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Minister of Home Affairs of India, Kiren Rijiju. (Photo: PTI/File)

Some Rohingyas migrants involved in illegal activities, says Centre

The government made it clear that Rohingyas do not have the status of 'refugee' but are 'illegal migrants'.

31 July 2018 9:39 AM

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Bill on death to child rapists gets nod

The bill stipulates stringent punishment for perpetrators of rape, particularly of girls below 12 years.

30 July 2018 8:06 PM

The rape cases in Kathua, Unnao and Surat sparked nationwide outrage following which pressure mounted on the Centre to amend laws. (Photo: PTI)

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death to child rape convicts

The bill replaces Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance promulgated on April 21, following outcry over Kathua and Unnao...

30 July 2018 3:44 PM

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

We assure all-round support to all states, says Kiren Rijiju

He said Rs 224 crore was released to West Bengal, Rs 294 crore to Tamil Nadu and Rs 120 crore to Karnataka.

25 July 2018 7:21 PM

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Bill for strict penalty in rape cases tabled in Lok Sabha

The deadline for completing rape trials to be 2 months.

23 July 2018 8:23 PM

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju addressing inauguration of the 19th International seminar on Synergized response to the emerging IED and terrorist threats organised by NSG in Gurugram on Wednesday. (Photo: ANI)

India is marching ahead, exit polls show clear victory for BJP: Kiren...

'The nation is backing him (Modi), it is very natural,' Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju added.

22 Oct 2019 9:02 AM

Former President Late A P J Abdul Kalam. (Photo: ANI)

Kiren Rijiju remembers APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary; see...

In 2010, the United Nations decided to recognise October 15 as World Student Day.

15 Oct 2019 5:50 AM

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Kiren Rijiju lauds Mary Kom for performance in Boxing Championships

Mary Kom defeated Rio Olympics bronze medalist Ingrid Valencia 5-0 in the quarter-finals of the 51 kg division at Ulan...

10 Oct 2019 10:27 AM

Kiren Rijiju said it will take time to bring BCCI under the RTI. (Photo:AFP)

Kiren Rijiju: 'Basketball can become very popular in India'

Rijiju also said that he will offer full support to the NBA.

6 Oct 2019 6:44 AM

Kiren Rijiju said that we are moving forward with new thinking for sports and for their promotion, the Government of India has started the Khelo India programme in 2016-17. (Photo: PTI)

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju says that India aims to be in top ten in...

Rijiju said the government is vociferous in improving the conditions of sports and the economic status of the...

29 Nov 2019 3:13 PM

Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday felicitated wrestler Bajrang Punia with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. (Photo:Twitter)

Kiren Rijiju confers Khel Ratna to Bajrang Punia

Punia has put events like Olympics a priority over the Pro League.

29 Nov 2019 5:11 AM

Kiren Rijiju is also elated and impressed over the support given to various sports in the state of Odisha. (Photo: PTI)

'Being cop is thankless job': Rijiju's now-deleted tweet on protests...

Rijiju clarified and said that, 'it's not a question of supporting any group. Just let's not take the law into our...

5 Nov 2019 8:33 AM