Citizenship Tangle
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Centre does not maintain records of applications received under CAA, says home ministry
Home minister Amit Shah had said in December 2019 that “lakhs and crores” of people would benefit from the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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Why a voter list from 1997 remains a bureaucratic nightmare for Assam’s Bengali Muslims
At the time, the electoral roll created the category of ‘doubtful’ voters. Nearly three decades on, residents still need to produce it to prove their identity.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Ambiguity, arbitrariness and anxiety: Incoherent CAA rules will be twisted to suit political intent
The ruling BJP’s entire citizenship project remains vague but Assam’s experience is an indication of how the system will gamed to fulfil a grand objective.
Angshuman Choudhury
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why is Modi firefighting allegations that he will end reservations?
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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In Rajasthan, RSS-linked group issues eligibility certificates under CAA to Pakistani Hindus: Report
The Seemajan Kalyan Samiti claims to have assisted 330 such refugees who hope to obtain Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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With CAA rules finally notified, what is the real question to focus on?
From documentation gaps to impractical declarations, how will the many puzzles on the ground be overcome?
Ayan Guha
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Local priest can issue CAA document validating applicant’s religion, says Centre’s helpline: Report
The eligibility certificate, issued by a locally reputed community institution, is among documents required by applicants seeking citizenship.
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Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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SC refuses to stay CAA, asks Centre to respond to pleas challenging the law
The Union government refused to assure that no citizenship will be granted under the Act while the matter is being heard by the court.
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
The BJP is trying counter panic among Bangladeshi Hindu migrants that applying under the CAA is not possible or will mark them out as undocumented migrants.
Abhik Deb
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Union minister says he will ‘apply for citizenship’ under CAA to counter TMC’s claims
The minister, Shantanu Thakur, said he wanted to see if he would be deprived of any benefits after applying for citizenship.
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The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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7 lakh Muslims among the 19 lakh left out of Assam NRC, says CM Himanta Sarma
Three lakh to six lakh of those excluded from the register could apply for citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act, the chief minister said.
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US says it is concerned about CAA implementation, MEA describes comment as ‘misinformed’
India’s foreign ministry asserted that there were no grounds for any concern about the treatment of minorities in the country.
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CAA will be ‘fiasco’ in Assam, not a single application filed: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Those who did not apply to be included in the National Register of Citizens were unlikely to apply for the Citizenship Amendment Act too, said the BJP leader.
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The Field
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Cricket, ICC rankings: India remain No 1 in ODIs and T20Is, ranked second in Tests
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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller