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  Supreme Court says no case to pause Waqf Act in entirety, pauses some provisions

  India | September 15, 2025 12:11 IST

  The Supreme Court stayed a provision of the Waqf Act which empowered a district collector to determine whether a property declared as Waqf is government property and pass orders.

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  AIMPLB moves Supreme Court seeking suspension of 'umeed portal' amid Waqf Act 2025 challenge

  India | August 16, 2025 23:11 IST

  AIMPLB also called for a symbolic protest against the Waqf law amendments, urging people to turn off their lights for 15 minutes on Wednesday night. This act, though symbolic, is intended to rally opposition to the law changes.

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  Rijiju launches UMEED portal for management of waqf properties: 'Will work in transparent way'

  India | June 06, 2025 17:01 IST

  Kiren Rijiju added that the UMEED Portal will add a new chapter in the history of Waqf property management and administration in India.

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  Eid Al-Adha: J-K Waqf Board chief cautions against posting Bakrid ritual images on social media

  Jammu and Kashmir | June 03, 2025 19:16 IST

  Eidagh Imam Mahali added, "No video or photo of the sacrificial ritual should be taken or uploaded to social media. Distribute one part of the sacrificed animal among the poor and needy... Pray for the safety of your family and the soldiers protecting our nation on the border..."

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  Centre to launch UMEED portal on June 6 to streamline registration of Waqf properties: Reports

  India | June 02, 2025 23:57 IST

  All Waqf properties across India will be registered through this portal and the Election Commission data will be used for identification of the properties, reports suggested.

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  Supreme Court reserves order on pleas seeking stay on Waqf Amendment Act 2025

  India | May 22, 2025 17:20 IST

  A bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih concluded hearings after three days of marathon arguments from all sides. The Centre firmly defended the Act, arguing that waqf is inherently a “secular concept” and therefore should not be stayed.

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  Waqf is not an essential part of Islam, just like charity: Centre to Supreme Court

  India | May 21, 2025 15:57 IST

  During a Supreme Court hearing on waqf laws, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, argued that waqf is an Islamic concept but not an essential part of Islam. Comparing it to donation practices in other faiths, Mehta said charity is a universal religious feature.

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  Waqf Law case: Supreme Court says 'courts cannot intervene unless....' | Know big points

  India | May 20, 2025 16:39 IST

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai emphasized that courts cannot intervene in laws passed by Parliament unless a clear constitutional issue is demonstrated.

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  Asaduddin Owaisi terms new Waqf law 'unconstitutional', hopes for Supreme Court relief

  India | May 18, 2025 16:08 IST

  AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the new Waqf (Amendment) Act as "unconstitutional" and aimed at undermining Waqf properties. He has moved the Supreme Court, hoping for justice against a law he claims strips crucial protections.

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  Centre says key provisions of Waqf Act will continue, Supreme Court to hear matter on May 20

  India | May 15, 2025 12:21 IST

  The Supreme Court had on April 17 recorded the Centre's assurance of not denotifying waqf properties, including "waqf by user", or making appointments in the central waqf council and boards till May 5.

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  SC defers hearing on petitions against Waqf Amendment Act to May 15 | Here's what top court said

  India | May 05, 2025 14:29 IST

  The current Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is set to retire on May 13, and the case will now be listed before a new bench led by Justice BR Gavai, who is scheduled to take oath as the next Chief Justice on May 14.

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  Aap Ki Adalat: Good that he is keeping a count of nukes, Arif Mohammad Khan's dig at Pak minister

  India | May 04, 2025 13:19 IST

  Aap Ki Adalat: The Bihar Governor said that at least they can change the names of their missiles, Ghauri and Ghaznavi, because Muhammad Ghori and Mahmud of Ghazni were foreign invaders.

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  UP govt launches major crackdown on illegal encroachments, shuts down 17 unauthorised madrasas

  India | April 28, 2025 9:18 IST

  As part of the anti-encroachment drive, strict action has also been taken against unauthorised religious establishments. In Bahraich district alone, action was taken against 89 illegal encroachments.

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  Centre seeks dismissal of petitions in Supreme Court challenging constitutional validity of Waqf Act

  India | April 25, 2025 23:42 IST

  Waqf Act: President Droupadi Murmu had given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which Parliament passed during the budget session. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Parliament.

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  Muslim Law Board condemns Pahalgam attack, pauses Waqf Act protests for three days

  India | April 24, 2025 11:25 IST

  The AIMPLB has condemned the Pahalgam attack and announced a three-day pause in its protest campaign against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Board expressed solidarity with the victims' families and instructed all state and district conveners to suspend protest activities during this period.

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  Mamata Banerjee accuses 'outsiders' for Murshidabad violence, plans to visit in May

  April 22, 2025 16:32 IST

  Murshidabad violence: The violence, triggered by protests against the central government's recent changes to the Waqf laws, led to property damage, injuries, and the displacement of several families, prompting the administration to set up temporary shelters and relief camps.

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  OPINION | Is new Waqf law good for commonfolk Muslims?

  India | April 22, 2025 14:04 IST

  Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, an Islamic scholar in his own right, has questioned the agitation over waqf laws by leaders of Muslim outfits. He raised questions on why Waqf Boards during the last seven decades did not build schools and hospitals on Waqf properties and instead leased them out.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 21, 2025

  India | April 21, 2025 22:48 IST

  Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that Waqf Boards should focus on building hospitals and schools like Christian missionary organizations, rather than merely collecting rent from hotels.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Will Muslims make Modi win the Bihar elections now?

  Kurukshetra | June 03, 2025 13:40 IST

  A rally was organised in Kishanganj under the banner of Waqf Protection Movement. In the rally, former AIMIM MLA Qamarul Hoda said that the black law brought by the Modi government will be withdrawn, when the bill was passed, we had only 34 Muslim MPs, but 232 voted against it.

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  Muqabla: Is the Waqf issue about property or religious conflict?

  News | April 21, 2025 18:55 IST

  The opposition to the Waqf law has now become a religious war. Rallies are being held in Muslim-dominated areas. Maulanas are giving speeches. Political parties are making their presence felt on every platform to show themselves as the leaders of Muslims.