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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicCitizenship Amendment Bill

Topic: Citizenship Amendment Bill

Railways suspend train services to Tripura and Assam, deploys security personnel

Protests over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill intensified, with a railway station in Dibrugarh's Chabua being set on fire Wednesday night.

Indian liberals & Hindutva supporters, stop dragging Jinnah into Citizenship Bill debates

Jinnah repeatedly promised equal rights of citizenship to all in Pakistan. ‘We do not prescribe any school boy tests for loyalty,’ he said.

Guess what Times Now and Republic TV, often carrying identical content, finally disagreed on

On any given day, the two channels are practically mirror images of each other, with similar headlines, reports and opinion. But this issue broke that tradition.

Indefinite curfew in Guwahati, Army in Assam⁠— citizenship bill plunges Northeast in chaos

The Army was deployed in Tripura and Assam, while internet has been suspended across both states as violent protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill rocked the usually restive region.

Rajya Sabha passes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, govt assures Indian Muslims need not worry

The bill was passed with 125 votes in favour and 105 against it. It was supported by BJP allies JD(U), SAD and other parties including AIADMK, BJD, TDP and YSR-Congress.

India-Japan summit could be shifted out of Guwahati as Assam burns over citizenship bill

The bilateral dialogue between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe is likely to be moved to New Delhi.  

‘Dump it in Bay of Bengal’ — Congress, opposition say court will strike down citizenship bill

Heated Rajya Sabha debate sees Trinamool accuse BJP of drawing from the ‘Nazi playbook’ while the IUML said the legislation would lead to another ‘holocaust’.  

Army in Tripura, on standby in Assam as citizenship bill protests intensify

The issue of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has been a contentious matter for the northeast, with protests intensifying after the Lok Sabha passed the bill.

Inner Line Permit extended to Manipur as citizenship bill protests disrupt Northeast region

President Kovind signed the order extending the Inner Line Permit (ILP) two days after Home Minister Amit Shah announced the move in Lok Sabha. The proposed citizenship bill will not be applicable in regions requiring ILP.

CAB protests a battle for India – either we are a secular state or we aren’t India at all

With the Citizenship Bill we cross the Rubicon, from a secular state to a ‘secular’ state. Everyone who believed in the idea of India must stand up.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.