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(Search results - 305)IndiaFeb 10, 2020, 12:22 PM IST
In Pics: Raj Thackeray's MNS' Mega Pro-CAA & NRC Rally In Mumbai
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers on Sunday (February 9, 2020) organised a rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai demanding the ouster of illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani immigrants from the State. Scores of workers of Raj Thackeray's party were seen raising slogans in favour of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). Some of them also played musical instruments to send out their message.
IndiaFeb 8, 2020, 9:43 PM IST
Delhi Elections: Must See Pictures From Shaheen Bagh, The Epicentre of Anti-CAA Protests
Delhi Elections 2020: At Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, which has been the epicentre of the anti-CAA protests, voting took place on Saturday amid heavy security. Long queues were seen at polling stations in Shaheen Bagh, which is part of that Okhla constituency in Delhi.
IndiaFeb 5, 2020, 5:05 PM IST
Kapil Gujjar spilled the beans during interrogation; shooter, father affiliated with AAP: Special commissioner Praveer Ranjan
Chief metropolitan magistrate Gurmohina has remanded Kapil Gujjar to two-day police custody for further interrogation. He had, on February 1, opened fire in the air at Shaheen Bagh, where protests opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have been simmering for over 50 days now.
IndiaFeb 4, 2020, 4:00 PM IST
Groom arrives with mehndi on hands to support CAA, cows join in as 'baraatis' for wedding
A unique marriage function occurred in Gujarat's Surat when the groom arrived with mehndi on his hands to support the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The wedding procession (baraat) also saw beautifully decorated cows as guests.
IndiaFeb 3, 2020, 2:54 PM IST
Listen, Amnesty India: Yes, peaceful protest isn’t crime, but selective outrage is travesty of secularism
Amnesty India’s tweet condemning violence during anti-CAA protests only nit-picks crime incidents to paint its opponents with a bad brush.
IndiaFeb 3, 2020, 8:43 AM IST
Delhi Assembly election 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi all set to address his first rally today
Earlier, PM Modi had addressed a rally at Ramlila Maidan on December 22 last year. In that rally, he attacked the opposition parties, accusing them of spreading lies over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).
IndiaJan 31, 2020, 2:02 PM IST
Prashant Bhushan refuses to show documents to prove citizenship, but demands ID card from police to rule out foul play
A protesting Prashant Bhushan, when asked by the police to disperse, sought their ID card, but he refuses to show his documents if the NRC is implemented
IndiaJan 31, 2020, 8:41 AM IST
Jamia firing incident: Personnel immediately rushed, overpowered shooting accused, says Delhi Police
On Thursday, a man brandished a gun and fired at Jamia Millia Islamia students who staged a march against the Centre's decision on the citizenship act. In this regard, the Delhi Police released a statement on what happened in the Jamia area.
IndiaJan 30, 2020, 2:26 PM IST
Man brandishes gun near Jamia area during anti-CAA protest; student injured
This shocking incident took place when people, including students of Jamia Millia Islamia, were marching towards Rajghat, in Delhi, to protest against the Centre's decision on the new citizenship law.
WorldJan 30, 2020, 9:53 AM IST
European Parliament debates India's decision on CAA; voting postponed to March
While several top political leaders in India claimed that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is considered to be an internal issue, a session was held in the European Parliament to debate upon India's stand on CAA and NRC
IndiaJan 29, 2020, 3:00 PM IST
JDU joust out in open as Nitish Kumar ousts Prashant Kishore and Pavan Varma for anti-party activities
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has asked party member Prashant Kishor to leave the party if so wished.
IndiaJan 29, 2020, 1:43 PM IST
In spite of having reservations about CAA, Kerala Governor reads out paragraph opposing it, only to honour CM's wish
In spite of his opposition to the views of the Kerala Assembly on the issue of CAA, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan read out a paragraph against the CAA in his speech at the Kerala Assembly. However, he did issue a caveat saying he doesn’t agree with the views of the Assembly.
IndiaJan 28, 2020, 6:05 PM IST
Big diplomatic win: EU distances itself from anti-CAA draft resolution
The European Union has made it clear that the move to pass a resolution against India’s CAA is not a reflection of its official status.
IndiaJan 28, 2020, 5:31 PM IST
Anti-CAA protesters should read up on Lautenberg Amendment which discriminates based on religion
The Lautenberg Amendment (United States) allows positive discrimination by excluding majority Muslims from the former Soviet Union and Iran. It allows Jews, Christians and Baha’is to jump the queue to gain American Citizenship.
IndiaJan 28, 2020, 3:48 PM IST
80 amendments during its tenure: How Congress has maimed Constitution to suit its whims & fancies
The Congress, which enjoys the rare feat of ruling India for most part after Independence, has amended Constitution 80 times, only to facilitate its clout on the country