Citizenship Amendment Act
First Bangladeshi Woman in Assam Granted Indian Citizenship Under CAA: A Milestone Case
Dec 13, 2025 02:36 pm CST
A 40-year-old Bangladeshi woman has become the first person in Assam to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) after entering India in 2007. Originally coming for a family member's medical treatment, she married an Indian citizen, settled in Sribhumi district, and successfully applied for citizenship through the registration route. This landmark case represents the first practical implementation of the controversial CAA in Assam, where the 2019 legislation had sparked widespread protests.
Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid Challenge Terrorism Labels in Supreme Court Bail Hearing for Delhi Riots Case
Dec 03, 2025 02:17 am CST
In a significant Supreme Court hearing, activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and Gulfisha Fatima sought bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case, challenging their labeling as "terrorists" without conviction. Imprisoned since early 2020 under the stringent UAPA, they argue their speeches don't constitute criminal conspiracy and question the extended pre-trial detention, highlighting the disconnect between police allegations and actual evidence in the chargesheet. The violence, which left 53 dead, occurred during protests against citizenship laws.
Trinamool Congress Rallies to Secure Matua Community Support Amid SIR Challenges in West Bengal
Nov 22, 2025 12:40 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a strategic rally in Thakurnagar to appeal to the divided Matua community, which is struggling with documentation challenges under the Special Intensive Revision process despite CAA implementation. With Matuas influencing up to 70 assembly seats, TMC is working to consolidate this critical voting bloc ahead of upcoming state elections.
West Bengal Minister Threatens "Breaking Legs" of Election Commission Over CAA Implementation Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim sparked controversy by threatening to "break the legs" of the Election Commission and BJP if the Citizenship Amendment Act implementation removes genuine voters from electoral rolls. This comes amid tensions over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Bengal ahead of assembly elections, raising concerns about potential political violence and constitutional overreach.
Pakistani Woman Receives Indian Citizenship After 20-Year Journey Under CAA
Oct 29, 2025 12:55 am CST
After fleeing militancy in Pakistan's Swat region in 2004, 38-year-old Poonam finally received Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act just before Diwali 2025. This milestone ends her two-decade journey living on a long-term visa in Rampur, where she married an Indian businessman and started a family, marking a new chapter in her cross-border migration story.
Himanta Sarma Claims Political Exploitation of Zubeen Garg's Legacy: Analysis of Post-Death Controversies in Assam
Oct 16, 2025 07:50 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that individuals who previously criticized singer Zubeen Garg are now exploiting his death for political advantage against BJP. Following violent protests in Baksa district related to arrests in the singer's drowning case, Sarma urged citizens to trust the judicial process rather than succumb to politically motivated narratives. The government has established a 10-member Special Investigation Team to investigate Garg's September 19 death in Singapore.
Top Court Notice To Cops On Bail Plea Of Umar Khalid, 7 Others In Delhi Riots Case
Sep 22, 2025 08:39 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Monday sought Delhi Police's response on the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi.
Assam Congress Lodges Police Complaint Over BJP's AI Video On Illegal Migrants
Sep 19, 2025 02:28 am CST
The main opposition party in Assam, the Congress, has lodged a complaint with the Guwahati police against the BJP state unit over an AI video that was posted on its official social media handles.