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Topic: Citizenship

Who is an Indian citizen? The onus is on govt to deliver a reliable, transparent NRC

Just as the government has simplified the framework for Overseas Citizens of India, it can determine a clear basis to establish the citizenship of Indians in India.

How many ‘ineligible’ voters removed in SIR, referred to foreigners’ tribunals, asks ex-EC Ashok Lavasa

At conclave on ‘One Nation-One Election, Federalism and Citizenship’, former Election Commissioner raised several points regarding special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

Electoral revision or citizenship proof? How journalist passport row has restoked SIR implication debate

Can absence of name from electoral roll be reason to deny citizen rights unrelated to an election? SC said in May that SIR is not a conclusive adjudication of citizenship.

The passport puzzle: MEA clarification underlines distinction between passport & citizenship laws

The ministry said that an Indian passport, despite being issued by Government of India after extensive scrutiny, is fundamentally a travel document, not a conclusive proof of citizenship.

Passport & citizenship: Govt drew red line citing Bombay HC order, but look what Delhi HC said in 2018

In 2013, the Bombay High Court had ruled that terminated passport is not valid evidence to establish claim of Indian nationality.

Bihar encounter row highlights growing Singham culture. It undermines democracy

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Aadhaar being misused, restrict its use, seeks plea; SC seeks responses from Centre, states

Citing national security and electoral integrity concerns, the plea has alleged that Aadhaar is being misused as proof of citizenship for electoral roll registration.

India’s case against dual citizenship—Constituent Assembly debate to plea over Rahul’s nationality

Single citizenship was central to Constitution from the very beginning & the law has been tested a few times in past. Gandhi’s case, however, leaves plenty of unanswered questions.

Trump reposts radio host’s ‘hellhole’ rant against Indian immigrants. MEA says remarks ‘in poor taste’

Radio host Michael Savage alleges current system is being exploited through 'birth tourism'. MEA says comments do not reflect reality of India-US ties'.

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

India’s crude import bill jumped by 57% year-on-year to $63.4 bn in April-July as oil prices rose

India’s crude import volumes remained largely unchanged in April-July, but higher oil prices sharply increased the import bill, with renewed US-Iran tensions raising the risk of another rise in costs.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman