Waqf Board
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'Bigger scam than Ram Temple donation theft': Muslim Jamat chief seeks probe into Waqf Board
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 14, 2026, 05:38 PM ISTAll India Muslim Jamaat National President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi has urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to order an impartial investigation into the Sunni and Shia Central Waqf Boards, alleging large-scale irregularities in the management of Waqf properties.
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Supreme Court declines to extend deadline for Waqf properties registration on Umeed portal
India | Dec 01, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTThe Supreme Court clarified that applicants facing real technical or procedural issues can request an extension directly from the Tribunal.
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Bhopal mosque dispute: 'Fight will be fought over corpses,' Waqf Board challenges demolition notice
Madhya Pradesh | Aug 18, 2025, 04:30 PM ISTThe dispute over two mosques in Bhopal has escalated into a legal and communal conflict, with demolition orders challenged by the Waqf Board amid rising political tensions.
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Gujarat: Five arrested for posing as trustees, collecting rent for 17 years on 'Waqf trust land'
Gujarat | Apr 20, 2025, 06:21 PM ISTThe fake trustees constructed ten shops, one of which was used by accused Salim Khan to open his office and the rest shops were rented out.
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Waqf land row in Tamil Nadu: Vellore village in shock after land declared as dargah property
Tamil Nadu | Apr 15, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTAs per the notice, villagers have been asked to enter into a formal agreement with the Waqf Board and start paying rent to the Dargah management. If not, the land will be treated as encroached property and recovered under Waqf laws.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra : If a Muslim says 'Jai Shri Ram', will he be boycotted?
Kurukshetra | Apr 09, 2025, 12:20 AM ISTMaulana Kokab Mujtaba, resident of Shahfarid Mohalla, Naugawan Sadat, Amroha, is a Shia religious leader and the national president of the Ulama Foundation.
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NC, BJP Clash In Assembly Over Waqf Act, Claiming J&K A Muslim State | 7th April | Speed News
Originals | Apr 07, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTNC and BJP had a clash in the assembly over the Waqf Act, claiming J&K as a Muslim state. BJD faced internal discontent over the shift on the waqf amendment bill stand. ED raids 10 locations linked to SP leader in ₹700 cr loan fraud. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Internal 'discontent' surfaces in BJD over shift on Waqf Amendment Bill stand
India | Apr 06, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The controversy began after Sasmit Patra, BJD’s leader in the Rajya Sabha, posted a message stating that party members were free to vote on the Waqf Bill based on their conscience.
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RJD to move Supreme Court against Waqf Act, Manoj Jha, Fayaz Ahmed to file petition tomorrow
India | Apr 06, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTWaqf Amendment Act: The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked controversy across political circles, with several opposition parties opposing it.
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Waqf Amendment Bill: AIMPLB declares nationwide protest 'Save Waqf, Save Constitution' | Details
India | Apr 05, 2025, 09:27 PM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: AIMPLB will also initiate a nationwide movement under the theme "Save Waqf, Save the Constitution," aimed at raising awareness about the impact of recent legislative changes on Waqf properties and constitutional rights.
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Rajya Sabha passes historic Waqf Amendment Bill a day after approval by Lok Sabha
India | Apr 04, 2025, 02:34 AM ISTThe Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill, in the early hours of April 4. Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who tabled the Bill in the Upper House, clarified that the legislation was not against Muslims or to hurt religious sentiments.
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BJD takes a U-turn on Waqf Amendment Bill, says no party whip issued to Rajya Sabha MPs
India | Apr 03, 2025, 07:08 PM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The Lok Sabha passed the bill with a 288-232 vote in the early hours of Thursday after over 12 hours of debate. In the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju emphasised that the bill aims to usher in transparency, accountability and efficiency in the management of Waqf properties.
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Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Waqf Bill, vows to nullify it when new govt is formed at Centre
West Bengal | Apr 03, 2025, 04:07 PM ISTWaqf (Amendment) Bill: The ruling NDA strongly defended the Bill, describing it as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition parties condemned it, calling it "anti-Muslim".
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Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Rajya Sabha; 128 votes in favour of Bill | HIGHLIGHTS
India | Apr 04, 2025, 02:40 AM ISTWaqf Bill: The Waqf Bill was passed comfortably in the Lok Sabha after a marathon discussion that went past midnight. As per the Bill, Waqf tribunals will be strengthened, a structured selection process will be carried out and a tenure will be fixed to ensure efficient dispute resolution.
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Lok Sabha passes Waqf Amendment Bill after 12-hour discussion, Rajya Sabha to decide its fate today
India | Apr 03, 2025, 02:02 AM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The Bill seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. It aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving registration process and increasing role of technology in managing waqf records.
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Asaduddin Owaisi tears copy of Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha, calls it an attack on minorities | Video
India | Apr 03, 2025, 12:21 AM ISTAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, tearing a copy of the bill in protest. The bill, tabled by the government earlier in the day, aims to amend regulations governing Waqf properties.
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What is the difference between 'Waqf' and 'Waqf Board'? Here's what Amit Shah said in Lok Sabha
India | Apr 02, 2025, 09:15 PM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The bill was earlier presented in the Lok Sabha in August 2024 and a Joint Parliamentary Committee, headed by BJP member Jagdambika Pal, examined it. The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995.
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Waqf Bill: Why did Amit Shah take Lalu Yadav's name in his speech?
India | Apr 02, 2025, 09:03 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is delivering on a demand once made by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav regarding Waqf properties—something the opposition failed to do.
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Anurag Thakur calls Waqf Bill an attack on injustice, says 'cannot allow another partition'
India | Apr 02, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTBJP MP Anurag Thakur, while speaking in the Lok Sabha on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, launched a strong attack on the Opposition, accusing them of ignoring the alleged misuse of waqf properties. He declared that India cannot allow a “second partition” under the pretext of “land jihad”.
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Yogi Adityanath on protests against Waqf Amendment Bill: 'Every good work faces opposition'
India | Apr 01, 2025, 09:53 AM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that the Waqf Board has become a hub of personal interests, accusing it of misusing authority to illegally occupy government properties.