Rajasthan Assembly passes anti-CAA, NRC and NPR resolution

Jaipur/UNI: A resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens and National Population Register, was carried in the Rajasthan Assembly by a voice vote on Saturday, amidst strong opposition from the BJP.

Supreme Court dismisses petition against imposition of NSA

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the imposition of the National Security Act or NSA in some states and the national capital amid anti-CAA protests.

Youth Cong stages Dharnain Himachal, seeks 'National Register of Unemployment'

Shimla/UNI: Seeking 'National Register of Unemployment,' state unit of Youth Congress staged a Dharna before the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Office here on Thursday protesting against the rising unemployment in the country.

He can go wherever he wants: Nitish Kumar acts tough against Pavan Verma

Patna/IBNS: After Janata Dal (United) leader Pavan Verma spoke against his outfit's ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in public, party chief Nitish Kumar on Thursday said his colleague is free to join any party he wants.

Sibal slams Modi Govt, says 'PM, HM are a drag on Indian democracy'

New Delhi/UNI: Hitting out at Narendra Modi government over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR), which triggered widespread protests across the country, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said: "just like our growth is a drag on the global economy, the actions of Prime Minister and Home Minister are a drag on our democracy."

2838 Pakistanis, 172 Bangladeshis, 914 Afghans given Indian citizenship in last 6 years

Chennai/IBNS: As many as 2838 Pakistanis have been given Indian citizenship in the last six years, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday, media reports said. 

CAA is unnecessary but it is India's internal matter: Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has questioned the need of the Indian government to pass the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) last month.

Protest over CAA is a conspiracy against the country: UP CM

Varanasi/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched an attack on the opposition in a public meeting organised in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya ground here.

All parties fighting against CAA must come together: P Chidambaram

Kolkata/IBNS: Though several political parties had skipped Jan 13 Opposition meeting called by the Congress, former Union Finance and Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said all parties which are fighting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, must come together.

MHA meet over Census, NPR starts in Delhi

New Delhi/UNI:  Meeting to sensitise senior officials and seek their cooperation for 'Census 2021' and process of updating National Population Register (NPR) began here on Friday.

Big jolt to Congress' bid to unite opposition over CAA,NRC

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress' attempt to unite the opposition over citizenship law and National Register of Citizens received a set back after the major opposition parties distanced themselves from a meeting called by it today.

Dilip Ghosh slams Babul Supriyo for terming his shooting comment 'irresponsible'

Kolkata/IBNS: BJP state unit president Dilip Ghosh has slammed party colleague and Asansol MP Babul Supriyo for terming recent controversial comment "irresponsible", reported New 18.

Narendra Modi is trying to distract the nation: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he is trying to 'divide' the country.

Modi-Shah government stands exposed: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre over the Jan 5 attack in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University and said the country watched in 'horror' as the BJP 'orchestrated an assault' in the institution.

No question of NRC in Bihar, needs special discussion on CAA: Nitish Kumar

Patna/IBNS: Despite being an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Monday said there is no question of the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) while there should be a special discussion on the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, in the state assembly, media reports said.