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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...
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....
On eve of discussion, Centre introduces 3 changes to Waqf BillThe government has introduced three key amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. These include preventing protected monuments from being de...
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...
Is the Taj Mahal Waqf property? Here’s what you need to knowThe ownership of the Taj Mahal has been disputed since 1998, with the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Waqf Board claiming it as a Waqf property. Legal ...
'Modi-Dhami' food kits to be distributed among poor Muslims on Eid: Uttarakhand Waqf BoardThe Uttarakhand Waqf Board announced the distribution of free 'Modi-Dhami' food kits and children's clothes to poor Muslims on Eid. The kit...
Andhra Pradesh government dissolves Waqf Board for 'better' governanceThe Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the AP State Waqf Board to improve governance and protect Waqf properties. Officials noted that...
Govt order for Rs 10 cr grant to Maharashtra Waqf Board withdrawn amid opposition by BJPThe Maharashtra government withdrew its order to allocate Rs 10 crore to strengthen the state Waqf Board after opposition from the BJP. The...
"All rights given to Waqf board shall be revoked": BJP leader CT Ravi after protest in KarnatakaThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka protested against the state government over the Waqf Board land issue. BJP leaders demanded t...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
HC sets aside order extending term of UP Sunni Waqf Board; wants new elected body to take chargeCiting the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government had extended the term of the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board after it expired on April 1, 20...
AIMPLB will file review plea against SC's Ayodhya verdict before Dec 9: Zafaryab Jilani"The board is firm on its decision to file a review petition in the Supreme Court and we have time till December 9 for doing so," All India...
UP Shia Waqf Board welcomes Ayodhya verdict"The Shia Central Waqf Board welcomes the Supreme Court decision and congratulates the countrymen, especially those who fought the legal ba...
Cloud over Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro campuses in Andhra PradeshThe Andhra Pradesh high court refused to entertain petitions that challenged the power of the Andhra state wakf board to notify 1,650 acres...