Citizenship Amendment Act

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Reacting to his detention, Guha said it was "absolutely undemocratic" that police were not allowing even a peaceful protest, which is the democratic right of the citizens. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Ramachandra Guha detained for protesting against CAA in Bengaluru

Police said the protesters violated prohibitory orders clamped in the city against any protest or demonstration.

19 Dec 2019 1:46 PM

'We are being detained,' CPI general Secretary D Raja told reporters. (Photo: Twitter | @Bipin_Rajmp)

Anti-CAA protest: Left leaders detained at Mandi House

Scores of agitators were detained at the Red Fort where another protest by students and activists was set to begin.

19 Dec 2019 1:09 PM

Historian Ramachandra Guha detained for protesting against Citizenship Act

Police said the protesters violated prohibitory orders clamped in the city against any protest or demonstration.

19 Dec 2019 12:21 PM

US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Wednesday said, 'India has a free press. India has a vibrant democracy. India has the ability for the court system to review all legislations. So, what you are saying and what we are observing is that a vibrant democracy that is debating and that is discussing this bill. First and foremost, you don't have that kind of conversation in most countries. The fact is that the world's largest democracy is debating so openly and publicly.' (Photo : ANI)

India has 'free press' and is 'openly' debating CAA: US State Department

The country is witnessing widespread protests against the amended law demanding its withdrawal.

19 Dec 2019 11:58 AM

He said that contrary to the BJP's expectation that the new law will be welcomed in certain states, it is being opposed in the party-ruled Assam as well. (Photo: File)

Need alternative to BJP which ‘stays in country’: Pawar’s dig at Rahul

Pawar said, 'It looks like non-BJP parties are coming together on some common issues'.

19 Dec 2019 9:37 AM

Pompeo along with the Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday hosted their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the talks. (Photo: Twitter)

'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate': US on Citizenship law

Officials, so far, has not confirmed or denied if the issue of religious freedom and human rights in India appeared during the 2+2 talks.

19 Dec 2019 8:12 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Your job isn’t to set India afire, but to douse it: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata hits out at Shah for remark on protests; wonders if only ‘BJP amulet’ will help people live in India.

19 Dec 2019 6:15 AM

Students and local residents protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act outside Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Kanhaiya Kumar and Medha Patkar join anti-CAA protest at Jamia

Women, schoolchildren join protesters in large numbers.

19 Dec 2019 6:00 AM

"We will implement the Citizenship Amendment Act in Karnataka," Yediyurappa told reporters here. (Photo: File)

Will implement Citizenship Act in Karnataka, says BS Yediyurappa

His comments came at a time when several states, like WB and Punjab, are refusing to implement amended law amid protests against it.

18 Dec 2019 1:01 PM

Actor Farhan Akhtar to join protest against CAA

The actor took to Twitter on Wednesday and said that the time to protest on social media is now over.

18 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

SC refuses to stay implementation of Citizenship Act, pleas deferred till Jan

The apex court also issued notice to the Centre over the Act and asked to file response by second week of January.

18 Dec 2019 11:26 AM

He also explained the difference between the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), saying they are two different things. (Photo: ANI)

Citizenship Act has nothing to do with Muslims living in India: Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid

Bukhari urged the people, including the youth, to not be provoked by nefarious elements.

18 Dec 2019 11:19 AM

The police said that people with criminal backgrounds had been part of the protest and may have been the ones who incited violence. (Photo: PTI)

Section 144 imposed in east Delhi, 6 arrested for Seelampur violence

Tuesday’s protest came few days after police crackdown on protest by Jamia Millia Islamia students.

18 Dec 2019 10:46 AM

My stint with 'Savdhaan India' has ended: Actor Sushant Singh

Sushant, however, said it was a 'small price' to pay for speaking out.

18 Dec 2019 10:33 AM

In a series of tweets, Chidambaram said: "Why should we give citizenship to people who are already citizens of Pakistan? What is the meaning of such challenges to the opposition?" (Photo: File)

'What is the meaning of such challenges to Oppn': Chidambaram's dig at PM

PM said, 'I want to throw an open challenge to Oppn to announce that they are ready to grant Indian citizenship to every Pakistani.'

18 Dec 2019 10:10 AM

Baghel further stated that just like Mahatma Gandhi started a movement in South Africa, he would oppose "kale angrez" (black foreigners) here. (Photo: ANI)

Will be first to not sign NRC document, we'll oppose 'kale angrez': C'garh CM

Earlier this month, Baghel had said that the BJP only engages in divisive politics in the name of religion.

18 Dec 2019 8:38 AM

Among those who filed the petitions are senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, the Indian Union Muslim League and Asom Gana Parishad, an ally of the ruling BJP in Assam. (Photo: File)

SC to hear pleas challenging Citizenship Amendment Act today

A three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice of India will hear the petitions. The other judges are Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant.

18 Dec 2019 8:35 AM

CAA is India’s internal issue, says France envoy

Lenain recently succeeded Alexandre Ziegler as the French envoy to India.

18 Dec 2019 2:08 AM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (Photo: PTI)

Posters mocking Nitish’s silence over CAA pop up

Kumar has come under attack from the Opposition over his party’s support to the Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament.

18 Dec 2019 2:03 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee greets people with TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty as they lead a rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, vowing not to allow the proposed countrywide NRC and the Amended Citizenship Act in West Bengal. (Photo: PTI)

Didi slams PM Modi over remark on clothes

She also offered her support and solidarity to the students of Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi for their protests.

18 Dec 2019 2:01 AM

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