Citizenship Amendment Act

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Nath, who led an anti-CAA protest march here, raised questions over the Modi government's "intentions" behind bringing the National Population Register (NPR) together with the National Register of Citizens (NRC). (Photo: PTI)

Kamal Nath leads march in Bhopal, vows not to implement 'anti-constitutional' CAA

The Congress has alleged the Modi government was trying to link the NPR with the NRC and termed it 'draconian'.

25 Dec 2019 6:39 PM

‘People should introspect what is right,' says PM Modi on CAA protests in UP

More details are awaited.

25 Dec 2019 4:43 PM

Debosmita Choudhury, who identified herself as a student of the arts department, said she chose to “dump” the CAA document at the podium where the vice-chancellor, Pro-VC and registrar were seated, as it made bonafide citizens prove their nationality. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Jadavpur University student shreds copy of CAA at convocation ceremony

Arkoprobho Das, another student of the department, said around 25 of his batchmates did not go to the podium to collect their degrees.

25 Dec 2019 4:14 PM

German student sent back for protesting CAA

Lindenthal was quoted by the media as saying that the CAA was “a clear form of discrimination” going against the secular Indian Constitution.

25 Dec 2019 2:03 AM

Meanwhile, former Mizoram governor and senior BJP leader Kumanam Rajashekharan slammed the actors and film personalities who took part in the march.

BJP leader warns actors of I-T raids

Interestingly, the controversial Facebook post disappeared from Varier’s wall later in the day.

25 Dec 2019 1:58 AM

Last week, students across the world expressed concern over the use of police force during these protests. (Photo: ANI)

Section 144 imposed as protest begins at Delhi's Mandi House amid tight security

This protest comes after more than a week after a crackdown between the Jamia students and the Delhi Police.

24 Dec 2019 1:05 PM

WB Governor's convoy blocked by protesting students in Kolkata

Taking to Twitter, Dhankar called the confrontation a worrisome and 'unwholesome' situation.

24 Dec 2019 10:56 AM

Kishor, the vice president of BJP-ally JDU, also thanked the former Congress president for joining the "citizens' movement" against CAA and NRC, a reference to Congress' sit-in protest at Raj Ghat on Monday. (Photo: File)

Officially say no to CAA, NRC in Congress-ruled states: Prashant Kishor to Rahul

Many non-BJP parties ruled states including Kerala, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Rajasthan have vowed not to implement NRC.

24 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

The comment by Bose, a grandnephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, has come even as BJP has launched a massive public awareness campaign on social media and through its cadres to reach out to the Muslim community and dispel their doubts on the issue. (Photo: ANI)

Why not include Muslims: BJP's CK Bose raises questions on CAA

'Don't equate India or compare it with any other nation - as it's a nation Open to all religions and communities,' Bose said in tweet.

24 Dec 2019 10:00 AM

She said she did not know the actual reason why she was asked to leave by the police officer. (Photo : Facebook)

Puducherry student asked to leave convocation, refuses gold medal over CAA

The student claimed she was asked by a senior police officer to leave the auditorium before the commencement of the convocation.

24 Dec 2019 8:37 AM

People hold national flags and placards during a protest organised by several Muslim organisations against the new citizenship law in Bengaluru on Monday. (Photo: AP)

CAA & NRC domestic issues of India: Russia

Russia on Monday termed the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) as a “domestic policy of India”.

24 Dec 2019 2:19 AM

Anurag Kashyap apologises for anti-Mandal protests in 1990s; read

The filmmaker said he knows what he is fighting for.

23 Dec 2019 6:43 PM

"The dictatorial and stubborn BJP government at the Centre and in different states has used indiscriminate police force against an ordinary citizen in the name of maintaining law and order," read a statement from Congress. (Photo: File)

'Show that you're Indian...': Rahul calls youth to join 'dharna' against CAA, NRC

Senior Congress leaders will stage a sit-in under the aegis of party chief Sonia Gandhi from 3 pm.

23 Dec 2019 10:03 AM

The court noted that a peaceful demonstration cannot be prevented in a democratic country as it was the backbone of the democratic set up. (Photo: File)

Madras HC directs police to videograph DMK anti-CAA rally

The DMK and its alliance parties had last week announced that they would take out a mega rally here on December 23 against CAA.

23 Dec 2019 9:57 AM

The RJD had organised a statewide bandh on Saturday against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. (Photo: File)

Nitish wearing bangles, can't act against anti-social elements: Tejashwi

'Nitish Kumar should resign if he is not capable of taking action against the miscreants,' Tejashwi said.

23 Dec 2019 9:49 AM

Singh further said that if any such statement officially comes from the government, then there will be a peaceful atmosphere across the country. (Photo: File)

People wouldn't have died had PM given 'clarification' on NRC: Sanjay Singh

Singh further stated that an atmosphere of 'fear' took place in Assam after the NRC was implemented there.

23 Dec 2019 9:44 AM

Gadkari's statement comes at a time when the opposition has targeted the Centre on several issues including inflation, economic slowdown, unemployment, National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the Citizenship Amendment Act. (Photo: File)

Cases of Rs 89,000 crore in my ministry: Gadkari concerned over slowdown

'There is a shortage of liquidity and you have to take decisions quickly,' Gadkari said at an event.

23 Dec 2019 8:37 AM

Women sit on a protest during a demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC in Namrup, Assam, on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Madhya Pradesh limps back to normalcy, Internet restored

State minister Sajjan Singh Verma on Sunday accused the BJP of instigating communal disharmony in Jabalpur leading to Friday’s incident.

23 Dec 2019 5:26 AM

Protesters hold placards as they raise slogans during a demonstration outside Jamia Milia Islamia. (Photo: PTI)

Thousands join peaceful anti-CAA protest at Jamia Millia Islamia

Many protesters were also carrying posters and banners of Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar.

22 Dec 2019 7:34 AM

Uddhav faces a test in running the ‘Great Maharashtra Political Circus’. There have already been murmurs of discontent over the Cabinet formation among his allies.

Uddhav’s chance to create history

The MVA government could last its full term if the chief minister continues to show his political acumen.

22 Dec 2019 6:52 AM

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