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(Search results - 42)IndiaDec 23, 2019, 7:27 PM IST
Citizenship law: The fact explained and the myth busted
There have been protests, violence and palpable tension around the newly amended citizenship law. The Congress and the rest of the Opposition have successfully managed to create confusion around the amendment and have somehow convinced the Muslim community that it is opposed to them. It is not exactly the protests that are worrisome. It is the violence that has been systematically orchestrated and the loss of public property, which is very worrisome. Worse, it is around a law that does not affect a single Indian citizen.
Let us here explain and bust all the myths surrounding the law.
IndiaDec 23, 2019, 12:45 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Registration camps for refugees to be set up by BJP
The Uttar Pradesh BJP had asked its MPs to identify and reach out to refugees from other countries living there and help them get Indian citizenship under the new Citizenship Amendment Act.
IndiaDec 23, 2019, 10:31 AM IST
Citizenship law: Rescued women could be declared offenders, but can apply for Indian citizenship
There are concerns that have been raised about the rescued sex workers from the neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh. The question is, will these persons be given citizenship under the newly amended law?
IndiaDec 22, 2019, 2:35 PM IST
CAA protests: We reiterate law has nothing to do with Indian Muslims
The Citizenship Amendment Act provides citizenship for religiously subjugated minorities like Hindus from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and has nothing to do with the Indian citizens, especially, Indian Muslims.
IndiaDec 21, 2019, 8:34 PM IST
From MHA on Indian citizenship to PM Modi's meeting on CAA protests, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with his council of minister regarding the security measures in place to tackle violent protests across the country, even as Pakistan media said Muslims are better off in India than anywhere else. BSF jawans battled freezing weather to guard LoC at Jammu and Kashmir. Do not miss the headlines of the day on MyNation in 100 seconds.
IndiaDec 21, 2019, 10:16 AM IST
Here’s how you can prove your Indian citizenship; read on
Here’s how one can prove their Indian citizenship. Ministry of home affairs explained on Twitter that Indian citizenship may be proved by "giving any document relating to date of birth or place of birth or both".
IndiaDec 17, 2019, 3:45 PM IST
PM Modi dares Congress: I challenge opposition to give citizenship to Pakistanis
Addressing a rally in poll-bound Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged the Congress and its allies to provide Indian citizenship to Pakistani citizens. Opposition is instigating Muslims for political purposes, he added.
PoliticsDec 10, 2019, 6:58 PM IST
Citizenship Bill Not Against Minority, but Against Illegal Immigrants; Here's All You Need To Know About
Lok Sabha on 10th December passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019. The Bill seeks to grant Indian Citizenship to persons belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who have migrated to India after facing persecution on grounds of religion in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, if they fulfill conditions for grant of citizenship. Introducing the Bill, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah said that while no where does this bill target India's minority community, but illegal immigrants would not be allowed to stay in the country at any cost.
IndiaDec 9, 2019, 10:53 AM IST
Amit Shah to introduce Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha today
Indian citizenship will be provided to the members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities facing religious persecution, putting an end to them being treated as illegal immigrants in the country through this Bill
IndiaNov 22, 2019, 7:19 PM IST
Why did Indian Government cancel TRS MLA Ramesh’s citizenship?
The surprising news of a TRS MLA getting his citizenship cancelled has raised many eyebrows. We take a look at why the Ministry of Home Affairs has taken such a decision
IndiaNov 22, 2019, 7:10 PM IST
BJP’s pan-India NRC pitch: Decoding the National Register of Citizens debate
Senior journalist Vicky Nanjappa deciphers all about the nationwide NCR and why West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is opposing this
IndiaNov 16, 2019, 11:21 AM IST
Hyderabad: Rohingya refugee staying illegally with fake identity cards held
A Rohingya refugee with fake voter ID, Aadhaar card, driving licence and pan card, living in Hyderabad as Indian citizen was apprehended.
ViewsNov 8, 2019, 6:07 PM IST
Born before December 1992 – why Aatish Taseer was ineligible to become Indian citizen as per law
Before one goes off on a roll about Aatish Taseer not being eligible to be an Indian citizen, one needs to dig deep and find the reasons as per law based on which the ministry of home affairs has cancelled his OCI status
IndiaNov 3, 2019, 1:58 PM IST
Pegasus snooping row: Modi government committed to punishing errant firms, forming tougher laws
The Modi government is facing the heat for WhatsApp breaching the privacy of Indian citizens. But the government has maintained that it was not informed about snooping into the lives of its citizens and mulling punitive action against WhatsApp
ViewsOct 29, 2019, 4:27 PM IST
UCC: Rajiv Gandhi backed out, Modi won’t; Time has come to divorce law from religion
There is talk that the Modi government may table the Uniform Civil Code Bill in Parliament this year. Once passed, it would mandate implementing a common set of laws for all Indian Citizens irrespective of their faith or religion.