News Topic:Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019
Politics
Mehbooba urges people to use vote as a weapon against CAA
Mehbooba Mufti urged people to exercise their voting rights judiciously in response to what she termed as “contentious laws” like the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
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Politics
Omar Abdullah calls CAA notification BJP’s Ramadan gift to Muslims
Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that BJP has given Ramadan gift to Muslims by notifying CAA “which is against the very foundation of our constitution”.
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India
MHA invites applications for Indian citizenship from non-Muslim refugees
The Centre on Friday invited non-Muslims like Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists to apply for Indian citizenship.
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India
Allahabad HC orders release of UP doctor Kafeel Khan
NEW DELHI — The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate release of Dr Kafeel Khan who was detained by Uttar Pradesh government...
Kashmir
Joe Biden seeks restoration of peoples’ rights in Kashmir
Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president Joe Biden wants India to take necessary steps to restore rights of all Kashmiris, and has expressed disappointment over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the implementation of the NRC in Assam.
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India
Delhi High Court grants bail to Safoora Zargar
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Jamia student Safoora Zargar, who is pregnant and was arrested under anti-terror law UAPA.
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India
Yogi govt to bring ordinance against anti-CAA protesters
Yogi Adityanath govt in UP has approved an ordinance, punishing those who damaged public and private property during the anti-CAA protests.
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India
NIA to quiz Kashmiri couple for alleged IS links
A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday reached the Delhi Police Special Cell office to question the arrested Kashmiri couple.
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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein
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Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline
A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.
AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions
AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.