Waqf by practising Muslim: SC stays provision for want of rules, but says it is not discriminatoryThe Supreme Court has put a hold on certain parts of the Waqf Amendment Act of 2025. One key provision stayed requires five years of Islami...
16 Sep, 2025, 06.30 PM IST
'Good sign for our Parliamentary democracy': Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomes SC order on Waqf actUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the Supreme Court's order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, highlighting the trust in Indian institut...
15 Sep, 2025, 06.25 PM IST
Munnambam residents relieved as SC partial stay on Waqf Act won't affect their caseThe Munnambam Land Protection Council is relieved by the Supreme Court's order. The order partially stays the Waqf Amendment Act. However, ...
15 Sep, 2025, 01.38 PM IST
SC stays key provisions in Waqf Amendment Act, puts 5-year Islam practice rule on holdThe Supreme Court has partially stayed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, putting on hold provisions regarding dedication of property, Collect...
15 Sep, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
Congress, other parties criticizing new Waqf law want to keep Muslims as vote bank: Kiren RijijuMinority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress and other parties of exploiting Muslims as a vote bank by opposing the Waqf (Amendm...
20 Jul, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
Waqf an Islamic concept, but not essential religious practice: Centre tells SCThe Centre defended the Waqf amendment Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, asserting that Waqf is not an essential religious practice in Islam....
21 May, 2025, 11.31 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
Congress opposing Waqf Bill but yet to set up Waqf Board, Haj Committee in Himachal Pradesh: BJPThe Congress has faced criticism for not forming a Waqf Board or a Haj committee during its tenure in Himachal Pradesh. The BJP supports th...
02 Apr, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
Amit Shah defends Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024; calls Oppn's claims 'tactic to instill fear in minorities for votebanks'Amit Shah defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha, addressing concerns that the amendments target Muslims. He emphasized...
02 Apr, 2025, 07.34 PM IST
What is Waqf Bill? Here's an easy guide to understand the hotly-debated billUnion Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, focusing on improving the admini...
02 Apr, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
Waqf Bill: Central, state boards can have a maximum of 4 non-Muslims; Bohras, Agha Khanis excludedThe parliamentary panel has recommended allowing up to four non-Muslim members on central and state Waqf boards and has accepted the exclus...
29 Jan, 2025, 12.34 AM IST
BJD rally demands withdrawal of Waqf (Amendment) BillThe Biju Janata Dal (BJD) organized a rally in Odisha on Sunday, protesting against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and demanding its withdrawal....
24 Nov, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
Ayodhya mosque against Waqf Act, illegal under Shariyat law: AIMPLB's Zafaryab JilaniAnother executive member of AIMPLB SQR Ilyas said, "We have rejected the proposal to accept land for the mosque at any other place. We lost...
23 Dec, 2020, 02.41 PM IST
SC dismisses plea seeking appointment of govt nominees in trust for building mosque in AyodhyaThe apex court on November 9 last year had paved the way for the construction of a Ram Temple by a trust at the disputed Ram Janambhoomi-Ba...
04 Dec, 2020, 12.43 PM IST
Mosque, hospital, library and research centre at Ayodhya’s allotted siteThe decision to accept the land was taken at Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board board meeting . "It has been decided at a meeting of th...
25 Feb, 2020, 09.09 AM IST
AAP government reconstituting Waqf Board by violating Waqf Act: BJPLeader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta, who led the delegation, alleged the government was reconstituting the Board in "...
27 Nov, 2017, 06.54 PM IST
UP government announces dissolution of Shia, Sunni waqf boardsThe committee in its report elaborated on how Khan as minister allegedly misused his position to grab properties under the boards.
15 Jun, 2017, 05.50 PM IST