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Page 10 - Citizenship Act

18,999 people from neighbouring nations granted citizenship during 2014-19

2,935 Pakistani nationals were granted citizenship during this period

18,999 people from neighbouring nations granted citizenship during 2014-19
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 9:01 AM IST

15,000 Bangladeshi nationals given Indian citizenship since 2014: Govt

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said those who were granted Indian citizenship belonged to Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.

15,000 Bangladeshi nationals given Indian citizenship since 2014: Govt
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 7:22 PM IST

UK expresses concern over potential impact of Citizenship Amendment Act

The Indian government has maintained that the CAA is an internal matter of the country and stressed that the goal is to protect the oppressed minorities of neighbouring countries

UK expresses concern over potential impact of Citizenship Amendment Act
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 2:57 PM IST

SC seeks Mander's response on hate speech allegations during anti-CAA stir

The Centre brought to the notice of a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde the alleged hate speeches made by Mander

SC seeks Mander's response on hate speech allegations during anti-CAA stir
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 1:15 PM IST

UK voices concerns over impact of CAA, says following events closely

British Sikh Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi said the violence had brought back painful personal memories from the 1984 Sikh riots

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 12:42 PM IST

UNHCR approaches SC over CAA, MEA says foreign party has no locus standi

India is clear that the CAA is constitutionally valid and complies with all requirements of its constitutional values, Kumar said in a statement

UNHCR approaches SC over CAA, MEA says foreign party has no locus standi
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 9:37 PM IST

UNHRC moves SC over CAA, India says no foreign party has locus standi

Last week, Delhi witnessed massive violence that resulted in the deaths of 48 people, while over 250 others were injured

UNHRC moves SC over CAA, India says no foreign party has locus standi
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 2:47 PM IST

Several anti-CAA protesters, mostly students, detained at Ramlila Maidan

Police said they did not have permission for the march to Parliament

Several anti-CAA protesters, mostly students, detained at Ramlila Maidan
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 2:19 PM IST

Peace, unity key to vikas; Opposition placing own interest above nation: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments come in the wake of horrific violence in parts of Delhi that have killed close to 50 people so far and left hundreds injured

Peace, unity key to vikas; Opposition placing own interest above nation: PM
Updated On : 03 Mar 2020 | 1:12 PM IST

After CAA, Centre might bring population control law: MoS Niranjan Jyoti

Jyoti claimed that she has already spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this regard

After CAA, Centre might bring population control law: MoS Niranjan Jyoti
Updated On : 02 Mar 2020 | 8:57 AM IST

Why pass the law if no minorities will be affected by CAA, asks Chidambaram

Addressing a rally in Kolkata, Shah assured people of the minority community that not a single person will lose citizenship due to the Citizenship Amendment Act

Why pass the law if no minorities will be affected by CAA, asks Chidambaram
Updated On : 02 Mar 2020 | 8:24 AM IST

Deceived and betrayed: Will Muslims look for new leadership now?

A more likely outcome than the transformation of traditional Muslim parties may be the emergence of a new political leadership - distinguished by its language of rights based on the Constitution

Deceived and betrayed: Will Muslims look for new leadership now?
Updated On : 02 Mar 2020 | 8:22 AM IST

Paswan welcomes Bihar resolution against NRC and for retaining NPR format

Nitish Kumar said at the assembly earlier in the day that he had asked the Centre to drop "contentious clauses" from NPR forms and carry out its update the way it was do

Paswan welcomes Bihar resolution against NRC and for retaining NPR format
Updated On : 29 Feb 2020 | 2:47 PM IST

In a time of distrust, Census 2021 surveyors stare at an uphill task

The big worry ahead is how the fear of CAA and NRC will affect the mammoth exercise required for Census 2021

In a time of distrust, Census 2021 surveyors stare at an uphill task
Updated On : 29 Feb 2020 | 2:06 AM IST

Sonia deputes 5-member team to visit riot-affected areas, submit report

The delegation comprises AICC general Secretary Mukul Wasnik, AICC in-charge Delhi Shaktisinh Gohil, Haryana PCC chief Kumari Selja, Ex-MP Tariq Anwar, and Mahila Congress chief Sushmita Dev

Sonia deputes 5-member team to visit riot-affected areas, submit report
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 2:55 PM IST

Anti-CAA protests: Prohibitory notices issued to 4,000 people in Aligarh

The police have issued notices to 200 people with a criminal background under Section 110 (G) of the CrPc and initiated process of the Goonda Act against 50 persons.

Anti-CAA protests: Prohibitory notices issued to 4,000 people in Aligarh
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 10:38 AM IST

S Muralidhar transferred to Punjab, Haryana HC; Bar Council condemns move

The Bar Association had expressed shock and dismay at the transfer of one of the finest judges by the collegium of the Supreme Court

S Muralidhar transferred to Punjab, Haryana HC; Bar Council condemns move
Updated On : 27 Feb 2020 | 5:46 PM IST

Justice Muralidhar transferred on SC collegium's recommendation: Law min

The minister's reaction came after the Congress alleged that Justice Muralidhar was transferred by the government to save BJP leaders in the Delhi violence case

Justice Muralidhar transferred on SC collegium's recommendation: Law min
Updated On : 27 Feb 2020 | 11:45 AM IST

Delhi HC asks police to decide on FIRs for 'hate speeches' by 3 BJP leaders

The three BJP leaders are Kapil Mishra, Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma

Delhi HC asks police to decide on FIRs for 'hate speeches' by 3 BJP leaders
Updated On : 26 Feb 2020 | 6:04 PM IST

Adityanath slams anti-CAA protests for sullying India's image abroad

UP chief minister underlines BJP's ideology of "Nation First", slams widespread arson and violence

Adityanath slams anti-CAA protests for sullying India's image abroad
Updated On : 26 Feb 2020 | 4:44 PM IST