Nepal's cabinet approves landmark rule allowing children with unknown paternal identity to acquire citizenship through their mother. A major step for gender equality and children's rights. Read the full story.
A woman in Uttar Pradesh faces legal action for allegedly concealing her Pakistani citizenship to obtain a teaching position. Police investigate the fraud case. Read details.
IAS officer Rashmi Kamal appointed as Bengal's Census Director. The move is significant as the state sees a rise in CAA applications and ongoing SIR process. Read more.
BJP delegation led by Shantanu Thakur meets President Droupadi Murmu, alleges disenfranchisement of Matua voters in Bengal. Suvendu Adhikari assures community in Bongaon.
BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh and Samik Bhattacharya campaigned in Ranaghat to address Matua community's fears over CAA implementation, urging them to fill forms. They target 80 key assembly segments.
Oman has standardised fees for citizenship services. Applying now costs OMR 600, while renouncing nationality is OMR 200. The new rules took effect on January 4, 2026. Read for details.
Supreme Court grants bail to five of seven accused in 2020 CAA protest case after six years in prison. Families express relief and hope. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has noted material suggesting the involvement of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in planning the 2020 Delhi riots. Read the full details and legal implications here.
BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla slams Congress for allegedly avoiding questions on granting citizenship to persecuted Bangladeshi Hindus under CAA. He challenges Rahul Gandhi to clarify his stance.
BJP MLA Swapan Majumdar attends SIR hearing amid voter list anxiety in Matua areas. TMC attacks, offers support. Nearly 1 lakh Matua refugees face scrutiny.
A Ghaziabad woman admits a viral video showing a 'citizenship verification machine' was staged. Police confirm it was a prank. Get the full story and official reaction here.
A video shows a UP police officer claiming a device can detect Bangladeshi citizenship by scanning a man's back. The incident in Ghaziabad has triggered a major backlash. Read the full story.
Dreaming of a Canadian passport? Our detailed guide covers eligibility, the application process, fees, and the citizenship test for Indian applicants. Start your journey today!
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah forecasts a BJP government in West Bengal with a two-thirds majority in 2026, pledges to stop infiltration and addresses Matua community's CAA concerns.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara criticizes Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for interfering in state affairs regarding CAA. He asserts Karnataka's autonomy in handling the law and order situation. Read more.
Activist Sushil Pandit discusses the recent Pahalgam attack's impact on Kashmiri Pandits, their migration struggle, and the implications of CAA and Article 370 revocation. Read the full analysis.
Hollywood star George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their twins have officially obtained French citizenship. Discover the reasons behind this move and its significance.
BRS leader Chennamaneni Ramesh, declared a non-citizen by Telangana HC, continues to receive MLA pension. Congress MLA Adi Srinivas demands recovery of all benefits. Read the full controversy.
On July 26, 1968, the South African Citizenship Act stripped citizenship from over 152,000 Indians. Explore the historical struggle and the fight for rights that followed. Read the full story.
A year after HC declared him not an Indian citizen, ex-BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh continues to draw pension. Congress MLA demands action. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur, urged voters to elect a government committed to driving out infiltrators and protecting the state's culture. He highlighted the BJP's track record on security and development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses Congress of treating infiltrators as a vote bank, vows to implement NRC nationwide. Get the full details on the political clash.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Roy's comments on detention camps and citizenship proof in Bengal trigger a political storm. The BJP has distanced itself from his remarks. Read the full story.
Special Intensive Revision hearings for voter lists commence in Bengal's Matua heartland. Thousands, many lacking documents, queue up amid fears of exclusion and uncertain citizenship status under CAA.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after Egypt lifts travel ban. His arrival welcomed by PM Starmer, but sparks controversy over old social media posts.
ECI's decision to accept CAA certificates for voter registration aids Matua community in West Bengal, bridging the 'legacy' gap. BJP hails move, TMC questions it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's targeted message to the Matua-Namasudra community after a cancelled rally highlights their crucial electoral role in West Bengal. Explore the history, politics, and future of this key voting bloc.
BJP challenges Kerala government's plan to issue nativity cards, arguing citizenship is a central subject. The political row escalates over state's authority. Read more.
Amid SIR voter list revisions, West Bengal's Matua community faces citizenship anxiety. Union Minister Shantanu Thakur's remarks add tension as thousands seek CAA protection. Read the full story.