News for 'citizenship'

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'

Dual citizenship: India to help Iranian Sikhs

Dual citizenship: India to help Iranian Sikhs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

The community of nearly 250 faces issues of work permits and property ownership.

Pak Sikh refugees demand Indian citizenship

Pak Sikh refugees demand Indian citizenship

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Following the brutal beheading of two Sikhs by Taliban in Pakistan, refugee Sikhs, hailing from Peshawar in Pakistan living in Amritsar have demanded that they should be given citizenship so that they can live in India safely with their families.

Roberto Carlos granted Spanish citizenship

Roberto Carlos granted Spanish citizenship

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

The Brazilian defender was granted Spanish citizenship freeing up one of the club's three non-European Union places.

Raghuram Rajan taken aback by query about citizenship

Raghuram Rajan taken aback by query about citizenship

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

"I am an Indian citizen, I have always been an Indian citizen. I always held an Indian passport. I held an Indian diplomatic passport when my father was in the foreign service and when I travelled on behalf of the ministry of finance," Rajan said.

Delhi riots accused student activist moves HC for anti-CAA stir videos, chats

Delhi riots accused student activist moves HC for anti-CAA stir videos, chats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Kalita pleaded that she needed the videos and chats to prove her innocence, but the Delhi police counsel contended that her petitions were not maintainable.

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The welfare schemes of the government, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have had a major impact on the electoral outcome.

Indian doctor denied Pak citizenship

Indian doctor denied Pak citizenship

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

Former World pole vault champion Barber dies at 29

Former World pole vault champion Barber dies at 29

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shawn Barber, the Canadian record holder and 2015 World champion in pole vault, died of medical complications.

Gurkhas to get UK citizenship

Gurkhas to get UK citizenship

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

However, this applies only to Gurkhas discharged after July 1, 1997, when the Gurkha brigade headquarters was moved to the UK.

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Modi accused the TMC of killing the aspirations of the middle-class people in the state and said the ruling party in West Bengal is known for 'triple T -- Trinamool Tolabaji Tax'.

Tight security in Shaheen Bagh, other parts of Delhi after CAA implementation

Tight security in Shaheen Bagh, other parts of Delhi after CAA implementation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

After the Centre implemented the CAA on Monday, notifying the rules four years after the contentious law was passed, police in Delhi's northeast district identified 43 hotspots and conducted patrols there.

India to give dual citizenship to PIO

India to give dual citizenship to PIO

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Persons of Indian Origin in certain countries will be given dual citizenship and a legislation to facilitate it will be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament beginning next month.

Government grants Indian citizenship to Adnan Sami

Government grants Indian citizenship to Adnan Sami

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Pakistani singer Adnan Sami has been granted Indian citizenship on humanitarian grounds.

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Al Shabaab terror cell members stripped of British citizenship

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Members of an alleged London cell of the Al Shabaab terrorist group, behind the recent shopping mall siege in Kenya, have secretly been stripped of British citizenship.

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Is Modi Ki Vote Guarantee Finished?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Now, every state election -- first up, Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year, then Delhi in January and Bihar in September next year -- will be seen by his followers for evidence of his recovery, and by rivals of sharpening decline, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

CBSE cuts chapters on citizenship, DeMo, secularism to reduce syllabus

CBSE cuts chapters on citizenship, DeMo, secularism to reduce syllabus

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rationalised by up to 30 per cent the syllabus for classes 9 to 12 for the academic year 2020-21 to reduce course load on students amid the COVID-19 crisis, Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced on Tuesday.

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.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Here are the key highlights of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2024 parliamentary polls.

Shah: Will implement NRC in Bengal; non-Muslims to get citizenship

Shah: Will implement NRC in Bengal; non-Muslims to get citizenship

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

He, however, asserted that all infiltrators will be thrown out of the country.

Another former spokesperson quits Congress, joins BJP

Another former spokesperson quits Congress, joins BJP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Gupta, along with some other leaders, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and the party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde.

May allow dreamers to stay, but no citizenship: Trump

May allow dreamers to stay, but no citizenship: Trump

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Trump said he is very close to a deal on DACA.

Pak Hindus ask for refugee status or citizenship from India

Pak Hindus ask for refugee status or citizenship from India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

A group of Pakistani Hindus have urged the Indian government to grant them either refugee status or citizenship, claiming that they are not treated well in their home country.

Kashmir parties discuss citizenship for refugees

Kashmir parties discuss citizenship for refugees

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Official sources said that the informal discussions also included fresh delimitation of assembly constituencies with the intended 25% increase over the existing seats in the Assembly.

BJP demands citizenship for people displaced from Pak

BJP demands citizenship for people displaced from Pak

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Condemning the alleged atrocities and forcible conversion of Hindus in Pakistan, the Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party executive committee on Wednesday adopted a resolution demanding not to send back displaced persons to the neighbouring country and allowing them to stay in India.

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.

Taslima Nasreen asks for Indian citizenship

Taslima Nasreen asks for Indian citizenship

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

To live like a writer I cannot shift elsewhere. Here (India) I can meet my own people, converse with them in my own language, the language for expressing my thoughts. The government can help me live as a writer," she told PTI.

US citizenship to cost more from Oct 26

US citizenship to cost more from Oct 26

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

If you are applying for United States citizenship or planning to apply for any other immigration benefits, be ready to pay more from October 26.\n\n

WB govt delaying citizenship process: Taslima

WB govt delaying citizenship process: Taslima

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on Monday made an impassioned plea to her "second home" India to grant her citizenship and blamed the government of West Bengal, her current residence in exile, for delaying the process.

'Indian citizenship won't help Lankan Tamils'

'Indian citizenship won't help Lankan Tamils'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Tamil-actor-turned political leader Vijaykanth told rediff.com that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's announcement of demanding Indian citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees is helping the dream of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse.

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Amid the rhythmic chug of the train, a chorus of voices rises, each bearing its tale of hope and despair.

Akshay Kumar to renounce Canadian passport

Akshay Kumar to renounce Canadian passport

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Akshay's citizenship became a topic of debate after an interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2019 just before the Lok Sabha elections.

Mamata's ploy to...: Cong's Adhir on INDIA olive branch

Mamata's ploy to...: Cong's Adhir on INDIA olive branch

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Chowdhury termed Banerjee as an "opportunist politician" who altered her stance after realising the changing political landscape.

SC to examine Bangladesh migrants plea for citizenship

SC to examine Bangladesh migrants plea for citizenship

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the plea for grant of citizenship or refugee status to thousands of displaced persons, mostly in Assam, of minority communities like Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Christians due to their alleged religious persecution in Bangladesh

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Grant Indian citizenship to Tamil refugees: Sri Sri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday said the Centre and the state government must take steps to make thousands of Sri Lankan Tamils, who are living as refugees in camps across Tamil Nadu, Indian citizens. "Sri Lankan Tamils living in India as refugees for more than 25-30 years is not something Tamil Nadu can be proud about," he told reporters, referring to those from Bangladesh and Nepal who have got Indian citizenship.

Left breaks ranks with Cong in Bengal, names candidates for 16 LS seats

Left breaks ranks with Cong in Bengal, names candidates for 16 LS seats

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Announcing the first list of candidates, Left Front chairman Biman Bose said that of the 16 names announced, 14 are new, of whom three are women.

Like Amethi, Cong's 'sahabzade' will also lose Wayanad: Modi

Like Amethi, Cong's 'sahabzade' will also lose Wayanad: Modi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

In an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi, Modi said some INDIA bloc leaders left the Lok Sabha and moved to the Rajya Sabha as they have no courage to contest elections.

US reaches H-1B cap for fiscal year 2024

US reaches H-1B cap for fiscal year 2024

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The US has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach a cap for the much-sought-after H-1B foreign work visas for the fiscal year 2024, a federal agency has announced. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.