Citizenship 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.

Chidimma Adetshina, a law student, has been the subject of vicious, xenophobic attacks on social media since she was announced as a finalist in July.

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.

Less than two weeks after the first set of citizenship certificates were issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the process has also begun in West Bengal, where the implementation of the law has been a contentious issue.

Home Minister Amit Shah today launched a frontal charge at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he claimed was her "vote bank politics" linked to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday evening released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election and focused - as other members of the INDIA opposition bloc have - on vowing to repeal changes to the citizenship law if it comes to power.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flayed the Trinamool Congress, accusing it of "protecting" infiltrators but opposing the CAA, which gives citizenship to refugees.

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.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his strong disapproval of the use of sovereign platforms for making ignorant observations about CAA.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was maintaining silence on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

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.

JD(U) leader Khalid Anwar on Sunday said the law, guaranteeing permanent residency to members of persecuted religious minorities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, will not be implemented in Bihar.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Lawyer Harish Salve has pointed out those criticising the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) do not fully understand the objective of this law or the context behind why India decided on activating the CAA.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday boldly addressed criticism on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and questioned the global understanding of historical events.

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.

Chidimma Adetshina, a law student, has been the subject of vicious, xenophobic attacks on social media since she was announced as a finalist in July.

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.

Less than two weeks after the first set of citizenship certificates were issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the process has also begun in West Bengal, where the implementation of the law has been a contentious issue.

Home Minister Amit Shah today launched a frontal charge at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he claimed was her "vote bank politics" linked to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday evening released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election and focused - as other members of the INDIA opposition bloc have - on vowing to repeal changes to the citizenship law if it comes to power.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flayed the Trinamool Congress, accusing it of "protecting" infiltrators but opposing the CAA, which gives citizenship to refugees.

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.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his strong disapproval of the use of sovereign platforms for making ignorant observations about CAA.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was maintaining silence on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

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.

JD(U) leader Khalid Anwar on Sunday said the law, guaranteeing permanent residency to members of persecuted religious minorities in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, will not be implemented in Bihar.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Lawyer Harish Salve has pointed out those criticising the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) do not fully understand the objective of this law or the context behind why India decided on activating the CAA.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday boldly addressed criticism on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and questioned the global understanding of historical events.