India, All india, 10th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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The Sena supported the Bill in the Lower House. Thackeray told reporters here that a detailed discussion and debate on the Bill was necessary. (Photo: ANI)

Won't support Citizenship Bill till we get clarity, says Uddhav Thackeray

'We need to change this notion that one who supports Bill and BJP is patriot and one who opposes is anti-national,' Thackeray said.

10 Dec 2019 3:24 PM

The Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees coming from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan after facing religious persecution there, a little past midnight on Monday. (Photo: File)

Has no locus standi: India on US Commission's remark on Citizenship Bill

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom's statement on the bill is neither accurate nor warranted, MEA spokesperson said.

10 Dec 2019 2:43 PM

"Unfortunate that Prime Minister who speaks on everything is silent on this issue (crimes against women). From Make in India, India is slowly heading towards rape in India," Chowdhury said in the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANI)

Adhir Ranjan urges PM Modi to speak up on crimes against women

Chowdhury was speaking in reference to the recent instances of rape and killing from Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.

10 Dec 2019 1:22 PM

Taking to Twitter, Gandhi said, "The #CAB is an attack on the Indian constitution. Anyone who supports it is attacking and attempting to destroy the foundation of our nation." (Photo: File)

Supporting CAB is attempting to destroy foundation of India, says Rahul

Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship Bill with a majority of 311 votes against 80 votes where 391 members were present and voted.

10 Dec 2019 1:17 PM

'Last night at midnight, India's tryst with bigotry and narrow minded exclusion was confirmed as the CAB was passed in the Lok Sabha. Our forefathers gave their lifeblood for our freedom," she said in a tweet. (Photo: File)

Passage of Citizenship bill India’s tryst with bigotry, says Priyanka Gandhi

Her remarks came after the CAB was passed in the Lok Sabha with 311 members favouring it and 80 voting against it.

10 Dec 2019 12:35 PM

The minister's statement came after Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury asked the government when political leaders, including sitting member and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, would be released. (Photo: File)

J&K admin to decide on release of detained political leaders: Shah

Amit Shah also said the central government would not interfere in the matter.

10 Dec 2019 12:17 PM

The AQI in Greater Noida, Gurgaon and Noida was 387, 326 and 382 respectively. (Photo: File)

Delhi's air quality remains poor for 7th consecutive day

In the National Capital Region, Ghaziabad performed the worst as its AQI was recorded at 400.

10 Dec 2019 11:47 AM

In its mouthpiece Saamna, the Sena stated, "At present, the economy is slowing down. But the government is not ready to accept.' (Photo: File)

'Modi once said onion is vital, should be kept in locker': Sena's dig on price rise

The Shiv Sena also slammed the Centre for not doing enough to combat the menace of poverty.

10 Dec 2019 11:41 AM

Taking to twitter, he said: "CAB is unconstitutional. Parliament passes a Bill that is patently unconstitutional and the battle ground shifts to the Supreme Court. Elected Parliamentarians are abdicating their responsibilities in favour of lawyers and judges!" (Photo: File)

‘Price of giving one party brute majority’: Chidambaram on Citizenship bill

The bill was passed in the Lok Sabha with 311 members favouring it, 80 voting against it and zero abstentions, after a heated debate.

10 Dec 2019 11:32 AM

The accused -- Mohammed Arif, Naveen, Shiva, and Chennakeshavulu -- were killed in the police encounter at Chatanpally, Shadnagar on the morning of December 6. (Representational Image)

Hyderabad: Bodies of accused in vet's rape-murder case shifted to Gandhi Hospital

On Monday, the high court had directed that the bodies will be transported to Gandhi Medical College and be preserved till Dec 13.

10 Dec 2019 11:24 AM

In Rajya Sabha, the Modi government requires the support of at least 123 MPs in the 245-member house. (Photo: File)

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in RS today, BJP confident of its passage

Lok Sabha passed the Citizenship Bill with a majority of 311 votes against 80 votes where 391 members were present and voted.

10 Dec 2019 11:14 AM

The Andhra Pradesh government, however, refuted the claims and said that kin of a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) member did so to "promote propaganda". (Photo: ANI)

Ration card bearing Jesus Christ's photo sparks row in Andhra, govt links it to TDP

The government said that the rational dealer's husband was a 'die-hard TDP fan' and not a converted Christian.

10 Dec 2019 10:38 AM

Owaisi said the Bill was not only the part of a conspiracy to make Indian Muslims stateless but would also lead to pose a risk to the national security. (Photo: ANI)

Asaduddin Owaisi tears up copy of Citizenship bill during siscussion in Lok Sabha

'I oppose this Bill as it is against the Constitution and an insult to our freedom fighters,' Owaisi said.

10 Dec 2019 9:29 AM

"Our government has closed 43,000 belt shops in villages across the state. We cancelled permissions to permit rooms in wine shops in order to decrease the consumption of alcohol," said the Chief Minister. (Photo: File)

New law to be brought in for ensuring safety of women, says Andhra CM

'Pornography another reason for crime against women. Though porn sites are blocked, we are not able to control watching them,' Reddy said.

10 Dec 2019 9:23 AM

Security was beefed up in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. Nagaland has been exempted from the purview of the bandh in view of the ongoing Hornbill Festival there. (Photo: ANI)

Northeast begins 11-hour bandh against Citizenship bill, security beefed up

The North East Students' Organisation (NESO), backed by various other bodies and political parties, will observe the shutdown till 4 pm.

10 Dec 2019 8:56 AM

Prashant Kishor on Monday expressed disappointment over his party supporting the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in the Lok Sabha, holding that the legislation discriminates against people "on the basis of religion". (Photo: File)

'Disappointed': Prashant Kishor on JD(U)’s support to ‘discriminatory’ Citizenship bill

Kishor sought to underscore that the Bill was 'incongruous' with the constitution of the party, headed by Nitish Kumar.

10 Dec 2019 8:51 AM

Fadnavis said India can also reap benefits of such projects. (Photo: File)

Uddhav creating 'investment unfriendly' image of state: Fadnavis

Thackeray ordered a stay on construction of Metro 3 carshed in Aarey Colony and gave directions for review of several big-ticket projects.

10 Dec 2019 8:45 AM

He said he would like to specially applaud Home Minister Amit Shah for lucidly explaining all aspects of the measure. (Photo: File)

Citizenship bill in line with India's century-old ethos of assimilation: PM

The Lok Sabha passed the Bill with 311 votes in favour and 80 against it a little past midnight.

10 Dec 2019 8:41 AM

BJP supporters celebrate in Bengaluru on Monday after the party won in 12 out of 15 assembly constituencies of Karnataka. (Photo: PTI)

Karnataka result takes toll on Cong as top leaders quit

Giving a similar explanation, Mr Rao said he had discussed with Delhi based leaders about the party’s poor prospects in the by-elections.

10 Dec 2019 5:34 AM

Members of Aasu protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, in Guwahati on Wednesday.(Photo: AP)

Assam braces for mega bandh today

Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and its sister organisations have also extended their support to the bandh called by these organisations.

10 Dec 2019 5:30 AM

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