Page 3 - Latest Updates on Citizenship Bill
Cong organises dharna in front of Kerala Raj Bhavan against CAA enforcement
Addressing the dharna, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, V D Satheesan, alleged that the BJP-led government issued the CAA notification to divide the people along communal lines
 "Cong organises dharna in front of Kerala Raj Bhavan against CAA enforcement")
Stop demolition activities against Pak Hindu refugees: Delhi HC to DDA
The DDA was ordered to remove encroachments by the NGT from the Yamuna flood area
 "Stop demolition activities against Pak Hindu refugees: Delhi HC to DDA")
FAQs on CAA: What the govt says about application, eligibility, & more
The CAA application, made completely online requires country of origin, proof of religion, date of entry into India, and language proficiency. Here what the government's release on the CAA rules say
PM Modi's decision right, says Smriti Irani defending CAA amid criticism
CM Banerjee said that CAA was linked to NRC and those who apply for CAA will immediately be considered illegal migrants, although they are citizens of the country
 "PM Modi's decision right, says Smriti Irani defending CAA amid criticism")
Most tribal areas in northeastern states kept out of purview of CAA rules
According to the law, it is also not going to be implemented in those northeastern states where Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime is in existence
 "Most tribal areas in northeastern states kept out of purview of CAA rules")
Refugees applying for CAA can attach 9 documents to prove country of origin
The applicants will have to give a declaration that they "irrevocably" renounce the existing citizenship and that they want to make make "India as permanent home"
 "Refugees applying for CAA can attach 9 documents to prove country of origin")
Highlights: IUML files plea in Supreme Court against CAA implementation
Highlights on developments related to CAA: Catch all the news updates on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
 "Highlights: IUML files plea in Supreme Court against CAA implementation")
TN govt will not implement CAA, says CM Stalin a day after Centre announces
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday dismissed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as 'divisive and bereft of any use' and asserted that it will not be implemented in the state.
 "TN govt will not implement CAA, says CM Stalin a day after Centre announces")
No clarity in rules, have doubts over legal validity of CAA rules: Mamata
Addressing a programme in Habra in North 24 Parganas district, Banerjee urged the people to think several times before applying for citizenship under the law
 "No clarity in rules, have doubts over legal validity of CAA rules: Mamata")
MHA launches portal for those seeking Indian citizenship under CAA
A mobile app 'CAA-2019' will also be launched shortly to facilitate applications through mobile app
 "MHA launches portal for those seeking Indian citizenship under CAA")
Northeast Delhi put under tight security after CAA implementation notified
In early 2020, the city witnessed communal riots in its northeastern parts over the issue in which 53 people were killed and over 500 injured
 "Northeast Delhi put under tight security after CAA implementation notified")
Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 explained: What you need to know
The Modi government notified CAA rules on Monday. Here is everything you need to know about the citizenship law, eligibility, application process, and exemptions
 "Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 explained: What you need to know")
CAA rules: Goa CM lauds PM Modi for accelerating way for implementation
With this, the government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from the three countries
 "CAA rules: Goa CM lauds PM Modi for accelerating way for implementation")
Will resign if anyone who has not applied for NRC gets citizenship: Himanta
There is nothing new about the CAA as it was enacted earlier, the chief minister said, adding that 'now the time has come for application on the portal'
 "Will resign if anyone who has not applied for NRC gets citizenship: Himanta")
Assam Police orders Oppn to withdraw stir against CAA, warns of action
The 16-party United Opposition Forum, Assam (UOFA) has called a statewide hartal to protest against the implementation of the CAA
Citizenship Amendment Act 2019: A timeline of events, controversies
Since the CAA was passed, the Act has been mired with severe criticisms and protests from around the country. Here's a look at the history of the controversial Citizenship Act
Govt notifies rules for implementation of CAA ahead of election dates
The law will also ensure economic, commercial, free movement, and property purchase rights for these migrants
 "Govt notifies rules for implementation of CAA ahead of election dates")
CAA enables refugees persecuted for religion to get Indian citizenship: VHP
Alok Kumar, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) chief, in a statement also called on the workers of the organisation and other social groups to provide all possible help to such refugees
 "CAA enables refugees persecuted for religion to get Indian citizenship: VHP")
JNU issues advisory, appeals to students to maintain peace on campus
The advisory came hours after the Centre implemented the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 on Monday, notifying the rules four years after the contentious law was passed
 "JNU issues advisory, appeals to students to maintain peace on campus")
CAA not to be implemented in most tribal areas in Northeastern states
The CAA seeks to grant citizenship to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis who came to India on or before December 31, 2014 from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan
 "CAA not to be implemented in most tribal areas in Northeastern states")
