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"Will start accepting Haj applications for 2026 within a week": Union Mini
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to reporters, Rijiju outlined the preparations and new measures to facilitate a smooth pilgrimage process, emphasising digitalisation and adherence to deadlines set by the Saudi Arabian government.
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"Minority Affairs Ministry isn't only for Muslims; we have six minority co
Updated : 11 months ago IST
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 in India.
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India's Haj quota rises to 1.75 lakh in 2025: Minority Affairs Ministry
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Minority Affairs Ministry said that India's Haj quota for the year 2025 is 1,75,025, a rise from 1,36,020 in 2014.
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Minority Affairs Ministry Secy visits Jeddah to review preparations for In
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The visit is aimed at ensuring a seamless pilgrimage for Indian Haj pilgrims
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JPC on Waqf Amendment Bill meeting underway, Minority Affairs Ministry rec
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In today's meeting, chaired by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, the Minority Affairs Ministry is recording their oral evidence after being asked by the committee.
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Congress reduced minority affairs ministry to 'Muslim affairs' ministry to
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised the Congress party, stating that it had transformed the Ministry of Minority Affairs into a Muslim Affairs Ministry to secure votes.
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"Minority Affairs Ministry works for all communities, not just for muslims
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday asserted that the role of the Minority Affairs Ministry is not focused solely on the Muslim community but works for the benefit of all minority communities in the country.
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UPSC 2022: 29 Muslim candidates crack merit list
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) witnessed a three per cent rise in the number of Muslims candidates who cracked the most competitive exam in the country this year.
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PIL in Delhi HC against Minority Affairs Ministry's decision to allow only
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in Delhi High Court challenging office Memorandum (OM) issued by Haj Division, Ministry of Minority Affairs on March 20, 2023, according to which only Central Police Force employees will be allowed to serve and travel to the Kingdom of Saudi
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Extensive health infrastructure creation in Mecca, Medinah, Jeddah to ensu
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Each year Saudi Arabia hosts around 25 lakhs to 30 lakh pilgrims from across the globe to visit Mecca and India sends the third largest contingent of pilgrims in the world.
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In a first, over 4,000 women from India apply for Haj travel without 'male
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
For the first time in the history of Haj pilgrimage, 4,314 women have applied to go on the pilgrimage without a 'Mehram' or male guardian with blood relation, said sources in India's Minority Affairs Ministry.
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Indian Govt's welfare schemes changed lives of minorities for better
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Shujaat Ali Quadri, Chairman of the Muslim Students Organisation of India said that several welfare schemes run by the Minority Affairs Ministry have changed the lives of minorities in the country for the better.
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