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CAA: Why are Muslims worried? What makes Citizenship Amendment Act controversial? Explained

India's new citizenship law excludes Muslims, fast tracks naturalisation for select religious groups. Critics accuse Narendra Modi's government of marginalising Muslims and reshaping India into a Hindu state.

3 min read15 Mar 2024
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CAA Row: Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking stay on Citizenship Amendment Act rules on March 19

The Indian Union of Muslim League (IUML) had sought an urgent hearing in Supreme Court arguing that the citizenship once granted cannot be taken back.

2 min read15 Mar 2024
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CAA Protests: Why are people opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act?

The law, which has faced criticism for alleged discrimination against Muslims, was implemented just days ahead of the General Election announcement. We explain why people are opposing it

6 min read12 Mar 2024
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'I will resign if…'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said, 'I will be the first to resign if…'

1 min read12 Mar 2024
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CAA ‘violates’ Indian Constitution: Netizens react as Centre implements Citizenship Amendment Act 2019

As per the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019, India will grant citizenship to ‘persecuted’ non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

2 min read12 Mar 2024
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Anti-CAA protests in Assam: Guwahati Police threatens to take legal action, recover damage costs from agitators

Anti-CAA protest Assam: Legal action will be taken against those causing damage during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam, the Guwahati Police has warned.

1 min read12 Mar 2024
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'Date chosen before Ramadan, 'designed to polarise': Political parties react to CAA implementation

Opposition parties criticize BJP for timing of CAA notification, alleging polarisation for Lok Sabha elections and distraction tactic. Muslim community and student bodies also express discontent.

4 min read11 Mar 2024
Politics

No CAA in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu: Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin vow not to allow citizenship law

Union Minister Shantanu Thakur earlier announced nationwide enforcement of CAA, triggering opposition from Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin.

2 min read1 Feb 2024
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CAA will be implemented soon, got delayed due to Covid: BJP chief JP Nadda

The BJP chief was speaking at a meeting of social groups of north Bengal ahead of the state legislative assembly elections next year

1 min read19 Oct 2020
Politics

UP won't accept anarchy, claims will be collected from anti-CAA rioters for damaging property: Adityanath

This comes after the Chief Minister approved the constitution of the property damage claims tribunal in Lucknow and Meerut as per the provisions of Uttar Pradesh Public and Private Property Damage Recovery Rules 2020

1 min read19 Aug 2020
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