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Kiren Rijiju defends BJP attack on Rahul Gandhi: ‘Must raise voice against those who speak against nation’

The BJP has been demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his “democracy under attack” remark made in London and…

March 16, 2023 11:12 IST

Not judges but system at fault, taking steps to improve it: Kiren Rijiju on pendency of cases

He said that several high courts have done a good job of conducting hearings through video conferencing.

February 25, 2023 17:41 IST

BBC documentary: This is how precious time of Supreme Court is wasted, says Kiren Rijiju

The Centre had issued directions for blocking multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing links to the controversial BBC documentary…

Updated: January 30, 2023 16:17 IST

Consultation a must before carrying out any electoral reform: Law minister Kiren Rijiju

The Law minister’s statement comes in wake of the Election Commission’s recent proposal to introduce remote voting facility for migrant…

January 25, 2023 20:43 IST

Centre vs Judiciary: Kiren Rijiju says Supreme Court revealing govt objections a matter of grave concern

While reiterating its recommendations for appointment as HC judges, the Supreme Court revealed the objections raised by the Centre in…

January 24, 2023 19:25 IST

In fresh salvo, Law minister says judges don’t contest elections or face public scrutiny

Law minister Kiren Rijiju said that although people of the country cannot ‘change’ judges, they do keep a keen eye…

January 23, 2023 22:05 IST

Kiren Rijiju clarifies on letter to CJI on judicial appointments: ‘How can govt nominee be part of Collegium?’

Law minister Kiren Rijiju said that his letter to the CJI was in line with the directions of the Constitution…

Updated: January 17, 2023 14:09 IST

Collegium flashpoint

Instead of public posturing, the executive and the judiciary should sit across the table and hammer out a solution

January 17, 2023 04:15 IST

Law minister not a practising lawyer, unaware of Supreme Court’s functioning: Kapil Sibal

Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the Times Now Summit on November 25, made remarks critical to the Collegium system saying that…

December 20, 2022 17:09 IST

Issue of vacancies in higher judiciary will linger till new system put in place: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

In the Supreme Court (as on December 5), against the sanctioned strength of 34 judges, 27 are working, leaving seven…

December 15, 2022 17:52 IST

Supreme Court objects to Law minister Kiren Rijiju’s remarks on Collegium system of appointments

The top court observed that the Centre was holding back names recommended by the Collegium for appointment as judges without…

Updated: November 28, 2022 16:18 IST

Government doing everything possible to strengthen judicial system: Kiren Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the government is doing everything possible to strengthen the judicial system and have…

November 26, 2022 14:31 IST

CJI Chandrachud responds to Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on ‘opaque’ Collegium system remark

On Friday, Rijiju once again targeted the “opaque” Collegium system, alleging that people who are known to judges are often…

Updated: November 9, 2022 11:56 IST

‘TMC has scant regard for judiciary’: Law minister’s response to Mamata’s call to ‘save democracy’

Urging the judiciary and leaders in different fields to “save democracy”, the chief minister said at a programme in Kolkata…

Updated: October 31, 2022 13:37 IST

Judiciary and executive will have to work as team to achieve objective of developed India: Law Minister

CJI Lalit said he comes from a family of lawyers and that he is perhaps the only judge whose earlier…

September 11, 2022 09:38 IST

After CJI’s ‘Kangaroo Courts’ remarks, Law Minister Rijiju calls Indian judiciary ‘most independent’

Delivering the inaugural lecture instituted in the memory of Justice Satya Brata Sinha on Saturday, CJI Ramana noted that “kangaroo…

July 24, 2022 11:05 IST

‘For Opposition, minorities mean only…’: Kiren Rijiju reacts to TMC MP’s critique as Smriti Irani takes charge as Minority Affairs minister

On July 6, the TMC Rajya Sabha MP, while questioning the ruling BJP party’s decision to hand additional charge of…

July 13, 2022 10:50 IST

Kapilavastu relics: Four holy Lord Buddha relics arrive in Mongolia for 11-day exposition

The relics were handed over to the monastery in the presence of Buddhist monks for safekeeping ahead of its 11-day…

Updated: June 14, 2022 11:15 IST

Company secretaries help cos grow big, says Kiren Rijiju

President, ICSI, said that the Institute is aspiring to become a think tank of Good Governance Practices and explore newer…

June 9, 2022 17:01 IST

Kiren Rijiju claims AAP insulting officials working in tribal affairs ministry

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday alleged the Aam Aadmi Party was insulting officials working in the Ministry of Tribal…

June 5, 2022 17:57 IST

‘Lakshman Rekha’ must be respected by all: Kiren Rijiju after SC puts sedition law on hold

Reacting to the Supreme Court order on sedition law, Kiren Rijiju said there is a “Lakshman Rekha” which needs to…

Updated: May 11, 2022 13:37 IST

No election symbol reserved, allotted by EC shall be deemed as religious or national symbol: Rijiju

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was asked whether a national symbol such as national bird, national animal or national flower can…

April 7, 2022 17:10 IST

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Top 10 news today: Stalin allegedly slaps passenger, AAP to spend Rs 520 cr on ads, another Air India flight delayed by BJP minister, more

DMK leader M K Stalin was in the midst of a controversy after a video showed him allegedly slapping a…

July 2, 2015 15:55 IST

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Top 10 news today: Lalu triggers Twitter war with Modi taunt, AAP turns to Smriti Irani over school rule, Rijiju says religious messages more powerful, more

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June 23, 2015 16:38 IST

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