National Register of Citizens

As debate rages over Assam, it may make sense to link NRC with Aadhaar

Creating undesirable social tensions or starting controversial deportations of poor people does not suit an aspiring power like India.

Jul 31, 2018, 18:52 PM IST

SC says no coercive action against those not in Assam NRC, asks government for SOP

The apex court has said that authorities will have to follow the legal process on the issue and give due opportunity to the residents whose names are left out of the NRC.

Jul 31, 2018, 15:20 PM IST

Amit Shah recalls Rajiv Gandhi's Assam Accord to hit back at Congress over NRC

Amit Shah's statement led to an uproar in the Rajya Sabha leading to an adjournment.

Jul 31, 2018, 13:16 PM IST

ULFA (Independent) chief Paresh Baruah in final draft Assam NRC

Separatist ULFA (Independent) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah's name was in the final draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) on Monday. His name had also appeared in the first draft published on the intervening night on December 31-January 1.

Jul 31, 2018, 08:19 AM IST

ULFA (Independent) chief Paresh Baruah in final draft Assam NRC

Separatist ULFA (Independent) 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah's name was in the final draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) on Monday. His name had also appeared in the first draft published on the intervening night on December 31-January 1.

Jul 31, 2018, 08:19 AM IST

Assam NRC deliberate attempt to target Bengalis, Biharis and Hindus: Mamata Banerjee

Names of 40.07 lakh applicants did not find a place in the Assam NRC, touted to be a proof of Assamese identity.

Jul 30, 2018, 13:24 PM IST

What is Centre's role, Rajnath Singh hits back at Opposition over uproar on Assam's NRC data

Names of over 40 lakh residents have not been included in the NRC that was released by the state government on Monday. 

Jul 30, 2018, 13:13 PM IST

Not named in Assam's National Register of Citizens? Here is what you can do

Every person whose name was in the first draft but is missing from the final draft will be given an individual letter to file the claim for her/his non-inclusion during claims and objections.

Jul 30, 2018, 12:06 PM IST

Assam's draft National Register of Citizens: Check your name through SMS, online on nrcassam.nic.in, toll-free number

Over 40 lakh residents have been found ineligible to be included in the National Register of Citizens.

Jul 30, 2018, 10:45 AM IST

Assam's NRC released, nearly 40 lakh residents not included in final draft

Anticipating a law and order situation following the publication of the draft, security has been beefed up across the state.

Jul 30, 2018, 10:05 AM IST

Fate of 1.39 crore in balance: Final draft of NRC in Assam to be released on Monday

The draft will be published at 12 pm at all the NRC Sewa Kendras (NSK) across the state and applicants can check their names in the list which will include the applicant's name, address and photographs.

Jul 29, 2018, 19:11 PM IST

Case registered against Mamata Banerjee in Assam for 'NRC is against Bengalis' comment

The NRC of 1951 is being updated in Assam under the supervision of the Supreme Court to identify original residents of the state in order to check illegal migration.

Jan 04, 2018, 18:59 PM IST

National Register of Citizens a conspiracy to expel Bengalis from Assam: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed the updating of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam to determine the state`s original inhabitants is a conspiracy to drive away Bengalis from there.

Jan 03, 2018, 22:32 PM IST

Here's why you don't need to panic if your name is not in National Register of Citizens in Assam

The much-awaited National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published by the Assam government on Sunday night.

Jan 01, 2018, 11:48 AM IST

News at a glance: January 1, 2018

Jan 01, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

Assam publishes first draft of National Register of Citizens with 1.9 crore names

People can check their names in the first draft at NRC sewa kendras across Assam from 8 am on January 1.

Jan 01, 2018, 06:38 AM IST

If Muslims are dropped from NRC, situation in Assam will become volatile: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief

Three FIRs were lodged against Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on charge of issuing provocative statements.

Nov 16, 2017, 00:15 AM IST

Retired Army soldier from Assam asked to prove he is Indian

Hoque joined the Indian Army as a mechanical engineer in September 1986 and held the position of a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) when he retired in September 2016.

Oct 01, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

Indo-Bangla border: SC to constitute committee on July 31

The counsel representing Assam government had said there was no intention on the part of the Chief Minister to interfere in the apex court proceedings.

Jul 21, 2017, 19:50 PM IST

Citizenship to Bangladeshi migrants creates voting right: JUH

The government's decision to grant citizenship to Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam has also created political rights for them including the right to vote, the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind (JUH) on Monday told the Supreme Court.

May 01, 2017, 21:40 PM IST