First Indian Citizenship in Goa Granted Under CAA to Christian Senior Citizen from Pakistan

28 Aug 2024

A Christian senior citizen from Pakistan, now living in Goa, received an Indian citizenship certificate on Wednesday under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The certificate was presented by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. Joseph Francis A. Pereira, currently residing in Cansaulim, South Goa, is the first person in the state to...

‘Congress, SP spreading lies on CAA’ Says PM Modi in Azamgarh Rally

16 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Opposition on Thursday, accusing them of attempting to incite riots by spreading falsehoods about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). "The Prime Minister said that granting Indian citizenship to refugees has already started under CAA and that although those in the INDIA bloc claim they...

First Batch Of Citizenship Certificates Issued Under CAA, 14 Individuals Granted Indian Citizenship

15 May 2024

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on Wednesday the issuance of the first set of citizenship certificates under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). A total of 14 individuals have been granted CAA certificates, according to official sources. Union Home Secretary Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla personally presented citizenship certificates to select...

Chidambaram pledges CAA repeal with INDIA bloc win

21 Apr 2024

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led NDA government, accusing it of transforming into a cult that worships Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Against the dangers of such a trend, equating it with dictatorial tendencies and emphasizing the Speaking on Sunday, Chidambaram highlighted what he...

Owaisi Criticizes CAA, Confident in AIMIM Candidates for Lok Sabha Polls

13 Apr 2024

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized the BJP-led central government for the enforcement of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), labeling the legislation as "unconstitutional." "BJP has made unconstitutional law - CAA. It has been made based on religion, which goes against the right to equality, therefore I tore a copy...

BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri Challenges Telangana Minister’s CAA-NRC Stand

03 Apr 2024

After Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy's statement asserting that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) won't be enforced in the state, BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri remarked that merely sporting a beard doesn't equate to being secular, suggesting that individuals holding such views should be excluded...

The BJP is saying “400 paar”, I challenge them to cross the 200 seats benchmark first: Mamata Banerjee

31 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ridiculed the BJP's goal of securing over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, instead challenging the party to aim for at least 200 constituencies on Sunday. Ms. Banerjee further declared her firm stance against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in...

SC refuses to stay CAA; asks Centre to respond to petitions by April 8

19 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court declined to stay the enforcement of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on Tuesday afternoon. It granted the government a three-week period, until April 8, to respond to 237 petitions contesting the law, which was notified shortly before the Lok Sabha election. Petitioners were permitted to approach the...

US Senator Expresses Deep Concern Over CAA’s Impact on Muslims in India

19 Mar 2024

An American senator has expressed apprehension regarding the Indian government's notification of rules for implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). The senator emphasized that as the relationship between the US and India strengthens, it is crucial for cooperation to be based on shared values that uphold human rights for all...

Amit Shah Explains: Why Muslims not CAA eligible while Christians, Parsis are?

14 Mar 2024

During the controversy over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a significant query: Why do Parsis and Christians qualify under the CAA while Muslims do not? The CAA's objective is to grant citizenship to persecuted minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who migrated to India before...