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India braces for more protests as anger grows against new citizenship law

Political leaders in Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal all said publicly they will not implement the law, setting up a potential conflict with the federal government in New Delhi

India braces for more protests as anger grows against new citizenship law
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 9:11 AM IST

Those involved in arson can be identified by their clothes: PM on CAB stir

Efforts were being made to tarnish the country's image, Modi alleged

Those involved in arson can be identified by their clothes: PM on CAB stir
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 9:10 AM IST

60 AMU students injured in clashes, university closed till January 5

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to the residents of the state to maintain peace and harmony

60 AMU students injured in clashes, university closed till January 5
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 8:23 AM IST

Anti-Citizenship Act stir: Internet off in Bengal dists to curb fake news

Internet services were suspended in Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, Murshidabad, Howrah, North 24 Parganas and parts of South 24 Parganas districts

Anti-Citizenship Act stir: Internet off in Bengal dists to curb fake news
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 7:52 AM IST

Citizenship law: Global criticism builds against Modi regime

The most immediate impact of changes in the citizenship law will be felt in India's immediate neighbourhood

Citizenship law: Global criticism builds against Modi regime
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 7:17 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Banking crisis, Citizenship Act protest, and more

From protest against Citizenship Amendment Act to why banking crisis is still not over, Business Standard brings you the best of opinions for the day

Best of BS Opinion: Banking crisis, Citizenship Act protest, and more
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 6:19 AM IST

Anti-CAA stir: Adityanath appeals for peace after clashes in parts of UP

In a statement, Adityanath said, "People should not pay any attention to the rumours about Citizenship Amendment Act being spread by some vested interests"

Anti-CAA stir: Adityanath appeals for peace after clashes in parts of UP
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 3:40 AM IST

Govt suppressing the voice of youth with its hollow dictatorship: Priyanka

"Modi ji do hear out that this is the Indian youth, it will not be suppressed and you will have to listen to their voice sooner than later," Priyanka Gandhi said

Govt suppressing the voice of youth with its hollow dictatorship: Priyanka
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 3:35 AM IST

Delhi Minorities Comm directs Kalkaji SHO to release 'injured' students

The commission also directed the officer to file a compliance report by 3 pm on Monday

Delhi Minorities Comm directs Kalkaji SHO to release 'injured' students
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 3:29 AM IST

Citizenship Act against views of V D Savarkar: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Thackeray said that issues like CAB were being raised to "divert attention" of people from real issues like security of women, unemployment and farm crisis

Citizenship Act against views of V D Savarkar: CM Uddhav Thackeray
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 3:13 AM IST

CAA: Violent protests rock Jamia, AMU; Bengal boils, uneasy calm in Assam

In the national capital, protesters torched four public buses and two police vehicles as they clashed with the police in New Friends' Colony near Jamia University

CAA: Violent protests rock Jamia, AMU; Bengal boils, uneasy calm in Assam
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 3:10 AM IST

CAA protest rocks Patna; several cops hurt, cars and police outpost gutted

The demonstrators comprised mostly students of the Patna University, youths from some neighbouring towns and people owing allegiance to social and political outfits

CAA protest rocks Patna; several cops hurt, cars and police outpost gutted
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 3:00 AM IST

CAA: BJP used police to set buses afire during Delhi protest, says Sisodia

Sisodia also tweeted some photos from the protest site

CAA: BJP used police to set buses afire during Delhi protest, says Sisodia
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:56 AM IST

Requested India to provide list of illegal nationals: Bangladesh Minister

He said India has termed the NRC process as its internal matter and assured Dhaka that it would not affect Bangladesh

Requested India to provide list of illegal nationals: Bangladesh Minister
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:54 AM IST

Citizenship Act: 175 held, 1,406 taken into custody in Assam over protests

The death toll in violent protests over citizenship law rose to five on Sunday with two more persons succumbing to their injuries sustained in police firing

Citizenship Act: 175 held, 1,406 taken into custody in Assam over protests
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:51 AM IST

Citizenship Act: Govt suspends internet in 5 Bengal districts amid protests

According to the official, the government has decided to shutdown Internet services in Malda, Murshidabad, Howrah, North 24 Parganas and parts of South 24 Parganas districts

Citizenship Act: Govt suspends internet in 5 Bengal districts amid protests
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:15 AM IST

Citizenship Act: Congress inciting violence across nation, says PM Modi

Modi claimed that leaders of the opposition parties have only built palaces for themselves without being concerned about the problems faced by the people.

Citizenship Act: Congress inciting violence across nation, says PM Modi
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:15 AM IST

Citizenship Act: BJP announces nationwide campaign to spread awareness

Party spokesperson Sambit Patra told a press conference that BJP workers will fan out across the country to inform people about the law

Citizenship Act: BJP announces nationwide campaign to spread awareness
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:15 AM IST

Citizenship Act stir: Protesters torch buses in Delhi, clash with police

Some of the protesters claimed that the police baton-charged them when they were holding a peaceful agitation.

Citizenship Act stir: Protesters torch buses in Delhi, clash with police
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:14 AM IST

Citizenship Act: Delhi BJP blames AAP for unrest, calls Kejriwal 'traitor'

BJP leader Kapil Mishra likened the violence to the Godhra attacks and accused the AAP government of being behind it. He also said that the violence was not less than a terror attack.

Citizenship Act: Delhi BJP blames AAP for unrest, calls Kejriwal 'traitor'
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:14 AM IST