Waqf Board News
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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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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 17, 2025
India | Apr 18, 2025, 03:44 PM 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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Waqf Act: Muslims on Hindu boards to violence can't be used, who said what in SC
India | Apr 16, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTSC told Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta that as far as Waqf-by-user is concerned, it’s difficult to register. You have a point; it is misused, but you cannot say there is no genuine Waqf by the user. CJI asks the Solicitor General how the government will register such 'Waqfs-by-user'.
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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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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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AIMPLB threatens to start nationwide movement if Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha
India | Apr 02, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTAIMPLB spokesperson Dr Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas said they won’t sit quietly and will make use of all legal and constitutional provisions available. He said they will run a peaceful agitation until the proposed amendments are taken back.
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How much land does Waqf Board control, how many movable, immovable estates registered under it?
Explainers | Apr 02, 2025, 12:05 PM ISTAccording to government data, the Waqf boards control 8.7 lakh properties across 9.4 lakh acres in India, with an estimated value of Rs 1.2 lakh crores. Waqf Board is the largest landowner in India after the Armed Forces and the Indian Railways.
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Parliament likely to witness stormy session as Waqf Bill goes to Lok Sabha floor today
India | Apr 02, 2025, 06:39 AM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: With the parties in both the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition INDIA bloc showing no signs of bipartisan consensus building, the final outcomes may be decided on the majority numbers on the floor.
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Catholic Bishops' body backs Waqf Amendment Bill, asks MPs to support, Rijiju welcomes statement
India | Apr 01, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTThe remarks from the leading organisation of Christian clerics come at a time when the government is pushing to bring the Waqf (Amendment) Bill for consideration of Parliament in the ongoing Budget Session.
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Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Waqf Amendment Bill, Stalin says it will destroy Muslim rights
Chennai | Mar 27, 2025, 01:54 PM ISTMK Stalin said the central government is inserting schemes that are against state rights, culture, and tradition. In India, various cultures, traditions, and languages are present, but they are doing it with the intention of taking revenge on the states, he said.
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Waqf Amendment Bill: Modi Cabinet approves key changes, to be tabled in Parliament soon, say reports
India | Feb 27, 2025, 12:37 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet, led by PM Narendra Modi, has approved the revised Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 with key changes recommended by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The bill, which sought to reform Waqf property management, will be tabled in Parliament's Budget Session.
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JPC scrutinising Waqf Bill adopts all amendments proposed by NDA, next meet on Jan 29
India | Jan 27, 2025, 03:34 PM ISTThe committee chairman Jagdambika Pal told reporters after the meeting that amendments adopted by the committee will make the law better and more effective.
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JPC members write to Speaker Om Birla over Waqf Amendment Bill proceedings, demand transparency
India | Jan 24, 2025, 07:44 PM ISTIn their letter, the members have also requested the postponement of the committee’s 27th meeting. They emphasized the need for adequate time for Opposition members to present their pleas and claims, as per the established rules and procedures of Parliament.
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Waqf Bill: Row erupts over JPC Chairperson meeting with protesting farmers in Karnataka's Hubballi
Karnataka | Nov 07, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTJoint Parliamentary Committee Chairperson Jagdambika Pal met protesting farmers and said that the fact-finding report will be tabled in the Parliament in upcoming winter session.
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Waqf Amendment Bill: JPC to hold crucial meeting today, will hear views, suggestions
India | Oct 22, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTThe Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was presented in the Lok Sabha during the winter session of the Parliament on August 8. It was later sent to the JPC headed by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal for further deliberations before being passed.
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Muqabla: 'Vermins of dirty drain'..'Satanic'.. Owaisi's words on Waqf?
News | Sep 09, 2024, 06:53 PM ISTAre efforts being made to scare and provoke the Muslims of the country once again...this question is raised today because in the last 24 hours, from Hyderabad to Sambhajinagar and from Delhi to Lucknow, Muslims are being misled in the name of Waqf Bill. ..
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Aaj Ki Baat: Opposition Calls Waqf Bill 'Anti-Constitutional' and 'Anti-Muslim'
Aaj Ki Baat | Aug 09, 2024, 12:16 PM ISTAaj Ki Baat: Opposition Calls Waqf Bill 'Anti-Constitutional' and 'Anti-Muslim'