September 28, 2024, 04:49 PM - 2 min read
Protest leaders submitted a memorandum to local authorities, emphasizing the need for reform. They also urged the Gram Sabha meetings, scheduled for October 2, to pass proposals verifying migrants' documents.
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September 22, 2024, 06:22 PM - 2 min read
The committee is also embarking on a five-city tour to seek feedback from government officials, legal experts, Waqf Board members and community representatives.
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September 7, 2024, 07:05 PM - 3 min read
The locals in the area have been demanding the demolition of the "unauthorised mosque".
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September 2, 2024, 09:06 AM - 3 min read
Khan, who has been under scrutiny for alleged illegal recruitment and financial misconduct during his tenure as chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, claimed that the agency was there to arrest him.
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August 30, 2024, 03:26 PM - 3 min read
The second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 took place on Thursday at the Parliament House Annexe, led by MP Jagadambika Pal. This committee is tasked with thoroughly examining the proposed amendments to the Waqf Bill, which has stirred significant interest among various stakeholders.
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August 17, 2024, 08:59 PM - 2 min read
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to hold its first meeting on August 22 at the Parliament House Annexe in New Delhi.
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August 15, 2024, 05:24 PM - 2 min read
The Imams associated with the Delhi Waqf Board have raised serious concerns over the non-payment of their salaries, despite the government allocating grants intended for this purpose. This situation has left many Imams in a financial bind, prompting them to demand a thorough investigation into the matter.
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August 13, 2024, 03:23 PM - 2 min read
Senior BJP Lok Sabha member Jagdambika Pal will lead the 31-member joint parliamentary committee tasked with examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is set to report back by the next session.
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August 6, 2024, 04:32 PM - 2 min read
On Monday evening, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met with a delegation from the All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC). The delegation, led by Syed Naseruddin Chishty, Chairman and Successor of the current spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, included prominent Sajjadanashins from various Dargahs across India. The meeting was a significant discussion on several key issues affecting the Muslim community.
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August 6, 2024, 04:22 PM - 2 min read
The All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council (AISSC) has expressed its support for the central government’s proposed amendments to the Waqf Board Act. This support comes with a call for broad cooperation from various stakeholders to ensure the amendments are successfully implemented.
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August 5, 2024, 12:38 PM - 2 min read
The Centre plans to amend the 1995 Waqf Act to enhance transparency, limit Waqf Boards' powers, and ensure women's representation. The Bill proposes mandatory property verification and oversight by district magistrates, addressing concerns over misuse and disputes, and aligning with practices in other Islamic nations.
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August 4, 2024, 05:20 PM - 2 min read
Hyderabad MP and AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Modi government on Sunday for its reported plans to amend the Waqf Board Act, alleging that the changes are intended to undermine the board's autonomy and increase government interference.
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