Waqf Board
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Anurag Thakur calls Waqf Bill an attack on injustice, says 'cannot allow another partition'
India | Apr 02, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTBJP MP Anurag Thakur, while speaking in the Lok Sabha on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, launched a strong attack on the Opposition, accusing them of ignoring the alleged misuse of waqf properties. He declared that India cannot allow a “second partition” under the pretext of “land jihad”.
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Yogi Adityanath on protests against Waqf Amendment Bill: 'Every good work faces opposition'
India | Apr 01, 2025, 09:53 AM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that the Waqf Board has become a hub of personal interests, accusing it of misusing authority to illegally occupy government properties.
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Super 100 : In the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha, the decision was taken on the timing of bringing the Waqf Amendment Bill
News | Apr 01, 2025, 09:35 AM ISTIn the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha, the decision was taken on the timing of bringing the Waqf Amendment Bill
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Members of AIMPLB protests against Waqf Amendment Bill at Jantar Mantar, call for repeal
India | Mar 17, 2025, 01:48 PM ISTJagadambika Pal, BJP MP and the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on Sunday criticised the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) for its planned protest against the Bill.
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Waqf Amendment Bill: What are key differences between old and new law? Check here
India | Apr 02, 2025, 09:53 AM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill: The Waqf Act of 1995, enacted to regulate Waqf properties, has long been criticised for issues such as mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to address these challenges.
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Waqf Amendment Bill report to be presented by Jagdambika Pal in Lok Sabha today
India | Feb 02, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTWaqf Amendment Bill 2024: The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill adopted the report on the draft legislation by a 14-11 majority vote.
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JPC on Waqf amendment bill submits report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
India | Jan 30, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTCommending the JPC efforts, committee member and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said that no other committee has done as much work as this committee has done in the history of JPC.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Chaos erupts in JPC meeting: What sparked the clash over Waqf?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 24, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTToday’s JPC meeting on the Waqf Property Act witnessed chaos once again, with clashes and slogans dominating the session. Ten members were suspended from the committee, following which Opposition members accused the JPC Chairman of authoritarian behaviour.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Is the Waqf Bill Modi govt's biggest test?
Kurukshetra | Jan 24, 2025, 10:29 PM ISTThe Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill has held 34 meetings so far, spanning approximately 107 hours of discussions. Starting January 27, the committee will begin a sequential review of the draft report on the bill, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the fir
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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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Delhi LG approves appointment of Waqf Board CEO, criticises AAP govt for laxity
Delhi | Jan 04, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTDelhi LG VK Saxena approved the appointment of a Waqf Board CEO while slamming the AAP government for its alleged negligence and failure to follow legal protocols. The move aimed to streamline the board's operations amid ongoing tensions.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 9, 2024
India | Dec 09, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe BJP criticised the Congress for its alleged nexus with international organisations and for creating obstacles in the functioning of the Parliament. The ruling party accused Congress of colluding with "foreign forces" that seek to destabilise India.
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Andhra Pradesh govt dissolves Waqf Board formed by Jagan Reddy regime, cancels controversial GO-47
India | Dec 03, 2024, 06:10 PM ISTAndhra Minister for Law and Minority Welfare, Mohammed Farooq, clarified that the current coalition government had decided to annul GO-47, which had been issued during the previous government's tenure.
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Tehqiqat: Is Parliament House, Delhi Airport the property of Waqf?
News | Nov 30, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTThere is a dispute over 123 properties of the Waqf Board in Delhi..Waqf has its own claim on it..whereas L&DO i.e. Land and Development Office claims that out of these 123 properties, Waqf is in possession of 61 properties..
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Baba Bageshwar Dhirendra Shastri urges Bangladeshi Hindus to hit streets for ISKCON leader's release
India | Nov 26, 2024, 03:59 PM ISTBageshwar Dham's Dhirendra Krishna Shastri is on 'Hindu Ekta Yatra'. Today is the fourth day of his march and he has walked 110 km so far. Meanwhile, Dhirendra Shastri spoke on Bangladeshi ISKCON leader's arrest, urging Hindus to come on the streets.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Has Modi government made up its mind on Waqf Bill?
Kurukshetra | Nov 24, 2024, 11:27 PM ISTBefore the BJP's bumper victory in Maharashtra and the start of the Winter Session of the Parliament, PM Modi has given a big hint to the country regarding the Waqf Board. Prime Minister Modi has made it clear that the Waqf Board has no place in the Constitution.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Who is provoking Muslims on Waqf?
Kurukshetra | Nov 15, 2024, 07:13 PM ISTIs the Waqf Amendment Bill in favor of Muslims? Who is right and who is wrong on Waqf? Are Muslims being intimidated on Waqf? What will change with the amendment in Waqf Bill?
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Siddaramaiah govt to give financial assistance for Vaishno Devi pilgrims amid Waqf land controversy
Karnataka | Nov 14, 2024, 01:53 PM ISTThe Karnataka government is under question over the eviction notices served to the farmers under the Waqf Act. The claims by the Waqf Board have seen a rise in recent years. Taking note of that, the govt has warned the officials who alter land mutation records and issue eviction notices.
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Amanatullah Khan gets bail in Delhi Waqf case, court refuses to take cognisance of ED chargesheet
Delhi | Nov 14, 2024, 01:25 PM ISTDelhi Waqf Board case: Amanatullah Khan was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on September 2.
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Waqf Board case: Delhi Court reserves order on ED chargesheet against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
India | Nov 13, 2024, 01:04 PM ISTWaqf Board money laundering case: The ED further stated that Amanatullah Khan, who served as the Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board from 2016 to 2023, had tampered with his mobile phone during a search on October 10, 2023, deleting crucial data from the device.