Bengal Voter Roll Crisis: SIR Sparks Identity Fears
West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls causes panic with tight deadlines and documentation demands. Two suicides reported as millions scramble to prove citizenship.
West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls causes panic with tight deadlines and documentation demands. Two suicides reported as millions scramble to prove citizenship.
Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre and Assam govt on stalled NRC process. Over 3 crore citizens await ID cards, 19 lakh excluded lack rejection orders. Read the full story.
The Trump administration cancels approximately 80,000 non-immigrant US visas, including H-1B and H-4 categories, in a sweeping move that impacts thousands of Indian professionals and their families.
In a sweeping immigration move, the Trump administration has cancelled approximately 80,000 non-immigrant visas, primarily affecting H-1B and other work-related categories. Get the full details on this significant policy shift.
A Los Angeles vocalist claims Gold's Gym revoked her membership after she confronted a biological male using women's changing facilities, sparking intense discussion about gender identity rights versus women's privacy concerns.
In an unprecedented ruling, a Kolkata court grants Indian citizenship to a baby born on a boat in the middle of the Ichamati River, ending a two-year legal battle for Sunali Khatun's family.
Federal judge strikes down Trump-era requirement for documentary citizenship proof in voter registration, dealing major blow to election integrity measures.
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has permanently barred any future administration from reinstating Trump-era policy requiring citizenship documentation for voter registration, marking a significant victory for voting rights advocates.
The Subscriber Identity Registry (SIR) initiative creates electoral turmoil in West Bengal's Matua belt as both ruling TMC and opposition BJP face potential voter backlash ahead of crucial polls.
Germany tightens citizenship requirements, ending popular fast-track program. Learn how new language demands, income rules, and 'values declaration' will impact migrants seeking German passports.
Nigerian Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka alleges US authorities cancelled his visa after his controversial comparison of Donald Trump to Idi Amin, raising questions about free speech and diplomatic relations.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP to produce parents' birth certificates for NRC, escalating political tensions over citizenship documentation in India.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee issues explosive challenge to BJP, demanding leaders produce their parents' birth certificates before implementing NRC in West Bengal.
A 57-year-old Kolkata businessman takes his own life amid growing NRC-related fears, leaving behind a grieving family and raising questions about the mental health impact of citizenship uncertainty.
Nigerian playwright and Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka reveals his US visa has been revoked, raising questions about academic freedom and US-Nigeria relations.
The Election Commission delays Assam's SIR designation due to citizenship documentation requirements. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assures full cooperation amid ongoing National Register of Citizens verification.
US conservative groups demand revocation of Dr. Mahmood Mamdani's citizenship following his controversial statements on Israel. The Uganda-born academic faces intense political backlash.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar clarifies Aadhaar's role in voter registration - it's not citizenship proof but serves as valid identity verification. Learn what documents work for voter list revision.
In a stunning political development, former Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina loses citizenship following military takeover, creating constitutional crisis in island nation.
Read the emotional journey of a woman who spent two decades fighting for Indian citizenship after being born in Pakistan, finally finding her rightful place in the country she calls home.
Exclusive ground report from Nadia, West Bengal, where panic over potential deportation has sparked massive crowds at BJP MLA's CAA documentation camp. Residents share their fears and hopes.
A new Republican-led legislation aims to prohibit individuals holding dual citizenship from serving in US Congress, citing national security concerns and America First priorities.
The redesigned US citizenship test under Trump administration doubles the difficulty with more questions and introduces strict time limits for interviews, raising concerns among immigration advocates.
Left-leaning human rights organizations stage massive rally in Kolkata, accusing central government of attempting to implement NRC through Socio-Economic and Caste Census data.
Migrant workers from Assam defend their citizenship after BJP MP labels them Bangladeshi. Exclusive interviews reveal their documents and determination to prove Indian identity.
West Bengal BJP launches massive CAA awareness campaign targeting 1,000 camps to counter opposition narratives and connect with potential beneficiaries ahead of elections.
The Odisha Forest Department cancels JSPL's mining permit in Keonjhar district for serious environmental norm violations, dealing a major blow to the company's iron ore operations.
Aspiring US citizens face a more challenging path as the redesigned civics exam launches today. Learn about the new format, increased questions, and what it means for green card holders seeking American citizenship.
Federal Identity and Citizenship Authority introduces flexible payment options for all services, making life easier for UAE residents with installment plans through credit cards.
Latest US visa bulletin brings significant movement for employment-based categories, with India seeing notable advances in EB-2 and EB-3 preferences. Key updates for Mexico, Philippines revealed.