Anti-CAA protests

Muslim organisations hold anti-CAA protest in Chennai, other cities of Tamil Nadu

Despite repeated assurances by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami that the CAA would not harm Indian citizens, Muslims organizations took out massive rallies in Chennai, Madurai, and Tirunelveli among other cities of Tamil Nadu to express their opposition to the CAA-NRC-NPR. 

Feb 20, 2020, 00:11 AM IST

Supreme Court hands over the arbitration of Shaheen Bagh case to three lawyers, Will solution be found?

Demonstrations against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have been going on for the last two months in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh. During the hearing in the Supreme Court on Monday, the court appointed Sanjay Hegde, Sadhana Ramachandran and former chief information commissioner Wajahat Habibullah as interlocutors to talk to the protesters. The court has asked the Delhi Government, Delhi Police and the Central Government to discuss and talk to the protesters to remove them from the place.

Feb 19, 2020, 09:22 AM IST

Shaheen Bagh protest: Delhi police officials meet Advocate Sanjay Hegde, share details with him

The apex court said that blockade of public road at Shaheen Bagh is "troubling us", and suggested that the anti-CAA protestors go to another site where no public place would be blocked. 

Feb 17, 2020, 22:35 PM IST

Supreme court to hear plea against Shaheen Bagh's anti-CAA protest on February 17

The court in the last hearing had issued notices to Centre, Delhi government and state police on pleas seeking removal of protesters from Shaheen Bagh and sought a reply on the matter within a week.

Feb 16, 2020, 20:52 PM IST

No meeting scheduled between Amit Shah, Shaheen Bagh protesters: MHA

The development comes hours after protesters at Shaheen Bagh claimed to be going to meet Shah at his residence or office on Sunday afternoon to discuss issues related to CAA and NRC.

Feb 15, 2020, 19:21 PM IST

Women anti-CAA protesters from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh likely to meet Amit Shah: Source

Amit Shah had on Friday stated that he is open to discussing matters related to the Citizenship Amendment Act with anyone, including the protesters of Shaheen Bagh. 

Feb 15, 2020, 13:54 PM IST

Naga People's Front(NPF) organises dharna demanding rollback of Citizenship Amendment Act

In Kohima NPF secretary-general Achumbemo Kikon and other leaders sat on dharna with banners and placards.

Feb 11, 2020, 19:33 PM IST

High Court notice to Centre, Delhi govt on injured Jamia student

Protests against the newly-enacted Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) had turned violent on December 15 near Delhi`s Jamia Nagar

Feb 11, 2020, 13:52 PM IST

DNA: Analysis of system's surrender on Shaheen Bagh

A video has gone viral on social media in which senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid can be seen raising ‘Azadi’ slogans with a toddler. This video has been shot near Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi. In this segment of DNA, we raise a question on the future of this child and the mindset of his parents.

Feb 10, 2020, 23:34 PM IST

PFI plans to hold protests against CAA, NRC at 5000 places: Intelligence report

The report said that the impact of this protest is also visible. In some areas of Andhra Pradesh and in Karnataka, reports are coming in that Muslims are not cooperating with the government officials.

Feb 10, 2020, 13:52 PM IST

How can you block public road indefinitely: Supreme Court on Shaheen Bagh

The court today also issued notices to Centre, Delhi government and state police on pleas seeking removal of protesters from Shaheen Bagh and sought a reply on the matter within a week.

Feb 10, 2020, 12:36 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear plea for removal of anti-CAA protesters from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

The Shaheen Bagh had lately gained nationwide attention due to a continued anti-CAA sit-in by people, especially Muslim women against the Citizenship Amendment Act, National Population Register and National Register of Citizens.

Feb 10, 2020, 07:22 AM IST

Pro-CAA rally is befitting reply to 'tukde-tukde' gang: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani took part in a rally to support the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and termed it a befitting reply to those opposing the new law. "Our rally is a befitting reply to those who are against the Citizenship law and also to the members of the tukde-tukde gang," said Vijay Rupani in Surat on Sunday (February 9).

Feb 10, 2020, 06:40 AM IST

Those part of Left front rally can be identified by their clothes: Sushil Modi

Speaking on Saturday at an event to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a 15th-century poet-saint venerated by the Dalits, Sushil Modi said some elements in the country were trying to forge a Dalit-Muslim alliance.

Feb 08, 2020, 20:38 PM IST

Like coronavirus in China, protests are spreading in India: Nand Kishore Garg

Garg also expressed the hope that the apex court will formulate a guideline disallowing such violent protests in the future

Feb 07, 2020, 17:39 PM IST

Supreme Court defers hearing on pleas seeking removal of anti-CAA protesters from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

The pleas seek directions to the Delhi Police to take action to ensure smooth traffic movement on the Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch, which remains blocked due to the anti-CAA protests for over 50 days now.

Feb 07, 2020, 10:14 AM IST

Mughal rule may not be far in India unless majority remains vigilant: BJP Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya in Lok Sabha

India will see Mughal rule once again if the majority community of the country is not vigilant, said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP from Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday (February 5, 2020) while criticising the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi where assembly election is on February 8. Surya made the comment about Mughal rule in India while speaking during the debate on Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in Lok Sabha.

Feb 06, 2020, 10:54 AM IST

BREAKING NEWS: Shaheen Bagh is being used to produce squads of suicide bombers: Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Breaking news: The veteran Bihar BJP politician also shared a video of protesters at the Shaheen Bagh stretch of the Kalindi Kunj locality in Delhi along with his tweet. The explosive statement from Singh came a day after Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad while speaking to Zee Media, said that the Centre is ready for structured talks with the anti-CAA protesters if they come through proper channel.

Feb 06, 2020, 10:06 AM IST

BREAKING NEWS: Shaheen Bagh may be turned into Jallianwala Bagh after Delhi election: Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi made these remarks in view of reports that the government might use force to clear Shaheen Bagh of protesters after February 8 - the day Delhi will go to polls.

Feb 06, 2020, 08:09 AM IST

MK Stalin-led DMK begins signature campaign against CAA, NRC, NPR

The campaign was started by DMK chief MK Stalin from his Assembly constituency Kolathur last week

Feb 06, 2020, 06:36 AM IST