In a strong response to the growing opposition against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Indian Home Minister Amit Shah declared the legislation irrevocable. He affirmed the BJP-led government’s steadfast stance during remarks reported by NDTV, emphasising, “This is our sovereign right to ensure Indian citizenship in our country. We will never compromise on it and CAA will never be taken back.” Shah’s comments come in the wake of criticism from the opposition coalition INDIA, particularly a Congress politician who suggested the law would be repealed if they were elected. Shah confidently countered, acknowledging the opposition's recognition of their limited chances at the polls. “Even the INDIA alliance knows that it will not come into power. CAA has been brought by the BJP and the Narendra Modi-led government. It is impossible to repeal it. We will spread awareness about it in the whole nation so that those who want to repeal it do not get a place,” he stated. Indian citizenship act against humanity: Manoj Bhattacharya The Indian home minister robustly defended the constitutionality of the CAA, dismissing allegations of it violating the nation’s constitution. He elucidated on the law’s compatibility with Article 14, explaining, “They always talk about Article 14. They forget that there are two clauses in that Article. This law does not violate Article 14. There is a clear, reasonable classification here. This is a law for those who, due to partition, remained in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and were facing religious persecution and decided to come to India.” Shah further clarified BJP’s motives behind the enactment of the CAA, stating there is “no question of political gain as the BJP’s main aim is to provide rights and justice to persecuted minorities coming from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.” Citizenship Act protests: Three dead and thousands held in India Addressing the concerns of the country’s minorities, Shah reassured, “I have spoken on CAA at least 41 times on different platforms and spoken on it in detail that the minorities of the country need not be afraid because it has no provision to take back the rights of any citizen.” He elaborated on the CAA’s objective to grant Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants – Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians – who arrived in India before December 31, 2014, aiming to alleviate their suffering. In a critique of opposition leaders like AIMIM’s Asaddudin Owaisi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Shah condemned their claims that the CAA was anti-Muslim, highlighting a broader political discourse surrounding the legislation. Bangladeshi minorities worried over Indian Citizenship Act: BHBCKF

In a delightful revelation to their fans, Bollywood’s beloved duo Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced they are expecting their first child. The couple took to Instagram to share the news, posting an image adorned with baby-related emojis and revealing a due date in September 2024. The simplicity of their announcement, using just a stream of emojis for a caption, was enough to send the internet into a frenzy, as highlighted by NDTV. ‘We’re not just co-stars’: Deepika on working with Shah Rukh The comments section of Deepika’s post quickly became a hotspot for celebrity reactions. Priyanka Chopra, who has shared the screen with both stars in the epic “Bajirao Mastani” and with Ranveer in “Dil Dhadakne Do” and “Gunday”, extended her congratulations with a “Mubarak” and a heart emoji. Co-star from “Chhapaak”, Vikrant Massey, offered heartfelt blessings with a “Bahut bahut shubhkamnaen,” while Sonakshi Sinha playfully remarked, “Your best production yet.” Oscars 2023: Vogue misidentifies Deepika Padukone as Camila Alves Other stars such as Kriti Sanon, Sonam Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan also joined in with messages of congratulations, with Neha Dhupia, a mother of two, welcoming Deepika to “the best hood ever.” This announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation, especially after Deepika’s appearance at the BAFTAs. Dressed in a saree, she seemed to subtly conceal her stomach, fuelling rumours of her pregnancy. Deepika and Ranveer’s journey began years ago, culminating in a fairy-tale wedding in Italy in 2018, celebrated with grand festivities in Mumbai and Deepika’s hometown, Bengaluru. The couple’s on-screen chemistry has been undeniable, starring together in blockbusters like “Goliyon Ka Raasleela Ram-Leela”, “Bajirao Mastani”, and “Padmaavat”. Their recent appearance on Karan Johar’s “Koffee With Karan” was notably memorable, further cementing their status as one of Bollywood’s most iconic pairs. Deepika Padukone introduces ‘Naatu Naatu’ at Oscars The joyous news has undoubtedly thrilled fans and colleagues alike, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newest addition to the Singh-Padukone family.

The Indian government is considering blocking news it identifies as “false” on social media. A draft proposal of new IT regulations revealed this week stated that the Indian government would not allow social media platforms to contain any content that it deems to be incorrect, according to NDTV. This is only the most recent in a slew of actions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration to control major tech companies. Read more: UN Human Rights Council adopts 'fake news' resolution Any information identified as “fake or fraudulent” by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), or by any other agency authorised for fact-checking by the government or “by its department in which such business is transacted”, would be prohibited according to the draft. The government has also frequently engaged in disputes with different social media platforms when they disregarded requests for the removal of content or accounts that were allegedly propagating misinformation. For spreading false information and endangering national security, the Indian government has blocked 104 YouTube channels, 45 videos, four Facebook accounts, three Instagram accounts, five Twitter handles and six websites Read more: Instagram fact-check: Can a new flagging tool stop fake news? Earlier in October, the government made the announcement that a panel would be set up to hear complaints from users about social media companies’ content moderation decisions. These businesses are already required to appoint internal grievance redress officers and executives to work with law enforcement officials.