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The Union Government on Wednesday granted citizenship certificates to more than 300 people who applied under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019.

Nearly 150 families in Haryana's Sirsa eye citizenship after 30 years

May 17, 2024, 09:29 AM - 2 min read

The families in question arrived in India between 1990 and 1998 on visitor visas, primarily from Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan districts of Pakistan.

Under CAA, Indian citizenship is a 'dream-come-true' for many

May 16, 2024, 08:42 AM - 2 min read

The Union Home Secretary handed over the certificates to the 14 people after their applications were processed online through a designated portal.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

India slams CAA criticism, calls it 'internal matter'

March 15, 2024, 09:21 PM - 2 min read

"The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) is an internal matter of India and is in keeping with India's inclusive traditions and our long-standing commitment to human rights," Jaiswal said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that the CAA is completely insignificant in Assam, from where there will be the “least number of applications” for Indian citizenship.

CAA holds no significance in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa

March 14, 2024, 03:31 PM - 2 min read

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that the CAA is completely insignificant in Assam, from where there will be the “least number of applications” for Indian citizenship.