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A file photo of activists of “CAA Virudhi Samanay Samiti, Assam” stage a protest in Guwahati

Assam Welcomes Supreme Court Verdict Upholding Section 6A Of Citizenship Act

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Oct 17, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

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

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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

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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

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

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A report by CRS, an independent research wing of the US Congress has raised concerns about the CAA's impact on India's secular status. The report has also highlighted the potential violations of India's Constitution by the CAA, which grants citizenship to immigrants from certain religions.

Key Provisions of CAA May Violate Certain Articles of the Indian Constitution: Congressional Report

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Apr 22, 2024

PTI

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

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'Infiltrators are her vote bank': In Bengal, Amit Shah Fires Salvo at CM Mamata on CAA

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Apr 10, 2024

ETV Bharat English Team

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

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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

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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

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File photo: Mamata Banerjee (Source ANI)

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Warns Centre About CAA Implementation

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Jan 29, 2024

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Delhi High Court sets aside trial court order discharging Sharjeel Imam, 10 others in Jamia violence case

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Stalin moves resolution against CAA in TN Assembly, says it is not secular

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