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Owaisi to launch 'Switch Off Light' campaign on April 30 against Waqf Act
On April 25, Centre filed its preliminary affidavit in the SC while seeking dismissal of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:16 PM IST
ANI |
‘We were told Delhi HC on Waqf land’: CJI flags ‘concerns’ as SC hears pleas
The Supreme Court began hearings on pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, with concerns raised about property classifications and inheritance laws.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 06:58 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Why are Muslim bodies protesting against Waqf Amendment Act, 2025?
The Supreme Court will review petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on April 16, including one by AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 12:17 PM IST
Waqf Act comes into force, Centre seeks Supreme Court hearing
Centre seeks Supreme Court hearing before orders are passed on pleas challenging Waqf Act
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 05:02 AM IST
Notices issued to 300 for protesting against Waqf Act in UP's Muzaffarnagar
Superintendent of Police (City) Satyanarayan Prajapat said notices were served to 300 people after identifying them through CCTV footage.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 11:15 AM IST
PTI |
Kiren Rijiju tears into Opposition in Waqf Bill debate speech | 5 quotes
Waqf Bill debate: Kiren Rijiju said even the Parliament building was being claimed as waqf property during his address.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 02:39 PM IST
What's the one change BJP ally TDP sought in Waqf Amendment Bill?
Waqf bill: TDP spokesperson earlier affirmed that the party is in support of the Waqf bill, asserting that Chandrababu Naidu is in favour of Muslims.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 05:38 PM IST
What is Waqf Amendment Bill and why is Opposition against it?
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill proposes significant changes to the Waqf Act, seeking improved efficiency and management of waqf properties.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 11:20 AM IST
AIMPLB calls to wear black bands in protest against Waqf Bill on Alvida Juma
AIMPLB urged Muslims to oppose the bill and wear black armbands on Jumatul Vida (Alvid Jumma) as a silent, peaceful protest
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 01:20 PM IST
Muslim Rashtriya Manch hails Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 clearance: ‘New beginning’
Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: The bill was referred to the 21-member JPC in August last year
Published on Jan 28, 2025 05:13 PM IST
Waqf JPC meet: Rijiju urges a united NDA front in view of opposition ruckus
The meeting was focused on discussing key issues related to the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, which aims to address challenges in managing Waqf properties.
Published on Jan 27, 2025 11:51 AM IST
ANI |
Waqf JPC set to hold final discussions on Jan 24-25
The communique sent to lawmakers who are members of the JPC on Monday asked them to submit recommendations by Wednesday.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 03:45 AM IST
Yogi Adityanath's ‘denting-painting’ warning to Waqf ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025
The Maha Kumbh is being celebrated after 12 years and a huge turnout of devotees is expected in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26
Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:25 PM IST
994 Waqf properties illegally encroached upon, govt tells Parliament
The ministry further informed that Tamil Nadu reported maximum 734 waqf properties as alienated out of the total 994 such properties across the country.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:25 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Opposition leaders walk out of Waqf meeting, demand extension of JPC's tenure
AAP's Sanjay Singh said that the governments of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh were yet to be heard by the Waqf JPC.
Published on Nov 27, 2024 07:09 PM IST
After Sambhal, clashes in UP's Etah over ‘Waqf Board property’
Two accused have been arrested and a case has been registered against 16 named suspects and around 150 unidentified others over Etah violence.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 08:49 PM IST
No option for Muslim community, but to fight back: Congress leader on Waqf bill
Karnataka CM's political secretary announced that the Muslim community, led by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, will oppose the Waqf Bill amendment.
Published on Nov 25, 2024 01:34 PM IST
'Frivolous': Muslim body's chief slams PM Modi's remarks on Waqf law
Tomorrow, it may be said that Muslims would not be allowed to offer namaz, go for Haj pilgrimage and give away zakat, said Maulana Arshad Madani.
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Waqf Board explainer: How much land it owns, its powers
What exactly is the Waqf Amendment Bill, how much property do the Waqf boards own, the litigation and controversy surrounding the boards' land and properties
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 10:00 AM IST
Fireworks in JPC meeting on Waqf Bill again, Opposition leaders stage walkout
Among those who walked out of the meeting were AAP MP Sanjay Singh, the DMK's Mohammed Abdulla, the Congress' Naseer Hussain and Mohamed Jawed.
Published on Oct 28, 2024 01:47 PM IST
‘Thrives on fear’: Karnataka Minister slams Tejasvi Surya for Waqf Board claims
Dinesh Gundu Rao took a jibe at BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's allegations that the Waqf Board was claiming its ownership over ancestral land of farmers.
Published on Oct 27, 2024 12:03 AM IST
ANI |
Badruddin Ajmal claims Parliament building made on Waqf property, slammed by BJP
Kiren Rijiju said that India has the largest Waqf properties globally, urging their use for the welfare of women, children in the Muslim community.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 08:41 AM IST
Explained: What is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
Amendments come in the wake of disputes across the country where Waqf boards have claimed several properties as ‘Waqf’.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 09:51 AM IST
Proposed Waqf act amendments aim to regulate properties, ensure inclusivity
According to the sources, 32-40 amendments are being considered in the Waqf Board Act, which could restrict the power of the Waqf Board.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 05:31 AM IST
ANI |
Is Centre bringing Waqf reforms? Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's 'touch me not' response
AIMPLB spokesperson S Q R Ilyas appealed to all Muslim organisations to unite against the "malicious act of the government".
Published on Aug 05, 2024 11:56 AM IST
Grabbing of Waqf properties: Mutawalli issued me threats, alleges Sunni Waqf Board caretaker
Sunni Waqf Board caretaker Mabood Ahmad demands razing of illegal constructions done on the land in U.P.’s Prayagraj
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
FIR against Ashraf’s wife, 6 others for grabbing Waqf property
The six others are Ashraf’s two brothers-in-law, Zaid and Saddam, a village head Shibli of Hatwa village, a Mutawalli, Mohd Asiyam and his wife Zeenat, as well as one Tariq of village Hatwa
Published on Nov 18, 2023 07:51 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Show cause notice issued to IAS officer Ramod in illegal Waqf land transaction
Maharashtra State Waqf Board CEO has issued a show cause notice to Ramod for helping add names of private persons in the 7/12 land extract of a Waqf property.
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 12:35 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
SC rejects demand for govt nominees in trust formed for Ayodhya mosque
Petitioners had demanded that the trust formed by the Sunni Waqf Board for construction of a mosque and other structures on the alloted land in Ayodhya should also have government nominees as is the case with the trust created for construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Updated on Dec 05, 2020 08:51 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Abraham Thomas
Sunni Board may invite PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath to Ayodhya event
The CEO of the board made it clear that there was no provision for any groundbreaking ceremony for any mosque in Islam. The ceremony would be held to lay the foundation stone of the public utility establishments.
Updated on Aug 09, 2020 04:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | HT Correspondent | Edited by Sparshita Saxena