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Congress stoking violence over amended Citizenship Act, says Amit Shah

The BJP president assured the people of the Northeast that their culture, language, social identity and political rights will be not be affected by the Act

Citizenship law: Mamata warns of action amid vandalism at several places

Protests over the amended Citizenship Act have reached the shores of West Bengal with agitators resorting to violence and arson at railway stations

'My name is Rahul Gandhi, not Rahul Savarkar': Cong rally challenges govt

The Congress leader accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "destroying" the economy and said, "It is Prime Minister himself and not India's enemies who have destroyed our economy."

Citizenship Act: Tough security measures continue at AMU, exams underway

Heavy police patrolling is underway at the university circle and other entry points of the AMU campus as a precautionary measure, police said

Citizenship Act: As protests grip North East, US issues travel advisory

The advisory also said the US government has temporarily suspended official travels to Assam, the epicentre of the protests

Bangladesh has lifted import ban on 9 items through Tripura ports: India

Following efforts by Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, the neighbouring country has removed restrictions on 16 items in two phases, said a government official Swapna Debnath

Hurt, PM Modi did not consult CMs over Citizenship Act, says Kamal Nath

He also sought to know why Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not hold talks with chief ministers before the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was drafted

Shillong curfew eased off, govt to call Assembly session on Citizenship Act

Offices and a few shops have opened in the state capital, said East Khasi Hills district deputy commissioner M W Nongbri.

Modi govt risks losing focus on economy as protests build: Analysts

The government was forced to call in the army to quell protests in some parts of the country this week against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Students group starts 6-hour Nagaland shutdown against Citizenship Act

Clearance of Citizenship Bill triggered widespread protests in eastern state of Assam, as protesters said it would convert thousands of illegal immigrants into legal residents.

India must honour religious freedom, says US about Citizenship law

'We hope the government will abide by its constitutional commitments, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, said in a tweet

States have no powers to reject Citizenship Act: Home Ministry official

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was one of the CMs to reject the law

Violence threatens Assam energy economy; oil fields, gas supply impacted

Supply to refineries, chemical and fertiliser industries in the region may be affected

Citizenship Act: People store basics, potato sold at Rs 80 a kg in Guwahati

Some local news channels reported that the curfew has been relaxed from 6 am to 1 pm in Guwahati, but an Assam Police spokesperson later said there was no such order.

Japanese PM cancels visit to India as violence rages over Citizenship Act

Amit Shah's visit to Shillong and Arunachal also stands cancelled

UN human rights' body calls Citizenship Act 'fundamentally discriminatory'

At least two persons died due to bullet injuries on Thursday after police opened fire on protesters in Guwahati, capital of Assam.

Citizenship Bill: US urges India to protect rights of religious minorities

"The US urges India to protect the rights of its religious minorities in keeping with India's Constitution and democratic values," the spokesperson said.

Citizenship Bill: Parliamentary panel delays Assam visit over protests

Guwahati has been the epicentre of violent protests over the newly amended law, which provides for granting citizenship to non-Muslim persecuted minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Citizenship Bill India's own issue, haven for minorities: Maldives' speaker

Responding to a question on Maldives' stand on the amended Citizenship Act, Nasheed said it is India's internal matter.

Citizenship Act: Amid violent protests, Amit Shah cancels northeast visit

The official said the passing out parade has also been also postponed. "We would fix the new schedule in consultation with the Union Home Ministry," said the official