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Shekhar Gupta: Indian, nationalist and Muslim
A new Indian Muslim is rising. They're dressed like Muslims but are also flaunting their patriotism, nationalism, love for tricolour, national anthem and Constitution
Best of BS Opinion: Rethinking GST, Citizenship Act protest, and more
Here's a collection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Rethinking GST, Citizenship Act protest, and more")
A bureaucratic nightmare awaits us
The NRC process promises to be nightmarish and test India's under-staffed bureaucracy to the fullest
 "A bureaucratic nightmare awaits us")
Going offline: Anti-CAA protests led to large scale internet shutdowns
A report last year estimated that 16,315 hours of internet shutdown in India cost the economy about $3.04 billion in the same period
 "Going offline: Anti-CAA protests led to large scale internet shutdowns")
Massive protests against Citizenship Act continue, at least 6 killed in UP
After West Bengal, Kerala became the second state to issue official directions to stop work on NRC-related activities, including the National Population Register
 "Massive protests against Citizenship Act continue, at least 6 killed in UP")
Read Jana Gana Mana, in full
The CAA carefully omits some of the religious groups mentioned in the hymn
Citizenship Act unrest: IIM-B students let their shoes protest for them
Respecting Section 144, in force in Bengaluru until the midnight of December 21, around 60 students came out in turns and left blank placards and footwear at the campus gate
 "Citizenship Act unrest: IIM-B students let their shoes protest for them")
Parliamentary panel quizzes Home Secy on NRC in Assam, northeastern states
The panel which comprises 31 members of various parties from both houses of Parliament is planning to visit Northeastern states, including Assam
 "Parliamentary panel quizzes Home Secy on NRC in Assam, northeastern states")
6 killed during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act in UP: Officials
In the state-wide protests, there were reports of firing on police parties at various places, officials said
 "6 killed during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act in UP: Officials")
Angry young people: Voices from the India's streets in response to CAA, NRC
The sentiments of students and their supporters being expressed on streets across India's cities
 "Angry young people: Voices from the India's streets in response to CAA, NRC")
Street protests are hard work
Everyone one loves a Bhagat Singh but does not want to be one
Fear and humanity know no god
Instead of looking at refugees through the unnecessary lens of religion, India should ratify the 1967 Protocol of the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention
Implementation of NRC and CAA: Why a bureaucratic nightmare may be at hand
If the govt goes ahead with the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens, the process for the entire population may span 60-70 years - a test for India's under-staffed bureaucracy
What's the hullabaloo over the citizenship act?
Whatever the legal position, it is my understanding that in practice, the Indian authorities have always treated Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh far more sympathetically than Muslims
 "What's the hullabaloo over the citizenship act?")
CAA LIVE: 6 killed in Uttar Pradesh, protests turn violent in Delhi
Agitators defied prohibitory orders across regions, prompting authorities to detain activists and politicians on Thursday
No Indian will be harassed by asking to submit old documents: MHA on CAA
A well laid-out procedure in this regard will be issued by the home ministry
 "No Indian will be harassed by asking to submit old documents: MHA on CAA")
Anti-CAA protests: Internet suspended in major UP cities for 45 hrs
Broadband internet services were also suspended in some cities, including Lucknow and Ghaziabad
As CAA protests rage across India, govt ready to accept suggestions
The offer of the government came amid ongoing protests against the recently-enacted legislation
Those born in India before 1987 and their children are Indians: Govt
According to the 2004 amendments of the Citizenship Act, people of the country, barring those in Assam, whose one parent is an Indian and neither is an illegal immigrant are also considered Indian cit
Mamata's referendum remark an insult to Parliament, says Smriti Irani
Banerjee's comment drew sharp reactions from the BJP leadership which asked the TMC supremo not to make herself "a laughing stock"
 "Mamata's referendum remark an insult to Parliament, says Smriti Irani")
