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Minority Affairs Ministry Isn't Just For Muslims, Says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended his role as Chairman of the Central Waqf Council and stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is not exclusive to Muslims but represents all six officially recognised minority communities
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Smriti Irani Meets Umrah Pilgrims, Indian Volunteers In Saudi Arabia
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday met with Indian volunteers who provide dedicated service to Indian Haj pilgrims and also interacted with Umrah pilgrims.
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"After 2014, Christians Safe Across India": Union Minister In Kerala
Union minister of state for minority affairs John Barla on Tuesday met Syro-Malabar Church major archbishop Mar George Alencherry in Kochi, and said that Christians are 'safe' under PM Narendra Modi's government.
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India To Hold Discussions With Bangladesh Over Communal Violence: Minister
Following the series of communal violence against minorities in Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission will hold discussions with the Bangladesh government soon regarding the matter, said Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik.
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People of Bengal Scared Of State Government: Union Minister John Barla
BJP MP from Bengal John Barla after taking charge as Minister of State for Minority Affairs said people of Bengal are scared of the state government and that peace will come through development and the Centre will bring an environment of peace.
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Kerala BJP Leader George Kurian Appointed Vice-Chairperson Of National Commission For Minorities
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party leader George Kurian has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities or NCM. The appointment was made by union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (independent charge) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
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Lesson And Message for 'EVM Vilaap Mandli': Minister's Dig At AAP
In an apparent dig at the AAP, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said the BJP's impressive show in the MCD polls is a "lesson" for those crying foul over EVMs and asked them to respect people's mandate. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Naqvi, without naming any of the opposition parties, also added that the saffron party's victory is a...
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Haj Application Process Goes Digital, Mobile App Launched
Giving a digital push to the Haj application process for the first time, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi here today launched a mobile application which will provide information and facilitate e-payments for the pilgrimage.
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Government Plans To Raise Number Of Online Haj Applicants: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
The government is working out ways to raise the number of online Haj applicants to 70 per cent from the 11 per cent recorded last year, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.
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Minority Affairs Ministry's New Hindi Website Launched
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday launched new Hindi website and updated and revamped English portal of the Ministry.
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10% Of Haj Pilgrimage Applications Online: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Ten per cent of total Haj pilgrims applied online this year and this trend will be encouraged on a large scale for next year's pilgrimage too, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said here.
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First Batch Of Hajj Pilgrims From India Fly To Jeddah
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today flagged off the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi..
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'Tolerance is in India's DNA': Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Aamir Khan's Remarks
Amid controversy over Aamir Khan's remarks on intolerance, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that tolerance is in India's DNA and the actor need not leave the country, advising him to not come under the influence of "fabricated political propaganda".
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Centre Committed to Development of Minorities, Says Union Minister Naqvi
Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that the Narendra Modi government was committed to the overall empowerment of minorities.
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Union Minister Najma Heptullah's Stand on Muslim Reservation Upsets Minority Community
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptullah came under fire from leaders of the minority community, whom she met in Mumbai on Saturday. The community is disappointed after being denied reservation by the BJP-led state government.
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Minority Affairs Ministry Isn't Just For Muslims, Says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended his role as Chairman of the Central Waqf Council and stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs is not exclusive to Muslims but represents all six officially recognised minority communities
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Smriti Irani Meets Umrah Pilgrims, Indian Volunteers In Saudi Arabia
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday met with Indian volunteers who provide dedicated service to Indian Haj pilgrims and also interacted with Umrah pilgrims.
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"After 2014, Christians Safe Across India": Union Minister In Kerala
Union minister of state for minority affairs John Barla on Tuesday met Syro-Malabar Church major archbishop Mar George Alencherry in Kochi, and said that Christians are 'safe' under PM Narendra Modi's government.
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India To Hold Discussions With Bangladesh Over Communal Violence: Minister
Following the series of communal violence against minorities in Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission will hold discussions with the Bangladesh government soon regarding the matter, said Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik.
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People of Bengal Scared Of State Government: Union Minister John Barla
BJP MP from Bengal John Barla after taking charge as Minister of State for Minority Affairs said people of Bengal are scared of the state government and that peace will come through development and the Centre will bring an environment of peace.
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Kerala BJP Leader George Kurian Appointed Vice-Chairperson Of National Commission For Minorities
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party leader George Kurian has been appointed Vice-Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities or NCM. The appointment was made by union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (independent charge) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.
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Lesson And Message for 'EVM Vilaap Mandli': Minister's Dig At AAP
In an apparent dig at the AAP, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said the BJP's impressive show in the MCD polls is a "lesson" for those crying foul over EVMs and asked them to respect people's mandate. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Naqvi, without naming any of the opposition parties, also added that the saffron party's victory is a...
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Haj Application Process Goes Digital, Mobile App Launched
Giving a digital push to the Haj application process for the first time, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi here today launched a mobile application which will provide information and facilitate e-payments for the pilgrimage.
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Government Plans To Raise Number Of Online Haj Applicants: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
The government is working out ways to raise the number of online Haj applicants to 70 per cent from the 11 per cent recorded last year, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.
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Minority Affairs Ministry's New Hindi Website Launched
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday launched new Hindi website and updated and revamped English portal of the Ministry.
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10% Of Haj Pilgrimage Applications Online: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Ten per cent of total Haj pilgrims applied online this year and this trend will be encouraged on a large scale for next year's pilgrimage too, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said here.
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First Batch Of Hajj Pilgrims From India Fly To Jeddah
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today flagged off the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi..
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'Tolerance is in India's DNA': Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Aamir Khan's Remarks
Amid controversy over Aamir Khan's remarks on intolerance, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that tolerance is in India's DNA and the actor need not leave the country, advising him to not come under the influence of "fabricated political propaganda".
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Centre Committed to Development of Minorities, Says Union Minister Naqvi
Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that the Narendra Modi government was committed to the overall empowerment of minorities.
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Union Minister Najma Heptullah's Stand on Muslim Reservation Upsets Minority Community
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Najma Heptullah came under fire from leaders of the minority community, whom she met in Mumbai on Saturday. The community is disappointed after being denied reservation by the BJP-led state government.
