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.
18 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsPolling kicks off for first phase of Lok Sabha elections
Polling for the first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began at 7:00am on Friday.
18 Apr 2024
Arjun Ram MeghwalPhase 1 polling: 8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray
The high-stakes Lok Sabha poll battle will officially kick off on Friday, marking the start of voting for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories in the first phase.
05 Apr 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Awful': Kejriwal's photo next to Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar triggers backlash
The placement of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's photograph alongside revered freedom fighters Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkar has triggered controversy.
02 Apr 2024
Ministry Of External Affairs'Senseless attempts': India rejects China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday voiced its strong disapproval over China's recent attempt to rename various locations in Arunachal Pradesh.
10 Mar 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)India's Samudrayaan mission to study ocean bed by 2025
India's Earth Sciences Minister, Kiren Rijiju, has shared exciting news about the country's Samudrayaan mission
08 Mar 2024
ManipurArmy officer kidnapped in Manipur, fourth incident since clashes began
An army officer was abducted on Friday from his home in Manipur, marking the fourth such incident since ethnic violence erupted in the northeastern state in May last year.
07 Mar 2024
ManipurOnly negotiations can resolve Manipur conflict: Kiren Rijiju
Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday stressed peaceful negotiations were the only way to resolve the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
26 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC pulls up Centre over delay in '70 collegium resolutions'
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday questioned the central government's delay in the appointment and transfer of 70 judges despite recommendations by high court collegiums, Live Law reported.
19 May 2023
Narendra ModiShifting out of Law Ministry not a punishment: Kiren Rijiju
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday reacted to his recent change in ministry during this week's cabinet shuffle.
18 May 2023
Arjun Ram MeghwalArjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiren Rijiju as law minister
In a cabinet shuffle, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal has been appointed as the Minister of Law and Justice, replacing Kiren Rijiju.
07 May 2023
ManipurManipur violence: Over 50 dead; CM Biren chairs all-party meet
At least 54 individuals have reportedly died so far in the ongoing violence in Manipur that broke out during a protest march on Wednesday, while thousands have been displaced.
06 May 2023
ManipurKiren Rijiju talks about Manipur violence as deaths cross 50
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Saturday that the central government is taking all steps possible to reduce the ongoing violence in Manipur and bring the state back to normality.
25 Mar 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDifferences don't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju on alleged Centre-SC clash
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the differences between the central government and judiciary were inevitable in a democracy and should not be misconstrued as confrontation, reported PTI.
19 Mar 2023
DY ChandrachudSexual orientation has no impact on judges' abilities: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, speaking at India Today Conclave 2023 on Saturday, asserted a judge's sexual orientation had "nothing to do" with their ability.
18 Mar 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaParliament must debate on same-sex marriage before SC decision: Rijiju
Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju stated on Saturday the issue of same-sex marriage must be debated in the Parliament to come up with a law as it represents all parts of the country.
17 Mar 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo pending case in SC older than 50 years: Rijiju
Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju has said that no pending cases, civil or criminal, in the Supreme Court are more than 50 years old, reported Hindustan Times.
09 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiForeigners don't know 'Pappu,' RaGa provoking to divide India: Rijiju
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju once again slammed Congress' Rahul Gandhi for provoking people to divide India during his recent United Kingdom (UK) tour, during which he attacked the Narendra Modi-led government on a variety of issues.
05 Mar 2023
Rahul GandhiAttempts being made to indicate Indian democracy in crisis: Rijiju
Union Law and Justice Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kiren Rijiju on Saturday claimed that calibrated attempts were being made to suggest to the world that the democracy and judicial system in India are currently in a state of crisis.
13 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court achieves full strength, 2 new judges take oath
The Supreme Court regained its full strength of 34 judges after nine months as Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar were sworn in on Monday.
12 Feb 2023
Central Government4 high courts get Chief Justices amid Centre-SC Collegium tussle
The Centre appointed Chief Justices (CJs) to the high courts of three states and two union territories, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Sunday.
10 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court gets 2 new judges, regains full strength
The central government cleared the appointments of Justices Aravind Kumar and Rajesh Bindal as Supreme Court (SC) judges on Friday, bringing the court to its full strength of 34 judges.
28 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Diatribe': Ex-Supreme Court justice Nariman slams Rijiju over collegium remarks
Former Supreme Court judge Rohinton Fali Nariman Friday took a strong exception to Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju's opposition to the SC Collegium system for judicial appointments.
28 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaKiren Rijiju questions SC Collegium's conduct for publicizing 'secret reports'
Union Law and Justice Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Kiren Rijiju, has questioned the Supreme Court Collegium's conduct over publishing sensitive and secret reports in the public domain recently.
24 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Grave concern': Rijiju on SC publishing IB, R&AW classified reports
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday objected to the Supreme Court making public confidential reports on judicial appointments.
16 Jan 2023
Law MinistrySC Collegium should include government representatives: Kiren Rijiju to CJI
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has reportedly written a letter to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud suggesting that the Supreme Court Collegium, which appoints the judges, should include central government representatives.
06 Jan 2023
Chief Justice of IndiaWill confirm 44 judges' appointment soon: Centre to Supreme Court
The names of 44 judges will be confirmed for appointment to the higher judiciary within three days, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Friday.
16 Dec 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaAmid tussle with Centre, SC takes 16-day 'absolute' winter break
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday informed lawyers that there will be no Supreme Court benches available from Saturday till January 1 due to winter vacations.
30 Nov 2022
Central GovernmentIt's Centre v/s SC collegium after govt returns 19 recommendations
The Central government has returned 19 of the 21 names recommended by the Supreme Court collegium for the appointment of High Court justices, The Indian Express reported.
20 Nov 2022
Chief Justice of IndiaFear of targeting makes judges reluctant to grant bail: CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud while speaking at an event on Saturday said that judges at the grassroots are reluctant to grant bail in heinous crimes.
28 Feb 2022
IndiaUkraine-Russia crisis: India asks students to move to western border
India on Monday advised students stranded in Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv to move to the western part of the country.
18 Dec 2020
IndiaYoga recognized as competitive sport by government
The government has recognized yoga as a competitive sport, setting the stage for the inclusion of the ancient art in tournaments held across India.
08 Sep 2020
Indian Army5 missing Arunachal civilians found on Chinese side: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the five missing youths from Arunachal Pradesh have been found on the Chinese side. Rijiju said the process to handover the youths is being worked out.
23 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiWhat should I do to receive Arjuna Award, asks Sakshi
Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik, on Saturday, expressed disappointment as she was not conferred with the Arjuna Award.
24 May 2020
IndiaIndian government to decide fate of IPL: Kiren Rijiju
India's Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, on Sunday, clarified that any decision regarding the commencement of Indian Premier League (IPL) will be taken by the government.
23 Mar 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL still possible if starts by May first week: Official
The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League has been shrouded with speculations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
19 Mar 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020: Government to issue fresh advisory on April 15
India's Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Thursday cleared the air about the upcoming IPL edition.
12 Mar 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2020 will likely be scheduled behind closed doors
The upcoming edition of Indian Premier League will likely take place without spectators' presence in the wake of coronavirus crisis.
10 Jan 2020
Khelo IndiaAll you need to know about Khelo India Games
The third edition of the third Khelo India Youth Games is all set to begin in Guwahati today.
11 Dec 2019
AssamCAB stir: Paramilitary forces withdrawn from J&K, sent to Assam
While the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is being debated in the Rajya Sabha today, Assam is burning with hundreds of people taking to streets to protest the proposed amendments.
05 Nov 2019
Delhi Police#LawyersVsDelhiPolice: Cops protest outside HQ, demand justice, raise slogans
Scores of personnel of Delhi police took to streets on Tuesday to protest against a scuffle that broke between cops and lawyers at Tis Hazari court last week.
12 Oct 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi promotes plogging; picks garbage at Mamallapuram beach
In a similar vein with the much-publicized Swachh Bharat Mission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen picking up trash at the Mamallapuram beach in Chennai on Saturday.
06 May 2019
IndiaWhy brouhaha surrounding Akshay's Canadian citizenship is totally unnecessary
Akshay Kumar, who's currently facing the wrath for holding a Canadian citizenship and thus not able to vote in India, has found support in Anupam Kher and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
11 Apr 2019
Lok SabhaPolling for first phase begins: Looking at top 10 candidates
The first phase of Lok Sabha elections began on Thursday. Citizens of 91 constituencies spread across 18 states and two union territories will cast their votes today.
11 Apr 2019
West Bengal#LokSabhaElections: First phase voting begins, all eyes on 91 constituencies
The first phase of highly-anticipated general elections began on Thursday. In the first phase, citizens of 91 Lok Sabha seats will cast their votes. The constituencies include two union territories as well.
08 Dec 2018
IndiaRijiju asks Indian-origin youths to be part of India's growth
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today asked the youths of Indian diaspora to be part of the country's growth story and become ambassadors to spread the message of development.
12 Nov 2018
Meghalaya2-year-wait! Meghalaya's largest apparel manufacturing unit finally becomes operational
Meghalaya's largest apparel manufacturing unit near Ampati has started production, after remaining idle for nearly two years.
21 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates National Police Memorial, museum for khaki-donning forces
On the special occasion to mark the National Police Commemoration Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated a refurbished National Police Memorial in New Delhi and a newly-built museum for the khaki-donning forces.
18 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM to unveil National Police Memorial, museum on Oct 21
PM Modi will inaugurate the refurbished National Police Memorial, including a newly-built museum of these forces in khaki, in Delhi on October 21.
26 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 5 coaching centers in Delhi for IAS preparation
One of the most prestigious Government positions, civil servants enjoy power, respect, and bag decent pay-checks.
24 Jul 2018
Pakistan News338 incidents of ceasefire violation during Ramzan in J&K: Govt
A total of 338 incidents of ceasefire violation and cross-border firings from Pakistan were reported in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramzan (May 17 to June 16), Union Minister Hansraj Gangaram Ahir told Lok Sabha today.
21 Jul 2018
KeralaKerala: Center approves Rs. 80cr aid to deal with floods
"The Center has sanctioned Rs. 80 crore to Kerala as initial assistance to deal with "unprecedented rains and floods," Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said today.
18 Jul 2018
India1,006 deaths in India in May-June due to thunderstorms, floods
Over 1,000 people lost their lives in May and June due to natural calamities like thunderstorms and floods in India, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said today.
26 May 2018
RajasthanRollback hike in fuel prices instead of 'showing fitness': Congress
The Congress said today that the government should rollback the increase in fuel prices instead of "showing fitness", apparently referring to Union Ministers and BJP leaders posting videos of their workouts on social media.
07 May 2018
Sushma SwarajAdnan Sami's staff allegedly called "Indian dogs" at Kuwait Airport
Whether it is Shah Rukh Khan, APJ Abdul Kalam, Sudha Murthy or Adnan Sami, racism against Indians apparently exists globally.
20 Mar 2018
India330 Pakistani, 1,770 Bangladeshi nationals deported in 3 years: Govt
As many as 330 Pakistani and 1,770 Bangladeshi nationals, who were illegally staying in India, have been repatriated in the last three years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
11 Feb 2018
Narendra ModiPoster shows Rahul Gandhi as Krishna protecting 'Draupadi' Renuka Chowdhury
A Youth Congress leader in Allahabad has waded into the Congress-BJP war over PM Narendra Modi's comments on MP Renuka Chowdhury, but it's his poster that has drawn attention.
06 Oct 2017
Indian Air ForceFive killed as IAF chopper crashes during training in Arunachal
At least five are feared killed in an Air Force Mi-17 V5 chopper crash in Arunachal Pradesh during a training sortie. Two survived.
04 Sep 2017
DNAKiren Rijiju talks Kashmir, Maoism, NE insurgency and more
The home ministry is currently battling crises in different regions - in the north, the Kashmir problem, in the northeast, insurgency, and in the centre, the Maoist movement.
28 Jun 2017
DelhiDelhi agencies lack action plan to tackle monsoon mess
Delhiites are dreading monsoons due to the traffic jams and water logging that are caused by rain.
22 Aug 2016
Indian Air ForceIAF'S Sukhoi-30 MKI lands at revamped Pasighat ALG
Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat ALG was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, in the presence of prominent military dignitaries.
05 Aug 2016
Narendra ModiTerrorists attack Kokrajhar; 14 killed
Terrorists attacked a busy market in the Kokrajhar district of Assam, killing 14 civilians and injuring several others.
