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  Members of AIMPLB protests against Waqf Amendment Bill at Jantar Mantar, call for repeal

  India | March 17, 2025 13:48 IST

  Jagadambika 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 | April 02, 2025 9:53 IST

  Waqf 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 | February 02, 2025 23:59 IST

  Waqf 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 | January 30, 2025 13:45 IST

  Commending 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 | January 24, 2025 23:23 IST

  Today’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 | January 24, 2025 22:29 IST

  The 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 | January 24, 2025 19:44 IST

  In 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 | January 04, 2025 17:10 IST

  Delhi 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 | December 09, 2024 23:53 IST

  The 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 | December 03, 2024 18:10 IST

  Andhra 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 | November 30, 2024 18:58 IST

  There 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 | November 26, 2024 15:59 IST

  Bageshwar 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 | November 24, 2024 23:27 IST

  Before 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 | November 15, 2024 19:13 IST

  Is 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 | November 14, 2024 13:53 IST

  The 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 | November 14, 2024 13:25 IST

  Delhi 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 | November 13, 2024 13:04 IST

  Waqf 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.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Should temples be handed over to Sanatan Board?

  Kurukshetra | November 01, 2024 19:12 IST

  There is a huge uproar and ruckus across the country regarding the Waqf Board bill. In the meantime, storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has demanded the formation of a Sanatan board in the country, similar to the Waqf Board. Devkinandan Thakur stated that if the Waqf Board exists in the country,

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  Waqf land grab row: Siddaramaiah says not issued notice to farmers, not evicting anybody, BJP reacts

  Karnataka | October 30, 2024 13:13 IST

  Waqf land grab row: Siddaramaiah says, "We have not issued any notice to the farmers and we are not going to evict anybody who has been in possession of the property for many years."

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  ED chargesheets AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi Waqf Board case

  Delhi | October 29, 2024 16:18 IST

  Khan was finally taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on September 2.