won’t allow single drop of water into Pakistan: Union minister Paatil • Apr. 25, 2025, 11:47 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Amit Shah dials all CMs, asks them to ensure no Pakistani citizens stays in India beyond deadline • Apr. 25, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (The Hindu)
Amit Shah calls meeting to discuss future action on Indus Waters Treaty ‘abeyance’ • Apr. 25, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (The Hindu)
Top news of the day from The Hindu: April 25, 2025 • Apr. 25, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (The Hindu)
‘Does PM have guts to order Amit Shah’s resignation?’: Karnataka ministers attack Centre over Pahalgam terror attack • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:29 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As Amitbhai Anilchandra Shah
Born October 22, 1964 (age 60) • Mumbai • India
Political Affiliation Bharatiya Janata Party

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