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Mumbai: Police arrest 17 Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The police in Mumbai have arrested 17 Bangladeshi nationals for living illegally in India after they failed to provide proof of Indian citizenship. The arrests were made by Shivajinagar and RCF police, who are now conducting further investigations.
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US President Trump signs executive order overhauling US elections, mention
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Citing examples of India and some other nations, the US president stated that voters will now be required to show proof of citizenship during federal elections and restricted the time states are able to receive mail-in votes.
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Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow bench to hear petition on Rahul Gandhi's citizenshi
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The petition was filed by an activist S Vignesh a few months ago alleging that Rahul Gandhi is ineligible to contest the Indian elections under Article 84(A) of the Constitution as he holds a British Citizenship.
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US: Trump administration files emergency appeals in Supreme Court to end b
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In the appeals, the Trump administration contended that lower courts had gone too far in issuing orders blocking the policy and requested the court to restrict the impact of those orders.
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Lalit Modi denies extradition claims, labels media reports as 'Fake News'
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Lalit Modi dismissed reports of an extradition notice against him, calling the media claims "fake news." He questioned the validity of such a notice, stating that he has travelled globally without facing issues and that countries with extradition treaties would take action if necessary. Read More
Vanuatu Citizenship Commission to await court verdict before decision on c
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Vanuatu Post reported that Prime Minister Jotham Napat directed the country's Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, Lalit Modi following recent revelations in international media
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Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of citizenship request for Lalit Modi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As per a statement from Vantanu Prime Minister's Office, Napat said that two alerts from Indian authorities to the Interpol should have resulted in the cancellation of his application.
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"We continue to pursue case against him as required under law", says MEA o
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Responding to a question on Lalit Modi's acquisition of citizenship of Vanuatu, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that they are aware of his application for surrendering his passport in the High Commission of India in London and they are continuing to pursu
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Pakistani Hindu refugees who voted during Delhi polls, await government su
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Many Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Majnu Ka Tila have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019. Several of them recently received their citizenship and cast their votes for the first time, which is a historic moment for the community.
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Delhi HC stays student suspensions amid JMI protest, orders formation of p
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the suspension of several students of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) who were protesting on campus without prior permission.
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Taiwan considering immigration law changes to curb China's influence from
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The government is considering changes to immigration laws for residents of Hong Kong and Macau to prevent influence from China
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Trump announces 'Gold Card' program for wealthy foreigners, offering US re
Updated : 1 year ago IST
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday (local time) that the United States will introduce a "gold card" for wealthy foreigners, granting them the right to live and work in the country, with a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for a USD five million fee, CNN reported.
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