What is the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 and why has it sparked violent protests? - India’s parliament passed the controversial bill moved by Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to ...

Ronik Sharma Finally, the President of India Droupadi Murmu has also given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, ...

Act, 2025, a fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the parent statute—the Waqf ...

In a statement, Kiren Rijiju addressed the Waqf Amendment Bill, describing land as one of the most precious and sensitive issues in the country. He emphasised that losing land is akin to losing ...

The notices were allegedly issued by F Syed Satham, who claimed the land in Vellore's Kattukollai belonged to a local dargah.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarifies that the Waqf Act amendments aim to rectify past mistakes, not target the Muslim community.

Fresh controversy was triggered after a Dargah sent eviction notices to residents of a village in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, claiming it was part of Waqf board.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the amendments in the Waqf Act were not targeted at the Muslim community and instead were meant to correct "past mistakes". Speaking at a press conference, ...

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 promotes transparency and inclusivity in managing Waqf assets, benefiting all communities in ...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider listing a fresh plea challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice ...

Act of 2025 in the Supreme Court, citing constitutional violations and concerns over Muslim autonomy and religious freedom.

The Parliamentary Affairs minister said that as part of the reforms, the Centre has struck down Section 40 of the Act, which had empowered Waqf Boards to unilaterally declare any land as Waqf.