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District Collectors Get Power To Grant Citizenship In 8 Regions Under CAA
The change follows two notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 19, signalling what officials describe as a move to simplify and accelerate the processing of citizenship applications from eligible migrants covered under the CAA.
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Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
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'Illegal Migrant', Who Spent 2 Years In Assam Detention Centre, Gets Indian Citizenship
59-year-old Dipali Das, an Assam resident who spent two years in detention after being declared a foreigner, has been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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In A 1st, Bangladeshi Woman Living In Assam Gets Indian Citizenship Under CAA
The woman's first application, submitted in July last year, was rejected due to confusion caused by the delimitation exercise before the Lok Sabha elections.
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Christian From Pak Becomes 1st Goan To Get Indian Citizenship Under New Law
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday handed over the Indian citizenship certificate to a 78-year-old Pakistani Christian under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, making him the first such person from the coastal state.
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These Immigrants In Assam Will Be Allowed To Get Citizenship Under New Law
In a major development, the Assam government has instructed the police not to forward cases of eligible individuals who entered India before 2014 - the cut-off date under the CAA rules - directly to the Foreigners Tribunals.
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Tripura Forms State-Level Committee To Grant Citizenship Under CAA
The Tripura state government has started the process of appointing officials to the State Level Empowered Committee and the District Level Committee for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.
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"Like New Birth Certificates For Us": Man Who Got Citizenship Under CAA
These are "new birth certificates". This is how Dayal Singh, a refugee from Pakistan, described the citizenship certificates issued to him, his son and his daughter.
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14 People Given Citizenship Certificates For The First Time Under CAA
The first set of citizenship certificates to 14 people was issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA today
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Nobody Will Lose Citizenship, Says Rajnath Singh On CAA Law
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that no Indian, irrespective of their faith, will lose citizenship with the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
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"We Are Considering Humanitarian Aspect": Vice President On Citizenship Law CAA
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his strong disapproval of the use of sovereign platforms for making ignorant observations about CAA.
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"Citizenship Law CAA Is Reprieve For Persecuted": Vice President To NDTV
India is no longer a sleeping giant, but is on the cusp of immense possibilities and an obvious peacemaker for global harmony, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said at the NDTV Indian Of The Year awards today.
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No Stay On CAA, Top Court Asks Centre To Respond To Petitions In 3 Weeks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon refused to stay implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, or CAA, and gave the government three weeks to respond to 237 petitions challenging the law.
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"Deeply Concerned About Impact Of CAA On Muslims In India": US Senator
An American senator has expressed concern over the Indian government notifying rules for the implementation of the CAA, saying that as the US-India relationship deepens, it is important that the cooperation is based on shared values.
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Citizenship Act CAA Unconstitutional? 237 Petitions Before Supreme Court
Amid the row over the Centre's move to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) weeks before Lok Sabha election, the Supreme Court will hear today a batch of 237 petitions challenging the law.
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District Collectors Get Power To Grant Citizenship In 8 Regions Under CAA
The change follows two notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 19, signalling what officials describe as a move to simplify and accelerate the processing of citizenship applications from eligible migrants covered under the CAA.
-
Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
-
'Illegal Migrant', Who Spent 2 Years In Assam Detention Centre, Gets Indian Citizenship
59-year-old Dipali Das, an Assam resident who spent two years in detention after being declared a foreigner, has been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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In A 1st, Bangladeshi Woman Living In Assam Gets Indian Citizenship Under CAA
The woman's first application, submitted in July last year, was rejected due to confusion caused by the delimitation exercise before the Lok Sabha elections.
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Christian From Pak Becomes 1st Goan To Get Indian Citizenship Under New Law
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday handed over the Indian citizenship certificate to a 78-year-old Pakistani Christian under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, making him the first such person from the coastal state.
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These Immigrants In Assam Will Be Allowed To Get Citizenship Under New Law
In a major development, the Assam government has instructed the police not to forward cases of eligible individuals who entered India before 2014 - the cut-off date under the CAA rules - directly to the Foreigners Tribunals.
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Tripura Forms State-Level Committee To Grant Citizenship Under CAA
The Tripura state government has started the process of appointing officials to the State Level Empowered Committee and the District Level Committee for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.
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"Like New Birth Certificates For Us": Man Who Got Citizenship Under CAA
These are "new birth certificates". This is how Dayal Singh, a refugee from Pakistan, described the citizenship certificates issued to him, his son and his daughter.
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14 People Given Citizenship Certificates For The First Time Under CAA
The first set of citizenship certificates to 14 people was issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act or CAA today
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Nobody Will Lose Citizenship, Says Rajnath Singh On CAA Law
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that no Indian, irrespective of their faith, will lose citizenship with the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
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"We Are Considering Humanitarian Aspect": Vice President On Citizenship Law CAA
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his strong disapproval of the use of sovereign platforms for making ignorant observations about CAA.
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"Citizenship Law CAA Is Reprieve For Persecuted": Vice President To NDTV
India is no longer a sleeping giant, but is on the cusp of immense possibilities and an obvious peacemaker for global harmony, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said at the NDTV Indian Of The Year awards today.
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No Stay On CAA, Top Court Asks Centre To Respond To Petitions In 3 Weeks
The Supreme Court on Tuesday afternoon refused to stay implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, or CAA, and gave the government three weeks to respond to 237 petitions challenging the law.
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"Deeply Concerned About Impact Of CAA On Muslims In India": US Senator
An American senator has expressed concern over the Indian government notifying rules for the implementation of the CAA, saying that as the US-India relationship deepens, it is important that the cooperation is based on shared values.
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Citizenship Act CAA Unconstitutional? 237 Petitions Before Supreme Court
Amid the row over the Centre's move to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) weeks before Lok Sabha election, the Supreme Court will hear today a batch of 237 petitions challenging the law.
