Govt must be given leeway to save nation: SC on Sec 6A of citizenship law

Observing that several northeastern states are affected by insurgency and violence, the Supreme Court Wednesday said the government must be given "latitude and leeway" to make adjustments necessary......

SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought data on the beneficiaries of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in Assam, saying there was no material before it which could indicate that the effect of granting......

FIRs lodged against NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela

Two FIRs have been lodged against Assam Coordinator of National Register of Citizens, Prateek Hajela, for "discrepancies" in the final updated list, police said on Thursday. A lawyer and......

Complaint against ex-NRC head for 'anti-national act'

Assam coordinator of National Register of Citizens Hitesh Dev Sarma has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department against his predecessor, Prateek Hajela, and others accusing......

An anti-poverty guide for Modi

A programme that endeavours to graduate the poorest people could have seminal implications for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, says Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com. A chicken, goat or......