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Citizenship Amendment bill: TMC issues whip to MPs for four days

O'Brien said that the bill hurt the heart and soul of the idea of India.

6 Dec 2019 7:38 PM IST

Admiral Sushil Kumar will be remembered for his great service to the nation, PM Modi said. (Photo: File)

Abrogation of Article 370 raised new hope of development for J&K...

Criticising the previous governments for making promises without any actual work on paper, PM said his govt was focussed...

6 Dec 2019 12:11 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. (Photo: File)

Bickering in Congress over Citizenship Bill

While Rahul Gandhi is opposed to bill, some old guards seek middle path.

6 Dec 2019 5:32 AM IST

Expressing concern over the withdrawal of SPG cover given to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka, the Shiv Sena on Saturday said political differences should be kept aside in such matters and one should not play with anybodys life. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena hints it may back CAB, upsets Congress

The Sena on Wednesday said it would support the bill as it is against infiltrators'.

6 Dec 2019 5:29 AM IST

Congress President Sonia Gandhi (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

N-E boils: Parties, civil groups plan joint move to block CAB

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has, meanwhile, directed the AICC to challenge the bill not only in Parliament but also...

6 Dec 2019 4:57 AM IST

All Bengal Minority Youth Federation activists shout protest against the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. (Photo: PTI)

Dubious politics behind rush to enact new CAB

Thus, when illegal immigrants become citizens under the new law, they will not be free to reside where they like as...

6 Dec 2019 2:51 AM IST

The Congress has threatened to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the proposed legislation. (Photo: ANI)

Congress will oppose Citizenship Amendment bill in Parliament, says...

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has been slammed by several opposition parties as communal and divisive.

5 Dec 2019 2:36 PM IST

The Upper House of the Parliament availed 25 hours 54 minutes of the available time while 2 hours 43 minutes were lost due to forced adjournments. (Photo: Representational)

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on December 9

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the BJP and its allies have.

5 Dec 2019 2:29 PM IST

In her petition to the Supreme Court, Sana Iltija Javed had said she was worried about her mothers health since she had not met her in a month. (Photo: File)

India -- No country for Muslims': Mehbooba Mufti's daughter on...

This is not the first time Mehbooba Mufti or her daughter has accused the government of targeting Muslims.

5 Dec 2019 10:39 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

AASU warns of new Assam Andolan

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has also sent a memorandum to the home minister asking not to implement...

5 Dec 2019 7:02 AM IST

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

Controversial Citizenship Bill is cleared by Cabinet

There is a likelihood that the bill could be introduced in the Lok Sabha on either December 9 or 10.

5 Dec 2019 4:17 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Photo: ANI)

BJP deploys big-wigs to ensure passage of CAB

Though the legislation is expected to sail through Lok Sabha, where the BJP has a clear majority, it may face some...

5 Dec 2019 1:18 AM IST