Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday questioned the secular credentials of the Waqf Act and argued that the Act targets one religion, contradicting India's secular principles.
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and accused them of using religion to spread hate and cause riots for political gains.
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that the Waqf Amendment Act, which was recently passed in the Parliament, violates the Constitution.
Rajasthan in its impleadment application said that the state government has a direct, substantial, and legally protectable interest in the subject matter of the present proceedings and as the primary executing authority responsible for the implementation of the Waqf Act and the Amendment
The Rajya Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on April 4 with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. The Lok Sabha had earlier cleared the Bill following a lengthy debate, with 288 members voting in favour and 232 opposing it.
Six years after the death of Hemraj Meena, who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation during the Pulwama attack, there was an atmosphere of celebration in his courtyard for the first time on Friday as the family and relatives gathered for the wedding of his daughter Reena.
Chief Minister Sarma emphasized that despite apprehensions of protests on Friday, the situation remained largely calm, with only minor demonstrations reported at three locations.
Last week, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended elevating Justice Arun Palli to the position of Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The decision came just days before Chief Justice Tashi Rabistan's retirement on April 9. Following his retirement, Justice San
"I salute the supreme sacrifice of our Army Braveheart Sub Kuldeep Chand who laid down his life in the line of duty. His valour and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The entire nation stands firmly with the family of the martyr in this hour of grief," the Governor Sinha said.
"General Officer Commanding (GOC), White Knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of braveheart Sub Kuldeep Chand of 9 PUNJAB. He laid down his life while gallantly leading a Counter Infiltration operation along the Line of Control (LOC) in the Keri-Battal area of Sunderban
A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the various provisions of the Waqf Act,1995 and certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, alleging discrimination against other communities and demanding equal status and safeguards for their properties.