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The Battle of Belonging: Why India’s Passport Controversy Matters
A passport is undeniably a travel document, but it is also the republic’s assurance of belonging and sovereign protection in moments of crisis. Reducing it to mere travel facilitation strips it of its civic meaning, since passports are issued not to transients but to members of a political community.
Kejriwal takes stand against CAA-NRC
Asks Modi government to focus on economy and employment
Criticised for rushing through CAA without adequate Parliamentary debate, MHA may not consult states on framing CAA rules!
Unwilling to enter into consultations with Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra — all of whom have declared that they would not implement CAA in their states—reports now state that MHA will frame the Rules without consultation!
India condemns attack on Nankana Sahib, asks Pak to take urgent action
The statement issued by MEA condemns “wanton acts of destruction and desecration of the holy place” and has called upon Pakistan “take immediate steps to ensure the safety, security and welfare” of Sikhs there.
Pak Hindu girl permitted to give Board exams by Rajasthan Govt.
She was earlier denied permission for allegedly not submitting her eligibility certificate
Gauhati HC order offers a lifeline to those declared foreigner ex parte
Landmark order says if proceedee has filed a written statement and documents, but fails to appear for hearings, his absence alone cannot be justification for ruling against him
Two days into the new year, Mumbai protests police excess in UP
The peaceful protest saw people holding up placards condemning the police violence in UP that led to more than 25 deaths
Is Varanasi being stifled under Section 144?
The city saw prohibitory orders being imposed for more than 350 out of 365 days in 2019
Nationwide protests against CAA-NPR-NRC and Trans Act 2019 commence
The first protest in Mumbai is being held on the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule and more than 100 organizations are leading the cause
Two from Hindutva fringe outfits arrested for Patna teen’s murder
They were arrested in the murder case of Amir Hanzla who was last seen holding the tricolor at an anti-CAA protest
SS leader, Sanjay Raut to speak at Jamaat’s anti-CAA, NRC function: Mumbai
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The Battle of Belonging: Why India’s Passport Controversy Matters
A passport is undeniably a travel document, but it is also the republic’s assurance of belonging and sovereign protection in moments of crisis. Reducing it to mere travel facilitation strips it of its civic meaning, since passports are issued not to transients but to members of a political community.
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