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
Waqf panel accepts ruling alliance's amendments in 14 clauses, rejects opposition-sponsored changesThe Joint Parliamentary Committee adopted all amendments proposed by ruling BJP-led NDA members for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and negated o...
27 Jan, 2025, 07.32 PM IST
DMK's Raja writes to waqf panel chief to defer JPC meetings proposed on Jan 24, 25DMK MP A Raja has requested the postponement of the joint parliamentary committee sittings on the waqf bill scheduled for January 24 and 25...
22 Jan, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
Amid row over Waqf land, Karnataka officials to appear before parliamentary panelOfficials from Karnataka state are set to appear before a parliamentary panel regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, amidst allegations of the ...
26 Dec, 2024, 12.22 AM IST
Amid row over Waqf land, Karnataka officials to appear before parliamentary panelA parliamentary panel, chaired by BJP's Jagadambika Pal, reviews the Waqf Amendment Bill, hearing from six state authorities, including Kar...
25 Dec, 2024, 04.57 PM IST
Darul Uloom Deoband opposes Waqf Act changesDarul Uloom Deoband voiced strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill before a Joint Parliamentary Committee. They argued the bill inappr...
12 Dec, 2024, 12.08 AM IST
No land provided by Centre to Waqf board since 2019: Govt to Rajya SabhaThe Central government has not allocated any land to the Waqf Board since 2019, according to the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry. ...
09 Dec, 2024, 08.30 PM IST
Waqf bill: Parliamentary panel seeks details of properties in 'unauthorised' occupation of state govtsThe parliamentary committee reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has sought details from state governments about Waqf properties allegedly o...
01 Dec, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
Extension to Waqf panel to enable more stakeholders to place their views: TMC's Kalyan BanerjeeThe Joint Parliamentary Committee's tenure examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has been extended until the Budget Session's conclusion next...
28 Nov, 2024, 04.24 PM IST
Dawoodi Bohras seek 'exclusion' from Waqf Act; opposition MPs meet speaker to protest against panel chiefThe Dawoodi Bohra community in Mumbai, represented by Anjuman-E-Shiate Ali, has requested complete exclusion from the Waqf Act, 1995. Prese...
05 Nov, 2024, 11.34 PM IST
Head priest of Nashik temple, advocates to share views before par panel on Waqf billA parliamentary panel will hear views on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill from religious leaders, advocates, and a Muslim organization. The panel ...
13 Oct, 2024, 03.47 PM IST
Parliament panel on Waqf Bill receives over 1.2 crore responsesA parliamentary panel reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill has received 1.2 crore email responses amid campaigns by rival groups. The commit...
22 Sep, 2024, 04.27 PM IST
120 monuments claimed by state Waqf boards, says ASIThe Parliamentary panel discussed the Waqf Amendment Bill with the ASI, which reported that over 120 protected monuments are claimed by sta...
07 Sep, 2024, 12.01 AM IST
Top government officials appear before Parliament's Waqf panelThe Parliamentary panel reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was briefed on Waqf properties in Delhi and lands owned by the road transport a...
05 Sep, 2024, 11.53 PM IST
Opposition MPs briefly walk out of Waqf meetThe Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is seeking feedback from stakeholders, experts, and institutions. The commit...
30 Aug, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
Big Waqf reset begins: Parliament panel hits start button, sends feelers to experts, stakeholders for inputsThe Joint Committee of Parliament has sought suggestions on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which aims to centralise the registration of Waqf pr...
30 Aug, 2024, 02.12 PM IST
Joint panel on Waqf bill formed; 21 MPs from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya SabhaThe Lok Sabha formed a 21-member committee to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with an additional 10 members from the Rajya Sabha. Initia...
09 Aug, 2024, 07.46 PM IST