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Pak Refugees in Delhi Thank PM Modi for Citizenship through CAA

'Indians Now, Will Not Be Called Pakistanis': Pak Refugees in Delhi Thank PM Modi for Citizenship

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May 17, 2024

ANI

PM Modi Hits out at Cong, SP over CAA in UP's Azamgarh

Modi Targets Cong, SP over 'Dynastic Politics, Lies & Attempt to Push Country Towards Riots over CAA'

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May 16, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

The first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) has been issued on Wednesday to 14 people, marking the beginning of the process of granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslims migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Chronology of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): From Passing of Bill in Parliament to Implementation

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May 15, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

The first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) was issued Wednesday here to 14 people, starting the process of granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslims migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

First Set of Citizenship Certificates Issued Under CAA, 14 People Granted Indian Nationality

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May 15, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Mamata Banerjee is misleading the individuals, saying the CAA could invite trouble for the people.

'From Maa, Mati, Manush, TMC's Focus Shifted to Mullah, Madrasa, Mafia': Shah's Attack on Mamata

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May 15, 2024

ANI

In a strongly worded statement External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar on Saturday rejected US President Biden's remarks describing India's faltering economy as a result of 'xenophobia' and asserted that India has been open and welcoming people from diverse societies.

Jaishankar Rejects US Prez Biden's 'Xenophobic' Remark, Says 'India Open and Welcoming'

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May 4, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Members of the Overseas Friends of BJP in Israel met to discuss strategies for bolstering the party's poll prospects ahead of the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India. The meeting was held at Reena Pushkarna's Tandoori Indian restaurant in Herzliya, where they discussed the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, including the repeal of Article 370.

Overseas Friends of BJP Meet in Israel to Help Bolster Party's Prospects in Elections

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Apr 17, 2024

PTI

While the Central Government grants citizenship to religious minorities in neighbouring countries under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), no such provision has been made for Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka residing for decades in Tamil Nadu. ETV Bharat visited the refugee camps in Coimbatore and Madurai to know the challenges faced by this community. Officially dubbed 'illegal immigrants', the term is the biggest hurdle to their dreams of becoming Indian citizens.

Sins of Omission: How CAA Plays a Cruel Joke on Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees

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Apr 10, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Union Minister Santanu Thakur has urged Matua community members who migrated to India before 2014 to apply for citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), even if they already have voting rights. Thakur stated that applying for fresh citizenship will enable them to avail benefits, including permanent residency proof for passports and visas.

Apply for Citizenship under CAA without Fear: Union Minister Santanu Thakur Exhorts Matuas

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Apr 3, 2024

PTI

Protests against CAA should continue, cited singer Zubeen Garg.

Protests against CAA should continue: Zubeen Garg

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Mar 27, 2024

PTI

Raising concern over the Indian government's notification of rules to implement CAA, USCIRF said that citizenship must not be denied on the basis of religion or belief. India on the other hand has asked USCIRF to develop a better understanding of India, its plurality and its democratic ethos.

US Panel for religious Freedom Raises Concern over India's Notification of Rules to Implement CAA

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Mar 26, 2024

PTI

West Bengal Youth Dies by Suicide 'Due to Fear of CAA'

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Mar 22, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

The influential student body from Assam, AASU, has vowed to fight against the implementation of the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The student body said that along with NESO, it will intensify protests against CAA.

AASU Not to Support Any Political Party in Ensuing LS Polls; To Intensify Protest against CAA

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Mar 19, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

No Stay on Citizenship Amendment Rules, SC Seeks Centre’s Response in 3 Weeks

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Mar 19, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

Expressing concern over the Indian government notifying rules for the implementation of the CAA, American senator Ben Cardin said that the Indian government's decision to notify its controversial Citizenship Amendment Act, particularly the law's potential ramifications on India's Muslim community is deeply concerning.

US Senator Expresses Concern over Notification of CAA Rules

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Mar 19, 2024

PTI

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday boldly addressed criticism on the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and questioned the global understanding of historical events, adding that the government has an obligation to the people who were let down at the time of partition.

EAM Jaishankar Defends CAA, Challenges Critics on Their Understanding of History

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Mar 16, 2024

ANI

The apex court agreed to hear a batch of pleas seeking a direction to the Centre to stay the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024.

SC to hear on March 19, pleas seeking stay on Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024

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Mar 15, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

'Citizenship Amendment Act Will Never Be Taken Back, Reaffirms Shah.

Shah on CAA: HM Tears Into Opposition For 'Jhooth Ki Rajneeti'; Mentors Mamata on Bengali Hindus

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Mar 14, 2024

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