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MNS chief Raj Thackeray waves as he joins party workers in the rally. Over the past two months India has been witnessing continuing protests against the new citizenship law. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Give cops free rein to get rid of infiltrators: Raj Thackeray

MNS chief warns of befitting reply to anti-CAA rallies.

10 Feb 2020 1:40 AM IST

Activists of the All Assam Students Union take part in a torch rally to protest against the new citizenship law in Nagaon district of Assam, on February 8, 2020. The state has been witnessing protests over the National Register of Citizens and the Citizenship Amendment Act which require documentation to establish ones claim for citizenship. (PTI Photo)

Assam plans survey to segregate Assamese Muslims from Bangladeshis

To set the ball rolling, a meeting of stakeholders has been called on Feb. 11

9 Feb 2020 7:44 PM IST

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray opposes NRC, supports Citizenship Act

Thackeray and the Shiv Sena have been vocal supporters of the CAA, which is considered the precursor to the NRC.

3 Feb 2020 4:24 AM IST

A file photo of Assam residents filing documents as part of the process for updation of the National Register of Citizens.

NRC authorities to issue rejection slips' March 20

It is significant that non-inclusion of a person's name in the NRC does not by itself amount to being declared a...

4 March 2020 2:17 AM IST

Assam government yet to set up 200 new tribunals for foreigners

Assam government yet to set up 200 new tribunals for 'foreigners'

Saying some rejection orders found to be faulty, NRC authorities said it was necessary that proper reasons for rejection...

22 Jun 2020 10:40 AM IST

People to check their names on the final list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Kamrup. (PTI Photo)

Assam: Future of 19 lakh people excluded from NRC uncertain

The Supreme Court, which proactively supervised the process of NRC preparation from 2013, has not heard the matter since...

2 Sept 2020 4:54 PM IST

Himanta biswa Sarma, Assam education minister

NRC coordinator moves apex court for comprehensive reverification

Sarma also pleaded that in the Original Inhabitants category and the Persons from other States category, errors had...

14 May 2021 7:50 AM IST

Himanta said his governments prime focus will be to fulfil electoral promises of one lakh jobs, waive off all microfinance loans taken by women in the state and further strengthen the Arunodoi scheme, that provides Rs 830 to eligible households every month. PTI

Appeal to ULFA(I) chief to abjure violence: Himanta

Calls for Cabinet to meet to discuss on Covid-19 situation in Assam today

11 May 2021 7:46 AM IST

All individuals in Assam had to submit to the government documents which showed that their ancestors had been in Assam as citizens before 1971. (Photo: DC File)

Aakar Patel | Presumption of guilt' violates a key principle of common...

The State now assumes that you have done something wrong, and it is for you to demonstrate your innocence

28 Sept 2021 12:21 AM IST

People queue up to check their names on the final draft of the states National Register of Citizens after it was released, at an NRC Seva Kendra in Nagaon. (Photo: PTI)

Centre gives 6-month extension to complete update of NRC by June 30

The draft NRC was published on July 30 and included the names of 2.9 crore people out of the total 3.29 crore...

27 Dec 2018 2:07 PM IST

The decision was taken last month by the governing body of Darul Uloom to clear suspicion about madrasas admitting illegal migrants and to ward off charges that these centres are breeding grounds for jihadi activities.

Assam: Madrasa bans admission sans legacy papers

The legacy data is a set of documentary evidence which establishes that the family of a citizen of India has been living...

16 Jun 2018 7:05 AM IST

Among other findings, the report said in 1990 there were just ten megacities with populations of 10 million or more.

MP demands 2-child policy for all families

Singh made the demand during the Zero Hour and stated that countries like China have taken steps to check population...

3 Aug 2018 12:46 AM IST