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Citizenship Bill: Curfew imposed in Guwahati, Dibrugarh amid protests

Tens of thousands of protesters against the CAB descended on the streets of Assam

Citizenship Bill: Curfew imposed in Guwahati, Dibrugarh amid protests
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 3:17 AM IST

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind says it will challenge Citizenship Amendment Bill in SC

Madani said that the Jamiat will challenge it in the court because the legislature has not done its job honestly

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind says it will challenge Citizenship Amendment Bill in SC
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 3:08 AM IST

Citizenship Bill cleared by Rajya Sabha with 125 ayes after a 9-hour debate

In Assam, capital Guwahati was the epicentre of anti-CAB protests and was placed under indefinite curfew.

Citizenship Bill cleared by Rajya Sabha with 125 ayes after a 9-hour debate
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 1:18 AM IST

Dark day in constitution's history: Sonia on passage of Citizenship Bill

Rajya Sabha approved The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 with 125 votes in favour and 105 against it

Dark day in constitution's history: Sonia on passage of Citizenship Bill
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 11:21 PM IST

Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Rajya Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill

The Bill was passed with 125 votes in favour and 105 against it

Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Rajya Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 10:51 PM IST

Citizenship Bill to weaken India's secular historic character: Bangladesh

Momen said Bangladesh maintains strong religion harmony and ensures that followers of all faiths enjoy same rights in every area.

Citizenship Bill to weaken India's secular historic character: Bangladesh
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 10:39 PM IST

Rajya Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill with 125 votes in favour

Home Minister Amit Shah said the legislation seeks to provide citizenship to persecuted minorities in the three countries and not take away citizenship of anyone

Rajya Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill with 125 votes in favour
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 9:35 PM IST

Protests against CAB in Assam; curfew in Guwahati, internet suspended

Police opened fire in Assam capital Dispur to quell a protest by the agitators after water cannons, baton-charge and tear gas failed to rein them in

Protests against CAB in Assam; curfew in Guwahati, internet suspended
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 8:12 PM IST

CAB discriminates against refugees on basis of religion: Oppn at RS

Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram termed the Bill as 'a slap on the face of Parliament'

CAB discriminates against refugees on basis of religion: Oppn at RS
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 7:56 PM IST

Govt will have to answer queries on CAB for our support in RS: Shiv Sena

The Sena, which supported the bill in the Lok Sabha, did a u-turn on Tuesday when its chief Uddhav Thackeray indicated that its support was conditional in the Upper House of Parliament

Govt will have to answer queries on CAB for our support in RS: Shiv Sena
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 12:58 PM IST

Resurgence of Bengali-phobia driving anti-CAB protests in Assam

The fears of the ethnic population stem from the fact that Assam continues to be a society that feels it is becoming more 'Bengali' and less 'Assamese'

Resurgence of Bengali-phobia driving anti-CAB protests in Assam
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 12:05 PM IST

Top events today: Citizenship Bill in RS, Isro satellite launch, and more

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which got a nod from the Lok Sabha, will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha

Top events today: Citizenship Bill in RS, Isro satellite launch, and more
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 7:52 AM IST

Academics, former bureaucrats, artists seek withdrawal of Citizenship Bill

In an open letter, about 600 writers, artists, activists, former bureaucrats, ex-judges asked the government not to betray the Constitution

Academics, former bureaucrats, artists seek withdrawal of Citizenship Bill
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 3:01 AM IST

Sena flip-flops on Citizenship Bill, may change its vote in Rajya Sabha

As things stand, the BJP, its allies and regional parties, supporting the Bill have 128 votes in favour of the Bill in a House of 240

Sena flip-flops on Citizenship Bill, may change its vote in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 2:40 AM IST

Citizenship Bill: Federal US commission seeks sanctions against Amit Shah

Shah on Monday introduced the controversial bill in Lok Sabha, where it was passed with 311 members favouring it

Citizenship Bill: Federal US commission seeks sanctions against Amit Shah
Updated On : 11 Dec 2019 | 1:01 AM IST

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Congress to hold nationwide protest on Dec 11

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which got a nod from the Lok Sabha, will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Congress to hold nationwide protest on Dec 11
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 11:37 PM IST

'Bhangra politics, opportunism': Owaisi on Sena supporting Citizenship Bill

The party supported the bill but suggested to not give voting rights for new citizens for 25 years.

'Bhangra politics, opportunism': Owaisi on Sena supporting Citizenship Bill
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 11:24 PM IST

Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Cong to hold nationwide protest over CAB tomorrow

Opposition says Citizenship Amendment Bill violates the Constitution, but the government's strength in Lok Sabha ensures

Parliament HIGHLIGHTS: Cong to hold nationwide protest over CAB tomorrow
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 11:21 PM IST

Shah to table Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha at 2 pm on Dec 11

In the Rajya Sabha, the Centre requires the support of at least 123 MPs in the 245-member Upper House

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 8:53 PM IST

Was not paying attention in history classes: Tharoor's dig at Amit Shah

Shah had blamed the Congress for partition on religious lines while introducing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Was not paying attention in history classes: Tharoor's dig at Amit Shah
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 8:47 PM IST