India
Hundreds of protesters closed streets as part of an 11-hour shutdown across the region against the controversial bill.
by Makepeace Sitlhou
Asia
Opinion
by Sanjoy Hazarika
by Bilal Kuchay
Assam
Assam31 Aug 2019 05:44 GMT
Nearly 2 million left out from the controversial citizenship list in Assam amid fears they could be rendered stateless.
Assam30 Aug 2019 12:33 GMT
National Register of Citizens to be published amid widespread concerns millions will be rendered stateless.
India13 Jul 2019 16:26 GMT
At least 10 killed and a million people displaced in Assam state as water levels in Brahmaputra River continue to rise.
Asia30 May 2019 13:18 GMT
Mohammad Sana Ullah, who served in the Indian army for 30 years, is sent to a detention camp in Assam state.
India elections 201925 Mar 2019 10:31 GMT
Authorities evict more than 600 families from their homes accusing them of illegally occupying government land.
Asia08 Jan 2019 17:31 GMT
Legislators approve bill that will grant citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants amid protests in northeastern Assam.
Asia02 Nov 2018 00:06 GMT
Authorities suspect a faction of the banned group ULFA is behind the killing of five ethnic Bengalis in Tinsukia.
Asia23 Oct 2018 17:08 GMT
The government plans to make it easier for Hindus, Buddhists and Christians to get citizenship while excluding Muslims.
India24 Sep 2018 17:15 GMT
Amit Shah's 'disturbing' and 'unwanted remark' criticised by Bangladesh as well as human rights groups.
In the Field07 Sep 2018 15:48 GMT
Al Jazeera travels to Assam to speak to those facing an uncertain future and challenge the NRC on its citizenship list.
Opinion04 Aug 2018 09:38 GMT
After being excluded from a controversial citizen register, millions in India's Assam state are in legal limbo.
by Harsh Mander
Assam30 Jul 2018 13:06 GMT
Authorities say 28.9 million people out of total 32.9 million population included in final draft citizenship list.
Assam30 Jul 2018 12:30 GMT
After declaring four million people 'illegal', Al Jazeera takes a closer look at controversial draft citizenship list.
Asia29 Jul 2018 21:51 GMT
The draft National Register of Citizens will be released on Monday amid fears tens of thousands might not be included.
India20 Jul 2018 05:24 GMT
Al Jazeera speaks to one of Assam's most outspoken public intellectuals on a range of issues facing the Indian state.