One more BLO dies by suicide in West Bengal, family alleges SIR-related stress
KOLKATA: Another Booth Level Officer (BLO) in West Bengal died by suicide on Saturday, just days after a BLO from Jalpai
2020 Delhi riots had Assam connection: ASG to top court
NEW DELHI: The protests against the CAA in the national capital were aimed at regime change like Bangladesh and Nepal, t
NCAA won't allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports
Anti-CAA protests aimed at regime change: Delhi police to SC
New Delhi: The protests against the CAA in the national capital were not a simple dharna but were aimed at regime change
Anti-CAA protests aimed at regime change like Bangladesh, Nepal: Delhi Police to SC
Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Delhi Police, told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V An
Machines do not win battles, skill and resolve of aviator matter: Lt Gen Seth
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She Hit Out At Article 370, Challenged CAA: Why Sonia Sees An 'Indira Echo' In Michelle Bachelet
The BJP alleged that having tasted political rout in India, the Congress seems to have found ideological companions abro
2020 Delhi Riots Were Assault on Nations Sovereignty: Delhi Police to SC
The violence erupted during the protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citi
Eddelu Karnataka, KRRS host event to create awareness on SIR
They say that there is a need for a mass movement like the NRC/CAA protest
Indigenous protestors disrupt COP30 entry in Brazil, demand climate action
I wish that warmth would melt the coldness of people, Cris Julio Pankararu, of the Pankararu people in the Caatinga biom
Remotely Piloted Aircraft to play bigger role in future wars: Major General Abhinaya Rai
Addressing the Army Aviation in Decade of Transformation- Runway Round Table First Edition seminar held at Combat Army A
Court quashes order for fresh probe against Mishra
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In a complaint, a Yamuna Vihar resident claimed that, on February 23, 2020, he saw Mr.Mishraand some others along with h
Caught Between Citizenship And The Voter List: Bengals CAA-SIR Puzzle Turns Pre-Poll Flashpoint
For officials on the ground, distinguishing between CAA applicants, real Hindu refugees, and eligible voters has now bec
Presence at protest is not criminality: 2020 Delhi riots case accused to SC
NEW DELHI: One of the accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case , Shadab Ahmed, told the Supreme Court on Thursday that coord
SIR sparks panic in West Bengal's Matua belt; BJP and TMC stare at losses
KOLKATA: As West Bengal braces for a fresh voter roll revision, panic, anger, and suspicion are rippling through the Mat
No proof of violence: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha tell SC in 2020 Delhi riots case
NEW DELHI: Claiming innocence in the 2020 Delhi riots case, student activists and former JNU students Sharjeel Imam, Uma
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Thursday filed its counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court on the bail pleas of anti-CAA a
Democratic rights of all genuine voters must be upheld: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stressed protecting voters' rights. The Trinamool Congress is campaigning aga
Democratic rights of all genuine voters must be upheld: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stressed protecting voters' rights. The Trinamool Congress is campaigning aga
Pakistani Woman Gets Indian Citizenship After 20-Year Wait Under CAA
Poonam, who fled Swat militancy in 2004, finally approved in Rampur; husband calls it 'festival gift' as family eyes Aad
Kenya Light Aircraft Crash, 12 Dead
The aircraft had 12 persons on board, a statement from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the partys fight for 2026 is of aar-paar (two sides of a border). The statement ass
Apex court to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam on October 27
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear, on October 27, the bail pleas of Gulfisha Fatima, Sharjeel Imam, Meer
55 pc of Hyderabad still outside air quality monitoring network
Hyderabad: Despite efforts under the National Air Quality Programme (NAQP) to strengthen air quality monitoring, nearly
700 CAA camps to be organised in Bengal post Diwali and Kalipujo
West Bengal BJP and Santani Hindu organizations will host 700 CAA application camps in nine bordering districts post-Kal
Aqua farmers told to register brackish water ponds with CAA in West Godavari
Fire breaks out at Dhaka international airport, flight operations suspended
Thirty-six firefighting units are engaged in the operation, CAAB officials said the Air Forces fire units also joined th
Normally, ICAO conducts audit programs for its 193 member states, with around 12-20 countries assessed each year. Given
INTERVIEW | Lack high-end digital tools to preserve history
For preserving Indias history and culture archived in ancient documents and transcripts, tools required for high-quality
Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria clarified his citizenship status. He denied seeking Indian citizenship under t
Of the three CAAQMS in the district only the one at Eloor is functional, says the dept.
Bruce Pearl's son Steven Pearl played 101 games for his father at Tennessee from 2007-11. When Bruce Pearl was suspended
Russia will complete deliveries of S-400 missile systems to India in 2026
Russia is set to complete its USD 5.43 billion deal with India by delivering the final S-400 Triumf air defense system i
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Delhi Police and sought its response, after hearing the bail ple
TN CM MK Stalin slams BJP, AIADMK; says DMK committed to protecting rights of Muslims
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized the AIADMK and BJP, assuring the Muslim community of the DMK's commitment
SC defers bail hearing of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, others in Delhi riots case to September 22
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas filed by activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel
EFLU students stopped from organising program on UAPA and political prisoners
Students from the English and Foreign Language University (EFLU) in Hyderabad have alleged that the administration stopp
Families and friends of anti-CAA protestors hold Freedom March in Delhi
Following the Delhi High Courts refusal to grant bail to anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) protestors languis
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the West Bengal governments request to include Swastha Sa
Delhi riots: SC defers bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha to Sepember 19
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 19 bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gul
House politics: Women Muslim politicians scarce
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Amit Shah: India's longest serving Home Minister and the architect of a new internal security order
Last month, Amit Shah became Indias longest-serving Union Home Minister, marking 2,258 days in office and surpassing LK
2020 Delhi riots case: SC to hear bail plea of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and others on September 12
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday the bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and two other a
2020 Delhi riots case: Umar Khalid moves SC against Delhi HC order denying him bail
NEW DELHI: Former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar and activist Umar Khalid on Wednesday approached the Supreme
Guwahati, Sep 10 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday claimed that the Hindu Bengalis in the state
Opposition parties term Forest Conservation Amendment Act a 'serious threat' to Mizoram
The Mizo National Front strongly opposed to the FCAA, 2023, as it grants excessive power to the Centre over land, which
DC Edit | CAA Gets Fresh Political Impetus
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Assam students' body protests Centre's new order on foreigners, seeks withdrawal of CAA
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Assam CM Himanta says Bengali Hindus don't need to apply for citizenship under CAA
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Centre's order on Foreigners' Act 'farcical', 'election gimmick': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
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TMC: CAA Cut-Off Date Extension is Diversion Trick by BJP
Now BJP is using a diversionary tactic with the MHA order. CAA will follow NRC. It is their ploy. We know what the Elect
Three foreigners got citizenship in Assam under CAA: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated that only three individuals in Assam have been granted Indian citize
Centre Extends Cut-Off Date For CAA To Dec. 31, 2024
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Centre extends CAA relief to 2024 entrants, Matua community rejoices
The Centre's 'Immigration and Foreigners Exemption order 2025' brings relief to the Matua community in Bengal, potential
Assam Jatiya Parishad protests extension of CAA deadline
The AJP termed the extension of the deadline as the biggest crime ever committed against Assamese people, and accused th
Only 3 People Granted Citizenship Under CAA in Assam: Himanta Sarma
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NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the cut-off date for entry under the Citizenship (Amend
Union minister Sukanta Majumdar says secularism, communism will survive if Hindus remain in majority
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Assam CM Allays Fear on CAA Says Only 3 Foreigners Got Indian Citizenship in Assam
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Three foreigners got Indian citizenship in Assam under CAA: Himanta
Guwahati: Only three foreigners have received citizenship of India in Assam under the CAA against 12 applications, Chief
Only 3 people have got citizenship under CAA in Assam, says Himanta
GUWAHATI: Only three foreigners have received citizenship of India in Assam under the CAA against 12 applications, Chief
3 foreigners got Indian citizenship in Assam under CAA: Himanta
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After the Delhi High Court denied bail to activist Umar Khalid in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, his pa
Delhi riots: HC denies bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, seven others in UAPA case
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Brendens 44-yr-long quest for Indian citizenship ends
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Pakistani National, Living In Goa Since 2006, Granted Indian Citizenship Under CAA
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Imagicaaworld to acquire Malpani Parks Ahmedabad for 75 crore
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About 2 lakh Matua cards issued for CAA facilitation
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NESO seeks special commission to revise voter rolls, opposes CAA in Northeast
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Transgender runner Evie Parts sues NCAA, Swarthmore College for removal from track team
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Last month, when Pakistani nationals in Gujarat got Indian citizenship under the CAA, they rejoiced. Escaping alleged pe
In Bengal, Matuas line up in millions for citizenship under CAA
Amidst opposition protests, the Matua community in West Bengal is actively applying for Indian citizenship under the Cit
What is a show-cause penalty in college football and what NCAAs 10-year ruling mean for Jim Harbaugh
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Assam's anti-CAA committee opposes proposed SIR of electoral rolls in state
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Watch: Meet the Pakistani nationals granted Indian citizenship
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Consultation on revised National Code against Age Fraud done; policy set for Cabinet approval
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Mamata instilling fear among Bengalis over National Register of Citizens: Himanta Sarma
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee for allegedly att
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied issuing any special state directive to drop Foreigners Tribunal (FT)
Uddhav Thackeray slams EC over SIR, calls it 'undeclared NRC'
The EC is asking voters to come forward and prove their identity under the SIR drive. This is nothing but an undeclared
AAP extends support to INDIA bloc demand for SIR debate in Parliament
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Amit Shah now India's longest-serving home minister
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BJP rolls out CAA help desks to blunt Mamata's 'Bengali Asmita' pitch in crucial Matua belt
Bharatiya Janata Party is working to win back refugee voters in West Bengal. They have started Citizenship Amendment Act
Jailed JNU scholar Sharjeel Imam set to contest Bihar elections
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Sharjeel Imam to contest Bihar Assembly Elections from jail as Independent
Jailed activist and student leader, Sharjeel Imam, will contest the Bihar Assembly Elections set to occur in October or
Suvendu Adhikari writes to EC alleging West Bengal CM attempting to 'intimidate' BLOs
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Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
MHA refuses to share data on CAA beneficiaries
Bengal MP demands relaxation in CAA rules and amendment to cut off-date;The Hindu had filed RTI applications in June 202
185 displaced persons granted Indian citizenship under CAA in Gujarat
Beneficiaries from Pakistan receive citizenship certificates in Rajkot after years of waiting; Gujarat Minister calls it
Gujarat government grants citizenship to 185 Pakistani refugees, CAA push intensifies
AHMEDABAD: In a sharp push under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 185 Pakistan-displaced individuals were granted In
From suffering to citizenship: Gujarat government grants citizenship to 185 Pakistani refugees
AHMEDABAD: In a sharp push under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 185 Pakistan-displaced individuals were granted In
Donald Trump signs executive order to reshape college athletics and ban pay-for-play deals
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