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.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court its authority to assess citizenship for electoral rolls is constitutional, not a parallel NRC. Hearing resumes Jan 8.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court it has a constitutional mandate to verify citizenship before voter registration to ensure no foreigner votes. Arguments continue Thursday.
The Election Commission asserts its constitutional duty to ensure no foreigners are on electoral rolls. Senior advocate argues before SC that citizenship is foundational for voting rights. Read the full arguments.
A Delhi court has adjourned to February 7 the hearing on a revision petition challenging Sonia Gandhi's inclusion in electoral rolls. The Congress leader's counsel sought time to file a reply. Read the latest developments.
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.
Four brothers from Kolkata, including two state health doctors and an ex-Army doctor, face citizenship hearing. They allege harassment, forced to miss work. Read their story.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticises UP government's alleged mobile phone identity checks and bulldozer actions in Sambhal. He raises concerns over democracy, foreign policy, and national security. Read the full report.
Nearly 30,000 Goans acquired foreign nationality, leading to Election Commission scrutiny of their parents' voting rights. Special intensive revision of electoral rolls underway ahead of assembly polls.
A 75-year-old woman in Kolkata battles health issues & bureaucracy to attend a SIR hearing after a mismatch in her deceased husband's name on voter documents. Her fight to retain her voting rights.
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.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk affirms he holds only a US passport and plans to live and die in America. He also counters recent allegations about his early career visa status in the 1990s.
An 85-year-old Rishra resident, Dhananjay Chaturvedi, passed away days after receiving a notice for an SIR hearing. His family alleges he died from anxiety over the process. Details inside.
George Clooney responds to Donald Trump's comments on his family obtaining French citizenship. The actor's witty comeback references the November elections. Read the full exchange here.
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.
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Ghaziabad police claim of a machine to detect nationality during slum verification sparks debate. Officials clarify procedure, but social media questions the assertion. Details inside.
Hundreds in Kolkata spent New Year's Day at SIR hearings to secure voting rights for 2026. BLOs also cancelled celebrations to verify citizenship documents. Read their stories.
Ahead of Assembly elections, Assam government accelerates the process to expel individuals declared as foreigners within a week of identification. The move focuses on detention centre inmates. Read the full story.
Exploring why safe, continuous footpaths are a measure of urban democracy and citizenship in India. A call to walk more for a more empathetic society.
Trump administration reviews revoking citizenship for Somalis in Minnesota fraud scandal, drawing criticism of collective punishment. Ilhan Omar faces renewed attacks. Read the latest.
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
The Supreme Court shifts focus from 2025's off-court controversies to a pivotal 2026 calendar packed with landmark cases on religious freedom, citizenship laws, and fundamental rights. Explore the key legal battles ahead.
Donald Trump slammed George Clooney's French citizenship, calling France's crime 'horrendous'. The French government defends the move as Clooney faces criticism for his French skills. Read more.
The Trump administration is exploring denaturalisation for Somali-Americans convicted in a massive Minnesota daycare fraud. Learn about the case, legal grounds, and political fallout.
Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release to the UK ignites a firestorm over past online posts, citizenship vetting, and the complex legacy of Arab Spring icons. Read the full story.
BJP demands NIA inquiry into citizenship of Kogilu evictees, accuses Karnataka Congress govt of creating 'mini-Bangladesh'. Housing handover postponed to Jan 2. Read the full story.
George Clooney and wife Amal receive French citizenship. The couple, with twins, now primarily resides in France, seeking a normal life away from Hollywood's spotlight. Read more.