Kiren Rijiju
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Not Opposition: Rijiju explains who ‘dimagi Naxals’ are
New Delhi: Even as PM Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” comment has been a hot topic, facing criticism from the Opposition ever since he used it in his Independence Day speech at the…
- India
LS adjourned for day as Opposition demands Shah’s presence
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday, August 12, amid Opposition protests and without a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, despite an earlier claim…
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Women’s quota rollout sparks Rijiju-Rahul war of words
New Delhi: The Congress and BJP sparred on Saturday, August 8, over the women’s quota and delimitation bills after Rahul Gandhi said that no country can be successful if its women do…
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LS clears Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill without a debate
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Friday, July 31, passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, without a debate amid continued protests by the Opposition over police crackdown on…
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Protests, repeated adjournments stall Parliament proceedings
New Delhi: Parliament proceedings were stalled for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, July 23, as loud protests by an unrelenting opposition over the NEET paper leak and demand for Education Minister…
- India
RS adjourned till 2 pm as opposition seeks Pradhan’s resignation
New Delhi: Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday, July 23, amid din over Opposition demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation before a discussion can be held…
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Opposition trying to run away from NEET debate, says Rijiju
New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, July 23, accused the Opposition of attaching pre-conditions and trying to run away from a debate on the NEET paper leak issue. As…
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LS proceedings adjourned till noon over NEET paper leak protest
New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday, July 23, as Opposition members rushed to the Well protesting over the NEET paper leak issue and the police action…
- India
Govt took swift action over paper leak, says PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday, July 21, that the issue of paper leaks is “not limited” to a single state or the Central government; rather, it is a…
- India
Centre announces Haj Policy 2027, opens applications
New Delhi: The government on Monday announced the Haj Policy 2027 and invited applications from prospective pilgrims for the pilgrimage next year. The Haj Policy 2027 carries forward the Minority Affairs Ministry’s…
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Saying Muslims unsafe here affects India’s global reputation: Rijiju
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju’s latest remarks on Indian Muslims during a media-sponsored event have raked up a controversy. The Union Minister, in a nonchalant manner, said that Indians are…
- India
Govt says ‘burden eased’ after Cong demands withdrawal of Haj airfare hike
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday, May 3, demanded the withdrawal of the Haj Committee of India circular raising the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim, alleging that under the Narendra…
- India
Kiren Rijiju assures Kerala Christian groups on FCRA changes
Thiruvananthapuram: Reaching out to the Christian community on Good Friday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju who is in Kerala campaigning for the BJP said there was no cause for concern regarding the proposed…
- India
FCRA amendment sparks row, Opposition flags minority rights concerns
New Delhi: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saw a sharp political divide on Wednesday, April 1, with the BJP defending the move as necessary for national security and transparency, while…
- India
Lok Sabha lifts ban on 8 oppn MPs, sets ‘Laxman Rekha’ for conduct
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight opposition members, who were barred from the House on February 3 for “unruly” behaviour, with Speaker Om…