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Indian diaspora in Malaysia hails PM Modi's leadership for India's 'rapid
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Distinguished voices of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "strong and progressive leadership" for the country's 'rapid transformation' during the last 10 years and his "vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region".
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"CAA not to be implemented in Bihar": JDU leader Khalid Anwar triggers row
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Deviating from the official line of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Janata Dal (United) leader Khalid Anwar on Sunday said the law, guaranteeing permanent residency to members of persecuted religious minorities in Pakistan, Afghanista
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IMF's inter-faith delegation hosts Dawat-e-Iftar feast for Muslim communit
Updated : 2 years ago IST
An inter-faith delegation led by the Indian Minorities Foundation (IMF) organized the 'Dawat-e-Iftar' party for members of the Muslims community at Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah in Delhi on the holy occasion on first Friday in the month of Ramzan.
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"There's no negative aspect in act": Adv Gagandeep Bal on CAA
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"It will be beneficial for those persecuted minorities who want to take citizenship in India. Those who take citizenship can also benefit the nation - like if some professionals, businessmen, doctors etc. come. They could contribute to the country's economy as well. There is no negative aspe
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CAA in line with promise given by India's founding fathers: Kerala Governo
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said on Wednesday that the Citizenship Amendment Act was in line with the promise given by India's founding fathers to the minorities in Pakistan during the time of India's partition.
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Centre releases Rs 284 crore towards construction of schools, colleges und
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Housing and Minorities Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan said that the central government approved Rs 284 crore towards the construction of the schools and colleges and classrooms under the Minorities Welfare Department.
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"Persecuted minorities are happy": Annamalai questions Tamil Nadu CM Stali
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The BJP Chief, while addressing a press conference here, claimed that persecuted minorities are happy with the implementation of the CAA.
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"Implementation of CAA is matter of a pride," says a refugee
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A refugee expressed happiness at the Union Home Ministry notifying rules for implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on Monday.
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"CAA is not against minorities": BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad hails CAA impl
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A day after the central government implemented the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) across the country, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "CAA is not against the minority of the country."
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'Big win for persecuted minorities': US-based advocacy group welcomes CAA
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), a US-based advocacy group, welcomed the formal notification of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India and said that the decision is a 'big win' for the persecuted religious minorities of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
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Tripura CM Saha lauds PM Modi, Shah for implementing CAA, calls it 'guaran
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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"PM Modi delivered on another commitment...": Amit Shah after Centre notif
Updated : 2 years ago IST
With the Centre notifying the Citizenship (Amendment) Act Rules on Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the notification will enable minorities persecuted on religious grounds in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to acquire Indian citizenship and that Prime Minister Narendra Mod
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