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Foreign Jihadists Helped Syria’s Rebels Take Power. Now They’re a Problem.

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Foreign Jihadists Helped Syria’s Rebels Take Power. Now They’re a Problem.
Published on May 01, 2025 11:12 AM IST

Trump wants a certain kind of immigrant: the uber-rich

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Updated on Apr 25, 2025 10:04 AM IST

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ is here—Yes, it's got his mugshot on it

President Donald Trump holds up the $5 million gold card as he speaks to reporters while in flight on board Air Force One, en route to Miami, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Pool via AP)
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 08:34 AM IST

H-1B visa to undergo massive changes from today: Here are some tips

Beginning Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement a number of modifications to its well-liked H-1B visa program.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 03:14 AM IST

Will Trump’s $5mn Gold Card replace EB-5? Here's what Indians should prefer

Donald Trump introduced a new "gold card" that immigrants can purchase for $5 million.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 06:53 PM IST

World's most expensive golden visa costs $6.2 million. It is not UK, France

The 'Golden Visa' schemes help wealthy people get citizenship of different countries and essentially become global citizens.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 05:44 AM IST

Tiny island is selling citizenship for $105,000 to save itself from rising seas

The funds from the citizenship program will be used by the country for its climate action initiatives.
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 06:35 PM IST

Trump's return fuels surge in US applications for UK citizenship to record high

US President Donald Trump and UK OM Starmer
Published on Mar 04, 2025 05:18 PM IST

Birthright citizenship: Why US judge blocked Donald Trump's order | Top points

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC,.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 03:12 PM IST

What is birthright citizenship, does it stop immediately with Trump's order?

The US President Donald Trump gestures on the day he signs the freedom of speech executive order during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 03:11 PM IST

Argentina's Milei given Italian citizenship during Rome visit, source says

Argentina's Milei given Italian citizenship during Rome visit, source says
Published on Dec 13, 2024 10:41 PM IST

Allahabad HC asks Centre to decide on plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had also filed a plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship before the Delhi HC.
Published on Nov 26, 2024 05:48 PM IST

Questioning BJP candidate’s citizenship will put Bengali Hindus at risk: Himanta

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with the BJP candidate from Dholai Nihar Ranjan Das at Tuesday’s election meeting. (X/himantabiswa)
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 08:03 PM IST

'Donkeys, Karens': Rihanna skewers those commenting on her inability to vote

Rihanna replied to comments on her latest Instagram post on Election Day.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:56 PM IST

Macron says he was not aware of Telegram's Durov's arrival in France

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on during a joint press conference with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (not pictured), at the Palace of Serbia building in Belgrade, Serbia, August 29, 2024.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 01:37 AM IST

Biden launches citizenship program for immigrant spouses of US citizens

Biden launches citizenship program for immigrant spouses of US citizens
Published on Aug 19, 2024 03:32 PM IST

Amit Shah awards citizenship under CAA to 188 refugees in Gujarat

Union home minister Amit Shah distributes citizenship certificates under CAA to refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (Amit Shah-X)
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 08:30 PM IST

Over 2.16 lakh Indians gave up their citizenship in 2023: Govt in Rajya Sabha

In 2023, 2,16,219 (2.16 lakh) Indians gave up their citizenship. (File)
Published on Aug 01, 2024 10:45 PM IST

Melania Trump's ex-friend ruins her ‘personal milestone’ celebration

Melania Trump on Sunday celebrated 18 years of being a US citizen.
Published on Jul 29, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Biden asks Americans to lower temperature, resolve differences at ballot box

US President Joe Biden addressing the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP)
Published on Jul 15, 2024 09:48 AM IST

Russia sent 10,000 naturalised citizens to fight in Ukraine: Top official

Facing labour shortages, Russia has made it easier for them to obtain Russian citizenship in recent years.. (AP/File)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 03:00 PM IST

How Assam’s citizenship deprivation regime abets unjust forced deportations

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The two contrasting orders within the same week from the same court have, once again, brought to sharp relief the disparate character and adverse consequences of Assam's distinct “foreigner detection” regime, (Subhendu Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Published on Jun 01, 2024 03:11 AM IST

Deportation and the Supreme Court: Understanding the stand of the apex court

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The Supreme Court. (ANI)
Published on May 28, 2024 11:07 PM IST

Election in Pincodes: Citizenship quandary deepens fault lines of identity

In 2011, Sahida Bibi (left) was arrested on charges of being a foreigner and put in a detention centre. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:10 PM IST

Are CAA-NRC going against the BJP in Barak Valley? The Opposition says it will

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Students protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Guwahati, India, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Banner in Assamese reads, "we will not accept CAA " (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
Published on Apr 23, 2024 11:42 PM IST

No Indian Muslim will lose citizenship, says Rajnath at Ghaziabad rally

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the rally at Ghanta Ghar Ramlila Maidan in Ghaziabad on Wednesday. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 06:12 AM IST

Legally Speaking | What is India’s stand towards refugees?

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New Delhi: A child holds a passport during a protest by Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan at AICC headquarters over statements made by the INDIA opposition bloc leaders on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), in New Delhi, Friday, March 15, 2024. (PTI Photo/Kamal Singh) (PTI03_15_2024_000062B)
Published on Apr 03, 2024 02:34 PM IST

Migrants upbeat over CAA, hope for faster Indian citizenship

The rules aim to confer Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants - including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians. (Pic for representation)
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 02:21 AM IST

Amit Shah slams foreign media over ‘anti-Muslim’ law claims: 'Ask them...'

Union home minister Amit Shah.
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:37 AM IST

Makar Sakranti: Sidhu Moosewala, 500-cr club kites soar high

Sidhu Moosewala and Pathaan kites in vogue
Published on Jan 12, 2024 04:56 PM IST