SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought data on the beneficiaries of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in Assam, saying there was no material before it which could indicate that the effect of granting......

SC to begin hearing on CAA's Sec 6A validity in Assam from Oct 17

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will commence hearing on October 17 to examine the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam.......

Govt must be given leeway to save nation: SC on Sec 6A of citizenship law

Observing that several northeastern states are affected by insurgency and violence, the Supreme Court Wednesday said the government must be given "latitude and leeway" to make adjustments necessary......

FIRs lodged against NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela

Two FIRs have been lodged against Assam Coordinator of National Register of Citizens, Prateek Hajela, for "discrepancies" in the final updated list, police said on Thursday. A lawyer and......

An anti-poverty guide for Modi

A programme that endeavours to graduate the poorest people could have seminal implications for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, says Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com. A chicken, goat or......