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'The lathi-charge and the attack on students of Jamia Millia Islamia, Aligarh Muslim University and Nawada University by the police while they were protesting against this law should be probed,' the memorandum said. (Photo: File)

BSP MPs urge President to rescind amended citizenship law

A memorandum stated that the President should withdraw the 'unconstitutional, illegal and divisive law'.

18 Dec 2019 1:59 PM

Leaders of opposition parties on Tuesday knocked on the doors of President Ram Nath Kovind urging him to intervene on the issue of violence in central universities and advise the Modi government to withdraw the "unconstitutional and divisive" citizenship amendment law. (Photo: File)

Oppn parties knock on Prez's doors, seek intervention on violence, recall of Citizenship Act

Leaders of at least 12 parties, including Congress, CPI-M, CPI, DMK, SP, TMC, RJD, NC, IUML and AIUDF, were part of the delegation.

17 Dec 2019 6:55 PM

Director Mahesh Bhatt joins protest against Citizenship Amendment Act

As a part of the protest meeting, the Preamble of the Indian Constitution was read out by those present.

16 Dec 2019 10:04 AM

'The Congress is opposed to the CAB and we will not let it be implemented in Maharashtra...I think Uddhav ji will completely cooperate with us in this,' Raut, a Congress leader said. (Photo: File | ANI)

Congress' Nitin Raut says Maharashtra has no place for Citizenship Act

The Shiv Sena had supported the bill in LS, but had staged a walkout before it was put for voting in RS.

13 Dec 2019 8:59 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave his assent to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, turning it into an Act. According to an official notification, the Act comes into effect with its publication in the official gazette on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill gets President's assent, becomes Act

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and by Lok Sabha on Monday.

13 Dec 2019 9:33 AM

Nirbhaya convict seeks mercy plea withdrawal

The victim’s parents had approached the court, saying the convicts have exhausted all legal remedies.

08 Dec 2019 3:34 AM

Centre rejects mercy plea in Nirbhaya case

A Nirbhaya fund was also constituted for states to deal with cases of sexual offences against women.

07 Dec 2019 1:19 AM

Centre recommends rejection of Nirbhaya rapist's mercy plea, file sent to Prez

The file has been forwarded to the President for consideration and final decision.

06 Dec 2019 2:35 PM

The former Jammu and Kashmir Governor was sworn in as the Governor of Goa on November 3. (Photo: ANI)

In India, a person becomes 'mad' after he becomes an MLA: Satya Pal Malik

He also said that the political successors of Gandhi have 'forgotten' the qualities of Gandhi.

03 Dec 2019 10:54 AM

Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain has sent the file to Lt. Governor Anil Baijal with Arvind Kejriwal government's recommendations in the case, they told PTI. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Delhi govt strongly recommends Centre to reject mercy plea in Nirbhaya case

The fourth death row convict, Akshay Kumar Singh (33), has not filed a review plea in the top court.

02 Dec 2019 9:08 AM

Upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Rajapaksa was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was accorded a ceremonial reception (Photo: ANII)

Want to take our ties with India to higher level: Lankan Prez Rajapaksa

The newly elected president said that Colombo and New Delhi need to 'work together' for economic development and security of their people.

29 Nov 2019 12:50 PM

'It has been our demand that he (Khan) can be appointed in any department other than our department. We do not have any problem with it,' Amit Kumar Dubey, student of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vedvigyan Sankay (SVDVS) Department said. (Photo: File | ANI)

BHU's Firoz Khan to appear for interview to teach at varsity's Ayurveda dept

The teachers of University had penned down a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind in this regard.

29 Nov 2019 12:05 PM

On Friday, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would hold extensive talks to explore ways to further expand the already close ties between the two neighbouring countries. (Photo: File)

Lankan Prez Gotabaya Rajapaksa, on his first overseas tour, to hold talks with Modi today

In a tweet, before leaving for New Delhi, Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he was looking forward to strengthening bilateral relations with India.

29 Nov 2019 9:59 AM

Terming the midnight coup in which the BJP formed the government with Ajit Pawar as "murder of democracy", Congress leaders including Ahmed Patel, Anand Sharma, Adhir Ranjan Choudhury and Shashi Tharoor raised slogans and held placards criticising the BJP and demanding 'justice'. (Photo: ANI)

Oppn parties likely to boycott joint session of Houses today

Apart from the Congress, the parties which would boycott the Parliament proceedings include Trinamul Congress, Left, NCP, Shiv Sena, DMK and the RJD.

26 Nov 2019 1:45 AM

In a letter to the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, who is also a visitor to the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the faculty and former professors of the university have come out in support of students opposing the appointment of Firoze Khan to the Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyaan department (faculty of theology). (Photo: ANI)

BHU professors call for removal of Feroze Khan, write to Kovind

The professors have pointed out that the department has been operating for over 100 years.

24 Nov 2019 2:15 PM

'As we celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Governors and Lt Governors could utilize the occasion to project abiding relevance of Gandhian thoughts and values, an important bedrock of our Constitution,' Prime Minister Office (PMO) quoted Modi as saying at a conference in Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Governors, Lt Governors can project relevance of Gandhian thoughts': PM Modi

PM Modi spoke on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary.

23 Nov 2019 5:29 PM

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde will on Monday sworn-in as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI). (Photo: File)

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde sworn-in as 47th Chief Justice

Justice Bobde was elevated to the bench of the Bombay High Court on March 29, 2000, as an Additional Judge.

18 Nov 2019 9:09 AM

'I generally do not say anything on constitutional posts. But there are some people who are behaving like BJP mouthpieces. You have seen what is going on in my state. They want to run a parallel administration,' she told reporters at state secretariat 'Nabanna' here. (Photo: File)

'Some people act as BJP mouthpieces': Mamata attacks Maha Guv for President's Rule

Banerjee said that central government is yet to release Rs 17,000 crores to West Bengal.

14 Nov 2019 7:06 PM

Prince Charles performs “kar-sewa” during his visit to Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi. (Photo: Asian age)

Prince of Wales meets President Kovind

The Prince of Wales, who will turn 71 on Thursday, will celebrate his birthday in Mumbai.

14 Nov 2019 3:23 AM

Prince Charles paid obeisance at the Gurudwara and interacted with the Sikhs. Besides, he was seen flipping roties during his visit. (Photo: ANI)

On his 10th visit to India, Prince Charles visits Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

His visit comes a day after the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was celebrated.

13 Nov 2019 5:46 PM

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