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Congress should explain its opposition to CAA: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday challenged the Congress party to explain its opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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CAA won't be implemented in Kerala, reiterates Vijayan after Amit Shah's r
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Kasargod (Kerala) [India], February 14 (ANI): Days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the process of granting citizenship to refugees under the CAA would start as soon as COVID-19 vaccination concludes, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has reiterated that the Citizenship Amendmen
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How Indian families are benefiting from St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship
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New Delhi [India], February 12 (ANI/Mediawire): There has been a marked increase in Indian families applying for second citizenship in the Caribbean island of St Kitts and Nevis. With a stable economy, safe environment and high education standards, it is fast becoming the country of choice f
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Mamata Banerjee will not be able to stop implementation of CAA, says Amit
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Thakurnagar (West Bengal), February 11 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not be able to stop implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
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SC rejects bail plea of activist Akhil Gogoi in anti-CAA protests case
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New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected to grant bail to peasants' activist Akhil Gogoi who was arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in Assam.
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Rules under Citizenship Amendment Act being prepared: Home Ministry
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New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday stated in Rajya Sabha that the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 are under preparation and the Act has already come into force with effect from October 1, 2020.
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6,76,074 Indians gave up Indian citizenship from 2015 to 2019, says Home M
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New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI): As many as 6,76,074 Indians gave up their Indian citizenship in five years from 2015 to 2019, according to the central government.
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India facing an undeclared emergency, alleges TMC MP Mahua Moitra
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New Delhi [India], February 8 (ANI): In the context of the farmers' protest and the stir over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Monday alleged that the country is today facing a state of "undeclared emergency."
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China likely to retaliate against UK's citizenship offer for Hong Kong res
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Hong Kong, February 7 (ANI): China is expected to step up retaliation in March against the UK's scheme to offer citizenship to millions of Hong Kong people through British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport, reported Asia Times.
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Rules being framed under Citizenship Amendment Act, House committees have
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New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): The rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are under preparation and the committees on Subordinate Legislation of the two Houses have granted an extension of time, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
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UAE allows citizenship to distinguished professionals to attract talent
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Dubai [UAE], January 30 (ANI): With the aim to attract talent, the United Arab Emirates on Saturday approved law amendments allowing citizenship to distinguished professionals including scientists, doctors, authors.
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China derecognises British National Overseas passport as travel, ID docume
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Beijing [China], January 29 (ANI): Upping the ante against the United Kingdom, China on Friday said it will stop recognising British National (Overseas) passports as travel and identification documents from Sunday and warned a further retaliation after British authorities launched a new visa
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