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Steps taken by govt in 6 yrs ensured success in containing Covid-19: Naqvi

The steps taken by theModi government in the healthcare sector in the last six years ensured India's success in containing coronavirus pandemic, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said

Govt, media became part of solution to problem posed by Covid-19: Naqvi

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that in times of crisis, govt, society, cinema, and media in India act as "four bodies, one soul", and in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic they became a part of the solution

Indian pilgrims will not travel to Saudi Arabia for Haj 2020, says Naqvi

Saudi Arabia on Monday said it has barred international visitors from making the Islamic pilgrimage, in a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic

The communal virus

Muslims should not be targeted for Tablighi Jamaat's errors

'India heaven for Muslims': Union minister Naqvi hits out at Islamic group

'If somebody is saying something with a prejudiced mindset, then he should look at the ground reality,' he added

'Massive effort' to find, quarantine Tablighi Jamaat workers: Govt

"Around 30 per cent of the total cases are related to the religious congregation so far. We need to understand that we are as strong as the weakest link," he said.

Narendra Modi, 'Litti-chokha', 'Kulhad chai': When PM visited Hunaar Haat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a surprise visit to 'Hunar Haat' at Rajpath here, where he interacted with artisans and relished 'litti-chokha' and 'kulhad' tea. Soon after chairing the meeting of the Union Cabinet, Modi reached Rajpath where 'Hunar Haat' is being organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Sources in the government said officials of the ministry were surprised when they came to know about the prime minister's visit. Modi, who was there for 50 minutes, ate 'litti-chokha', a dough ball made of whole wheat flour and stuffed with 'sattu', and paid Rs 120 for it. The dish is popular in Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. He later had tea served in 'kulhad' with Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and paid Rs 40 for two cups. Artisans participating in the event said the traditional arts were dying, but the 'Hunar Haat' programme has helped revive them. There was a surge in crowd when people came to know that the prime minister was .

5 out of 36 Union ministers to visit J&K as part of Centre's outreach drive

Naqvi will kick-start the valley leg of the outreach programme on Tuesday where he will lay the foundation stone for a high school in the Dara area on the outskirts of Srinagar.

Hiding mountain of truth with bushes of lies: Naqvi on anti-CAA protesters

There is no threat to the citizenship of any Indian Muslim from the CAA, NRC or any other law, he said

Union Ministers celebrate Id-ul-Fitr at Naqvi's residence

A number of Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and Ravishankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr here on Wednesday."This Eid should be filled with pleasure, enthusiasm and happiness for everybody. I extend my wishes to all the people of the country," said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the occasion.Announcing the scholarship of Rs 5 crore to girl students from the minority community over the next five years, Naqvi said: "Today I have given a very big Eidy (Eid present) to the girl students from the minority community. Rs 5 crore scholarship will be given to them over the next five years.""India is a bunch of flowers where people of all hues, religion, and ideology co-exist in harmony. I extend my best wishes to everybody on Eid."Maintaining that the Central government does not believe in the vote-for-development game, Naqvi said: "This government believes in the ...

Naqvi demands to bar outsiders into West Bengal for 48 hours prior to polls

Scholarships to 50 million minority students in next 5 years, says Naqvi

While chairing the meeting, Naqvi said the Centre has proved to be a "government of authority, justice and integrity"

What did other parties do for minorities, asks BJP's Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

In an interview, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi talks about his party's stand towards minorities, the NRC draft, the Lok Sabha elections, and why he is optimistic about the future of the party

India a secular country, no intention of introducing Islamic banking: Naqvi

India is a secular country and the existing banking system is for all: Naqvi

'Deprived' minorities will see growth under BJP govt in UP: Naqvi

The central and the state-level schemes "stuck" in Uttar Pradesh will be revived, said Naqvi

Good response to Haj 2017 online applications, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

It is for the first time that Haj application process in India has been made online

Mid-day meal in madrasas imparting mainstream education: Naqvi

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has discussed the issue with MAEF

Implement minority welfare schemes properly: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

He also launched a toll-free number that would provide information regarding programmes and schemes of NMDFC

Centre to set up board for complaints about waqf properties: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Gov has received serious complaints about waqf mafias and that a high-level enquiry is underway in this regard, said Naqvi

Congress must not play politics on issues of national interest: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Rajnath Singh earlier on Wednesday arrived in Srinagar on a two-day visit to Kashmir during which he will review the situation there