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Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Friday said that his government has decided to introduce a strict rule for issuing Aadhaar cards to adult citizens in Assam to check the influx of Bangladeshi nationals in the state more effectively. Asserting that his government was committed to drive out illegal migrants, the chief minister told reporters that his government has pushed back a new lot of 20 Bangladeshi nationals on Thursday. Informing that it is largely adults who are ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. Also Read | 'Squid Game 3' Full Series Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels for Free Download & Watch Online; Is Lee Jung ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday raised questions over the fresh electoral roll revision guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of Bihar assembly polls scheduled this year. Expressing apprehensions, Banerjee said that these fresh guidelines might be implemented in Bengal ahead of the assembly polls in 2026. Speaking to ET, Banerjee said that she has apprehensions that these guidelines may be even worse that National Register of Citizens ...Read More >
KOLKATA, Jun 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at the Election Commission of India (ECI) for allegedly isolating voters born between July 1987 and December 2004 and seeking documentary evidence of their citizenship in the name of 'special intensive revision of electoral rolls'. Alleging that the ECI was "acting like a stooge of the BJP", Banerjee asked whether the move was a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC. Addressing reporters in the coastal town of D ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar's opposition parties have targeted the Election Commission (EC) over the special intensive review of the voters' list even as a 9-member EC team on Thursday held discussions with senior state officials in this connection. RJD leader Chittaranjan Gagan said that his party was against any such exercise. "We have told the Chief Election Commissioner that lakhs of families in the state do not have the documents that are being asked for, this is a conspiracy to stop lakhs of voters from ...Read More >
Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed Election Commission of India (ECI) over intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. "This revision is actually meant for Bengal which will go for poll next year. Bihar has BJP government and Election Commission will not do anything there just ahead of three months before the election," said Mamata. Notably, in a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer in Bihar dated June 24, the Election Commission has mandated different levels of d ...Read More >
East Midnapore (West Bengal) [India], June 26 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is targeting the youth of Bengal under the guise of a new voter list verification process. She expressed strong reservations about a new declaration form introduced by the ECI, which requires the submission of parents' birth certificates for enrolling names in the voters' list. "We have received two letters from the ECI. Other parties will also ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Hindi was a "friend to all Indian languages", adding that there should be "no opposition" to any foreign tongues. This comes as several political parties have criticised the Centre over three-language policy, accusing it of Hindi imposition."I sincerely believe that Hindi can't be opposed ('virodhi') to any Indian language. Hindi is a friend ('sakhi') of all Indian languages," Amit Shah said. Shah was addressing the golden jubilee ce ...Read More >
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday raised questions over the fresh electoral roll revision guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of Bihar assembly polls scheduled this year. Expressing apprehensions, Banerjee said that these fresh guidelines might be implemented in Bengal ahead of the assembly polls in 2026. Speaking to ET, Banerjee said that she has apprehensions that these guidelines may be even worse that National Register of Citizens ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that for identification of illegal immigrants it does not require to go the foreigner's tribunal and Supreme Court in one of its orders has stated that Immigration expulsion order is still in force and as per this law Deputy Commissioner can immediately order push back of illegal immigrant. Sarma while talking to media people said, "The constitutional bench of Supreme Court while hearing the 6A of the citizenship Amendment Act has stated t ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday affirmed that the state will accelerate its drive to identify 'illegal foreigners,' a process he stated National Register of Citizens (NRC) related matters had paused. This announcement comes amidst widespread protests by minority groups during Eid prayers across the state, condemning the purported "pushback" and "harassment" of genuine citizens in the name of detecting illegal immigrants. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take ...Read More >
Shillong, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the hectic search for the missing Madhya Pradesh woman continued for over two weeks on Saturday, Meghalaya's lone BJP Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek has supported the families' demand for a CBI probe into the death of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife Sonam is still missing. The decomposed body of Sonam's husband Raja Raghuvanshi was recovered on June 2. The couple from Indoor in Madhya Pradesh went missing on May 23 while visiting Meghalaya's Sohra-Cherrapu ...Read More >
Guwahati, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move likely to spark a political uproar, the Assam government has decided to invoke a little-known law from 1950 -- the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Order -- to fast-track the deportation of undocumented immigrants, bypassing the usual judicial process. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the shift on Saturday, stating that the identification and removal of "foreigners" would now proceed at a faster pace after slowing down due to complication ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that for identification of illegal immigrants it does not require to go the foreigner's tribunal and Supreme Court in one of its orders has stated that Immigration expulsion order is still in force and as per this law Deputy Commissioner can immediately order push back of illegal immigrant. Sarma while talking to media people said, "The constitutional bench of Supreme Court while hearing the 6A of the citizenship Amendment Act has stated t ...Read More >
India's 16th Census is set for October 1, 2026, in snow-bound areas and March 1, 2027, elsewhere. The Home Ministry plans to issue a notification by June 16, 2025. Caste enumeration will occur alongside the census. The Congress party criticizes the delay, alleging the Modi government's failure to meet deadlines. The last census was in 2011.The much-delayed 16th Census exercise, along with caste enumeration, will be carried out with a reference date of October 1, 2026 in snow-bound areas like Lad ...Read More >
Imphal, Dec 26: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has called for immediate peace and understanding between the two warring communities, the Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups, amid the ongoing ethnic violence that has plagued the State since May last year. Speaking at the Good Governance Day event held at the BJP State Headquarters, Singh addressed the deep-seated issues fueling the unrest. "What is happening in Manipur today has many reasons. Those trying to divide the State are questioning the gov ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has emphasized the need for a nationwide document, similar to the National Register of Citizens (NRC), to distinguish between Indian citizens and infiltrators. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Biswa Sarma stated that the Assam government has decided to make NRC registration mandatory for obtaining an Aadhaar card, with applicants' names not featured in the NRC being ineligible for the card. "I ...Read More >
Guwahati: With Assam witnessing frequent influx of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh after recent unrest, Assam government has come out with SOP for issuing Aadhaar cards. Several layers of verification procedure will be followed in issuing new cards. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, "Influx is a matter of concern. Assam police is working as the second line of defence in close coordination with Border Security Force (BSF) to thwart the move of influx from Bangladesh. The cabine ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 12 (VOICE) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday exuded confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ensure the safety of minority Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh through diplomatic negotiations.While speaking to media persons after offering prayers at the famous Jagannath temple at Puri, CM Sarma said, "Whatever happening with Hindus in Bangladesh is highly condemnable and a matter of concern. One can witness how minorities are being protected in India. Th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 12 (PTI) There is a need to prepare an NRC (National Register of Citizens) like document to differentiate Indians and infiltrators, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in Puri on Thursday. Speaking to media persons after visiting Jagannath temple at Puri, Sarma said the Assam government on Wednesday decided that one should have his/her name registered in the NRC for obtaining an Aadhaar card. If the applicant's name is not there in the NRC, he/she will not get an Aad ...Read More >
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