Kiren Rijiju Archives

December 2, 2025 3:37 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 ...

November 30, 2025 4:45 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 Aff...

November 26, 2025 12:06 PM

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 a...

November 19, 2025 11:55 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 sai...

November 10, 2025 3:00 PM

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 ...

October 20, 2025 10:34 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 ig...

August 19, 2025 1:06 PM

‘PM Modi appealed to MPs, especially opposition, to support CP Radhakrishnan’: Kiren Rijiju after NDA’s Parliamentary Party meeting

Following the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to all MPs, including those from the Opposition, to extend unanimous support to Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, th...

August 12, 2025 10:44 AM

Union Ministers, Delhi CM flag off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally ahead of Independence Day

A Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally was flagged off on Tuesday from Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, aimed at encouraging citizens to bring the Tricolour home and hoist it in celebration of Independence Day. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Un...

August 5, 2025 7:23 PM

Govt outlines schemes for socio-economic empowerment of minority communities

The government is implementing a range of schemes aimed at the welfare and upliftment of minority communities, particularly the economically weaker and less privileged sections, through various ministries, including Skill Development and Entrepreneur...

July 28, 2025 1:34 PM

Parliament’s Monsoon Session: Kiren Rijiju slams Opposition’s ‘escape strategy’ on Operation Sindoor

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Opposition for stalling Parliament proceedings and backing out from their commitment to participate in the debate on 'Operation Sindoor', warning them against speaking in a manne...