Politics
'NDA Allies Not Consulted, No Respect Given': Akali Dal Leader Slams BJP for Exclusion of Muslims in CAA
Naresh Gujral clarified that even though the SAD voted for the CAA in the Parliament, party chief Sukhbir Badal had said that Muslims must be included in the Citizenship Act.
BJP’s Shrinking Footprint: Saffron Area on India’s Political Map Reduced to Half in Less Than 2 Years
The BJP, either on its own or in alliance with other parties, ruled nearly 70 per cent of the total geographical area of the country in March 2018. This now has come down to 34 per cent.
Siddaramaiah Demands Judicial Probe into Police Firing at Mangaluru During Anti-CAA Protests
Earlier in the day, CM BS Yediyurappa said the state government has decided to conduct both a CID and magisterial inquiries into the violent protests in Mangaluru against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
UP BJP to Set up Registration Camps for Refugees Seeking Citizenship
UP BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh said that the opposition has been spreading canards about the citizenship law and these 'elements' had fuelled the recent violence in the state on the issue.
India is Moving in Same Direction as That of 'Hitler's Nazi Germany': Asom Gana Parishad Leader
The former chief minister also alleged that the state government was in favour of withdrawing his NSG cover for a long time and 'finally they could do it due to a conspiracy between an insurgent leader and the present CM'.
'70/70': Arvind Kejriwal Sets Target for AAP Ahead of Delhi Assembly Polls
The Aam Aadmi Party, which won 67 of the 70 seats in 2015, will fight this election in collaboration with election strategist Prashant Kishor's consultancy firm I-PAC.
Congress to Hold Silent Protest at Rajghat on Monday with Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in Attendance
The decision to hold the silent protest was taken at a meeting of top party leaders at Sonia Gandhi's residence here on Saturday evening.
BJP to Launch Info Campaign on Changes in Citizenship Law, Will Involve Beneficiaries Too
BJP working president JP Nadda told party leaders that they should work to expose the 'conspiracy' of the Congress, Trinamool Congress and the Left among others to push their politics of 'violence and hate'.
'Rich Will Show Passports...' At India Gate With Anti-CAA Protesters, Priyanka Gandhi's Note Ban Parallel
Priyanka Gandhi said the government wants every Indian to stand in line to prove one's citizenship in the same manner in which they did after demonetisation.
'We'll Oppose NRC in Any Format': Jagan Govt Assures Muslims Days after Supporting CAB in Parliament
CM Jagan Mohan Reddy is said to have asked ministers and legislators belonging to the minority community to create awareness among Muslims and assure them the government would not do anything that goes against their interests.
ABVP, BJP Members Take out Pro-Citizenship Act March in Pune
The march-meeting was organised on the campus of the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), which saw a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) earlier this week.
Din in MP Assembly as BJP Questions Govt over Farmers' Bonus; Oppn Leaders Stage Walkout
CM Kamal Nath said he had a copy of the letter received from the Centre which stated that if the state government had paid wheat bonus to farmers or planned to pay it in future, procurement from the state would be reduced by 7 lakh metric tonnes.
'Saffron-clad Politicians Do Not Marry but Rape': JMM President Hemant Soren's Dig at BJP
Hemant Soren's comments, which referred to the recent sexual assault cases, came ahead of the fifth and last phase of polling on December 20.
Citizenship Act 'Unconstitutional', Shouldn't be Enforced in Maharashtra, Says Ashok Chavan
Large parts of the country, especially West Bengal and the north-east, saw widespread protests after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was enacted last week.
Will Not Sign Any NRC Document, It is Time to Oppose Black Angrez, Says Chhattisgarh CM
He said the Modi government has failed on all fronts and whatever step it has taken - be it demonetisation, GST (Goods and Services Tax) or CAA - has proved to be a failure.
Cong Leader Jairam Ramesh Challenges Citizenship Act in SC, Plea to be Heard on Wednesday
In his petition, Ramesh has prayed that the court pass appropriate order declaring and quashing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act as "unconstitutional, null and void and ultra vires Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.