Guwahati: Documents fall short in citizenship caseGuwahati High Court has ruled that Aminul Hoque failed to prove his Indian citizenship, despite presenting 15 documents. The court emphasiz...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
The more kinds of citizens the merrierThe ongoing football World Cup provides a stark lesson, where nations thrive not by excluding but by embracing as many nationalities as pos...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Birthright citizenship ruling explained: Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump’s executive order. Will that stop U.S. President from setting criteria for American citizens?Birthright citizenship order, which Donald Trump signed on the first day of his second term, is part of his administration’s broad immigrat...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Indian-American groups, lawmakers welcome US Supreme Court birthright citizenship rulingThe US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump's executive order that sought to deny citizenship to chil...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Canada updates citizenship-by-descent document rules after reviewCanada's citizenship-by-descent application process has seen updated guidance following a review of certificates issued under Bill C-3. Imm...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
US Justice Department directs prosecutors to prioritize 'birth tourism' following court rulingThe U.S. Justice Department is now prioritizing investigations into "birth tourism" schemes, directing federal prosecutors to pursue crimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
US Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for ch...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
US Supreme Court to rule on Trump bid to limit birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on President Trump's executive order aiming to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immi...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Trump's fixation on voting has had mixed results. He still has ways to affect November's electionsTrump's attempts to reshape U.S. election rules have largely failed, with recent Supreme Court and lower court rulings blocking his executi...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Want German citizenship? Check if your residence permit qualifiesPlanning to become a German citizen? Foreign nationals need a permanent right of residence and five years of living in Germany. Crucially, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Indian citizenship debate: Satirical take on passport proof rowA satirical take on the debate over passports and citizenship, exploring identity, migration and bureaucracy with humour while questioning ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
German citizenship test explained: Who needs it, what it covers and how to prepareAspiring German citizens must now pass a citizenship test, the Einbürgerungstest, a 33-question multiple-choice exam costing €25. Applicant...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari unveils UCC, anti-conversion roadmap for West BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a stringent law against religious conversion and the implementation of the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Meet Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma: The 94-year-old Andhra woman who gave up US citizenship to 'die as an Indian'A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has renounced her US citizenship to reclaim her Indian nationality. Her hea...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
German citizenship: Rules, eligibility and application process explainedGermany has eased its citizenship rules, allowing many foreign residents to naturalize after five years of legal stay. Applicants need to m...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Arunachal rights panel seeks flood-control measures in Chakma-Hajong areasArunachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission urges immediate infrastructure upgrades and flood control in Chakma-Hajong settlements. Poor road...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST