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Citizenship Amendment Act News

Who is a citizen of India, after all?

The government’s position on this is clear (up to a point) and has been articulated repeatedly in Parliament: Citizenship is defined by the Citizenship Act. (HT Archive)

Updated 4 days ago

SC sets aside MHA order rejecting IPS officer’s VRS over CAA protests

Supreme Court of India.

Published 53 days ago

Gvernment tightens passport disclosures under CAA

Gvernment tightens passport disclosures under CAA

Published 61 days ago

Amit Shah says BJP will win 110 seats in first phase, form government in Bengal

Amit Shah spoke at a rally in West Bengal ahead of the phase 2 elections set for April 29.

Published 84 days ago

Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam gets 10-day interim bail for brother’s wedding

Imam is an accused in the northeast Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, along with 17 others, and is accused of hatching a conspiracy to incite violence in the capital as part of their protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. (HT Archive)

Updated 131 days ago

Assam woman, who was detained, declared foreigner, gets Indian citizenship under CAA

The woman was declared an illegal migrant by a Foreigners’ Tribunal (FT) in February 2019. (Image sourced from Paytm wesbite)

Published 134 days ago

MHA sets up two more empowered panels in Bengal to process CAA citizenship applications

MHA sets up two more empowered panels in Bengal to process CAA citizenship applications

Published 138 days ago

No Hindu refugee will lose citizenship in Bengal: Amit Shah attacks Mamata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during the inauguration of 'Parivartan Yatra', in South 24 Parganas on Monday.

Published 138 days ago

Final SC hearing of pleas against CAA on May 5

A general view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.

Updated 149 days ago

Sharjeel Imam says he quit CAA protests before 2020 Delhi riots

The arguments mark a significant shift in the case, as this is the first time Imam has sought to distance himself from the other co-accused.

Updated 190 days ago

BJP asks Hindu refugees to apply for citizenship ahead of PM’s Bengal visit

BJP asks Hindu refugees to apply for citizenship ahead of PM’s Bengal visit

Published 211 days ago

Delhi HC questions basis of pleas seeking reinvestigation into ’20 riots

In its petition, Jamiat, along with other individuals, had sought a court-monitored probe, asserting that the Delhi Police had conducted its investigation without adhering to the basic principles of law. (Representative photo)

Published 219 days ago

SC seeks Centre’s reply on petition citing violation of Assam accord

Abench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notice on the petition filed by Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) which has challenged the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025. (ANI)

Published 226 days ago

West Bengal SIR: Bangladeshi Hindus, Matuas seek answers amid uncertainty

Bangladeshi nationals, who illegally entered India, wait to return to their homeland following the implementation of electoral roll revision, in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. (PTI)

Published 234 days ago

Will shake up India if you hit me: Mamata Banerjee warns BJP, ECI over SIR

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee leads a march in North 24 Parganas district to protest the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls in the State on Tuesday. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)

Updated 235 days ago

Delhi riots not a spontaneous stir: Delhi Police to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court. (PTI)

Published 239 days ago

'Doctors, engineers engaging in anti-national activities': Delhi Police to SC

Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riot conspiracy case.

Published 241 days ago

Former BJP Union minister Rajen Gohain joins Assam Jatiya Parishad

Rajen Gohain. (File)

Updated 255 days ago

Bangladeshi settlers in focus in West Bengal after 3 suicides during SIR

A 57-year-old man died by suicide in North 24 Parganas district’s Agarpara, leaving a note holding the National Register of Citizens (NRC) responsible. (Representational image)

Updated 258 days ago

‘Regime change bid’: Delhi Police opposes bail to Khalid, Sharjeel in riots case

Umar Khalid and others argue that indefinite incarceration without trial amounts to punishment before conviction

Updated 261 days ago

‘True feeling of Indian citizenship’: For Poonam, it lies in Aadhaar, PAN as Pak-born woman gets nationality

Representational image (Sourced)

Published 263 days ago

Pak cricket star's Indian citizenship post after praises for RSS | What he said

Danish Kaneria, one of the few Hindus to have represented Pakistan, is among the highest wicket-takers the country in Test cricket.

Updated 287 days ago

Pak cricket star breaks silence amid Indian citizenship buzz: ‘CAA is already…’

Danish Kaneria, one of the few Hindu players to have represented Pakistan, has frequently alleged religious discrimination during his time with the national team.

Updated 287 days ago

Internal security, legal reform and regional integration

Jhelum

Published 303 days ago

In the denial of bail, a miscarriage of justice

At the time of writing, three of the accused have approached the apex court against the Delhi High Court order. (HT Archive)

Updated 310 days ago

Umar Khalid moves SC against HC order denying him bail

Umar Khalid (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published 311 days ago

Student body protests against travel doc order, seeks Assam CAA exemption

The All Assam Students’ Union opposed the CAA. (ANI)

Updated 317 days ago

CAA didn’t have much impact in Assam: Himanta; Oppn decries Centre’s new rule

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI File Photo)

Updated 318 days ago

Bengal: Row over relaxation in central rules for Bangladeshi non-Muslim migrants

The new home ministry rule has been issued under the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025. (Representational image)

Published 318 days ago

Hindus, Sikhs who entered India till 2024 can stay without passport

The latest Immigration and Foreigners Act-related order allows stay without a passport to those who came till December 2024 and doesn’t guarantee citizenship.

Updated 319 days ago

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