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Good news, bad news for Indians eyeing Canada: Work permits faster, PR and citizenship stuck | Chandigarh News

Good news, bad news for Indians eyeing Canada: Work permits faster, PR and citizenship stuck | Chandigarh News

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For thousands of Indians planning a move to Canada, the latest immigration processing data has delivered both hope and anxiety. Fresh figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) between May 20 and 22 show a sharp divide in how quickly different applications are being processed. While some categories such as work permits and parents’ Super Visas have become significantly faster, others including citizenship applications and visitor record extensions are getting buried under mounting backlogs. The latest numbers are based on the time IRCC took to process 80 per cent of complete applications and experts say the fluctuations are among the sharpest seen this year. Relief for workers and families There is encouraging news for Indians seeking temporary entry into Canada. Processing time for inland work permits, including extensions filed within Canada, has dropped sharply over the past few months. Compared to late March, applicants are now waiting roughly 47 days less, with average timelines currently hovering around 206 to 212 days. For Indians applying for work permits from outside Canada, the wait remains …

Diljit Dosanjh’s first post from Florida concert amid US citizenship reveal: ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ | Bollywood News

Diljit Dosanjh’s first post from Florida concert amid US citizenship reveal: ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 14, 2026 05:52 PM IST Diljit Dosanjh has shared his first post since reports about him being a US citizen surfaced online. The actor-singer recently shared a heartwarming video on his Instagram handle from his concert in Orlando, where fans from different age groups and nationalities could be seen singing and dancing along to “Kya Kamaal Hai” — a track from his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga. The clip captures the electrifying atmosphere of the concert as Diljit soulfully performs the track live, interacts with fans, poses with his stage performers, and completely owns the vibe of the evening. Sharing the memorable moments from the concert, Diljit wrote, “ORLANDO, FLORIDA 🇺🇸 WE DID IT 🤘🏽 LOVE YOU ALL 🤗😇 NEXT DALLAS, Texas.” Reacting to the post, a fan commented, “It’s not just a concert, Diljit Dosanjh — it’s a global celebration of our identity. Keep making history.” Another fan wrote, “In a world full of chaos, Diljit Dosanjh is the happiness we choose.” ALSO READ | Diljit Dosanjh’s wife Sandeep …

Justice Manish Mathur will now hear Rahul citizenship case; next hearing on May 7

Justice Manish Mathur will now hear Rahul citizenship case; next hearing on May 7

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LUCKNOW The petition challenging the citizenship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will now be heard by a single bench of Justice Manish Mathur in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court. The matter was listed before Justice Mathur on Tuesday. During the hearing, petitioner S Vignesh Shishir sought time to file necessary documents in the case. The court accepted the petitioner’s request and fixed May 7 for the next hearing, said government advocate VK Singh who appeared for the state of UP. During the hearing, petitioner S Vignesh Shishir sought time to file necessary documents in the case. The court accepted the petitioner’s request and fixed May 7 for the next hearing. (File Photo) Karnataka-based BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir demanded registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of holding both Indian and British citizenship. His petition was previously dismissed by the MP-MLA court in Lucknow, leading him to file the current petition in the Lucknow bench of the high court. Hearing the case on April 17, Justice Subhash Vidyarthi issued an …

Allahabad HC judge recuses from Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, censures petitioner over social media posts

Allahabad HC judge recuses from Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, censures petitioner over social media posts

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Criticising the petitioner’s social media posts casting aspersions against his court, the Allahabad High Court judge, who was hearing the plea filed over the alleged British citizenship of Rahul Gandhi, recused himself from the case on Monday (April 20, 2026). The development came from the Bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad HC, who was hearing a plea filed by a Karnataka-based BJP worker, Vignesh Shishir. This court had directed the filing of an FIR against Mr. Gandhi in an open court on April 17. In a subsequent written order, the Bench noted that the Congress leader might be entitled to a hearing before any final decision is taken, citing a prior full Bench ruling that emphasised the right of a prospective accused to be heard in certain proceedings. Published – April 20, 2026 10:48 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and …

Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in alleged dual citizenship case

Allahabad HC orders FIR against Rahul Gandhi in alleged dual citizenship case

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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. File picture | Photo Credit: PTI The Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court on Friday (April 17, 2026) directed to lodge an FIR and further investigation in the matter of alleged British citizenship of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. Bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi, allowed the petition filed by S. Vignesh Shishir. The petitioner had demanded registration of an FIR against Mr. Gandhi under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Passport Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Official Secrets Act stating that the LoP has British citizenship. Published – April 17, 2026 06:30 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Some people are more native, but it’s a question of citizenship’: Hiren Gohain

‘Some people are more native, but it’s a question of citizenship’: Hiren Gohain

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At 87, writer and activist Hiren Gohain, one of Assam’s foremost public intellectuals, shows no sign of slowing down. The Assam Nagorik Sanmilani, a citizens’ collective led by him and retired IPS officer Harekrishna Deka, was at the forefront of calls for Opposition unity and seeking judicial intervention over a “sustained pattern of hate speeches” by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He discusses issues foregrounding the Assam election campaign with The Hindu. Edited excerpts: You were an adviser to the regional party Raijor Dal during its early days before dissociating yourself. Why then did you issue appeals for the Opposition to come together this Assembly election? I used to be adviser but Akhil Gogoi [Raijor Dal chief] refused to have any truck with the Congress, which allied with the AIUDF and other parties in the previous election. Since I was supporting the alliance, I felt it unethical to remain with Akhil Gogoi and resigned. Things have changed a lot since then. This time, I had this notion of an Opposition unity quite early. We had …

Trump makes abrupt decision during Cecillia Wang’s birthright citizenship argument

Trump makes abrupt decision during Cecillia Wang’s birthright citizenship argument

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President Donald Trump did not sit for Cecillia Wang’s entire argument in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. As the ACLU legal director spoke in favor of birthright citizenship, the 79-year-old left the courtroom. This comes after Trump became the first sitting US president to attend oral arguments in the chamber. He could be seen leaving with his motorcade to the White House. President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing an executive order (AP) Supreme Court raises concerns This comes as the apex court appeared doubtful of the Trump admin’s restrictions on birthright citizenship. The case centers on an executive order signed on the first day of Trump’s second term, which seeks to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are either undocumented or in the country temporarily. The move is part of a broader immigration crackdown by the administration and could impact more than a quarter of a million births annually, according to estimates from the Migration Policy Institute and Pennsylvania State University. Read More: ‘It’s a new …

Now its voting rights, later it could be citizenship: Mamata targets BJP

Now its voting rights, later it could be citizenship: Mamata targets BJP

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday accused the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of allegedly `undermining democracy` in the country. She alleged that the next move of Centre could be attempts to revoke citizens’ rights through the NRC. CM Banerjee made the remarks while launching her campaign for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections from politically crucial North Bengal, a region that has emerged as a BJP stronghold since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, reported PTI.  Addressing a rally in Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri district, the TMC supremo alleged that constitutional institutions were being used to “snatch away people`s voting rights” through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Banerjee accuses BJP, Centre, and EC of undermining democracy “The EC, BJP, and the Centre are not following the Constitution. They are trying to snatch away voting rights,” Banerjee said at her first major campaign rally for the polls, reported PTI. Drawing a sharp political contrast with the hour of India`s Independence, she claimed that the release of the supplementary electoral list …

Declared Foreigner In Assam, Woman Gets Citizenship Under CAA | India News

Declared Foreigner In Assam, Woman Gets Citizenship Under CAA | India News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 22:42 IST Deepali Das from Cachar, once declared a foreigner, has gained Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The woman, identified as Deepali Das (60), is a resident of Dholai in Cachar district. In a significant development in Assam’s efforts to address the issue of illegal infiltration, a woman from Cachar district in southern Assam who had earlier been declared a foreigner by a Foreigners’ Tribunal has now been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). Despite being declared a foreigner earlier, she has secured citizenship under the provisions of the CAA. The woman, identified as Deepali Das (60), is a resident of Dholai in Cachar district. She was arrested on May 5, 2019, on suspicion of being an illegal immigrant. Her arrest followed an investigation report submitted by police officer Ajmal Hossain Laskar. Following proceedings before the Foreigners’ Tribunal, Deepali Das was declared a foreigner and was subsequently lodged in the detention camp located inside Silchar Central Jail, where she spent nearly two years. In 2021, she …

Ahead Of Carney’s India Visit, Canada Seeks To Revoke Citizenship Of 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana | World News

Ahead Of Carney’s India Visit, Canada Seeks To Revoke Citizenship Of 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana | World News

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Last Updated:February 23, 2026, 20:13 IST The Canadian government has sought to revoke 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship based on findings that he used fraudulent residency claims to obtain it 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana with NIA officials after his extradition in New Delhi. (PTI/File) Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s India visit between February 26 and March 7, Ottawa has sought to revoke the Canadian citizenship of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Prime Minister Carney, who will be meeting his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, is visiting India over a trade agreement and to restore bilateral as well as diplomatic relations, which had soured under Justin Trudeau’s regime. According to a report published by Global News, the Canadian government has moved to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, who was extradited to India from the United States last year. A businessman accused of plotting the 2008 terror attack, his documents – obtained by investigators – show that Ottawa is actively seeking to strip him of the status …