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"Illogical, Immoral, Ill-Timed", Says Ramachandra Guha On CAA: Highlights
Eminent historian Ramachandra Guha speaks to NDTV about the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act, which he says is "illogical, immoral and ill-Timed". Mr Guha also spoke about protests against the act, saying that it is heartening to see people come together.
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India Leads the World in Internet Shutdowns
In an unprecedented move, the Indian government suspended mobile internet services in parts of the capital New Delhi on Thursday, as protests over a citizenship bill seen as discriminating against Muslims escalated.
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With CAB, Hattrick For Modi-Shah In Delivering Party's Promises
No government in history has achieved so much in redeeming the party's manifesto pledge in such a short time and in such quick sequence (within seven months of winning the people's mandate for a second term in office).
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What About Goans With Portugal Passport: Congress On Citizenship Bill
A day after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed in the parliament, the Goa Congress sought to know what would be the fate of Goans who have opted for a Portuguese passport.
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"Win For Narrow-Minded, Bigoted Forces": Sonia Gandhi On Citizenship Bill
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill marks a "victory of narrow minded and bigoted forces" over India's pluralism. The controversial law which promises citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from neighbouring was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, two days after being passed by t...
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Bill To Sentence Those Who Abuse Senior Citizens Tabled In Lok Sabha
Those who intentionally abuse their parents or senior citizens under their care and protection or abandon them may be sentenced to six months'' imprisonment or slapped with a fine of Rs 10,000 or both, according to a bill introduced in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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In Defense Of CAB, Amit Shah Can't Say What He Really Wants
The BJP is faced with an odd dual responsibility: it must show its angry cadre that it can do in the bright light of day what they have for years have had to whisper in the darkness. They will only be satisfied when it is said, openly, that India has no place for more Muslims and that there are too many of them already, and that they should go to P...
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Why Modi's CAB Won't Take Muslim Passengers
The founding premise of the CAB is that, unlike in the case of Hindus, India is not the natural home of Muslims. It is a thinly-veiled message that Muslims who chose India over Pakistan will be tolerated, but this is not their land.
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Union Cabinet Approves Amendments To Law Governing Senior Citizens
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill to amend the law which governs the welfare of senior citizens.
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Strike Against Citizenship Amendment Bill Cripples Life In Manipur
Normal life was crippled in Manipur on Tuesday in an 18-hour shutdown called to protest against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) which is likely to introduced in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
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Northeast Chief Ministers Knock On Delhi's Door Against Citizenship Bill
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga visited the national capital today in a combined effort to make the centre scrap the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill in the face of raging protests across the region. Mr Sangma's National People's Party and Mr Zoramthanga's Mizo People's Front are both part of th...
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6 Tripura Youth Injured In Police Firing, Internet Suspended For 2 Days
Six tribal youth were injured in police firing during clashes at protests against the citizenship bill in Tripura Tuesday night. Members of the North East Students' Organization cashed with the police at Khumulwng, the tribal body headquarters, about 25 kilometre from Agartala.
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Citizenship Amendment Bill: Northeast Student Bodies Support Shutdown Call
Citizens Amendment Bill, 2016: Several student bodies of the north-eastern region have decided to observe a shutdown on Tuesday in support of the call given by a students' union to protest the proposed Bill.
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Lok Sabha Grants More Time To Joint Panel On Citizenship Amendment Bill
A joint committee of both Houses of Parliament, examining the Citizenship Amendment Bill, was today granted more time to submit its report.
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"Illogical, Immoral, Ill-Timed", Says Ramachandra Guha On CAA: Highlights
Eminent historian Ramachandra Guha speaks to NDTV about the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act, which he says is "illogical, immoral and ill-Timed". Mr Guha also spoke about protests against the act, saying that it is heartening to see people come together.
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India Leads the World in Internet Shutdowns
In an unprecedented move, the Indian government suspended mobile internet services in parts of the capital New Delhi on Thursday, as protests over a citizenship bill seen as discriminating against Muslims escalated.
-
With CAB, Hattrick For Modi-Shah In Delivering Party's Promises
No government in history has achieved so much in redeeming the party's manifesto pledge in such a short time and in such quick sequence (within seven months of winning the people's mandate for a second term in office).
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What About Goans With Portugal Passport: Congress On Citizenship Bill
A day after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed in the parliament, the Goa Congress sought to know what would be the fate of Goans who have opted for a Portuguese passport.
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"Win For Narrow-Minded, Bigoted Forces": Sonia Gandhi On Citizenship Bill
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill marks a "victory of narrow minded and bigoted forces" over India's pluralism. The controversial law which promises citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from neighbouring was cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, two days after being passed by t...
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Bill To Sentence Those Who Abuse Senior Citizens Tabled In Lok Sabha
Those who intentionally abuse their parents or senior citizens under their care and protection or abandon them may be sentenced to six months'' imprisonment or slapped with a fine of Rs 10,000 or both, according to a bill introduced in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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In Defense Of CAB, Amit Shah Can't Say What He Really Wants
The BJP is faced with an odd dual responsibility: it must show its angry cadre that it can do in the bright light of day what they have for years have had to whisper in the darkness. They will only be satisfied when it is said, openly, that India has no place for more Muslims and that there are too many of them already, and that they should go to P...
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Why Modi's CAB Won't Take Muslim Passengers
The founding premise of the CAB is that, unlike in the case of Hindus, India is not the natural home of Muslims. It is a thinly-veiled message that Muslims who chose India over Pakistan will be tolerated, but this is not their land.
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Union Cabinet Approves Amendments To Law Governing Senior Citizens
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill to amend the law which governs the welfare of senior citizens.
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Strike Against Citizenship Amendment Bill Cripples Life In Manipur
Normal life was crippled in Manipur on Tuesday in an 18-hour shutdown called to protest against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) which is likely to introduced in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
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Northeast Chief Ministers Knock On Delhi's Door Against Citizenship Bill
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga visited the national capital today in a combined effort to make the centre scrap the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill in the face of raging protests across the region. Mr Sangma's National People's Party and Mr Zoramthanga's Mizo People's Front are both part of th...
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6 Tripura Youth Injured In Police Firing, Internet Suspended For 2 Days
Six tribal youth were injured in police firing during clashes at protests against the citizenship bill in Tripura Tuesday night. Members of the North East Students' Organization cashed with the police at Khumulwng, the tribal body headquarters, about 25 kilometre from Agartala.
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Citizenship Amendment Bill: Northeast Student Bodies Support Shutdown Call
Citizens Amendment Bill, 2016: Several student bodies of the north-eastern region have decided to observe a shutdown on Tuesday in support of the call given by a students' union to protest the proposed Bill.
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Lok Sabha Grants More Time To Joint Panel On Citizenship Amendment Bill
A joint committee of both Houses of Parliament, examining the Citizenship Amendment Bill, was today granted more time to submit its report.
