Republic Day celebrated in mosques across Kerala, pledge to protect Constitution taken

Jan 26, 2020, at 06:43 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: In a first, all mosques in Kerala hoisted the tricolour and decorated their premises with saffron white and green festoons on the occasion of Republic Day today, media reports said.

Rajasthan Assembly passes anti-CAA, NRC and NPR resolution

Jan 25, 2020, at 05:57 pm

Jaipur/UNI: A resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens and National Population Register, was carried in the Rajasthan Assembly by a voice vote on Saturday, amidst strong opposition from the BJP.

Supreme Court dismisses petition against imposition of NSA

Jan 24, 2020, at 04:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the imposition of the National Security Act or NSA in some states and the national capital amid anti-CAA protests.

Youth Cong stages Dharnain Himachal, seeks 'National Register of Unemployment'

Jan 23, 2020, at 10:25 pm

Shimla/UNI: Seeking 'National Register of Unemployment,' state unit of Youth Congress staged a Dharna before the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Office here on Thursday protesting against the rising unemployment in the country.

He can go wherever he wants: Nitish Kumar acts tough against Pavan Verma

Jan 23, 2020, at 11:29 am

Patna/IBNS: After Janata Dal (United) leader Pavan Verma spoke against his outfit's ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in public, party chief Nitish Kumar on Thursday said his colleague is free to join any party he wants.

Sibal slams Modi Govt, says 'PM, HM are a drag on Indian democracy'

Jan 21, 2020, at 11:42 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Hitting out at Narendra Modi government over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR), which triggered widespread protests across the country, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said: "just like our growth is a drag on the global economy, the actions of Prime Minister and Home Minister are a drag on our democracy."

2838 Pakistanis, 172 Bangladeshis, 914 Afghans given Indian citizenship in last 6 years

Jan 19, 2020, at 06:08 pm

Chennai/IBNS: As many as 2838 Pakistanis have been given Indian citizenship in the last six years, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday, media reports said. 

CAA is unnecessary but it is India's internal matter: Sheikh Hasina

Jan 19, 2020, at 04:32 pm

Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has questioned the need of the Indian government to pass the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) last month.

Protest over CAA is a conspiracy against the country: UP CM

Jan 18, 2020, at 10:29 pm

Varanasi/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched an attack on the opposition in a public meeting organised in support of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya ground here.

All parties fighting against CAA must come together: P Chidambaram

Jan 18, 2020, at 06:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Though several political parties had skipped Jan 13 Opposition meeting called by the Congress, former Union Finance and Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said all parties which are fighting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, must come together.

MHA meet over Census, NPR starts in Delhi

Jan 17, 2020, at 04:22 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  Meeting to sensitise senior officials and seek their cooperation for 'Census 2021' and process of updating National Population Register (NPR) began here on Friday.

Big jolt to Congress' bid to unite opposition over CAA,NRC

Jan 13, 2020, at 10:59 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress' attempt to unite the opposition over citizenship law and National Register of Citizens received a set back after the major opposition parties distanced themselves from a meeting called by it today.

Dilip Ghosh slams Babul Supriyo for terming his shooting comment 'irresponsible'

Jan 13, 2020, at 09:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: BJP state unit president Dilip Ghosh has slammed party colleague and Asansol MP Babul Supriyo for terming recent controversial comment "irresponsible", reported New 18.

Narendra Modi is trying to distract the nation: Rahul Gandhi

Jan 13, 2020, at 05:36 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he is trying to 'divide' the country.

Modi-Shah government stands exposed: Sonia Gandhi

Jan 13, 2020, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre over the Jan 5 attack in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University and said the country watched in 'horror' as the BJP 'orchestrated an assault' in the institution.

No question of NRC in Bihar, needs special discussion on CAA: Nitish Kumar

Jan 13, 2020, at 02:06 pm

Patna/IBNS: Despite being an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Monday said there is no question of the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) while there should be a special discussion on the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, in the state assembly, media reports said.

After Mamata Banerjee, now Mayawati skips Opposition meet on CAA-NRC

Jan 13, 2020, at 01:46 pm

Lucknow/New Delhi/IBNS: After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati said she will skip the Opposition meet on Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) taking place on Monday.

CAA-NRC: Opposition leaders to meet today

Jan 13, 2020, at 09:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when the country witnessed massive protests over numerous issues, including the new citizenship law passed by the centre, the opposition leaders are going to meet in New Delhi on Monday to discuss current political scenario of the nation.

Mamata should attend tomorrow's KoPT function: Dharmendra Pradhan

Jan 12, 2020, at 12:04 am

Kolkata/UNI: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday opined that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should take part in Sunday's sesquicentenary celebration programme of the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the function.

Jagdeep Dhankhar most suitable to be the Governor of WB: Subramanian Swamy

Jan 11, 2020, at 11:31 pm

Kolkata/UNI: BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is the most suitable person to be the Constitutional head of the state.

Except economy, opposition has no valid issue against the govt: Subramanian Swamy

Jan 11, 2020, at 11:08 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Asserting that the Opposition has no valid issue against the Centre except the performance of the economy,  Rajya Sabha MP and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said the brouhaha over CAA and NRC is the tactics to gain attention by the Left and the Congress as they cannot win elections in Bengal.

Central Govt’s notification of CAA will stay only on paper: Mamata

Jan 11, 2020, at 08:22 pm

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said the Central Govt’s notification of CAA will stay only on paper.

Won't accept CAA, NRC: Mamata Banerjee

Jan 11, 2020, at 06:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: An hour after meeting visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, West Bengal CM Narendra Modi on Saturday targeted the Centre over the new citizenship law and said the movement against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizenswill continue.

Amid protests, PM Narendra Modi starts his Kolkata visit

Jan 11, 2020, at 04:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid protests going on across Kolkata against the newly passed citizenship law by the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the city on Saturday.

Varanasi: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra meets CAA, NRC protest victims

Jan 10, 2020, at 04:43 pm

Varanasi/UNI: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday visited this temple city and interacted with the CAA/NRC violence victims and their families.

Mamata Banerjee speaking against Left-Congress for polarisation politics: BJP

Jan 10, 2020, at 12:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Taking a swipe at the Opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is speaking against the Left and Congress and skipping the scheduled Opposition's meet to concentrate her Muslim votes in the eastern state.

'Need to ponder where are we heading' : Guv

Jan 10, 2020, at 11:43 am

Kolkata/UNI: "Need to ponder where are we heading ! " opined West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Trinamool Chhatra Parishad to organise an indefinite sit-in demonstration to protest CAA-NRC-NPR

Jan 10, 2020, at 11:21 am

Kolkata/UNI: The Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) will organise an indefinite sit-in demonstration at Rani Rashmoni Avenue from today to protest against CAA-NRC-NPR.

Will fight CAA, NRC alone, says Mamata Banerjee; TMC chief to skip Opposition meet

Jan 09, 2020, at 01:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Splitting an apparent Opposition unity, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she will fight against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) alone.

PM Modi will not visit Assam to inaugurate Khelo India Youth Games 2020

Jan 08, 2020, at 10:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not visit the state to inaugurate the Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati on Jan 10, media reports said.