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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Intense campaign on to free Waqf properties from mafia: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

The government has initiated an "intense campaign" to free Waqf properties grabbed by "Waqf mafia" in several states, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday.

Sep 20, 2016, 21:42 PM IST

Defamation case: 'Supreme Court will decide grounds of Rahul Gandhi's U-turn'

Taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi`s flip-flop in the Supreme Court over his remark blaming the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for Mahatma Gandhi`s assassination, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said the apex court will now take a final call on whether the Congress vice-president`s assertion is true.

Aug 25, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Naqvi launches websites for Ministry of Minority Affairs

Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday launched a new Hindi website and released an updated version of the English website of his ministry.

Aug 24, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

Rajya Sabha records 100% productivity, Lok Sabha 110%: Naqvi

Monsoon Session was "productive" thanks to all parties and members for their "constructive" support, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi tweeted.

Aug 12, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's remarks irk Opposition which forces brief adjournment in Rajya Sabha

Irked over a remark by Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in Rajya Sabha on Friday, Opposition members including those from Congress stormed into the Well demanding an apology from him, leading to a near washout of the crucial Zero Hour.

Jul 29, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Congress MP moves privilege motion against Naqvi in RS

Congress MP K V P Ramchandra Rao on Tuesday moved a breach of privilege notice against Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi for allegedly letting ruling members to go into Well of the House and disrupt proceedings.

Jul 26, 2016, 15:00 PM IST

RS condemns brutal rape of 4-year old in Delhi

Brutal rape of a four-year old girl in the national capital on Tuesday figured in the Rajya Sabha with members demanding stringent punishment for the accused.

Jul 26, 2016, 14:54 PM IST

SAD moves privilege motion against Jairam, Renuka

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday moved a privilege motion in Rajya Sabha against Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Renuka Chowdhury for allegedly misbehaving with SAD member and union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

Jul 25, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

Najma Heptulla, GM Siddeshwara resign from Union Cabinet, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi gets independent charge of Minority Affairs

The Union Minister for Minority Affairs Dr. Najma Heptulla tendered her resignation to President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday.

Jul 12, 2016, 21:15 PM IST

'Asaduddin Owaisi betraying country by offering help to ISIS-linked men; he is giving oxygen to terrorists'

Slamming AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi over his decision to provide legal help to men arrested for allegedly being members of an ISIS module, BJP on Sunday accused him of "betraying" the country and sought action against him for "helping" the terror group.

Jul 03, 2016, 16:00 PM IST

Missing documents anti-national activity: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had tasked Additional Secretary (Foreigners) BK Prasad to conduct a probe into the missing documents.

Jun 16, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

BJP only party to send back its retiring Muslim MPs to Rajya Sabha

58 MPs are retiring from the Upper House.

Jun 01, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

BJP names 12 candidates for Rajya Sabha seat; Venkaiah Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi tops list

A day after Congress nominated P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Jairam Ramesh for Rajya Sabha polls, the BJP on Sunday released its list of 12 candidates for biennial elections from nine states to the Rajya Sabha, including Union Ministers M Venkaiah Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Chaudhary Birender Singh and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

May 29, 2016, 20:03 PM IST

Substantial decline in riots and communal incidents: Naqvi

There has been 82 percent decline in riots and communal incidents in last two years, Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday.

May 25, 2016, 00:35 AM IST

Centre rejects ISIS propaganda video, says patriotism of Indian Muslims 'unquestionable'

In a latest video released by the ISIS, Indian Jihadis have issued a warning and vowed to avenge the demolition of the Babri Mosque and the purported killing of Muslims across the country.

May 24, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

Samajwadi Party asks why empty water train was sent to Bundelkhand

The Samajwadi Party on Friday raised the issue of an empty water train reaching drought-hit Bundelkhand, even as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien stressed that there should be no politics over water.

May 06, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

Congress accuses BJP of adopting double standards over tricolour in NIT Srinagar

A Congress member in Rajya Sabha raised the issue of police lathicharge at NIT in Srinagar on Saturday and accused the ruling BJP of not allowing the students to hoist the national flag there.

Apr 29, 2016, 21:01 PM IST

Uttarakhand issue rocks Rajya Sabha on second day too

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday again witnessed disruptions over the Uttarakhand issue, and the chair finally adjourned the upper house for the day.

Apr 26, 2016, 18:47 PM IST

Delhi's odd-even traffic scheme hits MPs, rocks Parliament

The odd-even traffic scheme hit lawmakers and also rocked parliament on Monday, the first day of budget session part II, with some forgetful members violating the scheme while some MPs car-pooled to arrive at Parliament House. One MP cycled it, while AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi walked to parliament.

Apr 25, 2016, 21:57 PM IST