Kiren Rijiju
Tragic Medina Bus Accident Claims Lives of Indian Pilgrims: PM Modi Offers Condolences
Nov 17, 2025 03:55 pm CST
A devastating bus accident in Saudi Arabia's Medina has resulted in multiple fatalities among Indian Umrah pilgrims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister Kiren Rijiju have expressed deep condolences, while Indian diplomatic missions are providing assistance to affected families. The collision between the bus carrying 42 Indians and an oil tanker occurred on the Medina-Mecca highway, with most passengers reportedly from Telangana.
India Secures 175,025 Hajj Pilgrimage Quota for 2026 in Historic Agreement with Saudi Arabia
Nov 10, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Minister Kiren Rijiju signs a landmark bilateral Hajj Agreement with Saudi Arabia, securing a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for Hajj 2026. The agreement reinforces the growing partnership between India and Saudi Arabia, focusing on enhanced facilities, transportation, and accommodation to ensure a seamless pilgrimage experience.
Kiren Rijiju Responds to Congress Criticism Over Shortened Winter Parliament Session
Nov 09, 2025 09:40 am CST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress's Jairam Ramesh clash over the shortened 15-day winter Parliament session scheduled for December 1-19. While Ramesh questions the government's motives for the "unusually delayed and truncated" session, Rijiju challenges Congress's commitment to constructive participation in parliamentary proceedings.
Brazilian Model's Photo Used in Voter ID Fraud: Rahul Gandhi Alleges Electoral Manipulation in Haryana
Nov 06, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi has alleged widespread voter fraud in Haryana elections, claiming a Brazilian woman's photo was used on multiple voter IDs to cast votes 22 times. The woman, identified as Larissa Nery, confirmed she never authorized use of her image. Meanwhile, the real voter Munesh stated the ID card shown by Gandhi is not hers. This controversy adds to Congress's claims of electoral manipulation after their unexpected loss to BJP in Haryana.
Brazilian Photographer Forced to Delete Instagram Account Following Rahul Gandhi's Voter Fraud Allegations in India
Nov 06, 2025 03:34 pm CST
A Brazilian photographer, Matheus Ferrero, had to delete his social media accounts after becoming entangled in Indian politics when Rahul Gandhi used a 2017 stock photo he took of Larissa Nery as evidence of alleged voter fraud in Haryana's elections. The image, which appears multiple times in voter lists with different Indian names, has sparked controversy as Gandhi accuses the Election Commission of helping BJP, while officials question why Congress polling agents didn't raise objections during voting.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Massive Voter Fraud in Haryana Elections: 25 Lakh Votes Manipulated
Nov 05, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, makes serious allegations of electoral fraud in Haryana Assembly elections, claiming 25 lakh votes were manipulated. He presented evidence of voter list duplications, including multiple IDs with identical photographs, while Election Commission sources questioned Congress's role during voting day and BJP dismissed the allegations as "fake issues."
Rijiju Slams Tejashwi Yadav Over Waqf Act Comments: Accuses Him of Muslim Vote Appeasement Ahead of Bihar Elections
Oct 28, 2025 02:23 am CST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju sharply criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for claiming he would abolish the Waqf Amendment Act if elected as Bihar's Chief Minister. Rijiju highlighted the constitutional impossibility of state governments overturning parliamentary legislation, accusing Yadav of Muslim vote appeasement ahead of elections while emphasizing that PM Modi's leadership benefits all communities across India.
Congress and Opposition Parties Boycott Parliamentary Committee on Bills to Remove Arrested Officials
Oct 14, 2025 12:11 pm CST
Congress has officially declined to participate in the joint parliamentary committee examining three controversial bills that would allow removal of government officials arrested for 30 consecutive days. Other opposition parties including Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and AAP have also joined the boycott, claiming the legislation targets opposition leaders and is unconstitutional.
85-Year-Old Woman Devastated After 20-Year-Old Sacred Peepal Tree Illegally Cut Down in Chhattisgarh
Oct 12, 2025 08:10 pm CST
An 85-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh collapsed in tears after discovering the peepal tree she had nurtured for over 20 years was illegally cut down. The heartbreaking incident, captured on video and shared by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, shows Deola Bai's profound grief as she mourns the tree she cared for "like her own child." Two men have been arrested in connection with the felling, which was reportedly done for land development purposes.
"I Was Crying": Northeast Indian Flight Attendant Faces Racial Abuse in Delhi's Public Spaces
Oct 10, 2025 12:52 am CST
A 27-year-old flight attendant from Meghalaya experienced repeated racial harassment in Delhi, highlighting ongoing discrimination against Northeast Indians in urban centers. Rittu Marak's viral social media post about being called racist slurs twice in one hour has sparked renewed conversations about diversity awareness and inclusion in India's capital.