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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 3, 2025

  India | April 03, 2025 23:14 IST

  The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon and heated debate. During this debate, members of the INDIA bloc fiercely opposed the legislation, while the BJP and its allies strongly supported it, saying it would bring transparency and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards.

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  JDU leader resigns from party over its stand on Waqf Bill, says 'I am disheartened'

  Bihar | April 03, 2025 22:15 IST

  Waqf Bill: JD(U), a key NDA ally, backed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, while emphasising its commitment to Muslim welfare and secularism.

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  BJD takes a U-turn on Waqf Amendment Bill, says no party whip issued to Rajya Sabha MPs

  India | April 03, 2025 19:08 IST

  Waqf 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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  Waqf Amendment Bill in nation's interest, opposition trying to bulldoze it, alleges JP Nadda

  India | April 03, 2025 18:10 IST

  Waqf Bill: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that the proposed legislation is not against Muslims or intended to hurt their religious feelings.

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  MK Stalin says DMK to challenge Waqf Bill in Supreme Court, calls it 'attack on Constitution'

  April 03, 2025 17:20 IST

  Waqf Bill: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha early on Thursday after a marathon 12-hour debate. All amendments proposed by Opposition members were rejected through voice votes.

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  Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Waqf Bill, vows to nullify it when new govt is formed at Centre

  April 03, 2025 16:07 IST

  Waqf (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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  Yogi Adityanath hails Waqf Bill, says 'Waqf Board staked claim on Mahakumbh land as well'

  Uttar Pradesh | April 03, 2025 14:37 IST

  Waqf Amendment Bill: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the functioning of the Waqf board, accusing them of attempting to "capture land" in Prayagraj. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for "putting a check" on the Waqf Board.

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  OPINION | Waqf Bill passed: Why Modi is unique compared to other leaders?

  India | April 03, 2025 13:15 IST

  In the Lok Sabha, the bill was passed with support from the BJP's allies like Janata Dal-United, the Telugu Desam Party and some smaller parties. The bill, if enacted, will be a landmark one, which will reduce corruption in Waqf Boards.

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  Amended Waqf Bill will ensure rights of women are protected: Rijiju in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes

  India | April 03, 2025 13:52 IST

  Kiren Rijiju tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha and said the Waqf Bill aims to accomplish unfulfilled tasks of previous governments. He sought the Opposition support in passing the Bill in Rajya Sabha.

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  Sonia Gandhi after Waqf Bill passed in Lok Sabha: 'It is a brazen assault on Constitution'

  India | April 03, 2025 12:38 IST

  Sonia Gandhi said the bill is very much part of the BJP’s deliberate strategy to keep the society in a state of permanent polarisation.

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  Waqf Amendment Bill: How numbers stack up in Rajya Sabha - Who's supporting and who's opposing

  India | April 03, 2025 11:54 IST

  The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed in Lok Sabha and now faces a key test in Rajya Sabha. With NDA securing 125 votes and opposition at 95, the bill's fate depends on 16 undecided members. Know about the latest vote count, party-wise support, and key arguments for and against the bill.

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  Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Rajya Sabha; 128 votes in favour of Bill | HIGHLIGHTS

  India | April 04, 2025 2:40 IST

  Waqf 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 | April 03, 2025 2:02 IST

  Waqf 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 | April 03, 2025 0:21 IST

  AIMIM 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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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 2, 2025

  India | April 02, 2025 23:37 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday rejected opposition members' criticism that the government wants to interfere in the religious conduct of Muslims through the Waqf Amendment Bill and said the provisions in the legislation aim at better management of 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 | April 02, 2025 21:15 IST

  Waqf 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 | April 02, 2025 21:03 IST

  Union 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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  Waqf Bill: Amit Shah explains in detail why amendment was necessary in existing law | Video

  India | April 02, 2025 19:57 IST

  Waqf Bill: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to improve the functioning of Waqf properties, address complexities, ensure transparency and introduce technology-driven management.

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  Claiming temples, renting land worth Rs 500 cr for Rs 12,000: Shah lists out Waqf Board's misdeeds

  India | April 02, 2025 19:30 IST

  Amit Shah, during the debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha this evening, highlighted a list of properties that had been designated for Waqf. The list included land belonging to temples, other religious institutions, the government, and private institutions, the government.

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  Waqf Amendment Bill: Amit Shah says no non-Islamic member will be part of Waqf | Video

  India | April 02, 2025 19:15 IST

  Waqf Amendment Bill: Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha said that Waqf law made 'extreme' in 2013 for appeasement and if it was not done then this bill might not have been needed.