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May 20, 2026 11:19 AM

India remains one of the safest and most inclusive homes for minorities: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said India continues to remain one of the safest and most inclusive countries for minority communities, while highlighting their significant contribution to the nation’s growth and development. Addressing the Conference of State Minorities Commissions organised by the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi, Rijiju said minority communities have played an important role in shaping India’s social, cultural and economic progress....

April 17, 2026 2:32 PM

Haj 2026: First batch of Indian pilgrims to depart on April 18

The Haj pilgrimage from India for 2026 will commence on April 18, with the first batch of pilgrims set to depart for Saudi Arabia from various embarkation points across the country. A total of 1,75,025 pilgrims are expected to undertake the annual pilgrimage this year. Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju extended his best wishes to the pilgrims and reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring a smooth, safe and comfortable Haj experience. He said several new initiatives hav...

February 3, 2026 12:19 PM

PM Modi gave ‘excellent guidance’ to NDA MPs at Parliamentary meet: Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided “excellent guidance” to NDA Members of Parliament during a Parliamentary Party meeting, urging them to continue grassroots-level work to sustain the coalition’s electoral momentum. Rijiju said the Prime Minister guided NDA leaders on upcoming state elections and stressed that electoral success depends on consistent work on the ground and the implementation of sound policies. �...

January 27, 2026 10:58 PM

Government holds meeting with political party leaders ahead of Budget Session

The government on Tuesday held a meeting with leaders of political parties to discuss issues related to the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament, 2026. The meeting, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took place at the Parliament House Complex and was attended by 51 leaders from 39 political parties, including Union Ministers. The meeting was convened by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister and Leader of the ...

December 2, 2025 3:30 PM

PM VIKAS scheme to boost skill development and livelihood opportunities for minority communities: Kiren Rijiju

The government on Monday said that the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme is focused on the socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities through skill development, support for women entrepreneurs, and education assistance for school dropouts. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju outlined the objectives and early implementation details of the scheme. According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, PM VIKAS a...

November 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session

The Union Government convened a meeting of floor leaders from various political parties on Sunday in the Parliament House Complex ahead of the Winter Session. The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and convened by Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The meeting was attended by 50 leaders from 36 political parties, including Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and ...

November 26, 2025 11:57 AM

Sacred Buddha relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on Tuesday after a 17-day public exposition in Bhutan, an event marked by significant religious participation and high-level representation from both countries. Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accompanied the relics back to India and described the experience as an honour. He thanked Bhutan’s leadership and citizens for the ceremonial respect accorded to the relics throughout their stay. Rijiju said ...

November 19, 2025 11:48 AM

PM Modi wishes Kiren Rijiju on his birthday, praises efforts to make Parliament ‘more productive’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, applauding his role in making parliamentary proceedings “more productive” and people-centric. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju Ji on his birthday. His efforts towards making Parliament more productive and focused on pro-people legislation are commendable. Equally noteworthy is his emphasis on ensuring inclusive and all-ro...

November 10, 2025 10:19 AM

India, Saudi Arabia sign Haj 2026 agreement; quota fixed at 1.75 lakh pilgrims

India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed the bilateral Haj Agreement for 2026, confirming a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for the annual pilgrimage. The agreement was signed during Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju’s official visit to Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 9. The agreement was inked following Rijiju’s bilateral meeting with Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, in Jeddah. Both sides reviewed ongoing ...

October 20, 2025 10:28 AM

Victory of light over darkness: Union Ministers extend Diwali greetings

Union Ministers on Monday extended their greetings for Diwali, describing the festival of lights as a symbol of the victory of light over darkness. Diwali represents the spiritual triumph of Dharma over Adharma, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, people light diyas and candles and offer prayers to Lord Lakshmi. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal shared on X, “Heartfelt Diwali greetings to all fellow citizens! M...