Matua Mahasangha Voter List Protest on December 1
All India Matua Mahasangha announces protest march against voter roll revision. Demands simplified process, Aadhaar acceptance, and protection of existing voters. Read full details.
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Kolkata Increases Birth/Death Certificate Quota to 500
Kolkata Municipal Corporation raises daily birth and death certificate applications to 500 via chatbot 8335999111 ahead of SIR hearings. Mayor Hakim orders faster processing to help citizens prove citizenship.
SC Hears Challenge to EC's Voter Citizenship Proof Drive
Congress, RJD leaders tell Supreme Court that Election Commission's special voter roll revision seeking citizenship proof is unconstitutional and could disenfranchise millions.
Indus Canada Forum Seeks Dual Citizenship for NRIs
Indus Canada Forum urges Indian government to grant dual citizenship to overseas Indians, citing stronger global connections and economic benefits. Join the movement for diaspora rights.
Mamata Banerjee Opposes NRC Implementation in Bengal
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee strongly criticizes NRC implementation, calling it politically motivated. She vows to protect all citizens and warns against creating division.
SC to Centre: Bring back deported family from Bangladesh
Supreme Court suggests Centre bring back a pregnant woman and her family deported to Bangladesh. The court calls for an inquiry into their nationality claims while backing tough action against illegal immigrants.
Canada's New Citizenship Law Benefits Indian Families
Canada's Bill C-3 reforms citizenship-by-descent rules, helping over 115,000 people including thousands of Indian-origin families. Learn how it affects you.
Canada Updates Citizenship by Descent Rules
Canada introduces new citizenship rules allowing children born abroad to pass citizenship to next generation. Learn how this impacts Indian families and eligibility criteria.
Canada's New Citizenship Law: Impact on Indians
Canada's Bill C-3 grants citizenship by descent beyond first generation. Learn how this historic change benefits Indian-origin families seeking Canadian citizenship.
Urban Distress Cycle: Trust Deficit Drives Public Outrage
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Delhi Summit Shapes India's Urban Sustainability Future
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
Delhi Police Tell SC 2020 Riots Were Sovereignty Attack
Delhi Police tells Supreme Court the 2020 riots were an attack on national sovereignty, not just CAA protests. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta reveals communal division attempt. Read the full details.
EC: Aadhaar for Identity Verification, Not Citizenship
Election Commission clarifies Aadhaar usage as identity proof, not citizenship document. Supreme Court hearing reveals existing verification protocols. Read full details.
India Leads OECD Migration, China Tops Student Visas
India remains top source of migrants to developed nations with 600,000 moves in 2023, while China overtakes in student visas. Explore key migration trends and shifts.
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
Bengal Voter Roll Crisis: SIR Sparks Identity Fears
West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls causes panic with tight deadlines and documentation demands. Two suicides reported as millions scramble to prove citizenship.
SC Issues Notices on Assam NRC Delay After 6 Years
Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre and Assam govt on stalled NRC process. Over 3 crore citizens await ID cards, 19 lakh excluded lack rejection orders. Read the full story.
Expert's Health-First Vision for Cities After Nobel Dialogue
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
Karnataka's urban land monetisation plan for revenue boost
Expert committee recommends strategic urban land monetisation and financial reforms to strengthen Karnataka's economy and fund development projects.
New York's Contradictions: The City That Never Ceases to Amaze
Explore how New York City continues to evolve while maintaining its unique paradoxes - from wealth inequality to cultural diversity, and discover what makes it eternally fascinating.
Odisha's Urban Boom: Coastal & Industrial Transformation
Discover how Odisha is transforming from coast to core with massive infrastructure development, smart city projects, and economic diversification driving unprecedented urban growth.
Special Governance Zones: India's Urban Solution
Discover how India's proposed Special Governance Zones could transform urban infrastructure and tackle the administrative crisis plaguing major cities. A revolutionary policy approach to urban reform.
Bengaluru's civic apathy hurts Karnataka rankings: Survey
Shocking survey reveals Bengaluru residents' indifference toward civic issues is negatively impacting Karnataka's overall performance in urban governance metrics. Discover why India's tech capital is failing basic citizen engagement tests.
Baby born mid-river gets Indian citizenship in Kolkata case
In an unprecedented ruling, a Kolkata court grants Indian citizenship to a baby born on a boat in the middle of the Ichamati River, ending a two-year legal battle for Sunali Khatun's family.
Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Proof Rule for Voters
Federal judge strikes down Trump-era requirement for documentary citizenship proof in voter registration, dealing major blow to election integrity measures.
Judge permanently blocks Trump voter citizenship proof rule
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has permanently barred any future administration from reinstating Trump-era policy requiring citizenship documentation for voter registration, marking a significant victory for voting rights advocates.
71 Villages Seek BMC Integration for Urban Amenities
Seventy-one villages on Bhubaneswar's outskirts are formally requesting integration into the municipal corporation to access improved water supply, sanitation, roads, and other urban amenities currently lacking in their areas.
India's Top 10 Dirtiest Cities 2025 Ranking Out
Exclusive 2025 rankings reveal India's most polluted urban centers. Discover which cities topped the dirtiest list and the critical factors behind their poor environmental performance.
SIR Scheme Sparks Political Crisis in Bengal's Matua Belt
The Subscriber Identity Registry (SIR) initiative creates electoral turmoil in West Bengal's Matua belt as both ruling TMC and opposition BJP face potential voter backlash ahead of crucial polls.
Germany ends fast-track citizenship for migrants
Germany tightens citizenship requirements, ending popular fast-track program. Learn how new language demands, income rules, and 'values declaration' will impact migrants seeking German passports.
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