Govt prepares to introduce 27 new bills this winter session of Parliament
Winter session begins today. This time the government is preparing to introduce 27 new bills in the winter session of Parliament. Will the Opposition support the Citizenship Amendment Bill? Will the issue of the economy, unemployment bother the government?
Nov 18, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
Congress didn't support BJP on Citizenship Bill: Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma was speaking at a public rally at the Bengali Hindu community-dominated Ratabari assembly constituency in Assam's Barak Valley. The Minister was campaigning for Bijoy Malakar, the BJP candidate for the October 21 bypoll.
Oct 15, 2019, 21:00 PM IST
Amit Shah to visit Mizoram on Saturday, expected to hold discussions about Citizenship Amendment Bill
Ahead of Shah's visit, the Mizoram NGO Coordination Committee held protests against the Centre's proposed citizenship bill. After which, BJP Mizoram unit appealed to the body to cancel its protest.
Oct 05, 2019, 08:16 AM IST
PM Modi says BJP is committed to passing Citizenship Amendment Bill
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP is committed to passing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill once the NDA returns to power after the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Watch this video to know more.
Apr 12, 2019, 10:22 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee rakes up NRC issue in Assam, accuses BJP of lying
Speaking at a rally in Dhubri, the Trinamool Congress chief took digs galore at the BJP and said that the Citizenship Amendment Bill is against the will of the common man.
Apr 05, 2019, 15:28 PM IST
Amit Shah pledges to add Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 in BJP's manifesto
Launching an attack on the Congress, the BJP national President said dynastic political parties cannot develop a nation.
Feb 17, 2019, 23:28 PM IST
Citizenship amendment bill, triple talaq bill set to lapse on 3rd June
The Budget session was the last Parliament session of the present government.
Feb 13, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
Prohibitory orders imposed in Imphal districts amid protests over Citizenship Bill
Mobile internet services have been suspended indefinitely. Security has been strengthened in the residences of MLAs and ministers, including that of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
Feb 12, 2019, 13:39 PM IST
10-hour bandh over Citizenship Bill disrupts normal life in Nagaland
Schools and markets remained closed, vehicles were off the roads and people stayed indoors during the bandh which began at 6 AM.
Feb 11, 2019, 16:04 PM IST
Budget Session begins today; Citizenship, Triple Talaq bills to be discussed
The session is set to end on February 13 and will be last of Narendra Modi-led government which came to power at the Centre in 2014.
Jan 31, 2019, 06:47 AM IST
Mizoram Governor addresses empty ground amid Republic Day boycott call
No member from the general public attended and only ministers, legislators and top officials were present at the function.
Jan 26, 2019, 13:03 PM IST
Small number of Bangladeshis to be benefitted from Citizenship Amendment Bill: MHA
The majority of those who are likely to apply for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Bill will be from Pakistan, as nearly 35,000 of such people have got LTVs so far.
Jan 20, 2019, 19:26 PM IST
Only a small number of Bangladeshis will benefit from Citizenship Bill, says MHA
A large section of people and organisations in the Northeast have opposed the Citizenship Bill.
Jan 20, 2019, 18:09 PM IST
Citizenship Bill: Violent protests continue in Assam
The controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on January 8.
Jan 19, 2019, 18:41 PM IST
BJP hits out at Opposition over Citizenship Amendment Bill
BJP hits out at Opposition over Citizenship Amendment Bill. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 17, 2019, 19:36 PM IST
Rajnath Singh to meet Northeast CMs as protests against Citizenship Bill intensify
Protests against controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill has intensified in northeastern states.
Jan 14, 2019, 20:39 PM IST
Historic bills passed aside, Winter Session of Parliament sees productivity fall by half
Winter Session of Parliament in 2017/18 saw 13 bills being passed by both Houses. The 2018/19 Winter Session saw five bills being passed.
Jan 10, 2019, 18:28 PM IST
In first rally after passage of Quota Bill, Citizenship Bill, PM Narendra Modi pats Centre's back
The two Bills were passed in Lok Sabha where the government enjoys a majority.
Jan 09, 2019, 12:32 PM IST
Citizenship Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha after Congress, TMC walk out
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill aims to grant Indian citizenship to those Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who fled religious persecution in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan and entered India before December 31, 2014.
Jan 08, 2019, 17:16 PM IST
Two strikes paralyse normal life in Manipur
All educational institutes and public facilities including in Imphal city wore a deserted look. Buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles went off the roads. Shops and businesses were shut.
Jan 08, 2019, 16:05 PM IST
