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
Centre asks SC to limit hearing on Waqf Act pleas to three core issues; petitioners oppose piecemeal approachThe Centre has urged the Supreme Court to limit hearings on challenges to the Waqf (Amendment) Act to three key issues, including the denot...
20 May, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
Everyone wants name in newspapers: SC says no to fresh pleas against Waqf lawThe Supreme Court declined to review new petitions against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. The court cited a desire for publicity as a reason...
16 May, 2025, 03.15 PM IST
Let states decide on shape of state Waqf boards: TDP in Lok SabhaTDP, while supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, proposed that state governments be given the flexibility to decide the co...
03 Apr, 2025, 01.12 AM IST
Waqf Amendment Bill: Kiren Rijiju tables controversial bill in Lok Sabha amid strong protests by OppositionUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, which sparked strong opposition. The bill seeks to amend the...
02 Apr, 2025, 07.19 PM IST
Waqf Bill 1995 vs 2024: From non-Muslim members to collector's role, here are key changesParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju presented the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The 2024 bill introduces significant chan...
02 Apr, 2025, 07.19 PM IST
BJP's Naqvi calls for inclusion of Hindu stakeholders in Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf BillSenior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi urged the inclusion of Hindu stakeholders in the Joint Parliamentary Committee's discussion on the Wa...
23 Aug, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Govt's 'excessive interest' in religious matters against Constitution: Mayawati on Waqf billThe Congress and the BJP have been reaping electoral gains by indulging in politics of religion and caste. But now it is time to focus on s...
08 Aug, 2024, 04.01 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
Waqf through the ages: How Rs 1-lakh crore property owner board acquires land and what the govt aims to changeThe Waqf Board is reportedly the third-largest landholder in India, following the Railways and the Defence Department. Waqf boards control ...
08 Aug, 2024, 03.05 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
All Waqf Boards in states, Centre to have two womenThe draft amendment to the Wakf Act 1995 proposes significant changes, including mandatory registration of Waqf properties with district co...
04 Aug, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
Government to amend Wakf law to usher in more transparency, gender diversityThe government prepared to introduce a Bill to amend the Wakf Act, 1995, targeting increased transparency and accountability for Waqf board...
04 Aug, 2024, 09.43 PM IST
'Modi govt wants to take away autonomy of board': Asaduddin Owaisi on reports of proposed amendments in Waqf Board ActAIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the Modi government for planning amendments to the Waqf Board Act, accusing it of wanting to underm...
04 Aug, 2024, 08.13 PM 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
Bill seeking changes in Wakf Act in worksThe Centre is set to introduce a bill in Parliament to amend the Wakf Act, proposing around 40 changes, including limiting the power of Waq...
03 Aug, 2024, 11.12 PM IST