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
Trending
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Ordinary voters flagged Modi speech to Election Commission – and came up against a broken system
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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Harsh Mander: Past, present and future – what Narendra Modi’s campaign of hate signifies
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Mid-life running works wonders for the knees, hips and spine
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Raheel, Dhami named in India’s 24-member men’s squad for Europe leg
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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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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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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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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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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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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Raheel, Dhami named in India’s 24-member men’s squad for Europe leg
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra beats world No 14 Nina Mittelham to enter quarter-finals
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All-round development: The Impact player rule is holding back several multifaceted players in IPL
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IPL 2024: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma lead Hyderabad to crushing 10-wicket win over Lucknow
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Badminton: India to host World Junior Badminton Championships 2025 in Guwahati