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US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus on Wednesday said, India has a free press. India has a vibrant democracy. India has the ability for the court system to review all legislations. So, what you are saying and what we are observing is that a vibrant democracy that is debating and that is discussing this bill. First and foremost, you dont have that kind of conversation in most countries. The fact is that the worlds largest democracy is debating so openly and publicly. (Photo : ANI)

India has 'free press' and is 'openly' debating CAA: US State...

The country is witnessing widespread protests against the amended law demanding its withdrawal.

19 Dec 2019 11:58 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar

Need alternative to BJP which stays in country': Pawar's dig at Rahul

Pawar said, 'It looks like non-BJP parties are coming together on some common issues'.

19 Dec 2019 9:37 AM IST

Pompeo along with the Defence Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday hosted their Indian counterparts External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the talks. (Photo: Twitter)

'Honour Indian democracy, they have robust debate': US on Citizenship...

Officials, so far, has not confirmed or denied if the issue of religious freedom and human rights in India appeared...

19 Dec 2019 8:12 AM IST

Addressing a Martyrs Day rally, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Your job isn't to set India afire, but to douse it: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata hits out at Shah for remark on protests; wonders if only BJP amulet' will help people live in India.

19 Dec 2019 6:15 AM IST

Students and local residents protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act outside Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Kanhaiya Kumar and Medha Patkar join anti-CAA protest at Jamia

Women, schoolchildren join protesters in large numbers.

19 Dec 2019 6:00 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Will Jharkhand voters teach Modi a lesson?

Their future is already in doubt due to Mr Modi's dubious economic stewardship.

19 Dec 2019 4:39 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh joins students and activists during a protest against NRC and CAA at Iqbal Maidan in Bhopal on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Massive protests against CAA nationwide today

The marches from Red Fort and Mandi House will merge at Shaheed Park, and the Jamia group too will join them.

19 Dec 2019 3:30 AM IST

A Jamia teacher displays a placard during a peaceful protest in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on pleas challenging validity

59 petitions on CAA listed; next hearing set for January 22.

19 Dec 2019 3:25 AM IST

$\We will implement the Citizenship Amendment Act in Karnataka,\ Yediyurappa told reporters here. (Photo: File)$ India

Will implement Citizenship Act in Karnataka, says BS Yediyurappa

His comments came at a time when several states, like WB and Punjab, are refusing to implement amended law amid protests...

18 Dec 2019 1:01 PM IST

Actor Farhan Akhtar to join protest against CAA

The actor took to Twitter on Wednesday and said that the time to protest on social media is now over.

18 Dec 2019 11:27 AM IST

A major controversy had broken out after police personnel resorted to lathi-charge and firing of tear gas shells to deal with the violence during protests against the new citizenship law. (Photo: ANI)

SC refuses to stay implementation of Citizenship Act, pleas deferred...

The apex court also issued notice to the Centre over the Act and asked to file response by second week of January.

18 Dec 2019 11:26 AM IST

He also explained the difference between the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), saying they are two different things. (Photo: ANI)

Citizenship Act has nothing to do with Muslims living in India: Shahi...

Bukhari urged the people, including the youth, to not be provoked by nefarious elements.

18 Dec 2019 11:19 AM IST