President Approves Waqf Amendment Act 2025; New Waqf Law Comes Into Effect
New Delhi: The Waqf Amendment Bill has officially become law following President Draupadi Murmu’s approval on Saturday. The legislation, now known as the ‘Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025,’ introduces strict rules governing the management,…
Congress to Challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Congress party, after strongly opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, has announced plans to move the Supreme Court to challenge its constitutionality. Following the bill’s passage in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Congress…
Waqf (Amendment) Bill ends years of injustice…
Waqf (Amendment) Bill ends years of injustice, ushers in era of equality: HM Amit Shah In a statement following the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 by Parliament, Home Minister Amit Shah described the move as a historic step toward ending years…
Waqf (Amendment) Bill Clears Lok Sabha Amidst Heated Debate
New Delhi: The controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday after a marathon 12-hour debate. The bill, introduced by the Modi government, received 288 votes in favor and 232 votes against, following a tense exchange between…
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Centre’s Waqf Amendment Bill
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution opposing the Union Government’s Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024. Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced the resolution, expressing concerns that the bill would have a detrimental impact on…
Yogi Warns of ‘Denting, Painting’ Over Waqf Board’s Claim on Maha Kumbh Land
by Ashis Sinha JNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a stern warning to the Waqf Board, declaring that any attempt to claim land linked to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj would lead to “denting and painting,”…
Waqf Board Withdraws Claim on UP College Campus in Varanasi
by Ajay Kumar Lucknow: After growing controversy, the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board has withdrawn its claim on the UP College campus in Varanasi. Although no board member officially confirmed this, the college principal, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar…