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The delegation requested Indian High Commissioner to the UK to convey their concerns to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee. (Photo: File)

Citizenship bill: Mizoram body calls for Republic Day boycott

According to press statement, all govt employees, students and general public would stay away from functions organised...

22 Jan 2019 11:29 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has constantly been on target of opposition, especially RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, who demanded for his resignation and accused him of trying to shield the accused. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Nitish Kumar defends JDU's stand on citizenship bill

We have been allies for long, but maintained our independent stand on a number of issues,' Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said.

21 Jan 2019 7:29 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

Bill a check against influx, says Sarbananda Sonowal

BJP starts campaign to mobilise support for Citizen Bill.

21 Jan 2019 6:33 AM IST

A file photo of college students blocking NH 37 in protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, in Dibrugarh in Assam.

BJP hoping to reconfigure Assamese-Bengali relations

Most of the regional parties in the northeast are opposing the Bill, but not on the pretext of its being communally...

21 Jan 2019 4:37 AM IST

People can check their names in the first draft at NRC sewa kendras across Assam from 8 am on January 1. They can also check for information online and through SMS services. (Photo: Representational | File)

Small number of Bangladeshis to benefit from citizenship bill:...

Less than 200 people from Bangladesh have so far availed Long Term Visa regime introduced in 2015, a senior MHA official...

20 Jan 2019 6:26 PM IST

Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

We had chosen the BJP as a natural ally but they have betrayed us'

The AGP will never go with the Congress under any circumstances, says Prafulla Kumar Mahanta.

20 Jan 2019 12:36 AM IST

The members of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), which is spearheading the agitation along with 70 other organisations, observed a 24-hour hunger strike to register their dissent. (Representational image)

Bihu celebrations hit by Citizenship Bill stir

Bihu failed to pacify the ongoing agitation and protest against the citizenship amendment bill.

16 Jan 2019 1:17 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

Assam Congress to CM: Quit BJP, form unity govt

The BJP has 62 seats in the 126-member Assembly, while coalition partner Bodo Peoples' Front has 12.

14 Jan 2019 3:23 AM IST

Activists of various indigenous organisations stage a protest rally in front of Assam Secretariat against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, in Guwahati

Citizenship Bill brings Assam Congress, AGP close

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, has triggered protest across Assam, particularly in the Brahmaputra valley.

12 Jan 2019 6:40 AM IST

The announcement followed AGP leader Prafulla Kumar Mahantas statement that party would withdraw support to Assam govt if Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in passed by Lok Sabha. (Photo: File | PTI)

Protests against Citizenship Bill continue in Assam

Over past two days, agitators across North-East, including Assam, have blocked thoroughfares and rail tracks, seeking...

10 Jan 2019 5:59 PM IST

Assam on boil, Sangma slams passage of bill

It is significant that present government had passed a Cabinet resolution opposing the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

10 Jan 2019 1:07 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said PM Modi has achieved huge success in taking the fight against terrorism on international forum. (Photo: PTI | File)

The citizenship soup is stewing in Assam

AASU is not amused at the timing of the Union Cabinet's move to set up the committee to look into Clause 6 of the Assam...

10 Jan 2019 12:10 AM IST