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Page 26 - Citizenship Bill

From funds to Biryani, here's what it takes to organise an anti-CAA protest

From the maze-like neighbourhood a volunteer group of more than 100 people run the site, working in shifts and providing everything from crowd-control and food to bedding and medicines

From funds to Biryani, here's what it takes to organise an anti-CAA protest
Updated On : 25 Dec 2019 | 10:57 AM IST

Those opposing CAA, NRC can be 'wiped out' in an hour: Haryana BJP MLA

He said today's India is not of Jawahar Lal Nehru and Gandhi, but of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah

Those opposing CAA, NRC can be 'wiped out' in an hour: Haryana BJP MLA
Updated On : 25 Dec 2019 | 8:25 AM IST

Cabinet nod to Rs 3,941-cr fund for NPR update, Rs 8,500 cr for Census 2021

In an interview to a private news agency, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that not just was there no "link", but also that no NRC would be conducted.

Cabinet nod to Rs 3,941-cr fund for NPR update, Rs 8,500 cr for Census 2021
Updated On : 25 Dec 2019 | 1:33 AM IST

Oppn spreading lies on Citizenship Act to destabilise govt: Piyush Goyal

He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his rally at Ramleela Ground on Sunday clarified all the doubts of Muslims regarding NRC and CAA

Oppn spreading lies on Citizenship Act to destabilise govt: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 11:54 PM IST

Anti-CAA protests in Assam: MFIN asks RBI forbearance for extended payments

The anti-CAA protests have led to delays in repayments in the entire north-east region, pockets of Uttar Pradesh, as well as in parts of West Bengal

Anti-CAA protests in Assam: MFIN asks RBI forbearance for extended payments
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 11:20 PM IST

CAA protests Highlights: NPR not to be used to prepare NRC, says Amit Shah

At least 24 people have died across India in protests that broke out when Parliament passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on December 11.

CAA protests Highlights: NPR not to be used to prepare NRC, says Amit Shah
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 11:05 PM IST

German student episode reminder of dark chapter in history: Chidambaram

Jakob Lindenthal, who was here on an exchange programme, was attached to the Physics Department of the IIT Madras and he left the country on Monday night, sources at the institute said

German student episode reminder of dark chapter in history: Chidambaram
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 9:35 PM IST

Prashant Kishor thanks Rahul Gandhi for joining protest against CAA, NRC

Kishor, however, stressed the need for measures "beyond public protests" and sought an "official" announcement by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi that there will be no NRC in states ruled by her party

Prashant Kishor thanks Rahul Gandhi for joining protest against CAA, NRC
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 9:17 PM IST

Cabinet approves Rs 3,941 crore for NPR, Rs 8,754 crore for Census 2021

Briefing reporters about the decisions of cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said no document is being sought and the information will be self-declared

Cabinet approves Rs 3,941 crore for NPR, Rs 8,754 crore for Census 2021
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 8:19 PM IST

No link between NPR and NRC, state govts should not do politics: Amit Shah

In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Shah said that that information obtained through NPR cannot be used for NRC which was a separate process

No link between NPR and NRC, state govts should not do politics: Amit Shah
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 8:18 PM IST

Amid CAA protest, West Bengal stays work on National Population Register

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made it clear that the citizenship law and the proposed NRC will not be implemented in the state

Amid CAA protest, West Bengal stays work on National Population Register
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 8:16 PM IST

NPR updation from April: Govt likely to consider proposal to allocate funds

The data for National Population Register was collected in 2010 along with the houselisting phase of Census of India 2011

NPR updation from April: Govt likely to consider proposal to allocate funds
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 8:16 PM IST

Cabinet approves Rs 3,941.35 cr for updating National Population Register

The updating exercise is to commence from April next year.

Cabinet approves Rs 3,941.35 cr for updating National Population Register
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 8:15 PM IST

No detention centres in Maharashtra, Muslims won't face injustice: Uddhav

Detention centre at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai was meant for foreign nationals involved in drug peddling cases

No detention centres in Maharashtra, Muslims won't face injustice: Uddhav
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 2:43 PM IST

Cops stop Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka from entering Meerut, meet protesters' kin

The two had requested that they, along with another Congress leader, be allowed to meet the families, but were denied entry, sources said

Cops stop Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka from entering Meerut, meet protesters' kin
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 2:42 PM IST

Bengal governor faces black flags, 'go back' slogans at Jadavpur University

The protestors raised "go back" slogans and showed placards that read "No NRC, No CAA"

Bengal governor faces black flags, 'go back' slogans at Jadavpur University
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 1:29 PM IST

Young citizens 'rightly worried' about India's future, says Sitaram Yechury

'India's future, which these young citizens are, is rightly worried about the future of India'

Young citizens 'rightly worried' about India's future, says Sitaram Yechury
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 12:14 PM IST

Anti-CAA stir: HC refuses to entertain plea on telecom services' disruption

There were protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on December 19

Anti-CAA stir: HC refuses to entertain plea on telecom services' disruption
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 12:06 PM IST

Walk the talk on NRC

The PM needs to clarify his party's stand

Walk the talk on NRC
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 7:44 AM IST

German IIT-M student asked to leave India for taking part in CAA protest

The student, Jacob Lindenthal, had one semester to do on the campus before scheduled return in May 2020

German IIT-M student asked to leave India for taking part in CAA protest
Updated On : 24 Dec 2019 | 7:37 AM IST