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TopicKiren Rijiju

Topic: Kiren Rijiju

Owaisi & Rijiju engage in public spat over ‘benefits & protection’ to minorities under Modi govt

Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi got into a public spat on Monday with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, contesting the latter’s claim...

Hindu temples’ properties to ‘encroacher protection’—key debates on Waqf Bill before it cleared RS

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Upper House with a 128-95 vote at 2.30 am Friday after a fiery 12-hour debate.

Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill post midnight after marathon debate

While the Opposition proposed multiple changes & opposed the bill, the BJP and its allies voted in favour.

‘Even Parliament could’ve been claimed as Waqf property’: Kiren Rijiju defends amendment bill in LS

Bill was tabled in Parliament Wednesday. It seeks to streamline management of properties & address loopholes in Waqf Act. Critics dub it as an attempt to curb Waqf Board's autonomy.

Waqf Bill tabled in Lok Sabha after suggested changes by Joint Parliamentary Committee

Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 for passing in the House amid protests from the Opposition.

BJP government to table Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha Wednesday amid strong opposition

The amendment bill has been strongly criticised by the opposition, which repeatedly called it 'unconstitutional' and accused BJP's of attempting to 'snatch' the rights of Muslims.

BJP MP Kiren Rijiju says Rahul Gandhi praised China more than the country’s spokespersons

Rijiju also demanded that the chair take appropriate action against certain remarks made by the Congress leader, if he fails to apologise for the same.

BJP, Opposition clash over Ambedkar’s legacy, spar over Nehru on day two of Constitution debate

BJP says it has given Ambdekar due respect, accuses Congress of undermining him. DMK MP brings up BJP leaders' pre-poll rhetoric of changing Constitution, bringing Hindu rashtra.

Our words, actions shouldn’t diminish India’s image in world fora: Rijiju during Constitution debate

The Union minister, in an apparent jibe at Opposition, said that while India has given equal voting rights to all, some claim minorities have no rights here.

Winter Session of Parliament 25 Nov to 20 Dec, Waqf & One-Nation, One-Election may be on agenda

Announcing the dates, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said 75th anniversary of the Constitution would be celebrated on 26 November.

On Camera

There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.