Search For "waqf board"
"Do you have problem with women being given representation?": Ravi Shankar
Updated : 11 months ago IST
"I want to raise some big questions for Mamata Banerjee. First, if women are being given a place in the Waqf Board, in the centre, and all the states, do you have a problem with that? Second, if backward Muslims are getting representation in the Waqf Board, do you have a problem with that?"
Read More
"Don't become vote bank for communists, Congress": Union Minister Rijiju a
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday appealed to the Muslim community not to allow themselves to be used as a vote bank by opposition parties, including the Congress and the Left, noting that once they become a vote bank, they will be treated as a commodity.
Read More
Actor Vijay moves Supreme Court against Waqf Act
Updated : 11 months ago IST
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.
Read More
"Waqf Boards across country will progress from this": J-K Waqf Board chair
Updated : 11 months ago IST
"They should think that when the government brings a bill, and it is passed in the Parliament, no one can stop it, because these amendments are always meant for development and for the good... Waqf Boards across the country will progress with this Act..." Andrabi told ANI.
Read More
"Violence is not the solution of the wise," says UAE's Global Imams Counci
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Tawhidi, while talking to ANI about the Waqf Board in the UAE, said that some extremists tarnish the image of the people practising the religion.
Read More
MP Waqf board to issue notice against 2000 people soon over occupying waqf
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
"Now that the law has come, work will also be done. We have all geared up and the state board has begun its work on it. Out of 15,008 waqf properties in the state, most of them are occupied. We have identified 2000 people and are going to serve them notices soon. We will ask them either t
Read More
PIL in SC challenging provisions of 1995 Waqf Act
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
Read More
J-K Assembly: Opposition MLAs move notice to remove Speaker Abdul Rahim Ra
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The notice was submitted to the Secretary General, signed by Sajjad Lone, Khursheed, and other MLAs amidst the demand by certain Opposition (except BJP) to discuss the Waqf Amendment Act, which will reform the Waqf Board.
Read More
J-K Assembly uproar: Oppn accuses NC of theatrics for protesting against W
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier, multiple MLAs, including from the ruling National Conference had demanded a discussion on the recently passed reforms to the Waqf Board. PDP had also moved a resolution urging the Central government to repeal the act, however that resolution was not voted on earlier today.
Read More
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Waqf Amendment Bill
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament during the budget session of Parliament. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which has also been passed by the Parliament.
Read More
All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board backs Waqf Amendment Bill
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
All India Muslim Women Personal Law Board has expressed its support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which has been passed by Parliament, and urged the government to bring transparency in the working of Waqf board and ensure rights to women.
Read More
Would resolve previous grievances: Manohar Lal Khattar backs Waqf Amendmen
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
"It was a one-sided act, which has been misused by a few people. If the properties (of Waqf) are better used, it would help the poor Muslims. Now, with the new bill, which will become an Act, all the previous grievances will be resolved," Khattar told ANI.
Read More