Citizenship Amendment Act

Granted Indian citizenship under CAA, Hindu migrants from Pakistan embrace ticket to ‘freedom’

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Granted Indian citizenship under CAA, Hindu migrants from Pakistan embrace ticket to ‘freedom’

The Narendra Modi-led government’s new Citizenship Amendment Rules are making waves in the colony. Notified on 11 March, these rules kickstarted the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which Parliament enacted in 2019. Under it, citizenship is fast-tracked for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Any Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi, or Christian … Read more

2 bodies found after anti-CAA rally in Meghalaya, victims beaten to death, reports local media

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2 bodies found after anti-CAA rally in Meghalaya, victims beaten to death, reports local media

Guwahati: Two people were found dead at Ichamati village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district Wednesday evening, a short while after an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rally was organised by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) in the area, local media reported. While the reports said the victims — who belonged to non-indigenous communities — were allegedly … Read more

‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, A Slogan Coined By A Muslim, Will Sangh Parivar Abandon It: Kerala CM

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‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, A Slogan Coined By A Muslim, Will Sangh Parivar Abandon It: Kerala CM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan drew examples from history to prove his point. Vijayan was addressing the fourth consecutive rally organised by the CPI(M) in the state. (File) Kerala: “The slogans ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Jai Hind’ were first raised by two Muslims,” said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday and asked whether the … Read more

US Senator Flags ‘Ramifications’ Of CAA On Muslims In India

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US Senator Flags ‘Ramifications’ Of CAA On Muslims In India

Terming the CAA as “controversial”, Senator Ben Cardin, chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he was “deeply concerned” about the legislation’s ramifications on Indian Muslims, especially when the law is being pushed during the holy month of Ramadan. Senator Ben Cardin noted that India-US ties are based on shared values which envisage … Read more

CAA Case: Supreme Court Asks Centre To File Response by April 8, Schedules Next Hearing For April 9

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CAA Case: Supreme Court Asks Centre To File Response by April 8, Schedules Next Hearing For April 9

New Delhi: A few days ago, the Ministry of Home Affairs made an announcement regarding the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which was passed as a law in 2019. The announcement of enactment led to multiple reactions and a lot of religious organisations and opposition parties were disappointed. Multiple petitions have been filed … Read more

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Stay On CAA Implementation

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AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Stay On CAA Implementation

Asaduddin Owaisi’s attorney said that they had filed an application in 2019 when the act was passed in Parliament. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi speaks in the Lok Sabha. (ANI Photo/Sansad TV) Asaduddin Owaisi Supreme Court: Amid the mixed response to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief … Read more

18 Hindu Refugees From Pakistan Conferred Indian Citizenship In Ahmedabad

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18 Hindu Refugees From Pakistan Conferred Indian Citizenship In Ahmedabad

The camp was organised at the district collector’s office. The Central government implemented the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on Monday, March 11. (File image) Indian Citizenship Under CAA: Just a few days after the details and rules about the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 were notified by the center, 18 Hindu refugees from … Read more

India Responds Sharply To USA’s ‘Concern’ Over CAA, Issues Statement

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India Responds Sharply To USA’s ‘Concern’ Over CAA, Issues Statement

Matthew Miller said that the USA government is ‘closely monitoring’ the act’s implementation. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. (File) India Responds To USA: Reacting to US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller’s observation on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), India has squarely established that it is an internal matter of India. … Read more

Citizenship Act Is Not Anti-Muslim, Amit Shah Clarifies Amid Criticism From Opposition

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Citizenship Act Is Not Anti-Muslim, Amit Shah Clarifies Amid Criticism From Opposition

Home News Citizenship Act Is Not Anti-Muslim, Amit Shah Clarifies Amid Criticism From Opposition Amit Shah reassured the Muslim community that, contrary to what the opposition said, the CAA does not in any way violate their rights as citizens of India. Union Home Minister Amit Shah New Delhi: In response to opposition leaders Asaduddin Owaisi … Read more

Hindus Across USA, Canada, UK

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Hindus Across USA, Canada, UK

The minority communities include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis. (Representational image) CAA Implementation In India: Hindu organisations across the USA, the United Kingdom, and Canada on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India by the central government as they called the government’s decision to offer Indian … Read more