News for 'citizenship act'

TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenges CAB in SC

TMC MP Mahua Moitra challenges CAB in SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Moitra's counsel mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde.

SEE: Armed man threatens Shaheen Bagh protesters

SEE: Armed man threatens Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

He was, however, overpowered by other protestors and taken away from the site.

'Unwarranted': India rejects Washington Post report on Pannun plot

'Unwarranted': India rejects Washington Post report on Pannun plot

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

A day after The Washington Post named an Indian official for allegedly plotting to eliminate Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, India on Tuesday said the report made 'unwarranted and unsubstantiated' imputations on a serious matter.

'They Want To Send A Message: If You Question Us, This Will Be Your Fate'

'They Want To Send A Message: If You Question Us, This Will Be Your Fate'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'In spite of all these days behind the bars, none of those who have been arrested is repenting their decision to stand against the injustice of this government.'

4 Times When Modi's Hindu-Muslim Rhetoric Backfired

4 Times When Modi's Hindu-Muslim Rhetoric Backfired

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com does a deep dive into four elections when Narendra Modi resorted to anti-Muslim fervour and points out that Hindu-Muslim politics does not necessarily mean victory for the BJP.

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

If the process becomes completely online, there will be no intervention from a state government at any level.

Won't allow CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata at Eid-ul-Fitr event

Won't allow CAA, NRC, Uniform Civil Code: Mamata at Eid-ul-Fitr event

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Banerjee claimed that some people will try to "engineer riots" during elections and urged everyone "not to fall prey to the plot".

New US law can lift citizenship of terror suspects

New US law can lift citizenship of terror suspects

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Concerned over terror groups recruiting expatriates in the US to launch attacks against the country, a group of lawmakers on Friday introduced a legislation in the Congress that would allow the government to revoke the citizenship of people who attack the US or its allies.

Won't follow BJP diktat to worship any particular god: Mamata

Won't follow BJP diktat to worship any particular god: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"I follow Ramayana, Quran, Bible and Guru Granth Sahib... I do not do drama by visiting poor people's homes to eat food brought from outside," she said.

Normalcy returns to Guwahati; no fresh violence in WB

Normalcy returns to Guwahati; no fresh violence in WB

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Assam witnessed violent protests against the Citizenship Act since December 11.

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Owaisi emerges as winner in Hyderabad for the 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi, who was once the leader of a little-known outfit confined to the old city of Hyderabad, has emerged as a powerful voice of Muslims in the country in recent years.

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Biden admin's new immigration bill benefits thousands of Indian IT professionals

Biden admin's new immigration bill benefits thousands of Indian IT professionals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a major move that will benefit hundreds and thousands of Indian IT professionals in America, the Biden administration has introduced an ambitious immigration bill in Congress which among other things proposes to eliminate the per-country cap for employment-based green cards.

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

"Everything may look normal in Kashmir. Everything may look normal here. We may be celebrating the victory, although of course some people believe that that victory or that success of 2024 was perhaps only marginal, perhaps a lot more needs to be done," he said.

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The protesting students are seeking withdrawal of the CAA.

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea in SC after 13 adjournments

Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea in SC after 13 adjournments

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Former JNU student Umar Khalid on Wednesday withdrew his bail plea from the Supreme Court in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020.

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

Priyanka meets anti-CAA activists in Varanasi

Priyanka meets anti-CAA activists in Varanasi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, meeting activists held during protests against the amended Citizenship Act and accusing the government of acting against the Constitution.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

As WB burns, Mamata, Governor indulge in war of words

As WB burns, Mamata, Governor indulge in war of words

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Banerjee expressed her sadness over Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar taking to the Twitter frequently to criticise of her government and urged the governor to cooperate with it to maintain peace in the state.

BJP sees opportunity in Bengal post TMC-Cong break up

BJP sees opportunity in Bengal post TMC-Cong break up

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Struggling to gain political traction on issues of corruption, the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party is shifting its focus to emotive topics such as the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in a bid to achieve its target of securing 35 out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats from the state.

INDIA bloc wants to turn majority community into 2nd class citizens: Modi

INDIA bloc wants to turn majority community into 2nd class citizens: Modi

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Modi also alleged the opposition grouping will end the reservation given to SC, ST, OBC and give all of it to Muslims.

Muslims in Bulandshahr give Rs 6.27 lakh for protest damages

Muslims in Bulandshahr give Rs 6.27 lakh for protest damages

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Rs 6,27,507, the amount of damage assessed by the administration, has been raised by donations within the community, Haji Akram, a local councilor, said.

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The SC dismissed a PIL seeking quashing of amendments made in Citizenship Act which deny voting rights to OCIs.

Anti-CAA protest in Bihar; Bengal, Assam peaceful

Anti-CAA protest in Bihar; Bengal, Assam peaceful

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

West Bengal had witnessed violence and arson from December 13 to 17 during protests against the new citizenship law.

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The high court said "foisting extremely grave and serious penal provisions", engrafted under the UAPA, "frivolously" upon people would undermine the intent and purpose of the Parliament in enacting a law that is meant to address threats to the very existence of our nation.

Why MamataDi Won Bengal

Why MamataDi Won Bengal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Women are likely to have voted because of the numerous welfare schemes. The CAA consolidated minority votes and the BJP's booth-level organisation in Bengal is weak.'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice U U Lalit is scheduled to hear the petitions challenging the validity of the CAA whose enactment had triggered widespread protests across the country.

Mamata meets PM Modi, asks him to rethink CAA

Mamata meets PM Modi, asks him to rethink CAA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Banerjee termed her meeting with PM Modi as "courtesy visit" and said she has raised issues regarding the due financial assistance that the state is yet to receive.

Umar Khalid's bail hearing adjourned till January 10

Umar Khalid's bail hearing adjourned till January 10

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned till January 10 the hearing on the bail plea of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid in a case lodged under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020.

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Busy Mumbaikars take break, join in anti-CAA protest

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Denizens of the fast-paced financial capital, who value their time over everything else, came out to protest against the controversial legislation.

Deported journalist depicted India in negative light, govt tells HC

Deported journalist depicted India in negative light, govt tells HC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Centre told the Delhi high court on Friday that American journalist Angad Singh has been blacklisted despite being an OCI cardholder for misrepresenting facts in his application for obtaining a journalistic visa and violating certain norms.

It will be Modi in 2029 also: Amit Shah

It will be Modi in 2029 also: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

' I have seen PM Modi working diligently from 5 am in the morning to 1 am. It is a result of that there is such a large cadre with him'

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Assam will bring law for life term in 'love jihad' cases: Sarma

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The term 'love jihad' is used by right-wing groups to allege a ploy by Muslim men to lure Hindu women into religious conversion through marriage.

Complaint against ex-NRC head for 'anti-national act'

Complaint against ex-NRC head for 'anti-national act'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Complaints against Prateek Hajela on such issues were raised earlier by others also.

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

US reacts to report linking RAW officer to Pannun murder plot

Rediff.com1 May 2024

India on Tuesday strongly rejected the claims, saying that the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputations on a serious matter and that an investigation into the case was underway.

'Farmer supporter' CISF constable slaps Kangana at Chandigarh airport

'Farmer supporter' CISF constable slaps Kangana at Chandigarh airport

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The CISF, tasked with providing security at airports, has also ordered a court of inquiry into the incident.

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

Police crackdown on Jamia students 'illegal, inhuman': Sena

Police crackdown on Jamia students 'illegal, inhuman': Sena

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The Sena also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for blaming Pakistan for protests against CAA.