Dec 10, 2024, at 02:03 pm
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday countered the Congress and its allies over moving a no-confidence motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and said opponents have 'disrespected' the dignity of the Chair.
After Kiren Rijiju says Sonia Gandhi-George Soros allegations 'serious', Congress refutes
Dec 09, 2024, at 10:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has strongly reacted after union minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the allegations against Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi for having ties with Hungarian-American businessman George Soros are "serious".
Serious allegations: Kiren Rijiju on 'Sonia Gandhi-George Soros link'
Dec 09, 2024, at 07:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the allegations against Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi for having ties with Hungarian-American businessman George Soros are "serious".
Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy
Nov 12, 2024, at 04:38 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has unleashed a political row after making an alleged racist remark against Union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy with the latter demanding his ouster from the cabinet.
'I feel ashamed,' Kiren Rijiju slams Congress for politicising Pro Tem Speaker issue
Jun 22, 2024, at 02:51 am
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have indulged in a war of words again and this time over the appointment of BJP leader and seven-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as Pro Tem Speaker, a post active only for the first days of a new Parliament.
Why BJP leaders are thanking Rahul Gandhi for his Ladakh trip
Aug 20, 2023, at 08:31 am
Leh (Ladakh): As Congress posted a video of Rahul Gandhi’s bike ride in Ladakh, BJP minister Kiren Rijiju lost no time in thanking the party for showcasing the excellent roads built by the NDA government in the far-flung Himalayan region.
Cabinet rejig: Modi removes Kiren Rijiju as Union Law Minister
May 18, 2023, at 05:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In a major rejig of the cabinet led-by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kiren Rijiju was on Thursday removed as Union Minister for Law and Justice and allocated the portfolio of Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.
PM Narendra Modi expresses happiness over installation of 254 4G mobile towers in Arunachal Pradesh
Apr 24, 2023, at 03:50 am
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his happiness over installation of 254 4G mobile towers in Arunachal Pradesh.
Art 370 abrogation heralded new era of development in J&K: Kiren Rijiju
Apr 09, 2023, at 02:36 pm
Jammu/UNI: Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the abrogation of Article 370 has heralded a new era of unprecedented growth and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s car hit by truck in J&K's Ramban
Apr 09, 2023, at 02:24 am
Srinagar: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s car was hit by a truck on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Saturday.
Won't remain silent if Rahul Gandhi attempts to harm India: Kiren Rijiju
Mar 16, 2023, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi: Criticising Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks on democracy in India in the UK, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday slammed him and said that if he tries to harm the nation, BJP won't remain silent.
PM Modi condoles ex-Union Minister and noted advocate Shanti Bhushan's death
Feb 01, 2023, at 04:26 am
New Delhi/ IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Union Minister and noted advocate Shanti Bhushan.
Judges don't face elections: Kiren Rijiju's jibe amid Centre vs judiciary row
Jan 24, 2023, at 03:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, one of the key speakers in the judges' row, Monday said judges do not have to contest elections or face public scrutiny but people still watch their work.
'It is govt's right to appoint judges': Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's message for Supreme Court
Dec 16, 2022, at 02:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a row over the judges' appointment with Supreme Court, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Thursday once again flagged concerns over the government's "limited role" and stressed that the same is not in sync with the spirit of the Constitution.
Govt appoints 9 Judicial Officers as Additional Judges of Calcutta HC
Aug 28, 2022, at 10:10 pm
New Delhi: The Central government has appointed nine Judicial Officers as the Additional Judges of the Calcutta High Court, a statement said on Sunday.
Jun 15, 2022, at 11:59 pm
Ulaanbaatar: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday visited Gandan monastery with President of Mongolia Mr Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh and paid their respects to the holy Kapilavastu relics.
Four Holy Kapilvastu Relics of Lord Buddha reach Mongolia from India
Jun 13, 2022, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi: The four Holy Kapilvastu Relics of Lord Buddha reached Mongolia for an 11-day exposition on Monday along with the 25-member delegation, led by Minister of Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju accompanying the sacred relics.
Mongolia getting ready to display relics of Lord Buddha from India
Jun 13, 2022, at 08:06 pm
New Delhi: The Ganden Tegchenling Monastery, the centre of Mongolian Buddhists in Ulaanbaatar city, is planning to display the relics of Lord Buddha to be brought from India by a delegation led by Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju slams actor Siddharth for his 'sexist' comment on Saina Nehwal
Jan 11, 2022, at 08:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday slammed actor Siddharth Suryanarayan, popularly known by his name Siddharth, for allegedly making a sexist comment on India's ace badminton player Saina Nehwal's condemnation of the security breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rajya Sabha passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, opposition walkout
Dec 21, 2021, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, that seeks to link the electoral roll data with the Aadhar ecosystem, amid a walkout by the Opposition.
Centre introduces Bill to link voter IDs with Aadhaar cards amid protests by oppositions
Dec 21, 2021, at 04:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Monday introduced the Election Laws (Amendment Bill) 2021 to link voter identity and Aadhaar cards amid objections by the opposition parties over the move.
PM Modi praises vibrant culture of Arunachal Pradesh
Oct 01, 2021, at 01:52 am
New Delhi/UNI: Applauding the "vibrant culture" of Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the viral video clip where Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju is performing a traditional dance during his visit to a village in the frontier state.
PM Modi cabinet reshuffle: Check out who's got what
Jul 08, 2021, at 04:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: With 43 new ministers being inducted in the Narendra Modi government as part of a major Union Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, several important portfolios got new faces including health, law, Information and Technology as well as railways.
Olympic-bound sportspersons are the real heroes, says Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
Jun 26, 2021, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi, June 26 : Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju reiterated that India’s Olympic-bound athletes are national heroes and urged the people to extend support to these players in the same way they follow cricketers in the country.
Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours in Chandigarh
Jun 20, 2021, at 03:33 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: Iconic sprinter Milkha Singh, who succumbed to COVID-19 complications, was cremated in Chandigarh with full state honours on Saturday evening.
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju tests Covid-19 positive
Apr 18, 2021, at 04:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday tweeted that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Mar 06, 2021, at 03:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Taapsee Pannu's boyfriend Mathias Boe, who is a badminton player from Denmark and currently a coach to some Indian athletes, has tweeted to Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to "do something" about the raids on the actor's properties for alleged tax evasion as it is causing "unnecessary stress" to her parents.
Sarbananda Sonowal, Kiren Rijiju inaugurate new sports complex in Assam’s Lakhimpur
Jan 31, 2021, at 05:51 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Union Minister of State (i/c) for Sports & Youth Welfare Kiren Rijiju inaugurated a newly constructed training centre cum sports complex of Sports Authority of India (SAI) at Solalgaon in Lakhimpur district on Saturday.
Sep 07, 2020, at 01:38 am
Itanagar/UNI: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday informed that the Indian Army has already sent hotline message to counterpart People’s Liberation of Army (PLA) in connection with the reports regarding five youths reportedly abducted by the Chinese Army from Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district.
Rijiju contributes Rs 1 cr to PM's National Relief Fund in fight against COVID-19
Mar 28, 2020, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In the wake of spread of coronavirus pandemic in the country, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday contributed Rs one crore from his MPLAD Fund to the Prime Minister`s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to fight the disease.