New Delhi: The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Thursday convened a national seminar titled “Buddhism in Modern India: Navigating Cultural and Social Pathways,” bringing together policymakers, scholars and spiritual leaders to reflect on the evolving role of Buddhism in contemporary India. Focus on Heritage and Inclusive Growth Union Minister…
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Kiren Rijiju Launches NIGRANI App, Haj Band & AI Chatbots
Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, inaugurated the National Chintan Shivir at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar, launching the NIGRANI App, Haj Wrist Band, and AI Chatbots of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The two-day deliberation brought together Union and State Ministers, senior officials, and domain…
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Naravane Memoir Row Stalls Parliament, Sparks China Debate
A major political controversy has erupted in Parliament after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, triggering repeated disruptions, heated exchanges, and the suspension of Opposition MPs. The episode has brought legislative business to a near standstill and reignited…
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Ministry of Minority Affairs Launches New UMEED Portal Modules
New Delhi: In a major step towards digitising Waqf property management, the Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two new modules on the UMEED Central Portal on 30th January 2026. The Survey Module and Waqf Property Lease Management Module aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing Waqf assets across…
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India Emerges as Global Hub for Buddhist Dialogue Under PM Modi
New Delhi: India has reaffirmed its historic and spiritual role as the global centre of Buddhist thought and dialogue under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the inaugural session of the Second Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said…
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PM Modi Urges Fair Rules as IndiGo Faces Crackdown
New Delhi, Dec 09, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned that government rules should enhance systems, not cause hardship for Indian citizens, as the Centre signalled punitive action against IndiGo following widespread flight disruptions. PM’s message at NDA lawmaker meeting Speaking at a morning meeting of NDA lawmakers, Parliamentary Affairs…
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UMEED Portal Uploads End After 6-Month Drive
The six-month nationwide exercise to upload and verify Waqf properties on the UMEED Central Portal officially concluded on 6 December 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s efforts to digitise and streamline Waqf property records. The portal, launched by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju on 6 June…
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Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry
Kharge’s Rajya Sabha Remarks on Dhankhar Spark BJP Outcry On the opening day of the Winter Session, Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated newly seated Chairman CP Radhakrishnan but his remarks referencing the “sudden” and “unexpected” exit of former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar provoked…
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Govt Holds Pre-Session Meet with Party Leaders
A high-level meeting chaired by Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh convened 50 leaders from 36 political parties at the Parliament House Complex on November 30, 2025, to review and finalise arrangements for the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The discussion, called by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju, focused on…
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Leaders Pay Tributes to Indira Gandhi in Parliament
The Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan witnessed a solemn gathering today as Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla led Members of Parliament in paying floral tributes to former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. Political leaders across party lines came together to honour the late leader’s legacy…