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Over 52 lakh missed calls received in support of CAA, says Amit Shah

The party is also carrying out a 'door-to-door' reach-out campaign to explain the provisions of the citizenship law to the masses.

07 Jan 2020 10:31 AM

The saffron party romped home in the state for a second term, bagging 41 seats in the 60-member House, as well as clinching the two Lok Sabha constituencies. (Photo: Representational)

BJP sweep in Arunachal in 2019 amid violence over PRC, CAA

'Never again will we take up the issue of PRC. The issue is closed,' Khandu declared on national TV.

05 Jan 2020 1:46 PM

The process of preparing NPR began in 2010 during the UPA regime which was completed between April 1 to September 30 that year, Modi said. (Photo: PTI)

NPR update in Bihar to begin on May 15, says Deputy CM Sushil Modi

Bihar senior BJP leader also said administrative and punitive action would be taken against officials if they refuse to carry out the NPR.

05 Jan 2020 12:19 PM

The Case is against the legislator and organisers, for provocative speech, he added in response to a question. (Photo: Screengrab)

Karnataka BJP MLA booked for 'provocative' remarks against anti-CAA protesters

The MLA was booked a day after his controversial remarks at a pro-CAA demonstration in Ballari.

05 Jan 2020 8:53 AM

Expressing displeasure on the response to the tragedy, Mayawati also questioned the silence of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying if she does not meet mothers of the deceased children, then her meeting with the kin of the victims of violence during the anti-CAA protests in UP will be 'construed as pure theatrics'. (Photo: PTI)

'Don't politicise deaths of infants': Gehlot as over 100 infants die in Kota

His remarks came amid criticism by the BJP and BSP supremo Mayawati, who accused the state govt of being insensitive.

02 Jan 2020 4:22 PM

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also said persons holding responsible positions should not forget that India is secular country, where people follow different religions. (Photo: File)

BJP weakened Constitution, but protests should not be violent: Mayawati

'Manner of protests should be such that it should neither hurt feelings of people nor disturb the atmosphere of amity,' Mayawati said.

01 Jan 2020 3:25 PM

Raut, who is the executive editor of Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana', told PTI that they had to accommodate allies who supported the Thackeray-led party after the state Assembly poll results were announced on October 24. (Photo: File)

Had limited choice, says Sanjay Raut on no ministries to some Sena seniors

'We had to give a chance to new faces as well,' the Rajya Sabha member said.

31 Dec 2019 2:00 PM

"This Act is not for excluding someone but it is for giving the citizenship to those who have faced religious persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh," he said. (Photo: ANI)

Not so innocent people have also died in violent CAA protests: Ram Madhav

He said that the minds of the leaders opposing CAA are 'knowledge and information proof'.

31 Dec 2019 9:14 AM

The Congress alleged that drugs were "openly sold" at the venue and demanded that permission for the EDM festival be revoked and an inquiry be conducted. (Photo: File)

'No one forced to go there': Goa minister as 3 die at Sunburn festival

Three tourists died in the last three days after collapsing at the festival venue at Vagator beach in North Goa district.

31 Dec 2019 9:11 AM

Chief Minister Gehlot has repeatedly targeted RSS and BJP leaders over the CAA and other issues and has declared that the CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) will not be implemented in the state. (Photo: File)

Gehlot suffering from depression, short-term memory loss: Rajasthan BJP chief

Poonia said Gehlot is feeling 'insecure' about his chief ministership because Congress is divided and suggested him to visit good doctor.

31 Dec 2019 8:59 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the new generation was an embodiment of a new system and new order which will elevate the country to greater heights. (Photo: File)

Today's generation reflection of a new system: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

He had also encouraged people to use one's mother tongue saying all progress is meaningless if one's mother tongue is neglected.

29 Dec 2019 11:37 AM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said here on Saturday that only those who will say "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" will stay in India. He was addressing the 54th state conference of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). (Photo: File)

Chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' to stay here: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

On its 134th foundation day, the Congress on Saturday protested against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

29 Dec 2019 10:56 AM

Union Minister for Minorities, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, on Saturday demanded "immediate action" against a UP cop who purportedly asked Muslims to "go to Pakistan" during a protest. (Photo: File)

'Take immediate action': Union minister Naqvi on UP cop's 'Go to Pak' comment

On another question, Naqvi termed the alleged police excesses on people during protests against CAA in UP as 'unacceptable'.

29 Dec 2019 10:27 AM

BJP jealous of us as they are out of power, says Aaditya Thackeray

'We understand their pain but we are focused on our works as people have trusted us,' Aaditya added.

28 Dec 2019 10:09 AM

'Paanch saal Delhi behaal, ab nahi chahiye Kejriwal': BJP's slogan for Delhi polls

The tenure of CM Kejriwal will end in February next year, and the polls are likely to be conducted around the same time.

28 Dec 2019 9:13 AM

Andhra Pradesh BJP president Kanna Laksmi Narayana on Friday held 'Mouna Deeksha' (silent protest) for an hour at Uddandarayani Palem village in Amaravati. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra BJP chief holds 1-hour silent protest against three capital proposal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid foundation for Amaravati capital region at Uddandarayani Palem village.

27 Dec 2019 11:45 AM

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday said Mamata Banerjee has lost her mental balance after the West Bengal Chief Minister stated that she would advise students to continue their protests against the amended Citizenship Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). (Photo: File)

'Mamata Banerjee has lost her mental balance': Kailash Vijayvargiya

This comes after Banerjee's statement that she would tell all students to continue their protest against CAA and NRC in a democratic manner.

27 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

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: Twitter)

'If violence happens again...': Inspired by UP, K’taka minister warns CAA protesters

Everyone has to obey the law of the land and not give an opportunity for such an action by the government, he told reporters.

27 Dec 2019 8:57 AM

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

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