India
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What is Waqf, How Many Waqf Properties Exist in India, and What Will Happen If This Law is Passed?
The term "Waqf" originates from the Arabic word "waqafa," meaning "to stop" or "to dedicate." Waqf properties are assets donated…
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Vijay’s TVK to Stage Statewide Protest Against Waqf Bill in Tamil Nadu
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Tamil superstar Vijay, is set to hold a statewide protest in Tamil Nadu on…
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JDU-TDP’s ‘Secular’ Mask Slips? Support for BJP’s Waqf Bill Sparks Controversy
Two parties that often project themselves as secular—Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) (JDU) and Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party (TDP)—voted…
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Yogi Adityanath Accuses Waqf Board of Encroachment, Calls It ‘Land Mafia’
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Waqf Board, alleging that it had…
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Waqf (Amendment) Bill: Will BRS, YSRCP, and BJD Vote Against the Bill in Rajya Sabha or Walk Out? All Eyes on Their Move
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which passed smoothly in the Lok Sabha with a 288-232 vote early Thursday, is set to…
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Government Tables Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha, Seeks Opposition’s Support
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing that…
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PM Modi emplanes for Thailand; to attend BIMSTEC summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a state visit to Thailand to attend the 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal…
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Union Minister Kiren Rijijju Tables Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Rajya Sabha after Passage in Lok Sabha
After a 12-hour-long debate, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha before being tabled in the Rajya…
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Indian Air Force Fighter Jet Crashes in Gujarat – Pilot Killed
An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet crashed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday night, leading to the tragic death of…
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Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Telangana Rebel MLAs Disqualification Case
The Supreme Court of India commenced hearings on the case concerning the disqualification of 10 rebel MLAs from the Telangana…
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Shah Defends Waqf Bill, Says No Interference in Muslims’ Religious Matters Amid Opposition Protests
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha witnessed a heated debate on Wednesday as the ruling NDA defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill,…
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UPI Services Disrupted Across India, Users Face Payment Failures
Users across India faced major disruptions in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services on Tuesday, with frequent payment failures reported on…
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Shah-Akhilesh Banter Adds Light Moment to Heated Waqf Bill Debate
The intense debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament saw moments of humour as Home Minister Amit Shah and…
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MK Stalin Urges PM Modi to Withdraw Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Calls for Protection of Muslim Rights
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024,…
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RJD Chief Lalu Yadav Hospitalized as Condition Worsens, Likely to Be Shifted to AIIMS Delhi by Air Ambulance
Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was admitted to Paras Hospital in Patna…
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JD(U) Backs Waqf Amendment Bill, Says Pasmanda Muslims Will Support PM Modi
In a strong endorsement of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the Janata Dal (United), a key ally of the BJP, backed…
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Waqf Amendment Bill Sparks Uproar in Parliament; Opposition Calls It ‘Targeted’
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI): The Union Minority Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju, tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the…
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Waqf Amendment Bill: Mehbooba Mufti Warns: ‘India Heading Toward Myanmar-Like Situation’
Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament, accusing the government of…
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Supreme Court Issues Strong Warning to Telangana CM
The Supreme Court of India on Monday criticized Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his controversial remarks regarding by-elections in…
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Security Tightened in Muzaffarnagar Following Introduction of Waqf Bill in Lok Sabha
Authorities have heightened security in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, in response to the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the…
