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IUML), a Kerala-based political party, has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The Centre on Monday notified the rules which effectively brought into force the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019 (CAA). The IUML was one of the petitioners which, in 2019, had challenged the CAA in the top court.

The Asia Pacific (APAC) region, with over 50 diverse countries, is currently experiencing phenomenal economic growth. Home to more than half the world’s population (52% in 2023) and economic giants like Japan and India, the region’s GDP (35.4% of the world’s in 2023) has surpassed that of North America and Europe. This trajectory is projected to continue, with APAC projected to grow at 4.2% in 2024 by the International Monetary Fund, significantly faster than the global pace of 2.9%, with the economies of countries like India and Bangladesh expected to expand at double the world’s rate.

Citizenship Amendment Act on Monday, March 11, weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections. The Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024, enabling the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed by the Parliament in 2019, grant Indian citizenship to refugees who had sought shelter in India before December 31, 2014, due to religious persecution in three countries - Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Follow Live Updates on CAA Rules here The contentious Act passed in 2019 faced many delays amid criticism for excluding Muslims.

ANI. He questioned the need for CAA while saying that there was no need for a law to grant citizenship as the Centre can give citizenship even today if someone seeks it. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar termed the implementation of CAA a ‘wrong decision’ as he said, "The timing of taking this decision is completely wrong.

initiated the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. As per the law, India will grant citizenship to “persecuted" non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The implementation has stirred strong reactions from all corners, with many accusing the Act of violating the Indian Consitution.

initiated the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019. It wil grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This decision has stirred strong reactions in Assam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the picturesque Lakshadweep Islands has drawn attention to the process of applying for ILPs. This Union Territory, an idyllic paradise off the coast of Kerala, necessitates permits for all travellers, including Indians, to manage tourism numbers on these remote islands. Obtaining a permit requires submitting a clearance certificate from a local police station, along with identification documents, while online applications are also facilitated.

Modi government notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Act's (CAA) rules, preparing for its implementation. With this move, GoI makes it easier for minorities from neighbouring countries who came to India before December 31, 2014, to become citizens of this country.

Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 before Lok Sabha polls, the central government notified the CAA-19 rules on Monday. With the implementation of the CAA, non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan can easily get Indian citizenship. The law applies to all the people who came from the three countries on and before December 31, 2014.

ANI reported. So far, the BJP the first list of 195 candidates from 16 states and two union territories. However, it withdrew two of its candidates - Bhojpuri singer-actor Pawan Singh and Upendra Rawat, after the choice sparked controversies.

CAA notification India Live Updates: The Modi government on Monday i.e. March 11, 2024 notified the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Delhi expressed hope and happiness on the implementation of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act on Monday, saying they are elated that «we will be called Indian citizens finally». Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Centre announced the implementation of the contentious CAA 2019 for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014. Dharamveer Solanki, who is considered the chief of the Pakistani Hindu refugee community in Delhi, told PTI that around 500 from the community will receive citizenship now. «I and my family have been waiting for this for over a decade now. We are extremely happy that finally we will be called Indian citizens now. I am glad I decided to return to my homeland in 2013,» Solanki said.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will be notified today, of the Rules under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA-2019). These rules, called the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 will enable the persons eligible under CAA-2019 to apply for a grant of Indian citizenship," Union Minister for Home Affairs said in a post on X. “The applications will be submitted in a completely online mode for which a web portal has been provided," it added.

Amit Shah is likely to notify the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act rules on late March 11, media reports claimed on Monday. «Union Home Ministry is likely to notify Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules by today,» news agency ANI reported citing sources. ETOnline has not verified this report independently. Officials of the Narendra Modi government claimed recently that the rules will be implemented before the Lok Sabha elections which are slated to take place sometime around April-May.

Ramadan moon sighting 2024: Muslim population in Saudi Arabia sighted the crescent moon on Sunday and began their Ramadan 2024 fasting on Monday, March 11. Usually, the Ramadan moon is sighted in parts of Asia and Australia a day after the crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Ramadan 2024 is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered as the holiest month for the people of the Muslim faith.

consumer affairs ministry is unlikely to lift the ban on onion exports despite a fall in prices as the government does not want to take any decision that will make onions expensive before the general elections, an official privy to the development said. «There are instructions from the top to not touch onions before the elections,» the official told ET. This comes amid requests from traders to open up onion exports now that prices have moderated. Following India's ban on export of onions imposed on December 8, wholesale onion prices had crashed to ₹5-10/kg, leading to widespread protests of the farmers in the growing regions. The export ban also increased the global shortage of the kitchen staple at a time when the demand is at its peak, due to the upcoming Ramadan festival, industry insiders said.

Saudi Press Agency reports, quoted by Hindustan Times, the Supreme Court has asked that anyone in the Kingdom, who sees the Ramadan crescent moon with their naked eyes or through binoculars, should notify the court nearest to their location and record their testimony there. ALSO READ: Ramadan 2024 moon sighting: When crescent moon is expected to be sighted in India, Saudi Arabia The report added that various observatories across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will search for the crescent moon for the month of Ramadan 1445 AH on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi for casting aspersions on 'Modi Ki Guarantee' (PM Modi's guarantees), expelled Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Sunday said a person, who has lost his mental bearings, can say anything. Speaking to on Sunday, Acharya Krishnam also lamented the bulk exits and desertions from the grand old party, saying the Congress has been reduced to an 'anti-Ram' and 'anti-Sanatan' party, which is why it losing leaders and members to rivals. On Rahul's claim that there was 'no guarantee' that PM Modi would return to office for a third straight term, the expelled Congress leader said, «See, a person, who has lost his mind, can say anything. As we have seen with children, they often ramble on without making much sense. One need not take the words of a child or a senseless person seriously.»

Sri Lanka have reignited the row over the 2023 World Cup timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews after celebrating their Twenty20 series win in Bangladesh by pointing to their wrists. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto told Sri Lanka's players to put the November controversy behind them and urged them to focus on the rest of the tour, which includes three one-day internationals and two Tests. «They haven't moved on from the timed-out incident,» Shanto said of the visitors' celebration following their T20 series win in Sylhet on Saturday.

India and Bangladesh Saturday agreed to undertake joint efforts to «bring down to absolute minimum» the incidents of attack on BSF personnel by criminals from the neighbouring country along the 4,096-km-long International Border (IB) shared by them, an official statement said. The bi-annual Director General (DG) level talks between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) ended in Dhaka with the signing of a joint record of discussions. The Indian delegation led by BSF DG Nitin Agrawal travelled to Bangladesh for the 54th edition of these talks held between March 5-9 at the BGB headquarters at Pilkhana in Dhaka. BGB DG Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui headed the Bangladeshi delegation.

ALSO READ: BCCI announces Test Cricket incentive of up to ₹45 lakh per match for India men after 4-1 win against England The conversation went viral and here's how it sounded. Bairstow - What did you say to Jimmy about getting tired and he got you out after that? Gill - So what, it was after my 100, how many have you got here? Sarfaraz - Thode se runs kya bana diya, jyada uchal raha hain (scored a few runs today and jumping too much). At Dharamsala on Saturday, India could add just 4 runs and were all out at 477 in response to England's 218.