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Fundamental and constitutional rights are for Indian citizens, not OCI cardholders: Govt in Delhi HC

OpIndia Staff - 1 February, 2020

Thakur, in his petition, had sought the right to seek information under the Right To Information (RTI) Act. He had also sought exemption from seeking permission under FCRA rules for donations to religious bodies.

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Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam targets Adnan Sami over Padma Shri award, says despite Indian citizenship, he’s still a Pakistani

OpIndia Staff - 26 January, 2020

Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam says Adnan Sami is still a Pakistani despite Indian citizenship

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Meet Neeta Sodha: Granted Indian citizenship 18 years after she came from Pakistan, contesting Panchayat elections in Rajasthan

Dibakar Dutta - 17 January, 2020

18 years after she migrated to India, Neeta Sodha was finally granted citizenship in September 2019.

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Rajasthan: Eight refugees from Sindh in Pakistan who fled fearing religious persecution receive India citizenship

OpIndia Staff - 31 December, 2019

On Monday, eight Pakistani Hindu refugees, who were living in Kota, Rajasthan since 2000, have been given Indian citizenship.

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Gujarat: Amidst CAA row, Haseena, a Muslim woman from Pakistan granted Indian citizenship

OpIndia Staff - 19 December, 2019

After living in India for a few years, Haseena ben had applied for Indian citizenship over a year back. She was granted Indian citizenship on 18 December 2019.

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