New Delhi: As things looked to be control in Murshidabad amid the intense protests observed in West Bengal, tensions escalated in other regions as the supporters of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) demanded the repeal of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The protestors from the ISF group reportedly clashed with the police in the Bhangar area … Read more
New Delhi: Days after both Houses of Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has declared that it will not be implemented in the state. Speaking at a programme organised by the Jain community in Kolkata on Wednesday, she asserted her commitment to protecting minorities and their property. “If no … Read more
New Delhi: A heated uproar erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday, prompting Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to adjourn the house for 15 minutes during the ongoing Budget session. The commotion stemmed from protests over the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received presidential assent on April 5 following which it became a … Read more
New Delhi: A heated uproar erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Monday, prompting Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to adjourn the house for the day during the Budget session. The commotion stemmed from protests over the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received presidential assent on April 5 following which it became a law … Read more
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday said that the central government does not intend to control Waqf boards, but it wants to only ensure that the functioning happens within the laws. The recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Parliament has sparked controversy across the nation with the opposition … Read more
New Delhi: There was nation-wide protest observed on Friday against the recent passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Parliament this week. People hit the streets of Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Chennai after the namaz on Friday with many carrying placards and raising slogans against the legislation, which aims to increase transparency, strengthen management, and protect … Read more
New Delhi: Parliament’s nod to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill rendering it the government’s most consequential piece of legislation in its third term, and the political heat it generated inside and outside the legislature defined the second half of the Budget session which ended on Friday. Punches and counterpunches between the ruling BJP-led NDA and opposition … Read more
New Delhi: Parliament’s nod to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill rendering it the government’s most consequential piece of legislation in its third term, and the political heat it generated inside and outside the legislature defined the second half of the Budget session which ended on Friday. Punches and counterpunches between the ruling BJP-led NDA and opposition … Read more
New Delhi: Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday challenged the validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Supreme Court, saying it violated constitutional provisions. Jawed’s plea alleged the bill imposed “arbitrary restrictions” on Waqf properties and their management, undermining the religious autonomy of the Muslim community. The petition, … Read more
New Delhi: The Indian National Congress (INC) on Friday said that it will soon challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Supreme Court after the y after the clearance of the Wafq (Amendment) Bill 2025 in the Rajya Sabha. The chief opposition party of the INDIA alliance said that it will continue to contest … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by both Houses of Parliament as a historic moment. The PM who is in Thailand for the BIMSTEC Summit took to social media platform, ‘X’ to put forward his views on the historic … Read more
New Delhi: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has decided to challenge the passage of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The ruling party of Tamil Nadu will take the matter to the Supreme Court as it believes the legislation will impact the minority Muslim community. The Waqf Amendment Bill was passed in Lok … Read more
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha early Thursday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after over a 12-hour debate, which saw the ruling NDA strongly defending the legislation as beneficial for minorities, while the opposition described it as “anti-Muslim”. The Bill was passed after all amendments moved by the opposition members were rejected by voice … Read more
New Delhi: It is set to be a stormy day at the Parliament as the Centre looks to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, amid strong opposition from various political parties and Muslim organisations. The Opposition MPs have reiterated that they will actively protest the tabling of the Waqf Bill. The Bill, which aims … Read more
New Delhi: Parliament’s Budget session resumes on Monday amid indications of an ‘EPIC’ showdown between the government and the opposition which is planning to raise issues such as the alleged manipulation of electoral rolls, the fresh bout of violence in Manipur and India’s handling of the Trump administration. The focus of the government will be … Read more
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of Parliament, outlining the government’s major initiatives and future plans. She emphasized efforts to uplift the tribal community, improve education and employment opportunities for the youth, and provide better healthcare for senior citizens. She announced a new scheme for tribal development, saying, “My government has started … Read more
New Delhi: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is set to meet tomorrow at 10am to adopt its draft report, but opposition members have already signalled their intention to submit notes of dissent. The contentious meeting, which is expected to finalise the report, has sparked criticism from opposition parties who argue … Read more
New Delhi: The Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Monday adopted all amendments proposed by the ruling BJP-led NDA members and negated every change moved by opposition members. The committee chairman Jagdambika Pal told reporters after the meeting that amendments adopted by the committee will make the law better and more effective. … Read more
New Delhi: Ten opposition members of the parliamentary panel reviewing the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day following protests against Chairman Jagdambika Pal, whom they accuse of railroading the proceedings. The suspended MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, demanding a fair hearing. In their letter, the MPs described feeling “humiliated” and stated … Read more
New Delhi: Kashmiri religious leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is set to appear before the Parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill on Friday. During his appearance, Farooq is expected to express his reservations about the draft legislation. Notably, the committee led by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal earlier put off its discussions on a draft bill … Read more
New Delhi: The parliamentary committee reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is expected to receive an extension until the final day of the next Budget Session, according to a PTI report. This came after a contentious meeting marked by a brief opposition walkout, after which the panel reached a unanimous decision to request additional time to … Read more
New Delhi: India’s political landscape is set to heat up as Parliament’s winter session is scheduled to commence on November 25th and run until December 20th. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the dates on Tuesday on his X account. The session is likely to be marked by several crucial bills and discussions, including the controversial Waqf … Read more
New Delhi: Farmers in Karnataka’s Vijayapura are protesting against the Revenue Department’s recent decision to allegedly register their agricultural lands under the Waqf Board. Many farmers claim they received unexpected notices from local tehsildars, stating that their lands had been classified as Waqf property without prior notification. The tehsildar has informed farmers that 1,200 acres … Read more