Fresh protest erupts in Assam over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
Dec 12, 2019, at 02:25 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Despite the imposition of curfew and the deployment of Army, fresh protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, erupted here on Thursday.
Jharkhand polls: Third phase of voting underway, PM Modi urges young people to turn up
Dec 12, 2019, at 01:05 pm
Ranchi/New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the young voters to turn up in large numbers as the third phase of Jharkhand assembly polls is underway on Thursday.
Supreme Court orders independent inquiry into Hyderabad encounter
Dec 12, 2019, at 12:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an independent inquiry into the Cyberabad police's encounter of four accused in the rape and murder of 26-year old Hyderabad veterinary doctor Priyanka Reddy, media reports said.
BJP brought divisive CAB while drumming Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary: Priyanka Vadra
Dec 12, 2019, at 12:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Taking a swipe at the Centre over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which is set to become a law, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) brought the "divisive" bill at a time they are drumming the 150th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
Indian Union Muslim League to challenge CAB in Supreme Court
Dec 12, 2019, at 11:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will challenge the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which has been passed by Parliament and is awaiting the President's ascent to become a law, in the Supreme Court.
Assam brothers and sisters have nothing to worry about CAB: PM Modi
Dec 12, 2019, at 11:08 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As the violent protests gripped Assam over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reached out to the people of the northeastern state assuring them that they have nothing to worry about the bill which will grant citizenship to all non-Muslim refugees who came from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan to India before 2015.
CAB protests engulf Assam, curfew imposed in Guwahati
Dec 12, 2019, at 09:01 am
Guwahati/IBNS/UNI: Army staged flag march at different places across Assam at night as the protests against the passing of the citizenship bill continued in the state on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Dec 11, 2019, at 11:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval to introduce the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019 for carrying out the amendments to the Aircraft Act, 1934 (XXII of 1934).
Cabinet approves pact between India and Japan in steel sector
Dec 11, 2019, at 11:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Government of India and Government of Japan to constitute the ‘India-Japan Steel Dialogue’ to strengthen cooperation in steel sector.
Dec 11, 2019, at 11:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for revision in the funding pattern of three approved priority corridors of Delhi Metro Phase-IV projects, namely, (i) Aerocity to Tughlakabad, (ii) R.K Ashram to Janakpuri (West) and (iii) Mukundpur - Maujpur with sharing of land cost in the ratio of 50:50 between Government of India (GoI) and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
Supreme Court to hear Ayodhya review petition on Thursday
Dec 11, 2019, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday petitions seeking a review of its landmark verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute case.
Rajya Sabha passes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
Dec 11, 2019, at 09:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which will grant citizenship to all non-Muslim refugees who came to India from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan on or before Dec 31, 2014.
Citizenship Amendment Bill does not violate Article 14, Indian Muslims are safe: Ami Shah in RS
Dec 11, 2019, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Speaking during a debate in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday defended the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which has been already passed in the Lok Sabha and awaits the approval of the Upper House, and said the bill does not violate Article 14, which ensures equality to all before law.
Citizenship Bill: Violent protests continue in Assam, police detain 1000 protesters
Dec 11, 2019, at 08:01 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Violent protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill continued in Assam’s capital city Guwahati on Wednesday and several protesters-police clash incidents were reported from various parts.
Congress workers protest against CAB in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 11, 2019, at 06:04 pm
Prayagraj/UNI: Opposing the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), the Congress workers on Wednesday staged a protest and burnt copies of the Bill in this district of Uttar Pradesh.
Internet services suspended in Assam
Dec 11, 2019, at 06:00 pm
Guwahati/UNI: Internet services in 10 districts of Assam will remain suspended for 24 hours from 1900 hours this evening in view of the prevailing law and order situation arising out of the anti-CAB protests in the state.
Teacher held under POCSO Act in Himachal Pradesh
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Shimla/UNI: A government school teacher has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, after a complaint of Department Sexual Harassment committee, police said here on Wednesday.
Noted US terror expert warns of use of social media platforms by Pakistan to attack Indian economy
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:56 pm
Mohali/UNI: Noted American expert on terror and internal security Dr Peter Chalk on Wednesday said that Pakistan could be harnessing the power of the social media to launch attacks on the Indian economy, even as he warned that the ISI “may well leverage encrypted social media sites, secure telecommunication platforms and online mapping technology to covertly facilitate jihadist recruitment drives or directly support terrorist strikes” in Kashmir, where it has a long history of backing anti-Indian outfits.
Trains cancelled due to anti-CAB protests
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:50 pm
Guwahati/UNI: As many as 15 trains have been cancelled by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) due to the anti-CAB protests that have been going on in Assam.
GJM (Binay Tamang) and TMC protest CAB BillÂ
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:45 pm
Darjeeling/UNI: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (Binay faction) today jointly with the TMC (Hills) staged a dharna against the Citizen Amendment Bill (CAB) in front of the district magistrate premises here.
Army on stand-by in Dibrugarh; ‘Dispur Chalo’ paralyses Guwahati, curfew imposed
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:43 pm
Guwahati/UNI/IBNS: Hundreds of students today took out a ‘Dispur Chalo’ march through the streets of Assam’s main city Guwahati, while Army was put on stand-by in Dibrugarh town and a spontaneous bandh was observed in Jorhat as anti-CAB protests continued to rock Assam. Curfew has been imposed in the city.
Yogi Adityanath govt should provide fair price for crops: Priyanka
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Lucknow/ UNI: Congress General Secretary has targeted the Yogi Adityanath-led state government over sugarcane and paddy prices in Uttar Pradesh. In a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, Vadra said that there was no increase in the sugarcane prices announced by the government as compared to last year while during this time, the prices of fertilisers have doubled.
Hyderabad encounter case: Supreme Court hints at appointment of high-powered inquiry panel
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday hinted at the appointment of a former top court judge to inquire into the alleged encounter deaths of four accused in the rape and murder of Hyderabad veterinary doctor.
CAB aims to change the foundation of Indian Constitution: Kapil Sibal
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday attacked Home Minister Amit Shah on the Citizenship Amendment Bill and said it aimed to change the foundation of the Indian Constitution.
Kamal Haasan questions Centre's motive on CAB, wonders if it is a vote garnering exercise
Dec 11, 2019, at 05:00 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Actor turned Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan has raised questions on the Centre's motive on CAB (Citizenship Amendment Bill) and said if it had been benevolent, Sri Lankan Tamils and Muslims had been included in the Bill.
State-owned banks petition in London court demanding Mallya's bankruptcy
Dec 11, 2019, at 03:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As many as 12 state-owned banks have petitioned in a London court to declare ex-billionaire Vijay Mallya bankrupt with over 1.15 million pounds in unpaid debts, according to reports.
Court will strike down 'unconstitutional' CAB: P Chidambaram in Rajya Sabha
Dec 11, 2019, at 03:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: At a time the Centre is looking to pass the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the upper house, Congress Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the bill will ultimately be struck down by the judiciary terming it as "unconstitutional".
Army deployed in Assam and Tripura
Dec 11, 2019, at 02:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Two columns of army have been deployed in Tripura's Manu and Kanchanpur and one column in Assam's Bongaigaon, media reported.
New Citizenship law will be written in 'golden letters', PM tells party MPs
Dec 11, 2019, at 02:27 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 as a historic bill and said that the new law will be written in 'golden letters' for people who are persecuted in neighbouring countries on the basis of religion.
Life affected severely in Tripura due to anti-CAB movement, tension scaled high
Dec 11, 2019, at 02:02 pm
Agartala/UNI: The agitation against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) by Joint Movement Against CAB (JMACAB), a common platform of all tribal parties and social organisations of Tripura continued for the third day across the state that disturbed normal life severely.