Caa Protest

A court in Delhi granted 10-day interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots so he can attend his brother’s wedding. Imam, accused in the violence that killed 53 people, will be on bail from March 20 to 30.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.