Politics

What is NPR? Is it next on Modi govt's agenda?

The government has been preparing for the National Population Register (NPR) amid the ongoing protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Dec 21, 2019

Is Sonia Gandhi misleading people on Citizenship Law? Claims Nirmala Sitharaman

The Citizenship Amendment Act does not deny citizenship to any Indian, Nirmala Sitharaman said, asserting that the law has nothing to do actually with any Indian citizen.

Dec 21, 2019

CAA protests: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad taken into custody from Jama Masjid

Chandrashekhar Azad sneaked into the Jama Masjid around 1:30 pm, wearing a skull cap and wrapping himself in a long shawl to hide his identity.

Dec 21, 2019

Jaishankar on H-1B visa: US should not obstruct flow of talent from India

The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Dec 20, 2019

Jharkhand elections: Corporate honcho, MP push for Hemant Soren as CM

Dumka, which is also the sub-capital of Jharkhand, some 270 km northeast of Ranchi suits Hemant Soren as the JMM patriarch Shibu Soren is still fondly remembered in the region.

Dec 20, 2019

Did EAM Jaishankar cancel meet with US lawmakers over Kashmir criticism?

S Jaishankar, who is in the US for 2+2 dialogue, said Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's report on Kashmir was an unfair characterisation of the situation on the ground in the region.

Dec 20, 2019

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

New fast-track visa for Indian doctors, confirms UK

An accompanying government briefing paper elaborates that under its "NHS People Plan", qualified doctors, nurses and allied health professionals with a job offer from the NHS, and who have been trained to a recognised standard, will be offered fast-track entry, reduced visa fees and dedicated support to come to the UK.

Dec 20, 2019

Historian Ramachandra Guha released by Bengaluru Police

Ramachandra Guha was protesting at the Bengaluru Town Hall while he was detained earlier today.

Dec 19, 2019

Ramachandra Guha detained by Bengaluru police for protesting against CAA

Is Centre behind Ramachandra Guha's detention in Bengaluru?

The 61-year-old academician was detained by the police mid-interview. The renowned author was staging a peaceful protest near Town Hall when he was detained.

Dec 19, 2019

Anti-CAA protests: Historian Ramachandra Guha detained in Bengaluru

A video that has been doing the rounds on the internet shows Guha, 61, holding a poster that reads, "CAA [Citizenship Amendment Act] against Constitution", and arguing with city police as they take him away.

Dec 19, 2019

Did you know Manmohan Singh demanded CAA in 2003? BJP releases video

Manmohan Singh tried to draw the attention of senior BJP leader, LK Advani to add: "I sincerely hope that the honourable Deputy Prime Minister will bear this in mind in charting out the future course of action with regard to the Citizenship Act."

Dec 19, 2019

US on India's Citizenship law: 'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate'

The top American diplomat was responding to a question on the protests in India after the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, alleging that this is religiously discriminatory in nature.

Dec 19, 2019

Donald Trump impeachment: A timeline of events

On Wednesday night, the House voted on two articles of impeachment - first, accusing the President of abuse of power, second, obstruction of Congress.

Dec 19, 2019

This viral video suggests Delhi Police may have fired at Jamia protesters

A TV channel showed the video where an alleged Delhi policeman is seen firing during violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act at Jamia Milia Islamia University.

Dec 19, 2019

India pitches for H-1B visa holders, says movement of people deepened ties

Jaishankar said the two countries have agreed to take steps to promote better understanding and awareness around among each other's stakeholders who are connected at multiple levels.

Dec 19, 2019