Kiren Rijiju: News
Kiren Rijiju is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh. Rijiju comes from India’s eastern-most state’s West Kameng district. He did his BA from Hansraj College in 1995 and LLB from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, in 1998. Rijiju was a BJP MP in the Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2009, representing the Arunachal West constituency. After suffering a controversial defeat against Indian National Congress’s (INC) Takam Sanjoy in the 2009 General Elections, Rijiju made a brief switch to the Congress. He later returned to the BJP and was re-elected from the Arunachal West in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and found a place in the Narendra Modi cabinet. He served as Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs from 2014 to 2019. In 2019 General Elections, Rijiju was elected the Lok Sabha MP for the third time and served as MoS for Youth Affairs & Sports and MoS for Minority Affairs from 2019 to 2021. In July 2021, Rijiju became the Minister for Law and Justice.
'There is problem...': Rijiju admits delineation issue in Arunachal
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has rejected reports of Chinese incursion in Arunachal Pradesh but admitted there is a problem at the border due to lack of demarcation.
P Chidambaram's proud to be 'dimagi Naxal' remark causes slugfest
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxals" remark.
Chidambaram 'proud' to be 'dimagi naxal': What we know
Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi naxal" remarks.
Parliament productivity at 19% in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha 39%
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
FCRA Bill referred to JPC amid opposition uproar
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) after the government moved a motion in the Lok Sabha.
Rahul Gandhi rejects debate, demands Amit Shah explain police action
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has rejected the government's offer for a discussion on student issues.
Amit Shah likely to address Parliament logjam over student protests
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to address the ongoing Parliament logjam over student protests.
Rijiju-Rahul Gandhi exchange war of words over Women's Reservation Bill
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks on women's empowerment.
'His name makes terrorists shiver': Rijiju defends Shah in LS
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha adjourned for day over uproar; Bill passed
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday after Opposition members raised slogans and demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting with senior ministers, NSA Doval
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently leading a high-level meeting in New Delhi. The meeting includes senior Union ministers and top government officials.
'Students deserve justice': Rahul Gandhi shares alleged police brutality video
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate alleged police excesses against students protesting the NEET examination.
Rahul Gandhi's anecdote about student who defined 'andhbhakt' causes uproar
The Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used the words "idiots" and "andhbhakts" in his speech.
Vande Mataram bill tabled in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Friday tabled the National Honor (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha adjourned until Monday amid Opposition protests
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till Monday after opposition members continued to protest over the alleged National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
INDIA bloc MPs head to Gandhi Smriti 'to support students'
Opposition leaders, headed by Rahul Gandhi, have intensified their protest against the central government over the paper leak issue by heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg to pay tributes to students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.
Debate NEET leak without bringing up resignation: Government to opposition
The government has reached out to opposition leaders in a bid to end the deadlock in Parliament over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue.
'Congress allowed to speak...not us': Akhilesh fumes over NEET discussion
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed his anger over not being allowed to speak on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue in Parliament.
NEET paper leak: PM calls for restraint amid CJP protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for restraint, saying that "it is easy to go on the wrong path," after violence broke out during a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak.
Monsoon session of Parliament: Both Houses adjourned till 12
Both Houses of the Parliament have been adjourned till 12 noon.
PM Modi calls NEET paper leak a 'ghor paap'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the recent NEET paper leak, calling it a "ghor paap" or grave sin.
'No need for storm': PM calls for productive Monsoon Session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, saying when meaningful debate is backed by fact and logic, "there is no room for a storm."
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins today
The Parliament's monsoon session will commence on Monday amid a heated confrontation between the government and opposition parties.
Monsoon Session: 5 new bills to be introduced in Parliament
The central government has announced its legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting Monday.
India observes national mourning for Qatar's former Amir Sheikh Hamad
India is observing a one-day national mourning on Monday to pay tribute to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar. He passed away at 74 on Sunday.
BJP leaders allege 'foreign followers' for CJP; founder rubbishes claims
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has rejected allegations by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders that nearly half of his party's social media followers are from Pakistan.
'Every 6th BJP MP won through vote chori': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has leveled fresh accusations of vote chori, claiming that every sixth Member of Parliament (MP) from the BJP's 240-strong Lok Sabha contingent has been elected through this alleged malpractice.
Last-minute ₹10,000 airfare hike for Haj pilgrims sparks outrage
Around 1.25 lakh Indian Haj pilgrims have been hit by a sudden ₹10,000 airfare price hike at the last minute.
'No sir': Tharoor denies Rijiju's claim he called Congress anti-women
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has denied Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's claim that he agreed his Congress party is anti-women.
'Tharoor told me Congress may be anti-women': Rijiju's big claim
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress party of being anti-women, citing a conversation he had with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Modi warns opposition will face consequences for blocking women's quota
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the opposition for not supporting the Women's Reservation Bill.
Delimitation, women's quota bills tabled in Parliament
Three bills, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Delimitation Bill, 2026; and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 have been tabled in Parliament.
PM, Kharge share light-hearted moment at Ambedkar Jayanti event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge shared a rare light-hearted moment during the Ambedkar Jayanti event in Parliament.
BJP's 46th Foundation Day: PM Modi leads celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 47th Foundation Day by commending party workers for their selfless service and dedication to good governance.
FCRA Amendment Bill unconstitutional, malicious: Congress MP Manish Tewari
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Manish Tewari has slammed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 Opposition MPs
The Lok Sabha has revoked the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs).
Delhi: 2 Northeast students assaulted in separate incidents
Two students from the Northeast were allegedly assaulted near the Saket District Court Complex in Delhi on Sunday evening.
Karni Sena activist detained for threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi
A Karni Sena activist, Raj Singh, was detained in Kota, Rajasthan, on Thursday for threatening Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 25 other party MPs.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moves substantive motion against Rahul Gandhi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has moved a "substantive motion" against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.
'We are ready': Congress challenges BJP's motion against Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP K C Venugopal has defended his party leader Rahul Gandhi after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey submitted a substantive motion against the LoP.
'Let's do it together': Rahul approaches BJP leaders briefing reporters
In an incident perceived as cheeky by some and inappropriate by others in the Parliament complex, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi approached Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Ashwini Vaishnaw who were addressing reporters.
Anil Ambani not jailed because he's in Epstein Files: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked why Anil Ambani, who has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a ₹4,000 bank fraud case, is still roaming free.
Rijiju shares video of opposition women MPs surrounding PM's seat
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has released a video of the February 4 confrontation in the Lok Sabha, calling it "the most degrading behavior" by Congress and opposition MPs.
'Asked PM to skip LS...Congress MPs might try something': Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has revealed that he had advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi against attending the House on Wednesday.
Fiery exchange in Rajya Sabha after Modi's LS speech canceled
The Rajya Sabha witnessed a fiery showdown on Thursday, with Union Minister JP Nadda accusing the Congress of being "held hostage to a naive child," apparently referring to Rahul Gandhi.
8 opposition MPs suspended for throwing papers at LS Chair
The Lok Sabha has suspended eight opposition members for "creating a ruckus" during proceedings, which involved tearing up papers and throwing them toward the Chair.
Modi cautions NDA against complacency from wins at Parliamentary meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 3, 2026, urged leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) not to rest on their laurels after winning several elections.
Modi given rousing reception at NDA meeting for trade deal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing reception, including applause and accolades, at the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday.