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Introducing the bill in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the bill will pave the way for Indian citizenship to the 'persecuted religious minorities'. (Photo: File | PTI)

Lok Sabha passes bill to give citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants

The contentious bill seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

08 Jan 2019 5:39 PM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI | File)

Rajnath Singh to head BJP’s manifesto panel of 20

Amit Shah assigns key responsibilities to Arun Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari.

07 Jan 2019 5:57 AM

Centre’s policy in J&K has paid no dividends

The picture in respect of Kashmir is indeed entirely clear, and does not support the minister’s narrative in Rajya Sabha.

06 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

Separatist patriarch Syed Ali Shah Geelani (Photo: File)

Separatists refute govt’s claim on J&K dialogue

The home minister had said that it was because of such perception that things (in Kashmir) are not moving ahead.

05 Jan 2019 12:37 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Govt ready for J&K vote with LS polls if EC wants: Rajnath Singh

Singh said the Centre would provide whatever security forces the poll panel wanted for the electoral process in Jammu and Kashmir.

04 Jan 2019 1:19 AM

Replying to the debate on the statutory resolution on imposition of President's rule in the state, Singh said the Centre would provide whatever security forces the Election Commission wanted for holding elections in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: File)

Can hold J&K polls along with LS elections if EC desires: Rajnath Singh

The resolution was passed by a voice vote.

03 Jan 2019 5:01 PM

Chaired by Rajnath Singh, the High-Level Committee also includes Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Union Minister for Agriculture Radha Mohan Singh and Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Dr Rajiv Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

Centre approves Rs 1,146.12 cr cyclone 'Gaja' assistance for TN

Earlier Centre released assistance of Rs 353.70 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) as an interim relief to the state.

31 Dec 2018 5:35 PM

'If the BJP wanted to indulge in horse-trading to form government, then it would have done so during the six-month Governor's Rule,' Singh said. (Photo: File)

Govt ready for assembly polls in J&K, says Rajnath Singh

Home Minister Rajnath Singh rejected claims of some opposition parties that the BJP was propping up a regional party to form government.

28 Dec 2018 3:30 PM

‘Congress had supported it last time, I can't understand why they walked out this time. I am sure this bill will be passed in the Rajya Sabha as well," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath targets Congress for opposing Triple Talaq Bill in Lok Sabha

Bill passed in LS proposes to make practice of instant Triple Talaq, punishable under IPC with the provision of 3 year jail for husband.

28 Dec 2018 12:08 PM

Rajnath Singh also laid foundation stone for 418 development projects, making a total of 576 projects worth Rs 161 crore. (Photo: Twitter | ANI))

Rajnath Singh inaugurates over 150 projects in Lucknow

‘In Lucknow parliamentary area, development works worth several thousand crores have been started in the last 54 months,’ Singh said.

26 Dec 2018 1:26 PM

Singh, who is a Lok Sabha lawmaker from Lucknow, was speaking at the Yuva Kumbh event in the Uttar Pradesh capital when members attending the function interrupted his speech for around four minutes. (Photo: File)

'Will only vote for Ram Temple': Rajnath Singh interrupted during speech

'Jo Mandir Banwayega, vote ussi ko jayega (We will vote for party which constructs Ram Temple),' audience chanted disrupting Singh's speech.

24 Dec 2018 10:54 AM

Rajnath Singh's statement assumes significance in the wake of actor Naseeruddin Shah's remarks in reference to the killing of a policeman in Bulandshahr earlier this month. (Photo: ANI)

‘No nation in world as tolerant as India,’ says Rajnath Singh

Singh said, 'The tolerance that exists in India, I don't think that it can be found in any corner of the world.'

23 Dec 2018 5:10 PM

Rajnath to MPs: Be patient on Mandir

Issue echoes in BJP parliamentary party meet in Modi’s absence.

19 Dec 2018 1:08 AM

Sharp fall in insurgency in last 4 yrs, says Rajnath Singh

Singh said that ex-servicemen can play a key role in inculcating a sense of national pride among the youths.

17 Dec 2018 12:15 AM

Rafale deal was crystal clear from the beginning and the allegations of corruption into the deal were politically motivated, said Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rafale deal was crystal clear from beginning: Rajnath Singh on SC verdict

'The allegations leveled by Congress were baseless and to gain political mileage,' Singh said.

14 Dec 2018 11:46 AM

Talking to reporters outside Parliament, he also offered his congratulations to all the winning parties and candidates. (Photo: File)

Polls fought on state performance, not reflection on Modi govt: Rajnath

Singh pointed out Cong-led grand alliance was heading to 'huge defeat' in T'gana, where TRS appears set to retain to power.

11 Dec 2018 1:09 PM

Cong leaders offer prayers in temples when polls near: Rajnath Singh

Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, he said temples and cows were not an elections stunt for the BJP.

03 Dec 2018 6:10 AM

Rajnath Singh to Pak: Can help if you can’t fight terror

Singh highlighted the fact that there has been a significant drop in terrorist attacks in the country ever since the NDA govt came into power.

03 Dec 2018 1:14 AM

Addressing a press conference in Jaipur, he said that Jammu and Kashmir was not an issue as it was an integral part of the country. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Pak can seek India's help if it feels it cannot handle terrorism alone: Rajnath

Rajnath accused Congress of creating a crisis of distrust in politics and claimed there was a difference in their words and deeds.

02 Dec 2018 5:05 PM

Tamil Nadu faced a severe cyclonic storm 'Gaja' on the night of November 15 and the early hours on November 16, during which 12 districts of the state were severely affected. (Photo: PTI | File)

Centre approves release of Rs 353 crore to Tamil Nadu as cyclone 'Gaja' relief

The amount is an interim relief to help Tamil Nadu in providing relief measures to the affected people.

01 Dec 2018 6:59 PM

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