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September 10, 2026 11:53 PM

JNV Ukhrul-1, Manipur wins 27th National Youth Parliament Competition

PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ukhrul-1, Manipur, representing the Shillong Region, emerged as the national winner of the 27th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2025-26 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. The prize distribution ceremony was held at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi, on Thursday. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju distributed shields, trophies and prizes to the winnin...

September 2, 2026 3:09 PM

Kiren Rijiju holds series of bilateral talks on sidelines of NAM Summit in Belgrade

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from several nations on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Belgrade. The discussions were focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding engagement in key sectors. Rijiju met with Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed A. M. Elkhereiji, as the two leaders discussed ways to deepen the close and longstanding partnership between India and Saudi...

September 1, 2026 11:18 AM

Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian PM Macut, Foreign Minister Duric; discusses strengthening India-Serbia ties

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju met Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut and Foreign Minister Marko Duric in Belgrade on Monday, holding discussions on further strengthening the longstanding and close ties between India and Serbia. “Called on H.E. Đuro Macut, Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia, at the Palace of Serbia in Belgrade. Exchanged warm greetings & views on further strengthening the close & enduring ties between India & Serbi...

August 7, 2026 6:25 PM

‘House is functioning, Bills are being passed’: Kiren Rijiju amid Opposition protests

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said Parliament was functioning and Bills were being passed despite disruptions by the Opposition while ruling out any proposal for a special session. Rijiju said discussions in the House had been reduced because of disruptions and slogan-shouting by the Congress and other Opposition parties. However, he said the business of the House had continued, and NDA members in the Rajya Sabha had participated in debates. He also said there was...

July 28, 2026 3:29 PM

Government ready for 10-hour debate on anti-paper leak bill, says Kiren Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the government was willing to extend the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to as long as 10 hours, underscoring its readiness for a detailed debate on the proposed legislation. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Rijiju said he had held consultations with leaders of major political parties, including the Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK and NCP, who agreed to extend the initially scheduled...

July 27, 2026 11:58 AM

Govt Wants All Parties to Join Debate on Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday urged all political parties to participate in the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the government is introducing a stringent law to curb paper leaks and examination malpractices. Referring to the recent Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken major steps following incidents of paper leaks and announced reforms. He added that the go...

July 24, 2026 1:23 PM

Parliament proceedings affected for fifth day over NEET row as opposition protests force repeated adjournments

Parliament proceedings remained affected for the fifth consecutive day on Friday as persistent protests by Opposition parties over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak disrupted proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, with the government reiterating its readiness for a discussion while the Opposition continued to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In the Lok Sabha, protests by opposition members forced the House to be adjourned until 11 a.m. on ...

July 12, 2026 9:24 AM

Kiren Rijiju, Uttarakhand CM inaugurate 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv in Dehradun; 150 artisan stalls on display

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv at Parade Ground in Dehradun, marking the first time the flagship event is being organised in partnership with a state government under the PM VIKAS Scheme. The five-day festival, jointly organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Uttarakhand Minorities Welfare and Waqf Development Corporation, features around 150 exhibition and food ...

June 22, 2026 7:30 PM

Haj Policy 2027 announced; applications open through Haj Committee portal and mobile app

The Ministry of Minority Affairs on Monday announced the Haj Policy 2027, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju unveiling the policy and opening the application process for prospective pilgrims. Applicants can submit their Haj-2027 applications online through the Haj Committee of India portal and the Haj Suvidha App, making the process more accessible and convenient. The government said the quota distribution between the Haj Committee of India and private tour operators is expected to remain unchang...

June 5, 2026 9:58 AM

‘Reform & inclusive progress’: Kiren Rijiju begins 12 years’ celebration of ‘Reforms Utsav’ led by PM Modi

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday began celebration of the 12 years of 'Reforms Utsav' led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, resolving to realise the dream of building 'Viksit Bharat 2047' which will have no trace of poverty, an official said. In a message on social media platform X, Rijiju said, "#ReformsUtsav reflects the transformative journey of the last 12 years under the leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, where governance has evolved from entitlement-based delivery t...