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False things being spread by some people are very harmful for our society: Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi, March 31: With the government slated to table the revised Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament this week, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has hit out at leaders seeking to "misguide" people and said Waqf law has been existence for decades.

Powerful people encroached upon Waqf properties: Kiren Rijiju slams opposition to Waqf amendment bill

New Delhi, March 31: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed the opposition against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people.

Kiren Rijiju, Nirmala Sitharaman welcome Kerala Bishop's support to amend unjust provisions of Waqf Act

New Delhi, March 31: After the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) supported the Waqf Amendment Bill proposed by the centre, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that the proposed bill was not against any community while calling out the "propaganda" being spread around it.

Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launches project for Sikh community under PM VIKAS scheme

New Delhi, March 29: Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju launched a project under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme aimed at empowering the Sikh community through skill development, employment generation, and financial support.

Cong submits breach of privilege notice against J.P. Nadda, Kiren Rijiju in RS for 'misleading the House'

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 24: The Congress on Monday moved a breach of privilege notice against BJP National President and Union Minister for Health J.P. Nadda and Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha for "having blatantly misled the House allegedly by charging that the Congress is changing the Constitution for Muslim reservation".

Rijiju says Congress 'changing' Constitution for Muslim reservation, Kharge denies

New Delhi, March 24: The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Monday as the BJP accused the Congress government in Karnataka of providing Muslim reservation, and also claimed that the Congress leaders were keen to amend the Constitution for this.

Every life matters and road accidents must be reduced, says MoS Anupriya Patel

New Delhi, March 24: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Sunday emphasized the need for collective efforts to curb road accidents. She underscored that road accidents are not just statistics but impact lives, calling for joint action from citizens, policymakers, and other stakeholders alongside government initiatives.

Road safety a top priority, PM Modi urges discipline: Ram Mohan Naidu at Parliamentarians Car Rally

New Delhi, March 23: At the Parliamentarians Car Rally 2025, organised by the Constitution Club of India, Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu emphasised the importance of road safety.

Road safety is very important: Kiren Rijiju flags off Parliamentarians car rally

New Delhi, March 23: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday emphasised the critical importance of road safety for all citizens at the Parliamentarians Car Rally 2025, held at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi.

India faces highest road accidents globally, a matter of concern: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, March 23: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday, emphasized the critical importance of road safety, stating that it is a vital concern for every citizen.

Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju pay tribute to Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, March 23: Union Health Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday paid tribute to political leader and activist Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary.

Delhi becomes 28th legislature to join National eVidhan Application Platform

New Delhi, March 23: The Delhi Legislative Assembly has taken a significant step towards digital governance by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).

Delhi becomes 28th state to join the national e-Vidhan application platform

New Delhi, March 22: The Delhi Legislative Assembly has taken a significant step towards digital governance by signing a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).

Delhi Assembly goes paperless: Centre, GNCTD, and Secretariat sign MoU for NeVA

New Delhi, March 22: The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA), the Government of India, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), and the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Saturday signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).

This will increase transparency, help poor and women: Kiren Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi, March 22: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday assured that the Waqf Amendment Bill aims to enhance transparency and benefit marginalized communities, including women and the poor. Addressing concerns over the bill, he emphasized that it is not intended to seize Muslim properties but to establish a more systematic approach.

Kiren Rijiju slams previous AAP-ruled Delhi Assembly for blocking paperless initiative

New Delhi, March 22: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday trained his guns on the previous AAP-dominated Delhi Assembly for its failure to adopt a Central-government promoted technological tool for paperless work.

Parliament Budget Session resumes today; Lok Sabha to discuss key reports and demands for grants

New Delhi, March 20: The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Thursday, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to meet. The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Tuesday and will reconvene on March 19.

Kiren Rijiju reflects on India's glorious Hockey legacy at Hockey India's 7th Annual Awards 2024

New Delhi, March 15: At Hockey India's 7th Annual Awards 2024, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reflected on India's rich legacy in hockey, highlighting the country's dominance in the sport's early years.

Literacy rate among Muslims 79.5 per cent, other religions 80.9: Minority Affairs Ministry

New Delhi, March 10: As per Annual Report, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), 2023-24, the literacy rate among Muslims is 79.5 per cent for persons aged 7 years and above, while literacy rate for all religions for the same age group is 80.9 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Budget Session: Second leg to see fireworks over delimitation row, Trump's tariffs; Waqf Bill on govt's agenda

New Delhi, March 9: The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament is set to resume on Monday and is expected to be a stormy one with both the Opposition and Government ready to outdo each other on multiple issues.

Cabinet approves proposed changes to Waqf Bill, clears decks for tabling in Parliament: Sources

New Delhi, Feb 27: The Union Cabinet has approved the amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, incorporating the changes recently recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), sources said on Thursday.

Arunachal Pradesh has potential to generate 50,000 MW of power: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Itanagar, February 26: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that Arunachal Pradesh has the potential to generate 50,000 MW of power.

PM's 'Act East' policy opened Rs 5 lakh crore investment potential in Arunachal: V-P Dhankhar

Kamporijo Circle, Feb 26: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Act East' policy had resulted in unprecedented progress in Arunachal Pradesh with the development of airports, railways, roads and a telecom network which had now created an investment potential of ₹5 lakh crore in the power sector of the state.

PM Modi transformed 'Look East' policy into 'Act East' as action is necessary: VP Dhankhar

Itanagar, Feb 26: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that decades ago, the government introduced the 'Look East' policy, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed it into 'Act East' because merely looking will not suffice, action is necessary.

Festivals play vital role in preserving cultural heritage: Jagdeep Dhankhar

Itanagar, Feb 26: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that the diverse culture and traditions of Arunachal Pradesh and the other parts of the northeastern region very seriously attract and enlighten the people of the entire country.

I saw pride of India: Vice President Dhankhar at Joint Mega Nyokum Yullo Celebration in Arunachal Pradesh

Kamle, February 26: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that he saw the "pride of India" in the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attends Haj Walkathon 2025

New Delhi, February 19: The Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju attended the Haj Walkathon 2025 as the Chief Guest at Nawab Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi Sports Complex, Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju attends fitness program for Hajj pilgrims at Jamia University

New Delhi, February 18: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday participated in the fitness awareness programme organised for Haj pilgrims at Jamia Millia Islamia University in the national capital.

J-K: Foundation for making developed India has been laid in this budget, says Kiren Rijiju

Srinagar, February 15: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the 2025-26 Union Budget has laid the foundation for making India a developed nation by 2047.

Govt-Oppn showdown in RS over 'deletion' of dissent notes in Waqf JPC report

New Delhi, Feb 13: The Joint Parliamentary Committee's (JPC) report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill formed the basis for a fresh flashpoint between the Treasury and Opposition benches in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the last day of the first half of the Budget Session.

Kharge calls Waqf JPC report 'unconstitutional'; Centre says Opposition misleading issue

New Delhi, Feb 13: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf (Amendment) bill tabled its report in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amidst uproar by the members of the Opposition members. As the chaos prevailed, the House was adjourned for 10 minutes and convened again with both sides engaging in discussion on the bill.

Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress for insulting Savarkar, recalls Indira Gandhi's praise

New Delhi, February 13: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju has targeted leader Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders over their remarks on VD Savarkar and recalled that Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had described him as a "remarkable son of India."

PM Modi offers prayers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, February 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered puja at Triveni Sangam - the confluence of three rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati--at the ongoing Mahakumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday morning.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju takes dip in Triveni sangam, says 'don't do politics on historic moment'

Prayagraj, February 5: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took a holy dip in Prayagraj's Mahakumbh Triveni Sangam on Wednesday, and urged not to do 'politics' on historic moment.

Rahul Gandhi praised China more than Chinese spokesperson: Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, February 4: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday criticised the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his remarks on China and accused him of praising the country more than a Chinese spokesperson.

PM is an OBC...Can Rahul Gandhi not see that?: Kiren Rijiju slams LoP's remarks in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, February 3: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly reacted to the comments made by the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, in Parliament on Monday, questioning whether the LoP understands the representation given to SC, ST, and OBC groups in the union government.

Kashmiri Pandits meet Kiren Rijiju, demand minority status, reopening of Sharda Peeth

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