Asaduddin Owaisi approaches SC seeking stay on implementation of CAA

Mar 17, 2024

In his petition, Owaisi sought directions to the central government not to entertain or process the applications seeking grant of citizenship status under Section...

Center delegates citizenship inquiry powers to Goa district collectors

Oct 15, 2024

In a significant move, the Central government on Tuesday authorized the district collectors of North Goa and South Goa to exercise powers under the...

4,844 foreigners granted Indian citizenship in past 5 years: Centre

Feb 09, 2022

New Delhi [India], February 9 : As many as 4,844 foreigners were granted Indian citizenship in the past five years under the Citizenship Act...

1,414 citizenship certificates granted in 2021, says MHA report

Nov 07, 2022

According to MHA annual report 2021-22, From 1 April 2021 till 31 December 2021, 1120 citizenship certificates were granted by registration under section 5...

Choksi's claim of renouncing Indian citizenship bogus, totally erroneous: Indian authorities told Dominica court

Jun 14, 2021

Roseau [Dominica], June 14 : Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is an Indian citizen and his application for renunciation of citizenship was rejected, Indian...

Assam Accord: SC seeks details on immigrants made citizens through Section 6A of Citizenship Act

Dec 07, 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central government to furnish data on the number of immigrants who were conferred Indian citizenship through Section...