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Bihar Deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi (Photo: PTI)

BJP pitches for NRC in Bihar’s Seemanchal

Vinod Singh’s statement also holds significance as he is a popular leader and a minister in Nitish Kumar Cabinet.

05 Sep 2019 3:34 AM

The ABVP also criticised the All Assam Students Union (Aasu) for changing their stand on NRC.

Assam will become Islamic state if NRC not fixed: ABVP

ABVP plans to launch massive protests, awareness campaigns across state.

05 Sep 2019 3:16 AM

The BJP’s response to the NRC’s publication is the moment when the process departs from the issue of citizenship, and turns into a hunt for Muslims, whose right to be citizens is challenged.

Who is a citizen? Going down a dangerous path

The publication of the list of citizens on August 31 was the day when India arrived at the crossroads.

05 Sep 2019 12:53 AM

Ex-CM Gogoi to file petition in SC against NRC

He regretted that all section of people are protesting the NRC published on August 31.

04 Sep 2019 4:32 AM

The inclusion and exclusion of members from the same families are being reported in several national newspapers. (Photo: PTI)

Where will the people left out of the NRC go?

The list is out, but the suspense and trauma is not over yet for nearly 19 lakh people as their names are excluded from the list.

04 Sep 2019 1:20 AM

BJP fears ‘losing’ Hindus left out of NRC

The BJP is also not happy as the exclusion of only 19 lakh people has potentially killed the “anti-foreigner” campaign plank of the BJP.

04 Sep 2019 12:42 AM

An official checks the documents submitted by people at an NRC Seva Kendra in Guwahati on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

NRC: Fate of 19 lakh people hanging in balance

The ministry of home affairs has extended the number of days from 60 to 120 days for filing an appeal to the Foreigners Tribunal.

02 Sep 2019 2:47 AM

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar (Photo: ANI)

People left off NRC are not stateless, says MEA

Observers also point out that the MEA’s detailed statement indicates that New Delhi may be finding itself under international pressure on the matter.

02 Sep 2019 2:41 AM

Sources in the BJP said most state units of the party feel the NRC should be implemented in their states as it will help weed out illegal immigrants from the voters’ list.

BJP will make strong pitch for NRC in poll-going states

The National Register of Citizens, once proposed to be specific to Assam and the Northeast, is now high on the agenda of the BJP’s state units.

02 Sep 2019 2:03 AM

Trinamool Congress Chief minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Shocked to see 1 lakh Gorkha people excluded from NRC: Mamata Banerjee

This was the second time she reacted strongly after the release of NRC list in Assam.

02 Sep 2019 1:59 AM

Some 19 lakh residents of Assam, mostly Muslim of course, haven’t made the cut.

NRC: Final list may not be the end of the matter

It has been a gigantic effort that stretched five years, but the result is unlikely to elicit any applause.

02 Sep 2019 12:06 AM

As the National Register of Citizens (NRC) final list excluded 19.07 lakh people, Amnesty International India has appealed to the Assam government to ensure that the Foreigners Tribunals function with utmost transparency.

Amnesty appeals Assam govt to ensure fair trial

Those who have been excluded from the National Register of Citizens have 120 days to appeal against it at Foreigners Tribunals.

01 Sep 2019 3:31 AM

Manoj Tiwari demands NRC-like survey in Delhi

In the past, many leaders of the BJP have spoken about such lists in other parts of the country.

01 Sep 2019 3:29 AM

A total of 3.29 crore people had applied for the NRC, of which 3.11 crore made it to the final list.

Final NRC list out in Assam, over 19 lakh people ‘stateless’

Those left out of final NRC won’t be declared foreigners, clarifies govt.

01 Sep 2019 1:47 AM

A view of A deserted Lal Chowk area in Srinagar Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Three decisions that can split India apart

The final National Register of Citizens is out and India has excluded 19 lakh people from it.

01 Sep 2019 12:32 AM

Anomalies in NRC work to the fore

The SOP further said that in such cases, the district registrars of citizen registration would authorise any officer to carry out a probe.

31 Aug 2019 7:02 AM

This is a new detention centre being built for people who are not included in a “citizens register” in Kadamtola Gopalpur village, in Goalpara district, some 170km from Guwahati. (Photo: AFP)

Of fear psychosis and a citizens’ count

Assam is on edge as the final NRC will be published today.

31 Aug 2019 6:38 AM

Sources said the NRC will be published online, besides making the list available at more than 2,500 NRC Seva Kendra at 10 am on Saturday.

NRC out today, Assam leaders raising red flags

The NRC authorities in the state have, meanwhile, made all arrangements to publish the NRC at 10 am August 31.

31 Aug 2019 12:21 AM

The MHA spokesperson said that for those who have been left out of the final list, the time limit for filing appeals in Foreign Tribunals has been increased from 60 to 120 days.

Don’t believe in rumours about NRC, says MHA

The final National Register of Citizen will be published on August 31.

30 Aug 2019 12:20 AM

Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who is also in charge of the home department, has said he is sure there wouldn’t be any law and order problem in the state after publication of the NRC.

Assam on edge, forces back as NRC date looms

At the request of the Assam govt to deploy extra forces in the state before NRC’s publication, the Centre has sent 51 companies.

29 Aug 2019 5:56 AM

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