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Tezpur University shutdown: Why the VC controversy signals a larger breakdown in public universities

December 04, 2025 4:42 pm

Private universities will always remain out of bounds for the general public because of their high fees

How social media is driving polarisation in the politics of Upper Assam

September 01, 2025 12:12 pm

Dissemination of Hindutva ideology through networks of content creators has normalised a rhetoric where ‘khilanjia Axomiya’ and ‘encroacher’ remain ambiguously defined

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Section 6A and Citizenship

November 01, 2024 9:50 am

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. What is Section 6A? How is it 'legislative corollary' to the Assam Accord? Moreover, how can Indian citizenship be acquired? Take a look.

The citizenship question in Assam is far from over

October 21, 2024 4:24 pm

Even while upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955, the Court seems to want to get itself involved in the minutiae of identifying illegal immigrants and border fencing. We have been down this path before. The Court involved itself deeply in the NRC exercise in Assam, only to create a new set of problems

SC verdict on Section 6A shifts citizenship debate to a broader ground

October 18, 2024 7:02 am

The Court’s ‘dynamic’ reading of citizenship that is sensitive to the imperatives of ‘equality and upliftment’ is significant at a time when debates over setting the parameters of Indian nationalism continue to rage

On citizenship debate, SC judgment strikes an inclusive note

October 18, 2024 11:53 am

The Court adopts a liberal and expansive view in its verdict on Section 6A that is certain to resonate in debates to come

How latest Supreme Court ruling furthers the debate on citizenship

October 18, 2024 12:54 pm

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which granted citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam on or before March 24, 1971. Here is how the ruling furthers the ongoing debate on citizenship

SC upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act: what is the provision, why it was challenged

October 18, 2024 1:05 pm

What does Section 6A of the Citizenship Act state? Why was it challenged? What does the SC verdict mean for NRC?

What is Clause 6 of Assam Accord, which Himanta govt said will implement?

September 27, 2024 11:39 am

Notably, 15 key recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee will not be implemented for the time being. These, CM Himanta said, will require Constitutional amendments. Here's all you need to know about the issue.

Congress MLAs walk out as BJP govt evades queries on cut-off dates in Assam Accord, CAA

April 05, 2023 9:52 pm

The 1985 Accord lays down the midnight of March 24, 1971, as the cut-off date for the detection of ‘foreigners’ but December 31, 2015, is the cut-off date in the Citizenship Amendment Act.

ASSAM ACCORD VIDEOS

What is the Assam NRC and what it means to be left out of it

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

With 40 lakh people being left out of the Assam NRC, there is a huge debate on what their future is. Here's a look at what the Assam NRC is and how the government is addressing the controversies.

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