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Shashi Tharoor shared remarks after Lok Sabha adjournment, quoting a discussion with Kiren Rijiju on women’s representation. He supported women’s reservation but warned against linking it to delimitation, which he said could harm democratic balance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended Easter greetings, highlighting hope, renewal and unity. The occasion of Easter commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, inspiring peace, compassion and togetherness across the country

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of West Bengal elections, in the presence of Union minister Kiren Rijiju, marking a significant political shift

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to reply to the debate on the no-confidence motion moved by Opposition MPs against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who has been accused of acting in a partisan manner while conducting proceedings of the House

Debate and voting on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be held on March 9 as Parliament’s Budget Session resumes, Kiren Rijiju said. The government plans key legislations amid opposition protests and upcoming state assembly elections

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has denied Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju’s claim that she encouraged MPs to misbehave in the Speaker’s chamber. Calling the allegation a lie, she said no one was abused and she remained calm during the incident

Opposition parties of the INDIA Bloc decided to raise the issues of MGNREGA repeal and SIR during the Budget session and to protest democratically. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised opposition protests during the President’s address

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has urged Indian Muslims planning to undertake Hajj in 2026 to complete bookings by January 15, 2026, and choose only authorised Hajj Group Organisers or Private Tour Operators. An official circular highlighted Saudi Arabia’s deadline of February 1, 2026, for finalising housing and service contracts.

Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists stalled Parliament for a second day, prompting Minister Kiren Rijiju to invite parties for talks. He insisted discussions can occur without disrupting proceedings and urged MPs to maintain decorum and avoid imposing timelines

Mallikarjun Kharge triggered protests from the Treasury benches after referring to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s “sudden exit” while welcoming new Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. Ministers Kiren Rijiju and J P Nadda termed the remarks inappropriate for the solemn occasion

India has retained its Hajj quota of 175,025 for 2026, the same as in 2025, following an agreement signed in Jeddah between Saudi Hajj Minister Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. The talks focused on improving accommodation, transport, and health services to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage.

The Winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, with 15 sittings. The opposition has slammed the government for an “unusually delayed” and “truncated” session, saying it reflects a reluctance to face Parliament amid key national issues

India’s young boxers made history at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, winning a total of seven medals, including four golds. Minister Kiren Rijiju and BFI President Ajay Singh lauded their achievement, highlighting India’s growing sporting strength

Alleging a lack of transparency, Congress emphasised the need for parliamentary scrutiny of the Election Commission. The party leader Manickam Tagore cited several incidents in the past when a discussion on ECI's electoral reforms and the use of money power in elections were discussed.

Longer duration of the session comes amid the government's plans to bring in key legislations, including one to facilitate the entry of private sector in atomic energy domain

Corruption in the judiciary cannot be approached through a "political prism", says Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju

At the meeting, political parties will be briefed on several aspects of 'Operation Sindoor', including the objectives of the operation, the specific terror targets hit, the strategic and security impact, and India's preparedness in the event of any retaliatory actions from Pakistan.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and formally briefed her on the operation. The precision strikes were launched in the early hours of Wednesday and lasted just 25 minutes.

Rijiju took to social media to inform that all arrangements have been done as per Saudi rules, regulations and their timelines, while HCOI and CGI have completed all the work for 1,22,000 pilgrims on time.

Mohan Yadav says "This Act will ensure transparent, equitable and accountable management of Waqf properties and will bring its benefits to the really needy, poor and deprived people of Muslim community, thereby paving a new path for their education, health, housing and employment opportunities"