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Centre Invites Non-Muslim Refugees To Apply For Indian Citizenship
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on May 28 commenced the application-collecting process from non-Muslim minorities residing in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan for the Indian citizenship. Besides, it has also invited applications from non-citizen Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Haryana. However, the laws under the Citizenship Amendment Act have not been framed yet due to the ongoing… read-more
Tags: Ministry of Home Affairs, Citizenship Amendment Act, Afghanistan, Bangladesh(32), Pakistan(40)
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Canada Suspends Flights From India, Pakistan Amid Rising COVID Cases
Canada's Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has announced to dismiss all flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days, citing massive rise in COVID-19 cases. The minister said, "This is a temporary measure, while we assess and evolve situation and determine appropriate measures going forward." The decision will reportedly be effective from April 23. Notably, India recorded over 3 lakh new COVID-19 cases on April 22.
Tags: Canada, International Flights, India, Pakistan(40), Covid-19
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Pakistani Pacer Amir Calls Retirement; Accuses Management Of Torture
Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir has announced retirement from international cricket after alleging that he was 'mentally tortured' by team management. After being dropped from the squad for ODI series against New Zealand, Amir said, "...I got a wake-up call there when I was not selected in 35 boys". Amir, after being left out, played in Lanka Premier League, where he emerged as a matchwinner for Galle Gladiators.
Tags: Cricket, Pakistan(40), Mohammad Amir, Bowler, Mental Torture
Courtesy: India Today
