Waqf Act
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Murshidabad Waqf Violence: Disturbing video shows father and son killed in brutal assault
April 21, 2025 13:20 ISTA brutal incident in Murshidabad, West Bengal, on April 12 has led to the deaths of Hargovind Das and his son Chandan Das. The two were dragged out of their home and killed by a mob during protests over the Waqf law. Disturbing visuals have surfaced, showing the aftermath of the violent assault.
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BJP releases video showcasing achievements in Modi 3.0, hints at UCC implementation next | WATCH
India | April 21, 2025 8:04 ISTShared via the party's official X handle, the video is titled “Big Moves Under Modi 3.0 – The Journey’s Just Begun…” and offers a glimpse into the central government's next potential milestone — the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
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Gujarat: Five arrested for posing as trustees, collecting rent for 17 years on 'Waqf trust land'
Gujarat | April 20, 2025 18:21 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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West Bengal Governor meets victims of Murshidabad violence, says 'people not happy with state govt'
April 19, 2025 17:29 ISTMurshidabad violence: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose said that I have asked the victims to feel free to talk to me. They want justice, and they will get justice.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 17, 2025
India | April 18, 2025 15:44 ISTThe Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the Centre's request for additional time to file a response in the matter related to the Waqf Act. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, submitted that a preliminary reply will be filed within seven days, along with relevant documents.
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Murshidabad violence: Bengal Police arrests mastermind of father-son murder, total 3 arrested so far
April 17, 2025 19:43 ISTMurshidabad violence: The West Bengal police formed an 11-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Murshidabad DIG Syed Waquar Raza to probe this and other cases of violence in the district.
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Waqf Act in SC: Status quo till next hearing, Centre gets 7 days to file response | 10 points
India | April 17, 2025 23:42 ISTWaqf Act: Apart from this, the Supreme Court took note of the Solicitor General's assurance that no appointments to the Waqf Board or Council will be made until the next hearing and stated that existing Waqf properties will not be identified.
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No changes to existing waqfs, including 'waqf by user', till next hearing: Supreme Court
India | April 17, 2025 14:49 ISTThe Supreme Court on Thursday issued an interim order in the Waqf Act case, directing the Centre not to make any appointments or constitute any board under the amended Waqf law until further orders.
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OPINION | Waqf Act: All eyes on Supreme Court
India | April 17, 2025 14:00 ISTOn Wednesday, the Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna asked the Centre whether it would enact a law allowing non-Hindus and Muslims to be members of Hindu religious endowment boards or institutions.
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Waqf Act hearing: SC gives Centre 7 days to file response, next hearing on May 5 | Highlights
India | April 17, 2025 15:42 ISTWaqf Act hearing: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, was passed by Parliament on April 4 and received the President’s assent the following day, on April 5. The Central Government later issued a notification enforcing the Act, which came into effect on April 8.
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Murshidabad violence: West Bengal Police constitutes nine-member SIT to probe incident
April 17, 2025 6:42 ISTMurshidabad violence: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, which was passed by both houses of Parliament and received Presidential assent, has become a contentious issue in the region.
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BR Gavai to become Chief Justice of India, oath on May 14 | 16 April | Speed News
Originals | April 16, 2025 23:48 ISTBR Gavai to become Chief Justice of India, oath on May 14. CJI raises concern, says Delhi HC is reportedly on Waqf land during Waqf Act hearing. Supreme Court warns Telangana, threatens action over illegal Hyderabad tree-cutting spree. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 16, 2025
India | April 16, 2025 23:39 ISTThe Supreme Court said the violence occurring during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act is very disturbing. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan made the observation while hearing the pleas challenging the constitutional validity.
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Kiren Rijiju dismisses 'unverified claims' over Waqf, slams Mamata Banerjee for 'fuelling violence'
India | April 16, 2025 19:37 ISTWaqf Act: Referring to recent incidents in Murshidabad and other parts of Bengal, Rijiju claimed that the violence was a direct result of political rhetoric.
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'We were told Delhi HC on Waqf land': CJI Sanjeev Khanna flags 'genuine concerns'
India | April 16, 2025 19:05 ISTWaqf hearing in Supreme Court: CJI Sanjiv Khanna heard pleas challenging the amendment in the Waqf Act. During the hearing, Khanna said when he was a judge in the Delhi High Court, it was said that the HC is built on Waqf land.
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SC says undoing 'waqf by user' will have consequences, raises key issues, hearing to continue today
India | April 17, 2025 0:00 ISTWaqf Act: The Supreme Court proposed to pass an order that properties declared as waqf including 'waqf by user' will not denotified. Centre opposed it and sought a further hearing.
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Waqf Act: No interim order, Supreme Court to continue hearing tomorrow | Highlights
India | April 16, 2025 18:04 ISTThe Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, was passed by the Parliament on April 4 and received the President's assent on April 5. The Central Government subsequently notified the enforcement of the Act, bringing it into effect from April 8.
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Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over Waqf Act, says 'Bengal being defamed unfairly' | VIDEO
April 16, 2025 13:14 ISTAs protests against the Waqf Act continue to rock West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has intensified her attack on the Centre, alleging political targeting and misinformation.
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Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging new law today - 10 key points
India | April 16, 2025 10:15 ISTThe Centre notified the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, after it received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on April 5, following its passage in Parliament amid intense debates in both Houses.
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Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging Waqf Amendment Act today
India | April 16, 2025 0:00 ISTWaqf Act: The Act aims to streamline the management of Waqf properties (assets permanently donated by Muslims for religious or charitable purposes) with provisions to safeguard heritage sites and promote social welfare.
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