Nityanand Rai

"Recovery Of Tunnels, Drones Proof Of Pak Hostility": Union Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 1, 2020

The recovery of tunnels and drones along the India-Pakistan border is proof of the hostility of the neighbouring country towards India, Union minister Nityanand Rai said on Tuesday.

There Will Be Four Revolutions In Bihar: Union Minister

India News | ANI | Tuesday October 27, 2020

Ahead of 243-member Bihar assembly elections, BJP leader and Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Sunday wooed voters by promising that there will be four revolutions in the state to increase people's income.

"Bihar May Become Safe Haven For Terrorists If Opposition Wins": Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2020

A political storm has erupted in poll-bound Bihar after Union minister Nityanand Rai told an election rally that the state would become a safe haven for terrorists from Kashmir if the opposition RJD-led coalition succeeded in forming the next government.

Delhi Riots Were ''Big Conspiracy'' To Disturb Country: Union Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 7, 2020

The riots in Delhi this year were a "big conspiracy" to disturb the country but security forces like the Rapid Action Force (RAF) played an important role in "suppressing the elements that spread anarchy" during the time, Union minister Nityanand Rai said on Wednesday.

Kerala Government Has Not Sought Permission For Receiving Foreign Aid: Centre

India News | ANI | Monday September 21, 2020

The Union Home Ministry on Sunday denied receiving any request from Kerala Government regarding permission to accept foreign aid from the UAE-based Red Crescent for Life Mission housing project in the state.

Centre Has No Proposal To Amend Official Languages Act: Minister

India News | ANI | Wednesday September 16, 2020

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai on Wednesday clarified that the Central government has no proposal to amend the Official Languages Act to include Scheduled languages other than Hindi and English as its official languages as suggested by the Supreme Court.

Economic Activities Revived With Phased Unlocking Since June: Government

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 16, 2020

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha that the strict lockdown, first announced on March 24, was effective in containing the impact of the coronvirus pandemic.

BJP Announces Steering Committee Ahead Of Assembly Polls In Bihar

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 6, 2020

The BJP on Saturday announced a 70-member election steering committee headed by Union Minister Nityanand Rai for the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar.

No Rift In NDA, Will Fight Bihar Assembly Polls Together, Says Union Minister

India News | ANI | Sunday July 5, 2020

Union Minister for Home affairs Nityanand Rai, on Sunday, while addressing a virtual rally in Purnea, Bihar, hit out at the Congress and RJD for spreading rumours that all is not well within the NDA and stated that the ruling alliance was in order and "will fight the forthcoming Assembly elections in Bihar together".

26 Died In Assam Detention Centres In Last 3 Years, Says Minister

India News | ANI | Wednesday March 18, 2020

Minister of State for Home Affair Nityanand Rai said that 26 detainees have died in detention centres, due to illness, during the last three years in Assam.

Illegals Possibly Staying At Religious Places: Minister In Parliament

India News | ANI | Tuesday March 17, 2020

Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Tuesday said in the Lok Sabha that there are reports about the presence of illegal immigrants in the country and that the possibility of them staying at religious places can not be ruled out.

Don't Have Accurate Data Of Illegal Immigrants, Says Home Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 3, 2020

An accurate data of the number of illegal immigrants in the country, including Delhi, is not maintained centrally as they enter India without valid travel documents in a clandestine and surreptitious manner, the Union Home Ministry told Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Central Armed Police Forces Record Highest Suicides In Last 3 Years: Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 5, 2020

The year 2019 saw the maximum number of suicide cases, at 128, in CAPFs and Assam Rifles over a period spanning last three years, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

Centre Refuses To Intervene In Jagan Mohan Reddy's '3-Capitals' Plan

India News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Tuesday February 4, 2020

In what is seen as a shot in the arm for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's plan for a three-city capital, the Centre categorically said in parliament today that it is the state's prerogative to decide on a capital. In response to a question from Telugu Desam Party MP Jayadev Galla, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said, "It is for each ...

No Document To Be Collected During NPR Exercise: Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 4, 2020

The government on Tuesday made it clear that no document will be collected during the updation of the National Population Register (NPR) and providing Aadhaar number during the exercise is only voluntary.