Citizenship Amendment Act

Mohammed Ali Jinnah still winning, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Reiterating his controversial remark on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday (January 26) said that Mohammed Ali Jinnah is still winning.

Jan 26, 2020, 18:08 PM IST

Three more FIRs against JNU student Sharjeel Imam for 'seditious' speech

Three more FIRs were filed against JNU student Sharjeel Imam for the 'seditious' speech he made while addressing anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest at Aligarh Muslim University on January 16. It is to be noted that two sedition cases have already been filed by Assam and Uttar Pradesh against Imam.

Jan 26, 2020, 16:21 PM IST

After Kerala and Punjab, now Rajasthan govt passes resolution against CAA

The resolution passed by the Rajasthan assembly urges Centre to repeal the law as it discriminates against people on religious grounds, which violates the provisions of Constitution. 

Jan 25, 2020, 17:19 PM IST

Pakistani, Bangladeshi Muslims should be 'thrown out' from country: Shiv Sena

The party made the statement in the wake of Raj Thackeray's remarks that MNS will take out a huge rally on February 9 in Mumbai to drive 'illegal infiltrators' from Pakistan and Bangladesh, out of India.

Jan 25, 2020, 09:09 AM IST

Jinnah wali Azadi or Bharat Mata ki Jai, Prakash Javadekar on Shaheen Bagh protests

Addressing a press conference from Delhi Office, Javdekar said, "It is clear from what CM and Deputy CM has said that the Shaheen Bagh movement is connivance with the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress. There is an effort to mislead people."

Jan 24, 2020, 19:27 PM IST

Aligarh Muslim University threatened to break apart the country!

In the name of opposition to the citizenship law, a second trend is now visible, in which the name of CAA but there is the opposition of the country. So is this a conspiracy to break the country in hatred of citizenship?

Jan 24, 2020, 17:20 PM IST

Curfew in Jharkhand after pro-CAA rally turns violent; schools, collges to remain shut for 2 days

On Thursday, violence erupted in Lohardaga town after a march, supporting the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Population Register (NPR), was taken out by members of Vishva Hindu Parishad during which stone-pelting allegedly took place while it was passing through Amla Toli.

Jan 24, 2020, 12:31 PM IST

Actress Nandita Das opposes CAA, warns of more Shaheen Bagh-like protests

Das also exhorted people to speak up against the CAA and the NRC

Jan 23, 2020, 18:53 PM IST

Sanjeev Balyan calls for 10% reservation for Western UP in JNU, Jamia to 'fix anti-national sloganeering'

There are more students in Meerut College who support the CAA as compared to JNU and Jamia, the BJP minister said.

Jan 23, 2020, 14:53 PM IST

You are free to leave JD(U): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar snubs Pavan Varma over CAA

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday slammed his party colleague Pavan Varma for raising question over his decision to join hands with the BJP for Delhi Assembly election and the party's stand on Citizenship Amendment Act.

Jan 23, 2020, 12:55 PM IST

5,000 more Shaheen Baghs will come across country in next 10 days, says Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Wednesday (January 22) said that the CAA, which has been passed by both the Houses of Parliament, is a "black law" and will divide the people of the country on religious lines.

Jan 23, 2020, 07:51 AM IST

Those who have problems with CAA can come to us: Rajnath Singh

The veteran BJP leader also slammed the opposition parties for deliberately opposing the citizenship law and instilling fears in the minds of the minorities.

Jan 22, 2020, 16:11 PM IST

SC refuses to grant stay on CAA for now, hints at referring pleas to Constitution bench

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (January 22) refused to pass a stay order on Citizenship Amendment Act and National Population Register and hinted at setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas on CAA.

Jan 22, 2020, 11:40 AM IST

SC to hear batch of petitions challenging Citizenship Amendment Act on January 22

The petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be heard by a three-judge SC bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

Jan 22, 2020, 06:38 AM IST

New India's 2020: know where CAA got support & where opposed

The Uttar Pradesh Police has registered an FIR against the daughters and 14 others of the famous Urdu poet Munawwar Rana. The reason is that these people protested against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Lucknow's Clock Tower.

Jan 21, 2020, 22:06 PM IST

War on citizenship continues, Amit Shah shows support & protests exist on other side

The Uttar Pradesh Police has registered an FIR against the daughters and 14 others of the famous Urdu poet Munawwar Rana. The reason is that these people protested against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Lucknow's Clock Tower.

Jan 21, 2020, 20:30 PM IST

Daryaganj violence case: Court modifies Chandrashekhar Azad's bail conditions, allows him to visit Delhi

The Tiz Hazari Court allowed Azad to visit Delhi but he will have to inform the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Crime before he makes his visit. "Election is the biggest festival in a democracy, so everyone's participation is necessary," said the court.

Jan 21, 2020, 17:53 PM IST

Indian poet Munawwar Rana accuses BJP of doing double politics in UP

The Uttar Pradesh Police has registered an FIR against the daughters and 14 others of the famous Urdu poet Munawwar Rana. The reason is that these people protested against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Lucknow's Clock Tower.

Jan 21, 2020, 17:50 PM IST

Protest as much as you want, Centre will not take back CAA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah tells opposition

Addressing a pro-CAA rally at Lucknow, Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to hold an open debate with him on the new legislation.

Jan 21, 2020, 14:54 PM IST

Poet Munawwar Rana's daughters, 100 other women booked for anti-CAA protest in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow

Two daughters of well-known poet Munawwar Rana - Sumaiya Rana and Fauzia Rana - and over 100 unidentified women were booked by Lucknow police for violating Section 144, instigating people and using assault or criminal force to deter public servant.

Jan 21, 2020, 11:34 AM IST