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In Absence of Citizenship Document, How Do You Prove You Are Indian?

In Absence of Citizenship Document, How Do You Prove You Are Indian?

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Citizenship is a vertical relationship between the individual and the state. Originally, citizenship used to signify a belief in certain liberal and republican ideas and did not have much to do with territory and status. Today, it is all about territory, status, and exclusion rather than inclusion. The Foreigners’ Tribunals in Assam reportedly denied citizenship to people despite some possessing as many as 15 documents. The judiciary, too, has become quite restrictive in this regard. In Shabbir Hussain’s (1951) case — a trader who got stuck in Lahore during Partition and returned to India only on a temporary permit but was subsequently arrested for overstaying in India — the apex court refused to treat him as a Pakistani national. Similarly, in Abdul Khader (1960), the Supreme (SC) Court refused to treat Khader as a foreigner despite his having a Pakistani passport. But in Izhar Ahmad Khan (1962), the court treated possession of a Pakistani passport as conclusive proof of Pakistani citizenship. By 2008, the Court had become even more restrictive when, in Razia Bergum, it held that even possession of …

“It will be difficult for our rivals” — and he has the record to prove it

“It will be difficult for our rivals” — and he has the record to prove it

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2 min readJun 10, 2026 07:27 PM IST “It will be very difficult for our rivals to face Argentina because it’s a very strong, united group with undiminished enthusiasm.” Lionel Messi‘s message before his sixth World Cup was short and unambiguous. He delivered it after scoring in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Iceland in Auburn on Tuesday — his 117th international goal, and one that made him the oldest player to score for the Albiceleste at 38 years, 11 months and 14 days, surpassing Angel Labruna’s record that had stood since 1957. It was his 199th cap. Next Tuesday against Algeria will be his 200th. Three players will appear at a sixth World Cup when the tournament opens on June 11 — Messi, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa. No player in history has reached that number before. “It all happened very quickly,” Messi said. “I felt good, and even though I’m playing for Inter Miami, I never stopped competing, pushing myself. It just happened naturally that I was able to be in most of …

Gurindervir Singh and his obsession to prove naysayers wrong drives him to 100m NR

Gurindervir Singh and his obsession to prove naysayers wrong drives him to 100m NR

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4 min readMay 24, 2026 07:00 AM IST Gurindervir Singh, 25, from Punjab, broke the men’s 100m national athletics record at the Federation Cup in Ranchi Saturday, clocking 10.09 seconds to become the first Indian to run a sub-10.10-second time. In fact, Gurindervir broke the record twice in two days. In the first semifinal on Friday, he ran 10.17s to better Animesh Kujur’s previous mark of 10.18s, though in the second semifinal, Kujur sprinted back with a faster 10.15s. The performances of India’s fastest two men have raised the country’s hopes for an athletics medal in the Commonwealth Games (in Scotland, from July 23) as well as the Asian Games (in Japan from September 19), where they could go even faster as they are expected to be in peak form. To be sure, Gurindervir’s 10.09s in Ranchi would have been good enough to win him a silver in the last Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. On Saturday, when Gurindervir snapped off his bib after crossing the finish line at the Birsa Munda Stadium, coach …

Virat Kohli opens up on playing for India in ODIs and having to prove his worth | Cricket News

Virat Kohli opens up on playing for India in ODIs and having to prove his worth | Cricket News

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5 min readMay 15, 2026 03:37 PM IST Virat Kohli has opened up about the work he does in the background as he prepares himself to be a part of the Indian set-up for next year’s ODI World Cup. There has been plenty of talk about Kohli being a part of the Indian team for next year’s 50-over World Cup. When Kohli was asked about wanting to play in the Cricket World Cup for India next year by Mayanti Langer for the RCB Podcast, Kohli said: “When I come to play, I know what I can deliver in terms of effort. Performance—no one can guarantee performance in any space. But in terms of effort and commitment, I know what I can deliver because I literally live my life like that. It’s not like I prepare for a series and suddenly start working hard two or three weeks before. I’m like that through the year. So if you call me and if you say there’s a series coming up, I’m ready. I’m always ready because that’s …

Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

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Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday asked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to submit a list of supporting Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and demonstrate the numbers required to prove majority during their second meeting at Lok Bhavan, sources told news agency ANI. According to the sources quoted above, the Governor sought complete clarity on the magic number for government formation and wanted details of all legislators backing TVK’s claim. Vijay, who met the Governor for the second consecutive day, is not inclined to seek support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources added. After the meeting, he held consultations with senior TVK leaders and legal advisors at his residence in Neelankarai. Some senior leaders have reportedly advised the party to explore legal options by approaching the Supreme Court or the Madras High Court. A section of leaders also suggested the possibility of going for fresh elections if required. TVK has staked claim to form the government with the support of the Congress, which has five MLAs. However, the alliance is still …

Denim feels like the summer uniform right now: I found these 8 stunning pieces that prove it

Denim feels like the summer uniform right now: I found these 8 stunning pieces that prove it

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If there’s one trend that’s completely taken over this season, it’s denim. Not just your usual jeans, but full looks built around it; skirts, corset tops, dresses, waistcoats. It’s showing up everywhere from brunch fits and vacation outfits to casual Fridays and even nights out. Denim picks for women to stun this summer season (Pexels) Samarpita Yashaswini is a Content Producer for Fashion (HT Shop Now) at Hindustan Times Digital. She has five years of experience in lifestyle writing, specialising in fashion, beauty, and trend-led commerce content. She covers everything from seasonal must-haves and wardrobe essentials to brand reviews and styling edits that make everyday dressing easier and more exciting. She began her writing journey in 2020, but her love for fashion started long before that. Over the years, she has interned with Times Internet and Desi Martini, and worked with Pinkvilla and Schbang, building a strong foundation in digital storytelling and audience-first content. At HT Digital, she writes and creates fashion affiliate content for both the website and social media, blending trend awareness with …

7 bone-chilling thrillers that prove the human mind is the scariest place of all | Hollywood News

7 bone-chilling thrillers that prove the human mind is the scariest place of all | Hollywood News

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3 min readApr 28, 2026 02:19 PM IST Written by Seekriti Saha While thrillers are inherently exciting, psychological thrillers take audiences on a roller-coaster ride through shifting emotions and perceptions, delving into the complexities of the human mind. Such films and series are not merely entertaining, but they linger long after the experience ends. Survival thrillers These thrillers take you on an adventurous ride where characters are pushed into life-or-death situations, with high tension reverberating through each scene. The situations in these films highlight how even the smallest misstep can lead to extreme consequences. A still from Run, directed by Aneesh Chaganty. The underrated thriller Run features Sarah Paulson in a standout performance as a mother with a dark secret. Trouble begins when her disabled daughter, played by Kierra Allen, starts to uncover the truth. A still from Bird Box. Bird Box, a dystopian thriller directed by Academy Award-winning director Susanne Bier, presents its audience with a world afflicted by a suicide pandemic. It is a cinematic treat for post-apocalyptic thriller lovers with Sandra Bullock …

Prove decree was ‘conspiracy’, Giani Raghbir dares Sukhbir

Prove decree was ‘conspiracy’, Giani Raghbir dares Sukhbir

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Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Wednesday dared the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal to prove his charge that the December 2, 2024, hukamnama (Sikh decree), which pronounced tankhah (punishment) to party leaders, was part of a ‘conspiracy.’ Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh On Tuesday, while addressing a rally in Budhlada, Sukhbir said that last year a conspiracy was hatched to expel him from politics. “An attempt was made to shoot me. They wanted to expel me from politics. They went to conspire and asked me to sit outside Sri Darbar Sahib without any security. They paved the way for an attack on me,” Sukhbir said. Hitting back, Giani Raghbir Singh, who led the Sikh clergy while pronouncing the 2024 decree, dared Sukhbir to prove his charge at the Akal Takht. “On December 2, 2024, Akali leadership appeared before Akal Takht and confessed to their sins and underwent tankhah (religious punishment). But now Sukhbir has said that the decree was part of a big conspiracy against him. By …

‘Kisi ko kuch prove nahi karna’: Arjun Tendulkar on dogs, Boost ad, and why he sat with the ball boys | Cricket News

‘Kisi ko kuch prove nahi karna’: Arjun Tendulkar on dogs, Boost ad, and why he sat with the ball boys | Cricket News

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Five dogs in Goa. No social media. Friends who don’t follow cricket. A camera he refuses to smile at. Arjun Tendulkar — three weeks married, first day at a new franchise, Lucknow instead of Mumbai — is trying to explain what comfort zone means to him. Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra’s YouTube channel before the start of the IPL season, the interviewer suggests leaving one is a big deal. Arjun disagrees, quietly. “Comfort zone se nahi nikla hoon main. Idhar bhi maza aa raha hai.” Same enjoyment, different city. His face doesn’t change when he says it. He is twenty-five, carries the most famous surname in the history of Indian sport, and none of that, he is telling you, is the point. There is a version of this story that writes itself — the son emerging from a giant shadow, the weight of a name, the struggle to be seen. Arjun knows that version. He has been living adjacent to it his whole life. He declines to perform it. “Kisi ko kuch prove nahi karna. Main …