New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Strong opposition from Left party members to granting legal protection to the National Song “Vande Mataram” triggered an uproar in the Rajya Sabha, leading to the adjournment of the House till Monday.Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai moved the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.The existing law penalises acts of disrespect towards the National Fla…
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New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of Iran, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening to participate in the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) that will be held in New Delhi on Friday. “H.E. Dr. Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrived in New Delhi this evening to participate in the BRICS Ministers of Internal Affairs Meeting. Upon his arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, he was welcomed by the D…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for almost an hour soon after it started on Wednesday following a huge uproar by the opposition over the police action against protesting students at Jantar Mantar.The Upper House convened at 11 a.m., but proceedings were disrupted soon after when Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue, leading to a ruckus in the House.Chairman Radhakrishnan swiftly adjourned the sitting till noon.Before the disruption, several members…
Kohima, July 7 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, who is on a two-day visit to Nagaland, on Tuesday said the Central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is committed to ensuring inclusive growth and equitable development across all regions of the country in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat. The visiting Union minister chaired a review meeting with Heads of Departments and district-level officers at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conferenc…
Bishkek, June 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, in Bishkek currently to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), called on Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on Friday. MoS Rai met Zhaparov along with other heads of delegations attending the Meeting of Council of Ministers of Internal Affairs and Public Security of SCO member states being held under the chairmanship of Krygyzstan from June 4-6. “Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs…
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday chaired two high-level meetings at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, focusing on India–Nepal border management and the expansion of civil aviation infrastructure in the state. At a review meeting held at the ‘Samvad’ auditorium, the Chief Minister assessed security arrangements along the India–Nepal border, describing it as a highly sensitive zone.Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit informed that a high-level meeting on b…
Patna, May 8 (IANS) A major political development unfolded in Bihar on Thursday as the NDA government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary underwent a massive Cabinet expansion at Gandhi Maidan.In a grand ceremony attended by top national and state leaders, a total of 32 ministers took oath of office and secrecy, following which the allocation of portfolios was officially announced.One of the most significant decisions in the new Cabinet was the appointment of Nishant Kumar as Bihar’s new He…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Vietnam’s President To Lam on Tuesday, holding discussions on strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. “NSA Shri Ajit Doval called-on General Secretary, President Mr. To Lam of Vietnam. They exchanged views on strengthening the multifaceted comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Mr. To Lam looked forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the en…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam on Tuesday arrived in New Delhi on a three-day State Visit to India. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai welcomed the visiting leader at airport. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that President To Lam’s visit to India will strengthen bilateral ties.”Chao mung, Excellency! General Secretary, President of Vietnam, Mr. To Lam, has arrived in New Delhi on his first State Visit to India. He w…
Patna, May 3 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders of the NDA in New Delhi on Sunday, amid growing speculation over an imminent cabinet expansion in the state. The meeting with Amit Shah is being seen as particularly significant, as sources indicate that his approval will play a crucial role in finalising the list of ministers.While the interaction was officially described as a courtesy call, political circles believe that discuss…