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Published on May 27, 2026 07:52 am IST

Gvernment tightens passport disclosures under CAA

Published on May 19, 2026 05:52 am IST

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 on Apr 26, 2026 06:48 am IST

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 on Mar 10, 2026 05:22 am IST

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)

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Published on Mar 07, 2026 08:10 am IST

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

Published on Mar 03, 2026 08:47 am IST

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 on Mar 03, 2026 07:33 am IST

Final SC hearing of pleas against CAA on May 5

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

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 06:05 am IST

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 on Jan 09, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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

Published on Dec 20, 2025 01:43 am IST

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 on Dec 12, 2025 03:14 am IST

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 on Dec 05, 2025 07:18 am IST

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

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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 on Nov 28, 2025 09:00 am IST

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 on Nov 26, 2025 09:03 pm IST

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

The Supreme Court. (PTI)

Published on Nov 22, 2025 04:12 am IST

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

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

Published on Nov 20, 2025 02:22 pm IST

Former BJP Union minister Rajen Gohain joins Assam Jatiya Parishad

Rajen Gohain. (File)

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Updated on Nov 05, 2025 06:19 pm IST

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 on Nov 02, 2025 08:22 pm IST

‘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 on Oct 31, 2025 01:54 am IST

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

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Published on Oct 29, 2025 03:48 am IST

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 on Oct 07, 2025 12:07 am IST

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 on Oct 06, 2025 06:12 pm IST

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Published on Sept 19, 2025 01:58 pm IST

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)

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Updated on Sept 11, 2025 08:01 pm IST

Umar Khalid moves SC against HC order denying him bail

Umar Khalid (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Published on Sept 11, 2025 04:52 am IST

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

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

Updated on Sept 04, 2025 04:12 pm IST

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 on Sept 03, 2025 08:09 pm IST

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 on Sept 03, 2025 07:31 pm IST

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.