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EAM Jaishankar defends CAA, challenges critics on their understanding of h
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"I am not questioning the imperfections or otherwise of their democracy or their principles or lack of it. I am questioning their understanding of our history. If you hear many comments from many parts of the world, it is as though the partition of India has never happened. And there were
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Vote for AAP so that we can work with more dedication, Kejriwal appeals to
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for Lok Sabha and four state Assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the citizens to vote in favour of the Aam Aadmi Party candidates in the upcoming parliamentary polls so that the party can work f
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"Biometric unlocking for NRC after elections": Assam CM Sarma assures just
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the process to unlock the biometrics of indigenous people frozen during the updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will commence after the election process concludes.
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"Beauty of democracy lies in Janbhagidari," PM Modi pens open letter for c
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrote an open letter to all citizens of the country and sought suggestions for shaping the Union government's "Viksit Bharat" agenda.
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"What about 1.5 lakh unlisted Muslims in Assam?" Owaisi on CAA implementat
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Lok Sabha MP and AIMIM chief, Asaduddin Owaisi, questioned the fate of 1.5 lakh Muslims, who were allegedly left out of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) list in Assam after the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was implemented in the state.
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Ready to evacuate Indian citizens, if required: MEA on Haiti situation
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said that India is ready to evacuate its citizens from Haiti if the need arises as the Caribbean nation's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has tendered his resignation to step down from his post following an emergency meeting of regional n
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"Misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted": External Affairs Ministry on re
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a press briefing on Friday, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said, "Lectures by those who have a limited understanding of India's pluralistic traditions and the region's post-partition history are best not attempted. Partners and wellwisher
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CAA is a true act of democracy: US Singer Millben lauds PM Modi's "compass
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"@StateDept, PM @narendramodi is demonstrating compassionate leadership towards those being persecuted for their faith and providing a home to them in #India. A pathway to peace for Christians/Hindus/Sikhs/Jain/Buddhists seeking #religiousfreedom. When the PM is reelected for a third term
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Delhi CM Kejriwal questions Pakistan refugees for protesting against INDIA
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan staged a protest against the INDIA alliance and Congress leaders over their statements on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) outside the Congress headquarters on Friday.
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CAA: SC agrees to hear on March 19 pleas seeking stay on CAA Rules 2024
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on March 19 the pleas seeking a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Rules, 2024, which opened implementation of CAA granting speedy citizenship to members of persecuted minority in Islamic countries of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
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US State Department says it is 'closely monitoring' implementation of CAA
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"We are concerned about the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act on March 11," US State Department Spokesperson, Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily briefing on Thursday (local time).
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CAA: Indian Union Muslim League supports Kerala govt stance
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) National General Secretary, PK Kunhalikutty has extended support to the Kerala government's decision to not implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019.
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