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Citizenship (Amendment) Bill doesn't violate constitution: Amit Shah
It will give relief to people living a painful life after facing persecution in neighbouring countries, he said.
 "Citizenship (Amendment) Bill doesn't violate constitution: Amit Shah")
Lok Sabha passes Arms (Amendment) Bill 2019, exempts sportspersons
Shah said that there is a provision for life imprisonment for those who snatch or loot arms and ammunition from police or defence forces.
 "Lok Sabha passes Arms (Amendment) Bill 2019, exempts sportspersons")
Shah defends Citizenship Amendment Bill, says has backing of 1.3 bn people
"We will have to differentiate between intruders and refugees. Citizenship amendment bill does not discriminate against anyone and does not snatch anyone's rights," he said.
 "Shah defends Citizenship Amendment Bill, says has backing of 1.3 bn people")
Citizenship Amendment Bill is a bid to fashion an ethnic democracy
The Modi govt is fashioning something much more than an electoral strategy; a system that is democratic but also majoritarian
 "Citizenship Amendment Bill is a bid to fashion an ethnic democracy")
Parliament: Lok Sabha passes Citizenship Amendment Bill with 311 votes
The Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019 was passed in the Lok Sabha with 311 members favouring it and 80 voting against it
Citizenship Bill a win-win for Modi, but is depriving millions of sleep
This will be the second attempt by the Modi administration to amend citizenship law. In January, the legislation was passed in the lower house of parliament but lapsed as the upper house didn't take i
 "Citizenship Bill a win-win for Modi, but is depriving millions of sleep")
Shah wants CRPF combat profile young, aged troops shifted to light jobs
Shah recently conducted a review of the force at its headquarters after which he directed the security force should devise a mechanism to keep its fighting blood fresh
 "Shah wants CRPF combat profile young, aged troops shifted to light jobs")
NCP leaders who defected to BJP meet Sharad Pawar, eye homecoming
Among the key NCP leaders who had jumped the ship ahead of the election included Ganesh Naik, MLA Shivendrasinh Bhosale and Vaibhav Pichad, among others
 "NCP leaders who defected to BJP meet Sharad Pawar, eye homecoming")
PM Modi and Amit Shah live in their own imaginary world: Rahul Gandhi
Speaking to the media here, he slammed the Centre over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, saying his party is against anyone who engages in discrimination
 "PM Modi and Amit Shah live in their own imaginary world: Rahul Gandhi")
Parliament LIVE: FM explains onion remark; Chidambaram joins Cong protest
Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to table Bill that gives citizenship to religious minorities persecuted in neighboring Muslim countries.
Forget the icon, focus on the issue
It is time policymakers left the subject of free speech and expression to lawyers and focused on what can be done to instill greater confidence in banks and financial institutions
 "Forget the icon, focus on the issue")
Citizenship Bill against Assam's interest; withdraw it: AIUDF requests Shah
The AIUDF has opposed the bill as it will have "severe impact on the socio-economic and political aspects of the country", the letter said.
Govt panel to recommend amendments in IPC, CrPc to curb mob lynching: Shah
He said the government will keep in mind Supreme Court orders while making changes to the IPC and CrPC.
 "Govt panel to recommend amendments in IPC, CrPc to curb mob lynching: Shah")
Pankaja Munde breaks silence, says not quitting BJP
Pankaja, daughter of BJP stalwart late Gopinath Munde, also denied rumours that her act of removing "BJP" from her twitter bio was aimed at putting pressure on her party
 "Pankaja Munde breaks silence, says not quitting BJP")
RS passes bill to amend SPG Act; Amit Shah says no vendetta against Gandhis
The Congress, which criticised the amendment, walked out of Rajya Sabha saying it is dissatisfied with the Home Minister's reply on the amendment to the SPG Act.
The sound of silence
Rahul Bajaj said nothing new but the govt should listen all the same
Adhir Rajan Chowdhury calls Modi, Shah 'infiltrators', sparks row in LS
The Congress leader reiterated his remark in the House on Monday, when a ruling alliance member raised the issue at the question hour about his Sunday's "infiltrator" remark made outside Parliament
 "Adhir Rajan Chowdhury calls Modi, Shah 'infiltrators', sparks row in LS")
Shah sets 2024 deadline for NRC, says all infiltrators will be expelled
Shah said national issues like uprooting terrorism, naxalism and construction of a grand Ram temple in Ayodhya were as important in the Jharkhand elections as local matters like development
BJP demands Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's apology for calling Modi infiltrator
Chowdhury, who made the remarks while speaking on the contentious NRC issue, sought to explain his remarks, noting that his family came from Bangladesh.
India Inc is a pariah, feels govt dislikes criticism: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Shaw's remarks came a day after veteran industrialist Rahul Bajaj said the people were afraid to criticise the government.
 "India Inc is a pariah, feels govt dislikes criticism: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw")
