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  Bengal Waqf Act protests: Central forces deployed in Murshidabad, Mamata says no to law | Updates

  April 13, 2025 10:01 IST

  At least three people were killed and over 150 arrested in Murshidabad’s Suti, Samserganj and Jangipur after several clashes, incidents of stone pelting and torching of vehicles.

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  Sambhal dargah faces probe over alleged financial irregularities, 'Waqf land' encroachment

  Uttar Pradesh | April 13, 2025 8:16 IST

  As per the complaint, the dargah of Dada Mouazmiya Shah, which is built on Waqf land at Janeta village panchayat of the Baniyakheda development block in Chandausi, was being illegally occupied by an individual named Shahid Mian.

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  Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces during protest over Waqf Act

  April 13, 2025 0:01 IST

  Murshidabad violence: An unruly mob, which had turned violent during demonstrations opposing the Waqf Amendment Act, was dispersed through effective police action.

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  West Bengal violence: Three killed in Waqf-related clashes in Murshidabad district | Video

  April 12, 2025 22:36 IST

  West Bengal violence: Both victims were found lying inside their home and were declared brought dead at a nearby hospital. Their family alleged that miscreants looted their house and stabbed the two before leaving.

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  Mamata Banerjee Reiterates 'Waqf Won't Be Implemented In West Bengal' | 12 April | Speed News

  Originals | April 12, 2025 22:35 IST

  Mamata Banerjee reiterated her stance amid violent protests over the Waqf Act. Moreover, Suvendu Adhikari slammed Mamata Banerjee for violence and lawlessness in West Bengal. Further, Piyush Goyal said the developed world more reliable trading partner than China.

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  OPINION | Waqf: Look at the merits of the law

  India | April 12, 2025 15:26 IST

  In West Bengal, there was arson, stone pelting and attacks on police by anti-Waqf law protesters in at least three places in Murshidabad. Internet has been shut down in the area. Trains were stopped at several places.

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  CM Mamata says Waqf Act won't be implemented in West Bengal, appeals for calm amid violence

  April 12, 2025 14:53 IST

  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the Waqf Law has been brought by the Centre and her government will not implement it in West Bengal and people should not get manipulated by political parties that are misusing religion to incite riots.

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  West Bengal Violence: Security Forces Deployed In Murshidabad After Protest Over Waqf Act

  News | April 12, 2025 13:02 IST

  West Bengal: Security forces deployed in Jangipur, Murshidabad, where people held a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act. Several vehicles were torched. As per the Bengal Police, the situation in the Suti and Samserganj areas of Jangipur is now under control.

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  Violent protests against Waqf Act rock Bengal's Murshidabad, 110 arrests made, security heightened

  April 12, 2025 12:31 IST

  The police said that the mob in the areas of Suti, Jangipur and Samsara have been brought under control. The protests turned violent when the agitators assembled despite prohibitory orders and blocked roads and hurled stones.

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  Assam stays peaceful amid isolated protests against Waqf Amendment Act: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  Assam | April 12, 2025 6:45 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Assam Police as the state remained calm amid limited protests against the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. With Bohag Bihu celebrations underway, Sarma highlighted unity across communities and effective law enforcement.

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  Farooq Abdullah’s National Conference challenges Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

  Jammu and Kashmir | April 11, 2025 23:33 IST

  The National Conference had earlier termed the Amendments constitutionally "alarming interference" in the religious affairs of the Muslim community.

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  Protest over Waqf Act turns violent in Bengal's Murshidabad, police vehicles set on fire

  April 12, 2025 7:41 IST

  A large number of agitators gathered after the Friday prayers and started protesting against the Waqf Act in Murshidabad. The protests later turned violent when they pelted stones at a police van, which was passing nearby carrying the prisoners.

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  Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind challenges Waqf Amendment Act in Supreme Court

  India | April 11, 2025 19:25 IST

  Waqf Act: President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on April 5, which was passed by Parliament during the Budget Session of Parliament. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which has also been passed by the Parliament.

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  Nationwide protests over Waqf Amendment Bill, demonstrations in Mumbai, Kolkata | VIDEO

  India | April 11, 2025 15:00 IST

  Nationwide protests broke out after Friday prayers in cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna, and Lucknow against the Waqf Amendment Bill. Demonstrators accused the government of undermining Muslim community rights and demanded the bill's withdrawal.

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  Waqf Reforms Awareness Campaign: BJP to launch nationwide drive from April 20 | Here are details

  India | April 10, 2025 18:49 IST

  Waqf Reforms Awareness Campaign: The sources said that senior BJP leaders, including chief ministers and Union ministers, will highlight the government's stand on the Act and how it seeks to benefit poor and backward Muslims.

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  TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court challenging Waqf Amendment Act, hearing on April 16

  India | April 10, 2025 16:42 IST

  The Supreme Court will hear all the petitions related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 16. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan has listed for hearing on April 16.

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  West Bengal: 22 arrested after violence erupts in Murshidabad over Waqf Act, security tightened

  April 10, 2025 7:51 IST

  The unrest erupted when a large group of protesters gathered along National Highway 12 in Jangipur to demand the withdrawal of the controversial legislation. Eyewitnesses reported that during the demonstration, protestors threw stones at the police and set fire to several police vehicles.

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  Super 100: Rahul Gandhi called the Waqf Act an attack on religious freedom

  News | April 10, 2025 0:06 IST

  aid in the Congress convention- The new law is also an attack on the Constitution. BJP's counter attack on Rahul Gandhi- Ravi Shankar Prasad said- If there was so much problem, why did the Leader of Opposition not speak in Parliament?

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  National Conference to file writ petition in Supreme Court against Waqf Amendment Act

  India | April 09, 2025 17:35 IST

  Waqf Amendment Act: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti today urged the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to pass a resolution, rejecting the amendments to the Waqf Act passed by Parliament. Wednesday is the last day of the Budget session of the assembly.

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  Didi is here to protect you: Mamata Banerjee to Muslims after Waqf Act comes into force

  April 09, 2025 14:04 IST

  Condemning the violence, West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said he has directed the Government to take immediate ‘bold action’ to curb the violence and submit a report