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Sending out a stern warning, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka on Thursday said the state government would emulate Uttar Pradesh and confiscate properties of those who caused damage to public properties during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. (Photo: File)

K'taka Minister warns of confiscation of properties of protesters damaging public assets

Anti-CAA protests had reached its peak in the state last week and turned violent in Mangaluru, resulting in the death of 2 in police firing.

26 Dec 2019 8:44 PM

Air India (AI) has stopped issuing air tickets to government agencies on credit basis, due to non-payment of dues, said the spokesperson of the public carrier on Thursday. (Photo: File)

No more tickets to government agencies on credit: Air India

Tickets on credit are not being issued to the government departments or agencies against whom the pending dues is Rs 10 lakh or more.

26 Dec 2019 8:21 PM

In the wake of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the national capital, Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday accused Congress of supporting violence in the city's streets and said it is time to "punish the tukde-tukde gang". (Photo: ANI)

Time to punish 'tukde-tukde' gang for violence in Delhi: Shah attacks Cong, AAP

The BJP has accused Congress of inciting violence during protests against the new citizenship law.

26 Dec 2019 7:53 PM

The BJP on Thursday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his liar jibe at the prime minister, dubbing him as "joothon ka sardar" (master of lies) and saying detention camps in Assam were set up when the Congress was in power both at the Centre and the state. (Photo: File)

'Joothon ka sardar': BJP leader Sambit Patra takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi

Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi had alleged that PM Modi was lying to the country on the issue of detention camps in Assam.

26 Dec 2019 6:45 PM

Asserting that peaceful protests will continue as long as the new citizenship law is not withdrawn, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday warned the BJP against "playing with fire". (Photo: File)

Peaceful protests to continue till CAA is revoked: Mamata Banerjee

She said that a TMC delegation will be sent to Karnataka to meet the families of victims allegedly killed in police firing there.

26 Dec 2019 5:53 PM

As the trends showed JMM-led alliance inching closer to victory in Jharkhand, Congress leader Rajesh Thakur on Monday said that they will form a strong government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

'Will form strong govt in Jharkhand': Congress' Rajesh Thakur

The Congress leader said they do not believe in creating hype but will celebrate with people once they get a 'clear-cut' mandate.

23 Dec 2019 2:03 PM

In the backdrop of protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday launched a veiled attack on the BJP by quoting words of late American leader Martin Luther King. (Photo: File)

Sena's Raut quotes Martin Luther King to hit out at BJP over CAA

The 57-year-old firebrand Rajya Sabha member has of late been taking aim at the BJP, with which the Sena recently severed ties.

23 Dec 2019 12:29 PM

Amid protests in several parts of the country over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Union Minister of State (MoS) Railways, Suresh Angadi on Tuesday warned the concerned district administration and railway authorities to 'shoot' at sight if anybody destroys the public property. (Photo: ANI)

'If anybody destroys railway property shoot them at sight': Railway minister

The minister further asserted that it is taxpayers' money and to develop one train it takes years together.

17 Dec 2019 8:57 PM

India on Tuesday strongly rejected a resolution adopted by Pakistan national assembly on the amended citizenship law, calling it a poorly disguised effort to divert attention from Islamabad's "appalling treatment" and "persecution" of its religious minorities. (Photo: File)

India rejects Pak assembly motion on Citizenship Act, says 'poorly disguised effort'

Pakistan's Parliament on Monday unanimously passed a resolution terming India's citizenship amendment law against the bilateral agreements.

17 Dec 2019 7:17 PM

Notwithstanding opposition to the amended Citizenship Act, Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted the Modi government will ensure that non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan get Indian nationality and live in the country with honour. (Photo: ANI)

'Non-Muslim refugees will live with honour,' assures Shah amid CAB protest

Shah also challenged the people, who are against the new law, to oppose the legislation as much as they can.

17 Dec 2019 5:24 PM

Anurag Kashyap calls govt 'fascist' after Jamia Milia students' protest against CAA

The police entered Jamia Millia Islamia University after a protest against amended Citizenship Act spiralled out of control on Sunday.

16 Dec 2019 5:57 PM

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported from Nadia, North 24 Parganas and Howrah districts of West Bengal which is witnessing protests against the amended Citizenship Act, police said on Sunday. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Roads blocked in WB, oil tanker driver killed in Assam due to CAB protests

Incidents of violence were reported from Murshidabad and North 24 Parganas districts, and rural Howrah on Saturday.

15 Dec 2019 11:24 AM

Amid protests in northeastern states of India against the amended Citizenship Act, many countries including US, UK, France and Canada have issued travel advisories for their citizens asking them to "exercise caution" while travelling to the region. (Photo: ANI)

US, UK issue 'travel advisory' amid northeast violence over CAB

The French government has also suspended air transport and asked its citizens to 'stay away' from gathering.

14 Dec 2019 10:07 AM

The United States is concerned about the implications of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in India, a top American diplomat responsible for monitoring international religious freedom said on Friday. (Photo: File)

'Concerned about implications of Citizenship Bill,' says top US official

Gregory Stanton of Genocide Watch expressed concern on Thursday over the human rights situation in Kashmir and Assam.

14 Dec 2019 9:32 AM

The US has urged India to protect the rights of its religious minorities in keeping with its Constitution and democratic values as it continues to monitor the developments in various Indian states regarding the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill. (Photo: File)

'We are following CAB updates': US urges India to protect rights of religious minorities

The parliament nod to the bill has led to protests by the people in various states of the country, especially in the Northeastern region.

13 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

Bangladesh on Thursday asked India to enhance security for its Guwahati mission after a mob defaced two signposts near the chancery, as protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill rocked Assam, plunging the state into total chaos. (Photo: File)

Bangladesh asks India to increase Guwahati security amid protests over CAB

The Foreign Ministry in Bangladesh said that Indian envoy Das met acting foreign secretary Ahsan at his office on Thursday.

13 Dec 2019 11:01 AM

A day after Opposition members in Lok Sabha raised the issue of lotus being printed on new passports, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said it was part of the enhanced security features to identify fake passports and involves using other national symbols as well on rotation. (Photo: File)

'Lotus symbol on passports part of security feature': MEA after Cong's outcry

These security features have been introduced as part of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines, he said.

13 Dec 2019 10:53 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave his assent to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, turning it into an Act. According to an official notification, the Act comes into effect with its publication in the official gazette on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill gets President's assent, becomes Act

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and by Lok Sabha on Monday.

13 Dec 2019 9:33 AM

European Union ambassador to India, Ugo Astuto on Tuesday said that Pakistan must take action against terrorists operating from its soil. (Photo: File)

'Pakistan must take action against terrorists operating from its soil': EU envoy

India has repeatedly asked Pakistan to take action against terrorist groups operating from its soil.

10 Dec 2019 6:46 PM

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday claimed that the government is bringing Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah alive with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. (Photo: File)

Will ‘knock on all doors’ in country if…: Owaisi on Citizenship Bill

Attacking Cong and NCP, he said despite fighting elections against Sena, two parties joined hands with saffron party for political gains.

10 Dec 2019 6:38 PM

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