Citizenship News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Developed India as a whole largely depends on NE states' development: Nityanand Rai
Aizawl, April 9: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Wednesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the development of northeastern states as a priority, comprehending the fact that a developed India as a whole largely depends on the development of NE states.
This country is not a 'Dharamshala', those posing threat to national security will not be allowed to enter: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, March 27: Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Thursday that the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, will strengthen the country's internal security and seeks to eliminate the multiplicity and overlapping of laws.
Trump pushes for major election reforms, citing India as model
Washington, March 26: In a bold move aimed at overhauling the US electoral system, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks significant changes to how elections are conducted in the United States.
Putin's ultimatum to Ukrainians; legalise immigration status or leave Russia by September 10
Moscow, March 21: Russian President Vladimir Putin has given another ultimatum to Ukrainians living in the country by ordering them to legalise their immigration status or leave by September 10, Moscow Times reported quoting a presidential decree published on Thursday.
US: Trump administration files emergency appeals in Supreme Court to end birthright citizenship
Washington, DC, March 14: The Trump administration filed a series of emergency appeals in the US Supreme Court on Thursday (local time), seeking permission to proceed with its plan to end birthright citizenship, CNN reported.
Vanuatu Citizenship Commission to await court verdict before decision on cancelling Lalit Modi's citizenship, say local media
New Delhi, March 10: Shortly after Vanuatu News outlet Vanuatu Post reported that the Prime Minister of the country, Jotham Napat, had asked the Citizenship Commission to cancel Lalit Modi's citizenship, the former IPL boss cited another news report which said that the commission would await the outcome of the court before making any decision.
Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of citizenship request for Lalit Modi
Port Vila, March 10: Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat directed the country's Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, Lalit Modi following recent revelations in international media, as per Vanuatu Daily Post.
We continue to pursue case against him as required under law, says MEA on Lalit Modi
New Delhi March 7: Responding to a question on reports of former IPL boss Lalit Modi's acquisition of citizenship of Vanuatu, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that they are aware of his application for surrendering his passport in the High Commission of India in London and they are continuing to pursue all cases against him as per the law.
Pakistani Hindu refugees who voted during Delhi polls, await government support, other facilities
By Anamika Tiwari, New Delhi, March 6: Many Pakistani Hindu refugees residing in Majnu Ka Tila have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019.
Trump's 'gold card' to give citizenship, will be on sale in two weeks
Washington, Feb 26: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the proposed 'Gold Card' will come with a pathway for citizenship for those who buy it, tentatively priced at $5 million and that they could be on sale in two weeks.
PIL in SC seeks protection for Hindus in Bangladesh
New Delhi, Feb 23: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Ministry of External Affairs to take remedial steps to stop “atrocities, violence and state-sponsored genocide/persecutions of Hindus minority in Bangladesh.
Japan to recognise Taiwan as place of origin for naturalised citizens
Tokyo, Feb 18: In a clear indication of policy shift and snub to China, Taiwan-origin naturalized citizens of Japan will now be able to list their country of origin as Taiwan in their family register from May 26, the Japanese government announced on Tuesday. Japan's Minister of Justice revised an ordinance allowing people to list regions, not just countries, a move that has been welcomed by Taiwan but triggered a sharp reaction from China.
Possessing Aadhaar, EPIC cards does not always make someone an Indian citizen: Calcutta HC judge
Kolkata, Feb 17: A single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, observed that the possession of Indian identity documents like Aadhaar cards or EPIC cards does not always prove genuine Indian citizenship, considering instances of such forged identity documents being recovered from a number of illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in the recent past.
Spouse of lawmaker retained foreign citizenship for 12 years: Assam CM's indirect dig at Gaurav Gogoi
Guwahati, Feb 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday took an indirect dig at Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over the latter's wife retaining foreign citizenship for the last 12 years after getting married.
Unauthorized entry by..., Indian consulate in Seattle compelled to call in authorities
Seattle, February 7: The Indian consulate in Seattle has posted on its X platform to talk about a law and order situation from what it termed as "unauthorized entry by certain individuals" into its premises after office hours creating a tense situation.
Delhi polls: Pakistani Hindu refugees vote for first time, express happiness
New Delhi, February 5: Hundreds of Pakistani Hindu refugees who have been living in Delhi cast their votes for the first time after being granted citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act.
US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump's order ending birthright citizenship
Washington, Feb 6: A federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors with temporary visas.
If you don't introspect you lose time and direction: Ajit Doval
New Delhi, February 2: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Sunday, stressed the need to avoid 'stagnation' of minds, and pointed the importance of introspection for both states and societies.
'Birthright citizenship is unconstitutional' says White House Press Secretary
Washington DC, January 29: In her first-ever briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that the Trump administration believes children of migrants 'not subject' to laws of the US when asked about Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.
Chances very low, Foreign Expert comments on Trump's executive order seeking to terminate birthright citizenship in US
New Delhi, January 24: Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Nath Sachdev said on Friday that the chances are very low of what US President Donald Trump wants regarding the amendments towards citizenship in the United States.
Judge stays Trump's order restricting citizenship
New York, Jan 24: A federal judge has stayed US President Donald Trump's order to deny automatic citizenship for babies born to parents here illegally or on temporary visas.
Medical leader urges caution amid reports of Indians seeking early C-Sections to beat Trump citizenship order
New York, Jan 23: Amid reports of Indians in the US on temporary visas requesting early C-Sections to speed up the birth of babies to beat President Donald Trump's order restricting birthright citizenship, a leader in the Indian medical community has expressed scepticism about the feasibility.
Trump administration sued on day 1 over order aiming to end birthright citizenship
Washington, Jan 21: Hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, a coalition of civil rights and immigration groups filed a lawsuit challenging the move, setting the stage for a major legal battle.
Bihar: Woman granted Indian citizenship under CAA after 40 years
Patna, Jan 6: The Indian government has granted citizenship to Sumitra Prasad alias Rani Saha, a woman who had been living in Bihar's Ara city for 40 years.
Taiwan criticises China's ID card push as 'illusion'
Taipei, January 4: Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has condemned China's efforts to issue Chinese ID cards to Taiwanese citizens, calling it an attempt to create the illusion of legal sovereignty over Taiwan, Taipei Times reported.