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April 3, 2025, 01:13 PM - 7 min read
The Lok Sabha has passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after a heated 12-hour debate. The ruling NDA defended the Bill as beneficial for minorities, while the Opposition criticised it as "anti-Muslim." The legislation proposes major reforms, including tribunal empowerment, property audits, and administrative inclusivity.
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April 2, 2025, 09:22 AM - 5 min read
The Siromani Akali Dal (SAD) has passed a resolution opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, urging the Centre to consult the Muslim community before implementing legal changes. SAD leader Daljit S Cheema warned against increasing government control over minority boards, citing past interventions in Sikh institutions.
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April 2, 2025, 09:08 AM - 3 min read
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is set to move the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament today. The Bill, which has drawn criticism from the Opposition, seeks to reform the governance of Waqf properties. The ruling and Opposition parties have issued whips to ensure full attendance.
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April 1, 2025, 09:17 PM - 5 min read
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has called upon all secular political parties, including allies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Members of Parliament, to oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is scheduled for discussion and passage in the Lok Sabha on 2 April.
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April 1, 2025, 07:16 PM - 4 min read
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a whip on Tuesday, directing all its Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) to attend Parliament on April 3, 2025.
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April 1, 2025, 11:34 AM - 4 min read
Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and a placard expressing solidarity with Palestine sparked a clash between the BJP and Congress in Madhya Pradesh. The ruling party condemned the protests, while Congress defended the right to express support for Palestine, criticising BJP’s divisive politics.
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March 17, 2025, 02:48 PM - 3 min read
"This is a political protest. The Act has not been introduced yet...," said JPC chief Jagdambika Pal.
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March 11, 2025, 05:46 PM - 3 min read
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, scheduled to take place on 17 March at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
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February 27, 2025, 10:09 AM - 3 min read
The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, incorporating 14 changes suggested by a parliamentary committee. The Bill, which proposes 44 modifications to laws governing Waqf boards, has sparked controversy, with opposition leaders denouncing it as a "direct attack on religious freedom."
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January 31, 2025, 09:30 AM - 3 min read
The Budget Session of Parliament begins today with President Murmu's address, followed by Finance Minister Sitharaman presenting the Economic Survey. Key legislative proposals include amendments to banking laws, railway operations, disaster management, and maritime regulations, alongside discussions on financial business for the upcoming fiscal year.
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