Over 2.1 lakh Indians relinquished citizenship in 2024, maintaining a 3-year streak above 2 lakh. Total reaches 2.1 million since 2011. MEA cites employment, education as key reasons. Government views diaspora as asset, but brain drain concerns persist amid rising emigration trends.
UIDAI told Kolkata High Court that Aadhaar isn’t linked to citizenship and can be issued to legal foreign residents. The hearing addressed petitions challenging arbitrary Aadhaar deactivations and UIDAI’s power to declare individuals “foreigners.” Court adjourns for further hearings.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the draft National Register of Citizens for Assam is completely “impartial” and those whose names are not included shouldn’t panic as they will get an opportunity to prove their Indian citizenship.
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