Kerala polls: Amit Shah targets LDF, UDF over Waqf issue; accuses Pinarayi govt of ‘rebranding’ central schemesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has accused Kerala's LDF and UDF of ignoring Waqf Board land encroachments. He stated the BJP has taken legal...
05 Apr, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Kerala seeks to intervene in Waqf case, moves SCThe Kerala government has approached the Supreme Court, expressing concerns about the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025's constitutional validity....
19 May, 2025, 08.55 PM IST
SC halts non-Muslim appointments to Waqf boards, no denotification of properties till next hearingThe Supreme Court addressed concerns regarding the Waqf Act amendments, assuring that no non-Muslim appointments to Waqf Boards will occur ...
17 Apr, 2025, 03.03 PM IST
Waqf (Amendment) Act comes into force from April 8: Govt notificationIndia's Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, takes effect today, ushering in reforms for Waqf property management. Key changes include separating tr...
08 Apr, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Centre files caveat in Supreme Court, seeks hearing before orders are passed on pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) ActThe Centre on Tuesday filed a caveat in the Supreme Court of India, seeking to be heard before any orders are passed on the pleas challengi...
08 Apr, 2025, 06.24 PM IST
Amended Waqf Bill to be taken up for passage, consideration in Lok Sabha on April 2The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, aimed at improving Waqf property management through digitisation, better audits, transparency, and legal reforms...
01 Apr, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Central govt to withdraw Waqf (Amendment) BillThe Kerala Legislative Assembly has unanimously urged the central government to withdraw the 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that its pro...
14 Oct, 2024, 08.33 PM IST
Waqf Act Amendments: Tighter control, more women and non-Muslims members, five key changes to Waqf lawThe Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduces key reforms to increase transparency and government oversight in Waqf property management. It m...
08 Aug, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
"We're not targeting anyone, Oppn wants to create an atmosphere": Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on stir over Waqf billUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi refuted opposition allegations that amendments to the Waqf Board Act are targeting minorities, stating the bil...
08 Aug, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
Karnataka CM flays NDA govt over Waqf Bill, says it''s against minoritiesKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised the NDA government's plan to amend the law governing Waqf boards, claiming it is against m...
08 Aug, 2024, 01.03 PM IST
Waqf Act amendment row: What is Waqf, how much land it holds, and what are the proposed amendments?Waqf Act: The Modi government aimed to amend the 1995 Waqf Act to ensure accountability and transparency in Waqf boards and mandate the inc...
05 Aug, 2024, 03.31 PM IST
Waqf Act amendments likely to be introduced first in Rajya Sabha: SourcesThe government is set to introduce significant amendments to the Waqf Board Act, aiming to regulate property registration and elevate women...
05 Aug, 2024, 02.22 PM IST
It's good for both -Waqf and 'waqt', says BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on possible changes in Waqf ActBJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi supports the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency. ...
05 Aug, 2024, 02.14 PM IST
"Attempt to snatch the rights of Muslims": Akhilesh Yadav hits out at BJP for proposing to amend Waqf Act"BJP has no work except Hindu-Muslim or how to snatch the rights of Muslim brothers. The rights they have got, the right to freedom or the ...
05 Aug, 2024, 01.28 PM IST
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Chief Priest welcomes proposed Waqf Board Act amendmentsThe Indian government is considering amendments to the Waqf Board Act, focusing on inclusivity and property evaluation. The Chief Priest of...
05 Aug, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
Govt bringing amendments for development of Muslims, says Maha Minorities Commission ChairmanThe central government is considering making amendments to the Waqf Act which could restrict the power of the Waqf Board said sources. Acco...
05 Aug, 2024, 11.04 AM IST
India may soon cut 'unfettered' powers of Waqf Board to call any property their assetThe proposed bill, discussed by the Cabinet on Friday evening, seeks to repeal several clauses of the current Waqf Act. These repeals are p...
04 Aug, 2024, 11.15 AM IST